The Pixel 9a is missing an important Google app, but I don’t mind

by dbadmin | May 10, 2025 | AI, Features, Google, Google Pixel 9a

Occasionally, Google will do something that leaves me scratching my head. It’s jumped from cutting-edge flagships like the Pixel 4 to the mid-range Pixel 5 and back again, adopted odd features like the temperature sensor, and created and axed more exclusive features...

PSA: You can still get a free $100 gift card with your Google Pixel 9a purchase!

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Deals, Google, Google Pixel 9a, News, smartphones

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority New devices don’t usually get actual discounts, but manufacturers and retailers find some nice ways to sweeten the deal. A common one is offering a free gift card with the purchase of a smartphone. The thing is that these offers...

Google leaves older Pixels behind for Android’s long-awaited Battery Health menu

by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Android 16, Battery, Battery Life, Google, Google Pixel 8a, Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google Pixel 9a, News

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Android’s long-awaited Battery Health menu has arrived in Android 16 Beta 3, but only for the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel 8a. Google has confirmed that older Pixels, including the not-so-old Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, will not...

Get a free $100 gift card when you buy the Google Pixel 9a

by dbadmin | May 1, 2025 | Deals, Google, Google Pixel 9a, News, smartphones

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9a is a brand-new device, released in April 2025. Such new smartphones don’t usually get actual discounts, but there are some other incentives manufacturers and retailers can offer. In the case of the Google...

Need high performance on a budget? These are the phones you should buy (and the ones you shouldn’t)

by dbadmin | Apr 27, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel 9a, Motorola Moto G, Nothing Phone 3a

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a new phone and have $500 or less to spend, there are plenty of solid options this year. At the higher end, we have the Google Pixel 9a and Nothing Phone 3a Pro. If you’re looking to save a bit more...

Pixel 9a battery life test vs Pixel 9: Is it really *that* good?

by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel 8a, Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9a

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The new Pixel 9a might appear an unassuming mid-range phone at just $499, but it actually packs Google’s largest-ever battery into a 6.3-inch form factor. The 9a’s new 5,100mAh cell is a significant upgrade on last year’s...