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Google Pixel 8a review: the $500 AI phone


It's $200 cheaper than the Google Pixel 8, and promises the same AI perks and seven years of upgrades

That said, for some people, it’s hard to put a price on iMessage, iCloud, FaceTime, Continuity with iPad and Mac, and ease of use if you currently use these features or risk being the Android black sheep of you’re family. Google Pixel 8a lacks a telephoto lens, but the Super Res Zoom does appear to work better – and the AI photo editing tools are tops (Image credit: Kevin Lee / The Shortcut) ✂️ Magic Editor is the easiest way to reposition and resize subjects, reframe photos, take out objects, and adjust lighting positioning using the Pixel 8a’s generative AI.

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