According to the information currently available, Google plans to release the Pixel 8a phone at the I/O developer conference on May 14 this year. Previously shared real pictures of the phone, showing that the back uses a matte design. Another change is that Google has narrowed the screen borders and further increased the screen-to-body ratio, making it look more comfortable.

Previous news said that the 128GB model is priced at 708.99 Canadian dollars (currently about 3736 RMB), and the 256GB model is 792.99 Canadian dollars (currently about 4179 RMB).

For comparison, the 128GB model of Pixel 7a is $599 Canadian dollars (currently about 3,157 RMB) in Canada. By this calculation, the Pixel 8a is about 18% more expensive than the previous generation, and at $699 Canadian dollars it is also a 16.7% increase.

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According to reports, modem issues have plagued the Pixel series of phones since Google switched to its semi-custom Tensor chips in 2021. Since the chips were developed in partnership with Samsung’s S.LSI division, Google chose to use Exynos modems to simplify development. However, as the new platform matures, it becomes less of an issue.

The Pixel 9 series will be equipped with Tensor G4 for the first time, bringing a new modem – Samsung Modem 5400, which supports 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN: Non-Terrestrial Network), which is satellite-based communication.

The modem will be used in all cellular-enabled Tensor G4 devices, including the Pixel 9 series and the next-generation Pixel Fold. The source also revealed that Google is in the early stages of developing a 5G tablet codenamed “clementine” that has the same modem.

The appearance renderings of Google Pixel 9 have been exposed before. The phone adopts a right-angled frame design, which looks tougher than the rounded body in the past, and the rear camera module will be more prominent.

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The Google Pixel 7a battery capacity is 4385mAh, which means the Pixel 8a battery capacity has increased by 2.6%. But 27W wired charging is a significant improvement for the Pixel A series.

The wired charging speed of Google Pixel 7a and Pixel 6a is 18W. It is measured that it takes 2 hours to fully charge the 7a. The Pixel 8, on the other hand, uses 27W charging and takes 80 minutes to fully charge.

The source also shared other configuration information of the Google Pixel 8a phone, which is basically consistent with what was previously revealed, including the Tensor G3 chipset, 6.1-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, and the same 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel rear camera as last year’s phone system.

It was previously reported that the Google Pixel 8a phone recently showed through the Bluetooth SIG website that it supports Bluetooth 5.3, and the models include G8HNN, GKV4X, G6GPR and G576D.

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Google has announced that it will hold the Google I/O 2024 Developer Conference from May 14th to 15th. The keynote speech is scheduled to be held on May 14th. Google may officially release this phone and announce some information about Android 15. information.

The relevant breaking information as follows:

Google Pixel 8a will continue the 6.1-inch screen size and resolution of the previous generation Pixel 7a, and the refresh rate is expected to be increased to 120Hz instead of the previously rumored 90Hz.

The HDR brightness of the new phone’s display will be increased to 1,400 nits, which is in line with the Pixel 8 standard version. At the same time, the screen corner radius of Pixel 8a will reach 128 pixels, which is significantly rounder than Pixel 7a.

In addition, Pixel 8a will also support the same USB Type-C DP Alt mode as the flagship model, which can perform video output through DP connection.

In terms of imaging, Google Pixel 8a will continue to use the camera combination on Pixel 7a, namely Sony IMX787 main camera, Sony IMX712 ultra-wide-angle camera and Sony IMX712 front lens.

Google Pixel 8a will be powered by a downclocked version of the Tensor G3 processor and will use the same IPoP package used by the Pixel 7a. Compared with the FOPLP used in the standard version, the IPoP package can save costs, but will make certain compromises in thickness and heat generation.

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The update content as follows:

Fix the camera exposure error issue of Pixel 8 series phones;

Fixed an issue where black halo artifacts appeared in the viewfinder on Pixel 8 series phones when switching from photo mode to video mode at 1x zoom;

Improve camera zoom stability on Pixel 6 and later models;

Fixed an issue where the Pixel 5a (5G) phone would have a black screen when unlocked under certain circumstances.

The April 2024 update also includes eight general Android 14 security patches. In addition to this, there are 25 patches specifically targeting Pixel devices, two of which Google says “may be subject to limited, targeted exploitation.” The two vulnerabilities have been assigned CVE numbers: CVE-2024-29745 and CVE-2024-29748, with the first affecting the Pixel bootloader and the second affecting the Pixel firmware.

Update path: Settings > System > Software Update to see if your Pixel phone is getting the April 2024 update.

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It is noticed that from the launch of the original Pixel phone in 2016 to the Pixel 8 in 2023, all Pixel devices have this highly recognizable “G” logo. Although the appearance designs of smartphones are constantly updated, brand logos tend to maintain long-term consistency, such as the Apple logo on the back of Apple’s iPhone and the Samsung logo on Samsung’s Galaxy series of phones.

The “G” logo of the Google Pixel series was originally located at the bottom of the back of the phone, and was later moved to the center position in the Pixel 6 series (2021). Despite the relocation, the design of the logo itself has remained unchanged.

The trademark application document contains a sketch of the “G” logo placed in the center of the back of the mobile phone, and clearly states that the trademark registration is only applicable to the mobile phone category, covering telephones, mobile phones, cellular phones and smartphones. However, it should be noted that the Pixel tablet also uses the same “G” logo.

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This feature update is available for Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series and Pixel Fold phones, as well as Pixel Tablets. The latest version number is AP1A.240305.019.A1.

In addition to fixing many bugs in previous versions, improving existing functions, and improving system stability, this feature update focuses on expanding the “Circle to Search” function, optimizing application screen sharing and Fast Pair functions, etc. .

The main contents as follows:

Circle-to-search feature expanded to Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones
Google teamed up with Samsung in January this year to launch a new Circle to Search function for the Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 series phones, and now extends this function to the Pixel 7 series.

Improve Call Screen calls
It is convenient for users to have a clearer understanding of the caller’s intentions. If the user doesn’t choose to connect to the caller, they will see a “Hello” pill-shaped button. Just tap the button when screening the call, and Google Assistant will prompt the caller to speak, so you can understand why they want to Looking for you.

Fast Pair
The user now opens Settings->Connected Devices and can see the headset bound to the Google account.

Upload Ultra HDR
For users of Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, and Pixel Fold phones, you can upload Ultra HDR photos to Instagram and 10-bit HDR videos to Instagram Reels.

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These case renderings come from industry insiders and are said to be the final retail design of the Pixel 9 Pro. You can see that the camera island on the back adopts a large horizontal pill-shaped design with three camera lenses, a sensor and an LED flash on the right side.

It was previously reported that the Google Pixel 9 Pro phone is equipped with a 6.5-inch straight screen. The screen size is slightly smaller than the existing Pixel 8 Pro (6.7 inches), and it still retains the centered punch-hole design.

The rendering shows that the Pixel 9 Pro phone has a flat design on the edges, with the power button and volume rocker on the right, no other elements except the antenna on the left, and the USB-C port, speaker grille, and SIM card tray on the bottom.

The rendering information shows that the Pixel 9 Pro phone measures 162.7 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm, and the camera part is 12.0 mm thick.

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Google Pixel 9 adopts the same design language as Pixel 9 Pro, and the camera island on the back has been redesigned. According to the renderings, this is the first time that the standard version is equipped with three cameras, but the camera specifications are currently unclear.

OnLeaks says the Pixel 9 measures 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (12.0 mm including the camera bump), with a 6.1-inch straight screen on the front and a centered punch-hole front camera.

It was previously reported that Google is developing a new AI assistant, which is based on its latest Gemini model and will be an exclusive assistant for Pixel devices called “Pixie”.

According to the report, Pixie will be a “more personalized” Google Assistant, aiming to perform complex multi-modal tasks using Gmail, Maps and other data from Google products on Pixel series phones. For example, recommend the store nearest to the user.

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According to the exposed renderings, the Google Pixel 9 Pro phone is equipped with a 6.5-inch straight screen, the screen size is slightly smaller than the existing Pixel 8 Pro (6.7 inches) and still retains the centered hole punch design. Attached are the renderings as follows:

The information in the renders shows that the Pixel 9 Pro phone measures 162.7 x 76.6 x 8.5 millimeters and the camera section is 12.0 millimeters thick.

Judging from the renders, Google is planning to redesign the rear camera solution on the Pixel 9 Pro phone with 3 cameras, and the leaks suggest that it may come with a periscope telephoto sensor, and the primary camera may support variable aperture, but there is not much information about the leaks at the moment.

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