The Pixel 7a has lastly been Bluetooth licensed, forward of an anticipated debut at Google I/O in Might. The certification was famous by the publication 9to5Google (opens in new tab), and basically signifies that the following Pixel is all however good to go.

Primarily based on the Bluetooth SIG certification (opens in new tab), we all know that the Pixel 7a ought to arrive with no less than Bluetooth 5.three onboard (the Pixel 7 helps Bluetooth 5.2). It is a minor replace that does not change a lot, however we are able to no less than ensure the Pixel eight and eight Professional might be hopping on board this newer customary too, in consequence.

The Pixel 7a has been leaked prior to now few weeks to the purpose that there’s little we don’t know in regards to the handset. The 7a is predicted to be an iterative improve over the Pixel 6a, conserving the identical primary design as its predecessor however adopting a brand new metallic physique that’s an improve over the polycarbonate of the previous mannequin.

It’ll additionally reportedly run on Google’s newest Tensor G2 chip, versus the unique Google Tensor silicon present in each 6-series Pixel telephone. Although will probably be cheaper than the Pixel 7 and subsequently a horny buy, it’s additionally a neat approach for Google to increase the life cycle of the Pixel 7 line and its elements, although there have been some whisperings of the corporate transferring the a-series to a biannual launch schedule 

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This Bluetooth certification basically means the Pixel 7a is able to launch, and so there’s little left to do however watch for it. As we talked about, Google usually launches the a-series at its I/O occasion every year, and the 7a is predicted to make its debut there as effectively. The Pixel eight and eight Professional have additionally been leaked, and are additionally anticipated to interrupt cowl at I/O in a extra formal capability, very like the Google Pixel 7 and seven Professional final yr. Additionally anticipated to indicate up are the Pixel Pill and the (not but introduced) Google Pixel Fold.

Google’s I/O developer convention is a software-focused occasion, and we now have little doubt that no matter {hardware} Google unveils might be sharing the highlight with Google’s newest AI and ChatGPT-like instruments. That mentioned, we count on the Pixel 7a to impress as probably the greatest smartphones to return out this yr, when it will definitely releases.