Bad news for Google Pixel fans as the Google Pixel 5a has possibly been canceled due to ongoing chip shortages. The news comes from Jon Prosser on Twitter, a source for these kinds of tech leaks – though he followed up the initial announcement with clarification that the phone would still be coming to the US.
Ainsi, Is the Pixel 5a discontinued?
The Google Pixel 5a is out and available to buy – if you live in the US or Japan, at least – and Google has now confirmed that the older Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a with 5G handsets are being discontinued in the run up to the launch of the Pixel 6.
Par ailleurs, Is Pixel 5 still supported? Pixels support their devices for about three years with guaranteed software/security updates.
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Version | Pixel 6 |
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Released | 5 months and 3 weeks ago (28 Oct 2021) |
Discontinued | In Production |
Software Update (Guaranteed) | Ends in 4 years and 6 months (31 Oct 2026) |
Will Pixel 5a be sold in stores? Google’s online store is the only retailer selling the Pixel 5a in the US.
Will there be a Pixel 6?
Yes, the Pixel 6 is launching with a bigger sibling, but a larger screen and boosted 5,000mAh battery capacity aren’t the only things that set the Pixel 6 Pro apart. Its 6.7-inch OLED display has QHD Plus (3120 x 1440) resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, and it comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
What happened to the Pixel 5?
Google has officially confirmed (via Digital Trends) that the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 have been discontinued. Both models will remain available through official sales channels until stock lasts, but the company won’t be manufacturing any new units.
How long will Pixel 5 be supported?
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are the only devices that will receive security updates long after system Android updates stop rolling in.
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How long will my Google Pixel device get Android updates?
Phone | Android update support ends | Security update support ends |
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Pixel 5 | October 2023 | October 2023 |
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How long is Pixel 5a supported?
When you’ll get Pixel updates
Phone | Guaranteed Android version updates until at least: | Guaranteed security updates until at least: |
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Pixel 5a with 5G | August 2024 | August 2024 |
Pixel 5 | October 2023 | October 2023 |
Pixel 4a (5G) | November 2023 | November 2023 |
Pixel 4a | August 2023 | August 2023 |
Who will sell Pixel 5a?
In the U.S., the Pixel 5a is available from the Google Store and Google Fi. That’s it. Unlike previous Pixels — which were sold at third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H — the Pixel 5a is exclusive to Google’s own retail channels.
How do you get 5G in Pixel 5?
Switch between 3G/4G/5G – Google Pixel 5
- Swipe up.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network and Internet.
- Select Mobile network.
- Select Preferred network type.
- Select your preferred option.
Will Pixel 6 have Face Unlock?
The Google Pixel 6 duo still don’t have Face Unlock over half a year since their initial launch. As far as rumors go, Google wanted to implement facial recognition to its phones but missed the deadline and ultimately shipped its flagship phones without the feature.
Who made Pixel 6?
Pixel 6
Diagrams of the Pixel 6 ( L ) and Pixel 6 Pro ( R ) | |
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Codename | Pixel 6: Oriole Pixel 6 Pro: Raven |
Brand | |
Manufacturer | Foxconn |
Slogan | For All You Are |
Can you pre-order the Pixel 6?
Google Pixel 6 price, release date and preorders
The $599 Google Pixel 6 and $899 Google Pixel 6 Pro are both available for preorder now, and will hit stores on Oct. 28. You can buy the phone directly from the Google store as well as through most major carriers.
Is Pixel 5 5G ready?
Google on Wednesday launched the $699 (£599, AU$999) Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4A 5G, its first phones with 5G wireless capabilities. The release marks the first time the search giant will take advantage of the technology, which boasts anywhere from 10 to 100 times the speed of 4G cellular networks.
Why can’t I buy a Pixel 5?
Google has officially discontinued both the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, revealing that once all remaining handsets have been snapped up from its store, neither will be restocked.
Which is better pixel 4 or 5?
The Pixel 5 has a bigger screen than the Pixel 4: it’s a 6-inch 1080 x 2340 OLED display, with 432 pixels per inch and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Google Pixel 4, meanwhile, has a 5.7-inch one with a marginally lower resolution of 1080 x 2280 and 444 pixels per inch.
Will Verizon sell the Pixel 5a?
They generally have 5a listed as not compatible as it doesn’t have CDMA. Few new flagship phones support CDMA anymore. If you take it to a store one of the techs should be able to put a 5g sim in and set it up. Have Verizon install a Sim and provision the phone as a « cdma-less device » and it will work just fine.
Why is there no Pixel 5a in UK?
Google has confirmed the reason the Pixel 5a isn’t coming to most regions – « global supply chain challenges limit a larger regional roll out« , a spokesperson told TechRadar. That’s a veiled way of saying that the company can’t get enough tech to build enough phones for audiences in other regions.
How many updates will Pixel 5a get?
The Pixel 5a will see a minimum of three years of software updates, all the way through Android 15. Theoretically, the Pixel 5a should also get Android 13, Android 14, and Android 15.
How many years of updates do Pixel phones get?
Pixel devices are guaranteed to be updated with security and software updates for about three years.
Which Pixel phones will get Android 12?
Android 12 will come to Pixel devices first with the push starting on 19 October, following the launch of the Pixel 6 .
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Android 12 for Pixel devices
- Pixel 3.
- Pixel 3 XL.
- Pixel 3a.
- Pixel 3a XL.
- Pixel 4.
- Pixel 4a (5G)
- Pixel 4a.
- Pixel 5.
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