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TL;DR
- A Google gadget with the mannequin quantity G6GPR was not too long ago noticed in an FCC submitting.
- G6GPR is believed to be the mannequin quantity for the Pixel 8a.
- The Pixel 8a’s look on the FCC suggests the smartphone could possibly be near launch.
There’s been loads of leaks and rumors in regards to the Pixel 8a over the previous few months. Whereas we nonetheless don’t have a launch date for the smartphone, a current Federal Communications Fee (FCC) itemizing suggests the launch is probably not far off.
First noticed by Digital Developments, Google seems to have submitted 4 gadgets to the FCC. These 4 gadgets reportedly include the mannequin numbers G8HHN, G6GPR, G576D, and GKV4X.
In an earlier leak, we noticed photos of an official-looking Pixel 8a retail field. The retail field in query had the mannequin quantity G6GPR, which seems to verify that the Pixel 8a is included on this FCC submitting.
This can be a notable flip of occasions as firms are required to get FCC approval earlier than they start promoting a tool. In brief, the submitting hints that Google could also be getting ready to launch the budget-friendly handset quickly.
Google formally unveiled the Pixel 7a final 12 months on Could 10. Seeing as we’re solely a few months out from Could, it’s doable Google could possibly be taking pictures for the same launch date. Google I/O was only recently confirmed for Could 14, 2024; it’s believed Google might save the announcement of the Pixel 8a for that occasion.
