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The Pixel 9a goes on sale at some point in April — Google will give a specific date later on. And the phone promises some notable changes, including a whole new design. And as you'd imagine, the improvements touch on camera performance and AI — two major reasons to pick up a Pixel phone.

It's one of the biggest reasons behind Pixel 8's disappointing battery life. Although Google promises seven years of OS updates, I have concerns about the phone's long-term durability. Unusual overheating makes the phone feel unreliable and prone to issues at any moment.