Subj : The Google Pixel 9as mysterious delay may have just been explaine
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Mar 25 2025 11:45:07

The Google Pixel 9as mysterious delay may have just been explained

Date:
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:38:47 +0000

Description:
The Google Pixel 9a's camera is apparently prone to overheating, but a 
software update might soon fix this.

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Google Pixel 9a reportedly has an overheating issue This is apparently why 
Google delayed sales of the phone Supposedly it can be fixed with a software 
update 

The Google Pixel 9a hasnt had the smoothest of launches, with the discovery 
that it lacks various Pixel 9 features and an unexpected delay to its on-sale 
date . That delay was, according to Google, down to a component quality 
issue, but the company didnt get more specific. Now, though, someone else 
has. 

According to leaker @techauntyji posting on X (via Phone Arena ), an unnamed 
very high profile phone was delayed due to heating probs. Especially around 
the camera. So, it sounds like the Google Pixel 9a was prone to overheating 
when the camera was in use. 

We would, however, take this with a pinch of salt for a couple of reasons. 
First, the source doesnt have much of a track record, and second, they claim 
a software update should be able to fix the issue, whereas Googles comment 
about a component quality issue suggests a hardware problem. Darlings,the 
controversy over sudden withdrawal of a very high profile phone from many 
reviewers evidently revolves around heating probs. Especially around the 
camera. Should be back in action in April after an update to fix bugs. I 
personally use Hit spray for the same, dearies. March 24, 2025 

Of course, its possible that, when Google first delayed the Pixel 9a, it 
wasnt sure whether the problem would be fixable with an update, and has now 
learned that it can be. 

Its also worth noting that, since the Google Pixel 9a isnt mentioned by name 
here, its possible @techauntyji is referring to another device. However, this 
is very unlikely, as we cant think of anything else this phrasing would apply 
to (also, in a reply, they joked: dont Google it). Pick one up in April 

In any case, the leaker echoes Google itself in claiming that the Pixel 9a 
will be back in action in April, so you hopefully wont have to wait too long 
to get one. 

That said, with the Google Pixel 9a lacking some of its siblings' AI tools 
and even the potentially life-saving Satellite SOS feature found on other 
Pixel 9 models , you might want to think twice about whether you actually 
want the phone. 

It still has a lot going for it, mind, including a bigger battery than even 
the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL , the same chipset as its pricier siblings, and a 
lower price than those phones. Stay tuned for our full review in the coming 
weeks. You might also like Best Pixel phones : these are the Google phones to 
buy right now Google Pixel 9 Pro review : the AI phone is here, but the 
future is not Google Pixel 9 review : a fantastic phone* (*added fees may 
apply)



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-google-pixel-9as-myst
erious-delay-may-have-just-been-explained


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