Following a multitude of leaks, Google has officially unveiled the $499 Pixel 9a, which has the potential to dominate the mid-range phone market. Equipped with dual cameras and access to Google’s AI features, it offers many of the qualities that the iPhone 16e should have had, particularly in terms of pricing. In this episode, Senior Writer Sam Rutherford joins us to discuss the Pixel 9a’s strengths and weaknesses compared to the Pixel 9.

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Topics

• Google announces the Pixel 9a, potentially the new mid-range king – 1:15

• Fujifilm’s GX100RF: a 102MP medium format camera with only one F4 lens – 21:31

• Karissa Bell’s summary of the craziest revelations from Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams’ book – 24:14

• Donald Trump’s attempt to fire the FTC’s two Democratic commissioners – 29:34

• Amazon’s decision to send all Alexa recordings to the cloud, ending local processing – 32:52

• Chinese EV maker BYD’s introduction of chargers that provide 249 miles of range in 5 minutes – 39:10

• Pebble founder’s unveiling of two new e-paper smartwatches – 46:47

• Listener Mail: Choosing the right OLED TV – 57:35

• Around Engadget – 1:03:49

• Current projects – 1:09:56

• Pop culture picks – 1:10:28

Credits

Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low
Guest: Sam Rutherford
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Dale North and Terrence O’Brien