Google Set to Launch Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Buds A-Series at I/O Event
Google is all set to announce its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 7a, at its I/O Developer Conference on May 10.[0] However, just a couple months before the event, images and specs of the device have already started to surface.
The images of the Pixel 7a prototype, which were published by Vietnam-based website Zing News, show a mix of design elements from the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 6a from last year.[1] The device has a metal frame around the camera lens and a glossy rear panel.[2] The leak also states that the Pixel 7a will have a 6.1-inch FHD+ panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB storage.[3]
Furthermore, the Pixel 7a is expected to support basic 5W wireless charging.[4] This would be a great addition to the mid-range device, as it would make it a great all-rounder. The phone is also rumored to have a 64MP main camera from Sony and the Google Tensor G2 chip with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1.[5]
Another interesting development is that Google may also be introducing a new foldable device — the Pixel Fold.[6] This device is expected to launch in mid-June and is likely to be showcased at the I/O event in May. The Pixel Fold is said to have an ultra-thin design and come in two colors: Carbon and Porcelain. It will also be available with 256GB storage and have a price tag of around $1,700.[7]
In addition to the Pixel 7a and the Pixel Fold, Google may also be introducing a new blue variant of Pixel Buds A-Series. The Pixel Buds A-Series and the Pixel 7a are expected to launch together on the same date. All in all, the I/O event is looking to be an exciting one for Google fans.[8]
0. “Pixel 7a prototype leak reveals key upgrades — finally a 90Hz display!” Laptop Mag, 15 Mar. 2023, https://www.laptopmag.com/news/pixel-7a-prototype-leak-reveals-key-upgrades-finally-a-90hz-display
1. “Pixel 7a design shown from more angles in new hands-on images” Android Headlines, 14 Mar. 2023, https://www.androidheadlines.com/2023/03/pixel-7a-design-new-hands-on-images.html
2. “These Photos Show what the Pixel 7a will Look Like” Phandroid – News for Android, 13 Mar. 2023, https://phandroid.com/2023/03/13/these-photos-show-what-the-pixel-7a-will-look-like/
3. “The Google Pixel Fold and the Pixel 7a Devices Might Come to Stores from June, 2023: Here's What We Know” The Tech Outlook, 15 Mar. 2023, https://www.thetechoutlook.com/news/new-release/gadgets-release/mobile/the-google-pixel-fold-and-the-pixel-7a-devices-might-come-to-stores-from-june-2023-heres-what-we-know/
4. “Google Pixel 7a stars in live photos, more specs confirmed – GSMArena.com news” GSMArena.com, 11 Mar. 2023, https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a_stars_in_live_photos_more_specs_confirmed-news-57866.php
5. “Unreleased Google Pixel 7a shows up in Vietnam” Liliputing, 13 Mar. 2023, https://liliputing.com/unreleased-google-pixel-7a-shows-up-in-vietnam
6. “Latest leak suggests the Pixel Fold may not rival the Galaxy Z Fold 4” TechRadar, 15 Mar. 2023, https://www.techradar.com/news/latest-leak-suggests-the-pixel-fold-may-not-be-a-rival-for-the-galaxy-z-fold-4
7. “Google Pixel Fold Rumored to Launch in June” CNET, 14 Mar. 2023, https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-fold-rumored-to-launch-in-june/
8. “Surprise ruined: Google's new phone leaked before the announcement” Ghacks, 14 Mar. 2023, https://www.ghacks.net/2023/03/14/surprise-ruined-googles-new-phone-leaked-before-the-announcement/
