Pixel 9a delay sparks speculation of overheating issues
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced the Pixel 9a but delayed its release due to a “component quality issue affecting a small number” of devices. A leaker suggests that overheating around the camera may be a silent factor in the delay. Early hands-on footage shows potential throttling and
The Core 2 Duo, the Pixel 9a, and the other best stuff of the week
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 76, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, sorry if your bracket’s busted, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I have been shirking most of my
I revisited the Google Pixel 9 Pro; it didn’t go how I expected
Joe Maring / Android Authority As hard as it is to believe, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is already six months old. It’s a phone I used quite a bit last summer/early fall, and as a longtime Pixel fan, it’s one I really enjoyed. But as this job often goes,
I upgraded from a Google Pixel 5 to a 9 Pro, and the difference was immense
Summary I’d been using the Pixel 5 since its release in 2020, but I recently decided to retire it in favor of a new Pixel 9 Pro. The Pixel 5 preludes Google’s major Pixel reboot and Tensor chip series debut in 2021. Here’s my experience with switching to a new
These are the apps I rely on for my personal Pixel utility toolkit
So you’ve just bought a shiny new Pixel device and you’re wondering what apps could elevate the experience? For what it’s worth, your new Pixel already comes pre-installed with a trove of must-use applications — and it’s mostly devoid of bloatware. However, regardless of Google doing a great job at
The latest Pixel update recalibrates this battery feature (that you should be using)
Summary Google’s March 2025 Pixel Drop appears to have improved the recalibration logic for the 80% charge limit feature on modern Pixel phones. When enabled, this battery optimization tool extends the lifespan of your Pixel phone’s power pack. Here’s how to enable the feature on your own Pixel handset, as
A simple twist convinced me the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are better than I ever thought
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Pixel Buds Pro 2, in ear I’ve had the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for six months now and thought I already knew everything there is to know about them. After all, they’re two pairs of buds and a case — what more could there
Pixel 9a makes an unexpected cameo in a Galaxy S25 Edge leak
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple YouTube videos surfaced today showcasing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, but they were quickly taken down. One of these videos briefly showed what appears to be a black Pixel 9a resting on a desk, possibly confirming its final hardware design. The Pixel 9a
Google’s Pixel 10 lineup is looking confirmed in fresh regulatory listings
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 10 series has been spotted in the GSMA database, confirming its existence through official model number registrations. The listing reveals four models, including the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The Pixel 10
