Google is rolling out a new Pixel Feature Drop update for its Pixel range of smartphones. For those unaware, the search giant is known for introducing new features for its phones every three months via Pixel Feature Drop releases. The latest update for June brings some interesting additions.

The June 2021 Pixel Feature Drop update is being seeded out for the following Google Pixel smartphones.

• Pixel 5
• Pixel 4a (5G)
• Pixel 4a
• Pixel 4 XL
• Pixel 4
• Pixel 3a XL
• Pixel 3a
• Pixel 3 XL
• Pixel 3

Although the entire Pixel range (except the end of support devices) is receiving the update, some features on not available on certain devices. That said, let’s take a look at these new features one by one.

Astrophotography Videos

As the name suggests, users of Pixel 4 and later devices will be now able to record videos while clicking pictures in astrophotography mode. Users can try waiting longer (longer exposure) to click a shot to get more stars in their video.

Heads-up

This feature is part of the Digital Wellbeing app. It will periodically alert users to look up from their handset’s screen while walking. It was previously only available for a select few users.

Locked Folder

This feature was first announced at Google I/O 2021. It will let users save their select photos and videos in Google Photos to a different called ‘Locked Folder’. These media files are hidden locally on the user’s phone and are protected by biometrics. They don’t show up in any other part of the Google Photos app.

Car Crash Detection

Car Crash Detection is part of the Personal Safety app and is not available on Pixel 3a/3a XL. It automatically alerts emergency services when a car crash is detected. This feature was previously only available in the US, the UK, and Australia, But now, it’s rolling out to users in Spain, Ireland, and Singapore.

Call Screen

Call Screen helps users in avoiding spam calls. This feature is now being rolled out in Japan. It was previously only available in the US and Canada.

Recorder

The Google Recorder app is one of the best recorder applications on any platform. The new update brings support for transcription in more English dialects, namely Singaporean, Australian, Irish and British English.

Pride Wallpapers and Sounds

Since June is Pride month, Google is celebrating by adding new Pride-themed wallpapers and sounds.

Call Actions on Google Assistant

Users of Pixel 4 and above can now ask Google Assistant to accept or reject calls. 

Gboard Smart Replies

Gboard can now smartly suggest phone number, email address, and URL in clipboard for replies.

All the above-mentioned new features will be rolled out to eligible Google Pixel smartphones via respective app updates from the Google Play Store in the coming weeks.

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With yesterday being the first Monday of the month, Google has released the January 2021 security update for all the eligible Pixel smartphones. Apart from patching certain vulnerabilities, the build for each device also brings fixes and improvements.

The latest security update for Pixels arrives with a total of six fixes and improvements for different models. They are spread across four categories namely Audio, Display/Graphics, Sensors, and Telephony.

Talking about the common fixes first, all the eligible Pixels – Pixel 3/3 XL, Pixel 3a/3a XL, Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixel 4a/4a 5G, and Pixel 5 get a fix for an issue that causes certain apps to restart intermittently and a fix for an issue that prevents calls on certain MVNO networks. All of these phones also get improvements for auto-rotation response in certain device orientations.

Further, the devices released in 2020 – Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 receive improvements for auto-brightness response in certain lighting conditions. It is worth noting that these handsets have been getting this improvement for a while now with each update.

Lastly, the update brings tuning and improvements for volume level of system sounds on Pixel 5 and fix for an issue causing speaker noise in certain scenarios on Pixel 4a 5G.

That said, the January 2021 update for Pixels is currently being rolled out in batches via OTA worldwide. In case you cannot wait, then either sideload the OTA file or flash the factory image.

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Google ventured into the mid-range segment with the Pixel 3a and 3a XL in 2019. Later, it continued the lineup with the Pixel 4a in 2020. Although the launch was delayed too much, the device is here and is a good deal at $349. While we already have seen reports about the next iteration, supposedly Pixel 5a, a purported Pixel XE has now appeared online.

The reason we are talking about the mid-range segment here is due to one of the images showing the device’s CPU frequency. Besides, before we question the genuineness, let’s look at them first. As reported by TechRadar, the leaks show a punch-hole display, NFC, and  CPU of the alleged Pixel XE.

The first one on slashleaks shows four images. As you can see below, an image shows that the device has a centered punch-hole display. It has the name “Google Pixel XE” as displayed in the Settings->About Phone. If you recall, the recently launched Pixel 4a eliminated the notch and began the punch-hole trend in the Pixel lineup.

1 of 4

Later, Google followed it with Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 with punch-hole displays. It must be noted that all these devices have a punch-hole at the top left, unlike this leak. Moving on, another image also shows NFC, Bluetooth support options inside the ‘connected devices’ page.

Additionally, the device seems to have a Dual-SIM card support one of which could be an e-SIM. To top it off, one of the leaks, as spotted by Tom’s hardware shows the CPU frequency on the device to be 1.8GHz and running Android 11. Now, this could either mean one of the new mid-rangers of Qualcomm processors, or as Alex Dobbie of Android Central says, a prototype of the already tested Pixels.

The uncertainty of the CPU debug screenshot, and the fact that one can edit the names in settings makes them a bit questionable. Also, if Pixel were to be seriously working on a device, it’s codename should have leaked by now. For instance, we saw a report after Pixel 4a’s launch that a successor Pixel 5a with codename Barbette in the works.

Nevertheless, these are very early claims and hence, let’s wait for some concrete leaks to know about their existence.

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Android 11 Developer Preview is recently launched ahead of schedule. Google missed a whole quarter and made available the Android 11 developer preview for rigorous compatibility testing with apps and services. It is available for all the Pixel devices and can be installed by following our guide. This year the Search giant appears to be working little earlier than usual in bringing the next Android version.

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You have landed in the perfect place if you’re looking for to Install Android 11 developer Preview on your Pixel device. However, we don’t recommend the Developer preview installation if it is your daily driver. There are a lot many bugs, and some primary features may not even work on the first preview build of Android 11. It is recommended to be installed on a spare Pixel smartphone. We have prepared a detailed guide to install the Android 11 Developer Preview on Pixel 4, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 2.

There are many new changes in Android 11 including the new Chat Bubbles, Privacy and Permissions, New Conversation Tab and much more.

Android 11 Features:

• Support 5G, Foldable Display, and machine learning
• Improved Sharing User Interface
• Dark Mode Scheduling
• Airplane Mode doesn’t affect Bluetooth
• Increase Touch Sensitivity
• Mute Notifications while using the camera
• Chat Bubbles
• Improved Privacy and Permissions

Now, in order to install the Android 11 Developer Preview, then follow the steps below after downloading the necessary files from the prerequisites section.

Note: Gizmochina.com is not responsible in no way if your data or device get damaged while installing. Only proceed if you are familiar with the ROM flashing.

Android 11 is compatible with Pixel 2, Pixel 3, PIxel 3A and Pixel 4. It is not compatible with the first Pixel device.

Install Android 11 DP on Pixel smartphones

Prerequisites:

• Make a full backup of your data before proceeding, as your data will be lost while installing the Android 11.
• Download ADB and Fastboot drivers on your PC/Laptop
• Ensure your smartphone is at least 60% charged.

Method1: Install by Sideloading via Recovery and ADB

Note: This method does not require any unlocked bootloader access to install.

Carefully follow the instructions to install the Android 11 Developer Preview.

1. Extract the ADB and fastboot drivers on your PC.
2. Download and save the otaupdate.zip in the ADB and Fastboot directory on PC.
3. Enable Developer Mode by heading to Settings > About Phone > Tap “Build Number” 10 times.
4. Enable the USB Debugging Mode by heading to Settings > Developer Options > toggle “USB Debugging” option.
5. Connect your Pixel smartphone with a computer via a USB cable and authorize your connection if you’re connecting for the first time with ADB computer.
6. Run the below command to confirm the device’s connection with the PC.

   adb devices

7. Execute the following command to reboot into the recovery mode:

   adb reboot recovery

8. Now, select “Apply Update from ADB” on your phone.
9. Flash the Android 11 DP OTA zip(downloaded from the above link) by typing the below command:

   adb sideload "filename".zip

10. The phone will take some time to install the Android 11 DP.
11. Select “Reboot Reboot now” to reboot the system.
12. Enjoy!!

Method 2: Install Full Factory Image via Fastboot

It’s a bit easy method if you have an unlocked bootloader. Moreover, it gives an option to retain user data.

1. Extract ADB and Fastboot tools into a folder on PC.
2. Download the factory image of the respective Pixel smartphone from this link.
3. Enable the Developer mode by heading to Settings > About Phone > Tap “Build Number” 10 times.
4. Enable USB debugging mode by heading to Settings > Developer Options > Enable “USB Debugging”.
5. Extract the downloaded factory image.zip file into your ABD and fastboot folder.
6. Note: If you want to retain data then edit flash-all.sh (For MAC) or flash-all.bat (For Windows) script file with a text editor. Find and remove/delete -w flag in the fastboot update command.
7. Now, Connect your phone with PC using a USB cable.
8. Type the below command to boot into Fastboot mode:
   adb reboot bootloader
9. Execute the following command on Linux/macOS PC:
   flash-all
   Note: For Windows, just double click the flash-all.bat file.
10. The device reboots once your phone reboots into Fastboot mode.

We hope you have successfully installed the Android 11 Developer Preview on all your Pixel devices. If you get any problem, then let us know via the comments below.

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Last week, popular leaker, OnLeaks shared renders of the Pixel 4a, the successor to Google’s first affordable Pixel phone, the Pixel 3a. He didn’t share renders of a successor to the Pixel 3a XL, so we assumed the device, which should arrive as the Pixel 4a XL, will show up in the future. Unfortunately, that may not happen according to tech YouTuber, Dave Lee.

In a YouTube video he posted yesterday, he revealed that there will be no Pixel 4a XL (around the 30-second mark). This is surprising as all the Pixel phones Google has released so far have a bigger variant.

He explains that the reason Google is ditching the bigger variant is that it didn’t sell as much as the smaller variant. The Pixel 3a launched for $399 while the Pixel 3a XL was priced at $479, pushing it into the affordable flagship killer price range. Seeing as the more affordable sold more, it is understandable why there won’t be an XL model this year.

He also revealed in the video that the Pixel 4a will come in three colors – Black (with a green power button), White (with an orange power button), and Arctic Blue (with a hot pink power button).

The Pixel 4a will have a 5.81-inch display with a punch hole at the top left corner. On the back is a squircle-shaped camera housing with a single camera and LED flash inside. There is also a fingerprint scanner in the middle.

The phone will have a plastic unibody with an audio jack at the top and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. It won’t have support for wireless charging which isn’t surprising as it is not a feature we expect a mid-range phone to have. The camera specs, battery capacity, and processor remain unknown at the moment but we are pretty sure it will run Android 10 out of the box.

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Google India has announced a massive discount on the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL ahead of the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale that starts on Sept. 29. Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 4, the Pixel 3a will be available for Rs. 29,999 (~$422) instead of Rs. 39,999 (~$563). One can also pick up a Pixel 3a XL during the upcoming sale for Rs. 34,999 (~$492) instead of the regular Rs. 44,999 (~$634).

ICICI Bank and Axis Bank credit card users are entitled to an additional 10% instant discount on the purchase of the Google Pixel 3a series during the upcoming sale on Flipkart. The e-commerce site has also announced multiple exchange offers and no-cost EMI plans. Users of Flipkart Plus can take advantage of four-hour early access starting 8pm on Sept.29.

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL Specifications and Features

The Google Pixel 3a features a 5.6-inch OLED Full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 670 chipset with 4GB of RAM and it comes with 64GB of native storage. The primary camera uses a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor. While the front camera houses an 8-megapixel unit. The Pixel 3a draws power from a 3,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The device gets a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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The Google Pixel 3a XL features a 6-inch OLED Full-HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The smartphone is also powered by a 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 670 SoC with 4GB of RAM and it offers users with  64GB of storage. The primary camera is the same 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor found on the Pixel 3a, along with an 8-megapixel selfie sensor. The smartphone draws power from a slightly bigger 3,700 mAh battery that supports fast charging. It is also equipped with a rear-facing fingerprint reader.

The Pixel 3a series were introduced with Android 9 Pie OS. The handsets have already been treated with Android 10 update. The Pixel 3a duo are also equipped with 3.5mm audio jacks. Both the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are available only in black and white color options.

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Google recently unveiled the affordable Pixel smartphone series – Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL at the Google I/O 2019 developer conference. Both the devices feature mid-range specifications like Snapdragon 670 processor, 6GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage. Despite these specifications, the Pixel 3a carries a feature which Pixel 3 does not have, and that is the 3.5 mm audio jack.

In an interview, Google product manager Soniya Jobanputra explained different changes in the Pixel 3a series. Similarly, she described the existence of headphone jack on the Pixel 3a series and said, “We debated on this headphone jack, but we really felt that consumers at this price point, in this price tier, really needed flexibility and that’s what that headphone jack gives you.”

In other words, it appears some officials at the Google premises believe that the customers of Pixel 3a series can’t afford Bluetooth headphones. A 3.5mm jack allows users to leverage existing headphones without the need for USB-C adapter.

However, Google will keep facilitating the standard Pixel devices with the digital audio as it is the “the ultimate way to consume your audio.”

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Google suspended the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL from the official Android Q beta support. The reason behind it is unknown, but the devices will remain on the March Security update until next month. The formal OTA upgrade is suspended until June, whereas users can still sideload the OTA image from the Android Developers page. Despite being not eligible, some Pixel 3a users successfully managed to sign-up for the Android Beta program.

(via 1, 2)

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Google took the veil off the Pixel 3a and 3a XL yesterday, ending lingering speculation about the models. The models present with a Snapdragon 670 chipset under their hood and unlike the Pixel 3 models, they retain the 3.5mm audio jack. The Pixel 3a models also come with OLED displays which is our point of focus of this report. Not long after the launch conference, the Pixel 3a/3a XL kernel source code appeared on Google’s support library. One of the major things we can grab from the listing is that the display panels of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are supplied by Samsung and Chinese firm Tianma. The source code for the Pixel 3a XL was specifically listed to be manufactured by both Samsung Display and Tianma while that of the Pixel 3a is manufactured by Samsung Display only.

Tianma Micro-Electronics is a China-based display producer that was established in 1983. TianMa has been active with OLED R&D since 2010. The company presently manufactures OLED panels in its 6-Gen LTPS AMOLED fab in Wuhan, China. This is a good development which means Samsung’s monopoly in the aspect of OLED panels supply.

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The source code also shows that Google had finalized the industrial design of the Pixel3a as far back as 2013. The camera module was completed in 2016 and the core chip was installed in 2017. Also, we got to know that the Pixel 3a is codenamed Sargo while the Pixel 3a XL comes with the code name Bonito.

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Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL yesterday on Day 1 of this year’s edition of Google I/O. Both devices are the cheapest smartphones Google has released ever since it ditched the Nexus line in favor of the Pixel line a few years ago. The good news is they won’t be the last.

According to a report by Android Police, the Pixel 3a smartphones are not “one-off” devices. Google’s plan is to continue releasing affordable versions of its Pixel smartphones for the “foreseeable future”.

There is no confirmation yet that these future devices will get the “a” suffix (Pixel 4a, Pixel 5a) but they will happen. The move is also a win for Google in a way. Rather than wait a whole year before the launch of the next Pixel phone, the tech giant will have two main phone launches each year, keeping them in the news.

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However, there are concerns the decision to release affordable versions of the flagship will affect the sales of the main devices. Since the affordable versions will most likely have some of the key features of the main flagships, folks may decide to settle for them instead. Nevertheless, Google might not be bothered as long as its phones are selling. We also presume, the differences between both phones may widen but Google will design the Pixel 3a’s successor in such a way that it will still the best in its class.

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After months of leaks, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are now official. Both devices are less-powerful versions of the Pixel 3 but their selling point is their incredible camera, which is the same as that of their more powerful siblings.

We have already run through the specs in the past few weeks, so we will just rush through some key ones. Both phones have OLED displays with Asahi’s Dragontrail glass protection, Snapdragon 670 processors, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Nope, no 128GB version. The 3a has a 3000mAh battery while the 3a XL has a 3700mAh. There is support for 18W fast charging and USB Power Delivery 2.0.

The Pixel 3a duo both have a 12.2MP Sony IMX363 primary rear camera and an 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera. All the camera features you love on the Pixel 3 such as Night Sight, Top Shot, HDR+, and Super Res Zoom are present on both devices. There is unlimited photo backup to Google Photos but in high quality and not original quality.

Unlike the Pixel 3 duo, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL have an audio jack. They also support USB-C audio. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and Active Edge.

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The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL come in Just Black, Clearly White, and Purple-ish. The former is priced at $399 while the latter is $479. They are already available on the Google store in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, and the USA. It will be available in India on May 15.

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The Pixel 3a will be announced tomorrow at Google I/O 2019, and less than 24 hours before the event kicks off, the full specifications of the device have leaked. The leak also includes all the features the phone will have.

Specs

The Google Pixel 3a will have a 5.6-inch Full Screen HD+ OLED display with a 2220 x 1080 resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It will have the Always-on Display and Always-listening features. Google says the display has a contrast ratio of 100,000:1

The device will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage paired with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 octa-core processor and Adreno 615 GPU. There is no mention of a 128GB version nor support for storage expansion.

The Pixel 3a will have a 12.2MP 1.4µm f/1.8 aperture Dual Pixel camera on the back. The camera will have autofocus, dual pixel phase detection, optical and electronic image stabilization, and a 76° field of view. The Pixel 3a will be able to record 1080p videos at 30, 60, or 120 frames per second, 720p videos at 30, 60, or 240 frames per second, and 4K videos at 30 frames per second.

The selfie camera is an 8MP 1.12µm f/2.0 sensor with an 84° field of view. It will be able to record 1080p, 720p, and 480p videos all at 30 frames per second.

There is a 3000mAh battery under the polycarbonate body that supports 18W fast charging and USB-PD 2.0 via a USB 2.0 Type-C port. For connectivity, the Pixel 3a will have a single nano-SIM slot, eSIM support in select markets, a 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth 5.0+LE with support for AptX, AptX HD, and LDAC codecs. The Pixel 3a will also have stereo speakers, a fingerprint scanner on the back, and support for Active Edge.

The Pixel 3a will run Android Pie 9.0 out of the box. Its weight is given as 147 grams and its dimensions as 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm.

Features

The spec sheet says the phone will be scratch resistant but painting may flak off if it falls. Also, the color of materials such as denim and leather can rub off on the body of the phone.

The Pixel 3a will have Night Vision for flash-free bright and detailed low-light images, an impressive portrait mode, and exceptional sharpness thanks to the moving autofocus feature that is able to focus even moving subjects. There is unlimited Google Photos storage for all those high-quality images and videos too.

The Titan M security chip ensures that your data and OS is safe Owners will also be able to easily switch from their old device to the Pixel 3a using the Quick Switch Adapter. The Google Pixel 3a will receive security updates and OS updates for at least three years.

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Google says the phone has a smart battery that learns your phone usage and knows which apps you frequently use and reduce power drawn by less frequent ones. You will also be able to get at least 7 hours of use from just 15 minutes of charge (with a number of features turned off).

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More details of the Pixel 3a duo have surfaced again. This time they include marketing materials and more renders.

Starting with the marketing materials, one of the images confirms the name of the device and teases features such as an extraordinary camera, a fast-charging battery that provides 7 hours of use from 15 minutes of charging, and the Google Assistant. Another one reveals the Pixel 3a duo will have the Pixel 3‘s Night Sight camera mode for better and brighter low-light images without the need for flash. There is also Portrait Mode, Motion Auto Focus and unlimited Google Photos storage.

The Pixel 3a will also get 3 years of security and OS updates. Since the phone will launch with Android Pie out of the box, three years of OS updates means it should get Android Q, Android R, Android S, and if we are lucky, Android T which will be released a few months after the device is 3 years old.

The Pixel 3a will also have the Titan M security chip to keep your phone and data safe. Those who purchase the devices will also be able to easily move their data and files from their old phone to the new one using the Quick Switch Adapter. Another feature revealed is the built-in call screening feature baked into the Google Assistant. This feature is exclusive to the US and Canada only and only supports English.

The official renders show the Pixel 3a (and 3a XL) in the three colors it will be available in. There is Clearly White which has an orange power button, Purple-ish whose power button is lemon green, and Quite Black which we wish swapped its same-colored power button for a red one. Although the phones have 18:9 displays, their bezels are far from thin. All three color variants have black front bezels and a two-color finish on the back. Do note that the back isn’t glass like the Pixel 3 duo.

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From the first leak today which covered the specs, we also mentioned the price of the phone which starts at $399 for the Pixel 3a and $479 for the Pixel 3a XL. The phones will launch in the US next week on May 7 and will arrive in India on May 8.

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The Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are scheduled to launch in Inda on May 8. The phones will be cheaper and less-powerful versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL that launched last year. Ahead of their release, key specs of both phones have been released. There are also images of the Pixel 3a’s retail box.

The specs were posted on Twitter by @Samsung_News_. According to the source, the Pixel 3a will have a 5.6-inch 2220 x 1080 FHD+ “gOLED” display with 441ppi and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone will pack a 3,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast-charging. It will also have support for the Pixel 2’s Now Playing feature.

Google Pixel 3a XL:

6,0" 2160x1080p FHD+
gOLED 402ppi
18:9
3700mAh (18W Fast Charging)
Always-On Display
+
Now Playing
~170g
"Just Black", "Clearly White", "Purple-ish"

(Picture credit @OnLeaks x @91mobiles https://t.co/bASLDAOjab )

[Tweet 2/2] pic.twitter.com/aYUPIPgq8n

— Max J. (@Samsung_News_) May 1, 2019

The Pixel 3a will weigh about 150 gams and be available in Just Black, Clearly white, and Purple-ish. No kidding, it is actually called Purple-ish.

The larger Pixel 3a XL will have a bigger 6.0-inch OLED display with a ppi of 402. Its bigger screen also gets it a bigger battery capacity of 3700mAh with 18W fast-charging. Just like the smaller model, it will have the Now Playing feature and come in the same colors.

Oh damn I totally missed that: The Pixel 3a XL comes with a Snapdragon 670 SoC. I'm not sure about the regular 3a but guess it will be the same [but take it with a pinch of salt]

— Max J. (@Samsung_News_) May 1, 2019

The processor under the Pixel 3a XL is the Snapdragon 670 and the Pixel 3a is presumed to have the same chipset.

Images of the Pixel 3’s retail box have also leaked. The phone will come in a white box that has an image of the rear of the phone on it. There is a single camera with an LED flash and fingerprint scanner on the back of the device. The Pixel 3a also has a yellow power button.

The side of the box has a few specs such as the screen size – 5.6-inches, the storage capacity – 64GB, and model number – GO20G. The source says there will also be a 128GB version.

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He also reveals the base price for the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. The former will sell for $399 and the larger XL variant will be sold for $479.

(Sources: 1, 2 | Via)

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Google is all set to launch its all-new mid-range smartphones under the Pixel lineup of devices — Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL. The company has already scheduled a launch event on 7th May during the Google I/O annual developers conference, where it is expected to launch the new smartphones.

Now, it seems that both the new mid-range smartphones — Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will be launched in India just a day after they make their global debut. Indian online marketplace Flipkart has made a landing page hinting the same.

Flipkart is teasing the launch of new Pixel devices on 8th May in India, which is very likely to be the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphone, that have been leaked several times in the India. Right now, nothing more is known about the phone’s availability or pricing in India.

Recently, both the smartphones got their Bluetooth certifications which reveals that eight variations went through Bluetooth SIG – four for the Pixel 3a and another four for its bigger sibling the Pixel 3a XL.

Earlier leaks have confirmed that the Google Pixel 3a will be featuring a 5.6-inch Full HD+ display and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset, coupled with 4GB RAM. On the other hand, the bigger model — Google Pixel 3a XL will feature a 6-inch Full HD+ display with the slightly improved Snapdragon 710 chipset.

The XL variant will be paired with 4GB RAM. Both smartphones will come packed with 64GB internal storage. As per the reports, both the smartphones are expected to retain the camera sensors of the original Pixel 3 models.

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As for the pricing, the 3a is expecyed to be available for around $500/€450 while the 3a XL is speculated to start at $600/€530. Both the smartphones will come in White, Black, and Purple colors with accents on the power button.

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The Google Pixel 3a is expected to launch in May at the Google IO 2019 developer conference. The less powerful edition of the latest Pixel series – Google Pixel 3a leaks in a new high-resolution render adding more fuel to the rumor fire. The up-close look of the Pixel 3a is leaked by a reliable tipster, Evan Blass.

Unlike narrow bezels on smartphones nowadays, the Pixel 3a is carrying big bezels with rounded corners. The earpiece is clearly visible on the top along with a front camera. As expected, a single camera with dual LED flash and a fingerprint sensor embeds on its rear side. Inside, the phone is running vanilla Android with a clean and minimalistic look, depicting rounded icons and a Google search bar.

The Pixel 3a look resembles Pixel 3 look as revealed in multiple old leaks and rumors.

Being Google devices, the whole Pixel series is known for software optimization. Google introduced various software-based advancements in Pixel 3 to improve its overall performance.

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL expected Specs

According to past leaks, Google will announce Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL next month at Google IO 2019 conference. Google Pixel 3a is expected to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. As always, there would be no expandable storage support. A 2000mAh battery with 18 Watt fast charging technology will power the device. Whereas, the Pixel 3a XL will come with a 3000 mAh battery and a 6-inch OLED display.

Both the devices will feature Active Edge – squeeze to activate Google Assistant feature, eSIM support, and a Titan M security chip.

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The device is already certified by Singapore’s IMDA, and several other agencies globally. The Pixel 3a will reportedly sell for about €450 while Pixel 3 XL will bear expensive price tag.

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Next month might just be a pretty exciting one for phone lovers. OnePlus is rumored to launch its next flagship, the OnePlus 7 on May 14; ASUS will follow with the Zenfone 6 series on May 16, and the Honor 20  series will arrive on May 21. But before all these, Google will reveal its own surprise for us.

The Google online store now has a teaser that says something new is coming on May 7. Seeing as the teaser is on the hardware store, there are speculations it is a launch for the upcoming Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.

The teaser actually opens to a page which has a video of the Avengers: Infinity War battle in New York. The now edited footage shows a bunch of folks with Pixel 3 phones. There is also some footage from the trailers of Avengers: Endgame. The video ends with Google revealing that Pixel-exclusive Avengers: Endgame playmojis are now available on Playground.

There is also a caption that says “On May 7, something big is coming to the Pixel universe”. You can also sign up to get details about the product launching on that day.

We have no idea why Google is linking the Avengers movie with the launch of both phones unless they mean to tell us the “a” in the names of the phones (Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL) is short for Avengers.

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May 7 is the day Google I/O begins this year and it is expected that Google will unveil the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL at the event. Both are mid-range phones and will be cheaper versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

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The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are upcoming mid-range phones from Google. The two phones have been certified by Singapore’s IMDA.

The Info-communications Media Development Authority has certified the two phones listed as the Google G020F and Google G020B. Although the certificates do not mention the marketing names of the phones, the phones are believed to be the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.

In other news, Google itself has confirmed the official name of the Pixel 3a as well as the specs of both phones. The Pixel 3a was spotted earlier today on the official Google Store site. The store also has a link to the “Pixel 3a Case” listed and even a “Compare phones” link. However, none of the three opens to any page.

Both devices were also added to Google’s Play Developer Console which lists some of their specs. Bonito which is the codename for the Pixel 3a XL will have a 6” display with a 1080 x 2160 resolution. It will have 4GB of RAM and run Android 9 Pie.

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The smaller Pixel 3a codenamed “Sargo” will have a 5.6-inch display and a 1080 x 2220 resolution. It will also have 4GB of RAM and run Android Pie out of the box.

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Multiple reports have claimed that Google will be soon launching Pixel 3a series smartphones as mid-range versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones from last year. Early reports had claimed that cheaper editions of the Pixel 3 series will be unveiled as Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite. However, newer reports have stated that they will be respectively hitting the market as Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Google Senior Vice President of Android, Hiroshi Lockheimer has recently tweeted about an unreleased phone. He claimed that he had snapped some photos using it but has refrained from sharing them. Probably, he could be testing the Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL in real-life scenarios which in turn suggests that the arrival of the Pixel 3a series may not be far away.

Recent reports have revealed that the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will resemble with Pixel 3 in terms of design. The Pixel series of smartphones are made out of glass and metal. However, the Pixel 3a series will be sporting polycarbonate chassis. Also, they are likely to lack support for water and dust resistance.

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are rumored to respectively feature 5.6-inch and 6-inch OLED displays that will support full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. These phones could be respectively powered by Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 710 chipsets. These phones may feature 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. They are unlikely to arrive with microSD card slot.

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The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are rumored to borrow the 12-megapixel rear cameras available on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. These phones are expected to feature 3.5mm audio jacks that are unavailable on the Pixel 3 series. The Pixel 3a may house a 3,000mAh battery. There is no information on the battery capacity of the Pixel 3a XL. Some of the other features of the Pixel 3a phones include squeezable for using Active Edge to launch Google Assistant, Titan M security chip and eSIM.

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are rumored to be arrive in colors like black, white and iris (bluish violet). The Pixel 3a may cost 450 euros whereas the larger Pixel 3a XL will be priced higher.

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For the first time, Google will launch cheaper models of its Pixel lineup. The two devices which are codenamed “Sargo” and “Bonito” were originally thought to be marketed as the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL. However, it was revealed about a week ago that their marketing names are Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL respectively. More details have now surfaced about the phones.

German tech blog Winfuture.de, reports that information received from European online retailers confirm that both phones are indeed named Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. The retailers also confirmed both phones will have 64GB of built-in storage. There is no storage expansion and there is no news of other storage configurations.

It has also been revealed that in addition to the black and white color variants, there will be a third one called “Iris”. This color is said to be in the range of blue-violet to violet. Other info revealed by the dealers is the price, although they were not specific about it. It is said the Pixel 3a will sell for about €450 while the larger Pixel 3a XL will have a more expensive price tag.

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Previous reports say both phones will have 18:9 displays, Active Edge which allows you to squeeze the phone to activate Google Assistant, eSIM support, and a Titan M security chip. Both phones will also have a single camera on each side. The differences are narrowed down to a larger display and larger battery capacity on the Pixel 3a XL but there is no confirmation if it will use the Snapdragon 670 like the smaller Pixel 3a.

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Previous reports had claimed that the upcoming mid-range Pixel phones from Google could be hitting the market as Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite, but a report from the last week had revealed that these phones may respectively debut as Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. A fresh report by 9to5 Google has detailed information on the specifications of these devices.

The new report actually corroborates on the specs of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL that have surfaced in the recent months. The new leak reveals that the Pixel 3a will be featuring a 5.6-inch display whereas its larger sibling will be fitted with a 6-inch screen. These phones are now expected to release in Just Black and Clearly White color options. The report states that the search engine giant will also sell a third color variant in a bid to sell more units.

As far as the design of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are concerned, they are expected to feature 18:9 aspect ratio screens and dual-tone rear panel with single rear camera and a fingerprint reader. The Pixel 3a and 3a XL will be borrowing Active Edge squeezable sides from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL handsets. Some of the other features that Pixel 3a duo will be borrowing Pixel 3 duo are 64 GB of inbuilt storage, eSIM support and Titan M security chip.

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The Pixel 3a will be featuring a 5.6-inch OLED panel with full HD+ resolution of 2200 x 1080 pixels. It will be fueled by Snapdragon 670 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. For photography, the Pixel 3a will be equipped with a rear-facing camera of 8-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 12-megapixel. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. As far as the camera performance of the Pixel 3a is concerned, the publication had stated that its source has confirmed that its camera output is identical to Pixel 3, but the performance of the camera app is poorer.

The report does not include detailed specs of the Pixel 3a XL. There is a possibility that that the Pixel 3a XL will have identical specs as the Pixel 3a and the only major difference could be the inclusion of the larger 6-inch OLED display and a bigger battery. There is no word on the launch date of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones. A recent report had revealed that India could be one of the countries to receive the Pixel 3a and 3a XL.

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