Google pulls the plug on the Pixel 6a, paving the way for the Pixel 8a

Date:
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Description:
As we inch closer to I/O 2024, Google has removed the Pixel 6a from its
online storefront so it can no longer be bought there.

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Googles Pixel 6a is no longer available for purchase on the companys digital storefront. We checked out the American , British, European , and Asian websites to see if it could be found anywhere, and nope. Its completely gone. Even the official protective case is gone.

Android Authority points out that if you go to the old URL for the Pixel 6a, youll instead be redirected to the Pixel 7a. In fact, the Pixel 7a is now the only A-series phone being sold on the platform.

Of course, this doesnt mean the device has disappeared off the face of the Earth. You can still buy one from Amazon and other retailers. But at this point, youre better off buying the Pixel 7a (or even the Pixel 7). It offers better overall performance than the previous model, plus its on sale. Google recently slashed $100 off the price tag on their storefront, so if youre thinking of getting one, nows a good time. Cleaning up shop

Officially, its unknown exactly why Google pulled the plug on the 6a,
although the answer seems obvious. The tech giant must be cleaning up shop in order to make room for the rumored, soon-to-launch Pixel 8a .

Details about the upcoming smartphone have leaked every week since the beginning of March, hinting at an imminent launch. First, we learned that the d evice may be more expensive than anticipated at least $50 more than the Pixel 7a.

Then we found out about a potential feature: a battery stats readout offering insight into the batterys health status. Just last week, an anonymous source from Google spilled the beans on the phones specifications claiming itll run on a Tensor G3 chipset similar to the standard Pixel 8.

At the time of this writing, the leaks have slowed down apart from one recent tidbit. Android Authority states the model will roll out to 10 new European countries including Romania, according to recently discovered electronic warranty labels. With all these details coming out of the woodwork, we expect April will see its fair share of info dumps.

We wont have to wait long to receive official word. Googles next major event, I/O 2024 , kicks off on May 14 and we expect to see new devices make their world debut; namely the Pixel 8a.

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