The Pixel 9 Pro is available in a smaller size than Google’s previous pro-grade phones. It has the latest Tensor processor, a 6.3-inch OLED screen, a triple-camera setup like previous models, and a new 42-megapixel front camera.

We know that forensic exploitation has become the bugbear of smartphone security across both ecosystems. You’ll recall Android’s multiple zero-days last year and the furor when Apple’s iPhones were found to be hiding a new defense mechanism against such extraction tools, “ mysteriously rebooting ” when pulled out of storage lockers.

Google Pixel fans who don’t wish to break the bank often look to the more affordable A series of Pixel smartphones. The successor model of this series, the Pixel 9a, hasn’t been released yet, but at this point nearly everything important about the handset has been leaked.

A Pixel 9a design leak indicates Google might ditch the large camera bump, and I wonder if Gemini AI is responsible.

Update February 12th: Google’s next phone, the Pixel 9a, will be available to pre-order on March 19th, according to Android Headlines. The device will launch at $499 for the 128GB model, while the price jumps to $599 for the 256GB storage option.

Google’s affordable A series smartphone will likely debut next month and we all are eager to know about what’s coming. In the past few several leaks and rumours surrounding Pixel 9a model have been circulating,