The Google Pixel 9a is here, and apart from its new flat design, it stands out because there's no obvious camera bump at all. Here's what you need to know.

Although it was easy to forget in a year filled with so many Pixels, I quite liked Google's Pixel 8a. The company's current — for now, at least — mid-ranger improved immensely over its predecessor, offering a more efficient experience without the poor battery life or overheating problems that plagues Tensor G2-powered phones.

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