T he Google Pixel 9a is finally official, and it closely follows the regular Pixel 9 lineup in many ways, including the Tensor G4 chipset. It features the same 6.3-inch Actua disp

Since the Pixel 9a is no thicker than its predecessor, the only explanation is that Google has figured out a way to squeeze all the camera hardware inside the Pixel 9a, either with smaller components, or by finding a way to Tetris-everything together.

Google explained to us why it needed to remove the Pixel series' signature look; it may not be a reason you'd expect.