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First real images of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, and more tech news
July 09, 2025
1. First real image of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G
A bunch of leaks hit Reddit over the weekend, giving us insight into the upcoming Google Pixel phones: the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5.
The first leak was our first real-world look at the devices, the now-deleted image (curiously posted by a now-deleted user) showing the Pixel 5 on the left and the larger Pixel 4a 5G on the right:
What else?
2.The best phone charging accessories: The ultimate buyer’s guide. No, really, at 5,500 words this is everything known to mankind about charging your phone (Android Authority).
3.Samsung has raised the bar for Android updates: Android manufacturers have all been put on notice (Android Authority).
4.We asked, you told us: AA readers prefer camera quality over quantity: High-quality, single-lens cameras are still the way to go (Android Authority).
5.Super-sized smartphones: Looking back at the ‘chonkiest’ phones ever made: Big screens haven’t always been as popular in smartphone design as they are now.
6. Hey Apple,how about a MacBook SE?(TechCrunch).
- WSJ:Mark Zuckerberg used a private Trump meeting to hurt TikTok(Engadget).
8.Flight sticks are selling outafter the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator (The Verge).
9.DC FanDome: The biggest news, trailers, and reveals out of the minicon (Polygon).
10.Meet the star witness: Your smart speaker. Law enforcement is wising up on getting evidence from these devices, which can include internet queries, food orders, and overheard conversations (Wired).
11.Tesla thwarts performance hacksthat freely unlock power and features for its electric cars (Engadget).
12.Solar panels are starting to die, leaving behind e-waste that most of the world doesn’t have a plan for dealing with (Grist).
- “What are some free/low-cost resourcescollege students should know about?” Huh, there’s open-source textbooks now! (r/askreddit).
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