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First nine things to do with the Google Pixel 9a

Get the most out of your Google Pixel 9a by diving into the settings and becoming familiar with Gemini and camera AI tricks.

The Pixel 9a has the battery life to handle the extra power draw for better visuals, and I like that I can set my phone down for a minute and then pick right back up without a login delay. Finally, open the Lock screen settings and toggle "Always show time and info" for a basic always-on display (AOD) that also includes the weather, notification icons, and battery percentage. And while you're in this menu, you can toggle Silence notifications while driving, which uses your device's "motion and Bluetooth connections to figure out when you're in a moving vehicle" — though this won't work if you regularly take a bus or subway.

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