Since the birth of the brand Google Pixel Google’s Android smartphone family in 2016 and until the launch of the latest generation Reached 40 million sales. That’s no small figure, thanks in part to the affordable Pixels bearing the ‘a’ surname.

The Pixel 6a shook up the midrange by offering a lot for very little money; Its continued evolution is something similar to what happened with the Pixel 7a. We already see the future Pixel 8a on the horizon, which looks decidedly different from its predecessors. This caused the first of the three disappear from Google Store with a series of knock-on consequences.

Goodbye Pixel 6a. Google’s best-selling book says goodbye

Google Pixel 6a was announced in May 2021, but its launch didn’t happen until July. Google’s first processor, balanced set and outstanding cameras, One of the best options in the 400 euro range. It has been on sale several times since then and has gotten even juicier.

However, when its successor, the Pixel 7a, arrived, it seemed obvious that the previous model would be forgotten. But no, it wasn’t like that: They coexisted peacefully for a year, and the user was given the opportunity to choose between them. two equally valid options.

Attacking manufacturers like Xiaomi, Realme and Oppo in this price range seems to be the search giant’s strategy. It was the cheaper of the two 350 euros a market in which it has virtually no competitors for approx.

It looks like this year won’t be much different, with one exception: While the Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a will coexist, Google’s new “mid-range” has higher ambitions than its predecessors. also in price.

Still, a good move is expected for the user as offers for Pixel 7a begin to arrive. Or maybe… they’ve already started. Its price has dropped to 379 euros, you can check it out on the Google Store now.

The future of new generation cheap pixels is obvious

In addition to everything mentioned, the final result of Pixel 6a leaving the catalog is: A new member will come. Yes, the long-rumored Pixel 8a. We even know the original packaging, design and bad news: Rumor has it a significant price increase.

In fairness, we must say that Google reluctantly approved its launch, but did so by announcing a feature that was removed from the operating system. And now, with the movement we have, there is no doubt left.

Yes, we left the commercial reception. price increasebecause this series targets users looking for good cameras and a clean software experience at a low price.

We’ll find out soon: Google I/O 2024 will take place on May 14. It’s a good date when we’ll learn about Google’s next steps in both hardware and software, and predictably focus on Artificial Intelligence. What could go wrong? We’ll be there to tell you about it.

via | Android Authority

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