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Google just let the Pixel 8a cat out of the bag

Google mentions that the recently removed battery stats feature will only roll out for the Pixel 8a and newer models.

Google casually confirms the Pixel 8a's existence, hinting at the return of the previously removed battery stats feature. It turns out Google intentionally removed the feature, with the software engineer stating that it wasn't meant for existing devices. Google has casually confirmed the existence of the Pixel 8a by dropping a hint about a recently removed feature that's making a comeback with it.

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