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Google launches the Pixel 4a device

Tech news 4 August 2020

Google announced that it launched a new Pixel device, the new Pixel 4a smartphone.

The Pixel 4a features a redesigned punch-hole display layout, longer battery life, professional-looking photos and enterprise-grade security.

It also comes with a 5.81-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a small punch-hole cutout that houses the 8MP front-facing camera.

“This year, Pixel 4a – which launches this month – and the first 5G-enabled Pixels, Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 coming this fall, will continue to bring the features people love – like an incredible camera and feature drops that make your phone better over time – packaged in sleek new hardware at more affordable prices,” Google said.

Other new features include improved Google Assistant integration, a pre-loaded Personal Safety app, and Live Caption, which provides real-time captioning for video and audio content, as well as calls.

The smartphone is powered by the 3,140mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

It also comes with fast-charging over a wired USB Type-C connection.

The Pixel 4a is available in a single colour – Just Black – and sports a matte finish punctuated by a mint-green power button.

The smartphone is currently available for pre-order in the US for $349 and will ship to customers from 20 August.

Here are the specifications for the device:

Display	5.81-inch 2,340 x 1,080 OLED
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB
Rear Camera	12.2MP
Front Camera	8MP
SIM	NanoSIM + eSIM
Connectivity	802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C
Battery	3,140mAh
Dimensions	144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (143g)