When the Google Pixel 9a arrives — possibly as soon as this month — it will face stiff competition from other mid-range phone rivals. The new Nothing Phone 3a Pro delivers a remarkable Android phone for just $479,

Satellite SOS launched on the Pixel 9, providing a rival service to Apple’s Emergency SOS which first appeared on the iPhone 14 in 2022. Google’s service is only available in the US (except Hawaii and Alaska) and hasn’t yet made it to other shores.

What can consumers expect as Google prepares to launch the Pixel 9a, and which features are going to help sell the latest AI-powered smartphone?

Pixel 9a leaks suggest the distinctive camera bar from previous models will disappear. The just-released Nothing Phone 3a shows why that's a mistake.

Google has made yet another set of beautiful wallpapers for the upcoming Pixel 9a, and you can download them here!

New leaks surrounding the upcoming Pixel 9a have surfaced, which have given further insights into the mid-range device, even though Google has not yet confirmed a release date. These leaks include renders of the phone, official cases, and a recent FCC listing that hints at some new features.

The FCC database reveals three Google devices, labeled simply as “Phone,” with model numbers GXQ96, GTF7P, and G3Y12. These listings, which went live on February 7, typically mark one of the final steps before a device hits the market.

The Google Pixel 9a looks set to take on the iPhone 16e in the mid-range smartphone connectivity stakes. We’re expecting to hear more about Google’s next budget smartphone any day now, but in the meantime the leaks keep on springing forth.

The Pixel 9a receives FCC certification. If a phone wants to make it into the States, it will need to receive FCC certification. When a device passes over the FCC’s desk, we get

Thanks to lots of information being drip-fed over the past few months, we have a fairly good summation of what to expect from the Google Pixel 9a, but here’s why you should wait for it to arrive before picking up a new phone.