While the A-series phones in Google’s Pixel lineup have always been known for affordability, the latest iteration – the Pixel 6a – has already dropped in price a couple of times since its launch. With an MSRP of $449, the Pixel 6a is a fine deal all on its own, but when the price drops, […]
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It looks like Pixel 7a will fix my biggest gripe with the Pixel 6a
There have already been a slew of leaks that have surfaced for the Pixel 7a, but details about the screen were assumed with the first round of rumors. To get you caught up, those earlier leaks suggest a flagship-like A-series phone from Google on the way with the same Tensor G2 SoC inside that the […]
Continue ReadingThe unlocked Pixel 6a drops to crazy-low price of $299 (33% off) in the wake of Pixel 7
As we move into the holiday buying season, deals are everywhere. That won’t stop anytime soon, but I feel like this deal on the Pixel 6a may not be eclipsed even by the wildness of Q4 price cuts. With an MSRP of $449, a drop of $150 is a pretty big deal for any piece […]
Continue ReadingYou can buy the Pixel 6a for as little as $199
Before the release of Google’s latest A-series Pixel smartphone, I shared my thoughts on how and why the Pixel 6a could very well upend the budget smartphone market. In that post, I pointed out that it all really came down to price. We knew that Google’s mid-range Tensor-powered phone would deliver most of what we […]
Continue ReadingGoogle may be purposefully holding back the Pixel 6a’s screen
In some recent news that has me a bit befuddled, it seems that Google has shipped Pixel 6a devices that are actually equipped with 90hz displays. Though Google advertises the Pixel 6a as a 60hz phone, the hardware in the device says different, and an it appears an Android modder has unlocked the silky-smooth framerates […]
Continue ReadingYour Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a phones are getting Google’s Game Dashboard on Android 13
If you’re unfamiliar with Google’s “Game Dashboard”, it’s basically an extension of the Google Play Games tools now that they’ve been injected directly into the Android 13 operating system. In addition to having the option to record or livestream your gameplay directly to YouTube, you can also set up performance boosting and battery extending profiles […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel 6a now eligible for Android 13 Beta 4.1
Following the device’s launch date on July 28th, the Google Pixel 6a received its first security update. This patch brought the system from the April 5th update, which is what the phone ships with, to the June update. However, an option to enroll 6a devices in the Android Beta Program was unavailable at launch, leaving […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel 6a gets its first security update on launch day
Today is the day the Google Pixel 6a officially hits stores, and a security update is already waiting to be installed. This update was announced in the Google Pixel Community; however, the Pixel Update bulletin has not been updated yet with details of what this update covers, other than security patches for Pixel 6a users. […]
Continue ReadingGet a $50 gift card when you buy a Pixel 6a
Today’s the big day! Google started shipping out the Pixel 6a this week and some lucky shoppers, like our own Johanna Romero, have already received their shiny new mid-range smartphone. If you pre-ordered your Tensor-powered Pixel 6a, you likely took advantage of the free Pixel Buds A-series earbuds that Google was throwing in when you […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 183: Pixel 6a is here and there’s still life in the Pixelbook line
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by chatting about the arrival of the Pixel 6a and the Pixel Buds Pro on the scene. We’ve known the launch would be on July 21st since the initial announcement, but the arrival of the pre-order date means our impressions video and countless others are now out […]
Continue ReadingGoogle will sell you a Pixel 6a for $150
Pre-orders for Google’s next “budget” phone, the Pixel 6a, opened up yesterday to mixed reactions. While some raved about the fact that you could purchase a phone that brought you as close as possible to the full “Pixel experience” at a significantly lower price than a flagship, some took issue with the corners Google had […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6a first impressions: the Pixel 6 experience on a budget [VIDEO]
For the 4th year in a row, Google has established a bit of a recurring pattern with its Pixel phone lineup. Generally, that means a fall flagship duo of devices followed by a summertime A-series release. What started with the Pixel 3a has turned into an expected and successful yearly update to this tick-tock sort […]
Continue ReadingSelect carriers are already offering free Pixel 6a phones
Google’s budget-minded Pixel 6a smartphone has finally arrived. Well, preorders are available and the mid-range Tensor-powered phone for the masses will start shipping next week for the affordable price of only $449. At that price, it shouldn’t be too difficult to pull the trigger on this phone. Thanks to the same Tensor SoC that powers […]
Continue ReadingWhere to preorder the Google Pixel 6a today and get a free Pixel Buds A-Series
Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Google Pixel 6a go live today at 1 pm EST in the U.S. and have already opened up in Europe and parts of Asia. Google’s new “budget” smartphone is expected to be well received and likely to become the company’s new best seller, considering its affordable price tag and similarity […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6a’s “Magic Eraser” camouflage feature gets demoed
One of the many things that Google previewed at I/O 2022 was the highly anticipated Pixel 6a and the many specs and features that are likely to make this phone a best seller for Google. One of the features announced that would give this device an edge over others is an enhanced version of the […]
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