Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch Launch Tipped for May 2022

Jan. 24, 2022

Following a myriad of teasers and building amassive hypearound its newTensor chipset, Google launchedthe Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Prolate last year. Now, the Mountain View giant may be aiming to launch its next-gen smartphone in its mid-range a-series, the Pixel 6a. Moreover, the company might also launch a smartwatch alongside the device at its next Google I/O event, as per recent rumors.

Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch Launch Tipped

Starting with the Google Pixel 6a, rumors about the device have already surfaced online since the launch of the company’s flagship models last year. We even saw somehigh-quality renders of the Pixel 6ashow up online, giving us the first look at its potential design.

Although not much is known about the specs and features of the Pixel 6a as of now, the renders suggest that it might feature a Pixel 6-like design with a horizontal rear camera “visor”. However, unlike the flagship models, the mid-range Pixel 6a might come with a downgraded set of cameras. As perearlier reports, the device might include a 12.2MP Sony IMX363 primary sensor instead of the 50MP Samsung GN1 lens on the Pixel 6 series.

Another notable change in the Pixel 6a might include the removal of the 3.5mm audio jack, which would make it thefirst Pixel a-series device without a headphone jack. Other than this, previous reports suggested that the Pixel 6a could feature the sameGoogle Tensor chipsetas its elder siblings. However, other details about the device remain under wraps as of now.

Apart from launching the Pixel 6a, Google is apparentlyplanning to launch its first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, in the market very soon. Tipster Jon Prosser previouslyleaked some high-quality rendersof the alleged Pixel Watch, showcasing the device with orange, grey, and blue watch straps and a black, circular dial.

Now, Prosser recently took to Twitter that Google might launch the device in the market at the same time as the Pixel 6a. In fact, the tipster even provided an exact date for the Pixel Watch launch. So, as per Prosser,Google is“planning on launching”the Pixel Watch on 26th May. Nonetheless, he also warned that“Google is known for pushing back dates”, and so there is a chance that the launch might get delayed.

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