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While the phone overall looks solid, I can see why some folks aren’t entirely thrilled with the Pixel 9a.
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Right now, we've spotted the 256GB Google Pixel Tablet for just $300, which is $200 off its regular asking price of $500.
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Google is rolling out a new 'battery health assistance' feature - and you don't have the option to turn it off. Here's why.
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CNET on MSNThe Pixel 9A Arrives Soon. Should You Buy It?Google's $499 budget phone shares many similarities with its pricier counterparts. Here's what you'll get -- what you'll miss -- for that lower price.
With the Pixel 9a, Google introduces the “Battery life optimization” function to increase battery life. A similar function is already available on the Pixel 4a.
Due to the adjusted capacity, Google notes that you may see a slight decrease in your battery's runtime as it ages. Likewise, the Battery health assistance feature will also adjust the phone's charging speed based on capacity, so your Pixel 9a might not charge as fast as it does initially.
Google’s upcoming base Pixel 10 might come with primary and ultrawide cameras that match the hardware recently introduced in the budget Pixel 9A, which aren’t as good as the cameras on the Pixel 9, Android Authority reports. However, the new phone may get a telephoto camera, which the Pixel 9 and other base Pixels haven’t had.