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The Pixel 4a was briefly mentioned on Google's blog

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By Anam Hamid

Published: Jul 29, 2020, 4:19 PM

The Pixel 4a was briefly mentioned on Google's blog

Google's Pixel 4a is tipped to finally arrive on August 3 after repeated delays. Since the launch date has been pushed back so many times, it's a little hard to take any report about its launch seriously. However, it seems like leaker Jon Prosser is right this time, as the phone briefly appeared on the Google Spain blog, as spotted by an eagle-eyed Redditor.

The post has been taken down and appears to be a marketing faux pas. Apparently, someone hit publish prematurely and rectified the mistake soon after that. The screenshot of the post reveals nothing about the Pixel 4a.

The now-deleted post on the Google Spain blog

If Google has a post about the Pixel 4a ready to go live, it only means the phone is around the corner. Prosser says that even review units have been sent out and press embargo has been set. In short, the company seemingly can't revise the decision now.

Pixel 4a:

Earlier this month, I said the launch date was August 3. Though Google has pushed this launch back a few times, they’re too far down the marketing chain to change it this time.

- Review units have been sent out.

- Embargo has been set.

100% happening on August 3. https://t.co/SPFak6c39v
— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) July 27, 2020

Back in June, it was reported that Google is reluctant to ship the Pixel 4a even though it's ready because of market conditions. It seems like the pandemic scared the company into delaying the phone.

Meanwhile, Apple and OnePlus went ahead and released their budget devices. So, it's about time that Google launches its mid-tier phone too.

Expected specs include the Snapdragon 730, 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, a 5.81-inch punch-hole display, a lone 12MP rear camera, an 8MP selfie sensor, a 3,080mAh cell, a physical fingerprint sensor, and an audio port. The phone's price will probably start at $349.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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