Google has silently introduced the Google Pixel 8a smartphone. The company has announced the Google Wallet for the Indian market. Those looking for a tablet will be happy to know that Apple has announced a price cut on its base iPad model. Take a look at the top five news from today.
Google Pixel 8a Launched in India
Google has launched its mid-range Google Pixel 8a smartphone in India and other global markets. The Pixel 8a is a cheaper model under the Pixel 8 lineup and is powered by a Tensor G3 processor. The smartphone offers a 120Hz OLED display, a 64MP OIS camera, a 13MP front camera, a 4,404mAh battery, and more.
The Google Pixel 8a comes in Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian, and Aloe colour variants. It is available for pre-order and will go on sale, starting May 15. The Pixel 8a India price starts at Rs 52,999. Read more here.
Google Wallet Launches in India
Google finally brings its Google Wallet app to India. The app allows Android smartphone users to store tickets, cards, boarding passes, parking tickets, loyalty cards, and more.
Google has partnered with several companies that offer their services in the country such as Air India, Indigo, PVR & INOX, Flipkart, IKEA, and more. Google Wallet app doesn’t allow users to store debit and credit cards since Google already has a separate Google Pay payments app in the region. Read more here.
Apple iPad 10th Gen Gets a Price Cut
Apple has slashed the price of its most affordable tablet – iPad 10th Gen. As a result, the iPad 10th Gen now starts at Rs 34,900 in India. To recall, the iPad 10th Gen was launched in October 2022.
The iPad 10th Gen offers a 10.9-inch TrueTone display with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, a landscape 12MP front camera with Center Stage, and a stereo speaker setup. The tablet is powered by an A14 Bionic processor. Read more here.
Google Manages to Bring Circle to Search to iPhones
Google’s popular Circle to Search feature now works on iPhones but with a workaround. The Circle to Search feature allows users to search for any item on their phone’s screen with a simple gesture.
To use the feature, iPhone users will have to configure the Action Button (on iPhone 15 Pro series) or Back Tap gesture. Read more here.
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion India Launch Date Announced
The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion will debut on May 16 in India. The InEdge 50 series smartphone will be sold via Flipkart and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor.
The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion made its global debut last month. It comes with a 144Hz curved display, a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 68W fast charging support. Read more here.
