Google Pixel smartphones represent the best that Android offers. While they may not have the most feature-rich interface, Pixel smartphones offer a smooth Android experience with clever software trickery. While flagship Pixel phones hover around $1,000, Google’s affordable ‘a’ series ...

I’m impressed by the Google Pixel 9a. It’s Google’s most well-rounded A-series phone to date, and it provides enough of the Pixel experience customers like for only $500. It’s not perfect and carries many of the limitations of other midrange ...

I’ve heard plenty of noise surrounding the Google Pixel 9a. I’ve read several complaints and articles urging buyers to steer clear of Google’s latest midranger, and I just don’t understand them. Everyone has their opinion, and Google smartphones are more ...

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A teardown by YouTube channel JerryRigEverything shows that the Pixel 9a’s battery is a nightmare to repair. The video also highlights potential issues with the device’s dust and water resistance. The recently released Google ...

JerryRigEverything’s durability test on the Google Pixel 9a shows that the device is comparable to more expensive models in this regard. The screen is starting to show scratches similar to flagship phones, but it’s likely less resistant to drops or ...

Summary Famed YouTuber JerryRigEverything slams Google Pixel 9a’s adhesive-heavy battery. A large amount of seeming impenetrable glue prevents the battery’s safe removal by an experienced technician. Zack, the channel’s creator, emphasizes the negative impacts on device lifespan and recycling from ...

There’s a lot to love about the Google Pixel 9a. It’s a well-balanced blend of Google smarts and capable hardware, and the $500 price places it among the best Google Pixel phones so far. But there’s more to the Pixel ...

Ryan Haines / Android Authority 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, ...

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 ...

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR 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 ...