Google Unveils New Pixel Smartphone

Google Unveils New Pixel Smartphone
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Google has unveiled its new smartphone, the Pixel 4a. The device can be preordered, with shipments due to commence on 20 August.

The Pixel 4a doubles the storage of its predecessor to 128GB; features a larger 3140mAh battery; and runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. It is priced $349, $50 less than Pixel 3a, has a 5.8-inch display and is available in black only.

The new model retains the 12.2MP rear and 8MP front cameras of Pixel 3a. New software features include a Recorder which can automatically save and share transcripts in Google Docs; a Personal Safety offering with emergency notifications and car crash detection capabilities; and Live Caption for video and audio content.

Google has also announced its first 5G smartphones that will be released by the end of the year. The company offered little detail about next-generation device specifications, but stated plans for an updated version of the Pixel 4a priced $499 and new Pixel 5 flagship to be sold in the Republic of Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Canada and the US.