The Pixel 8 was priced at $550 before the Pixel 8a was announced for $500, making the main benefit of the 8a the extended software update timeline. However, in terms of hardware, the Pixel 8 offers a slightly brighter display, glass body compared to plastic, larger camera sensors, faster charging, and wireless charging. It is suggested that waiting for the Pixel 8 price to drop back to $550 would be advantageous over choosing the Pixel 8a, especially considering the upcoming release of the new Pixel line in October. Additionally, it is predicted that the Pixel 8a might go on sale once the initial hype fades away. The discussion also touches upon the confusion with the release of devices like the 8a, the anticipation for the next model (in this case the Pixel 9), and the need for more specific voice-activated AI features in navigation apps like Google Maps.
Marques was out sick when we recorded, so Andrew and David take over the pod and talk about all of the newest gadgets that came out this week! They start with the new Nintendo Switch rumors before digging into the new iPads that were announced. Then they get into the Pixel 8a before we wrap it all up with trivia. It's a surprisingly busy month and we're just getting started. Enjoy!
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