Google Gemini wants to become a more proactive assistant
Rajesh Pandey Apr 28, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
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Claiming the Pixel 10a is an exact copy of the Pixel 9a is disingenuous. Google may not have overhauled the internals, but there are a few upgrades you'll notice that enhance the phone. Critics like pointing to the Exynos 5300 modem as a source of pain. I never had an issue with it on the Pixel 9a, but that doesn't mean problems didn't exist. Solid connectivity is a must for a smartphone, and if you experience poor modem performance, it also affects battery life. Despite still being powered by a Tensor G4, the Pixel 10a gets an upgrade to the Exynos 5400 modem. Not only does it enable satellit
The Google Pixel 10a is easy to criticize — until you use itWill you notice poor performance?
Much has been written about Google sticking with the Tensor G4 in the Pixel 10a. I agree with the decision. It keeps the cost down, and the Pixel 10a absolutely had to come in at $500 — no exceptions. This isn't your grandfather's Tensor. If you last used a Pixel 6 or 7, I can understand your hesitancy. Those devices had legitimate issues, and much of that stemmed from the Tensor. However, the Tensor G4 is much improved, and I don't mind not having a G5 in the Pixel 10a. It still provides snappy performance without overheating, and the battery life is fantastic. Google went with a 5,100mAh cel
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Rajesh Pandey Mar 27, 2026, 6:49 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
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