Google Pixel 8a announced
Google Pixel 8a announced
In a somewhat unexpected move, Google is announcing the Pixel 8a today ahead of I/O 2024 with the $499 mid-ranger launching on...
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The Google Pixel 8a starts at $499 for 128 GB and $559 for 256 GB (Obsidian only)
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As previously announced for the Pixel 8, the 8a will be getting on-device Gemini Nano — in a future update — as a developer option that users can enable for Recorder Summarization, better Gboard replies, and Magic Compose in Messages.
I'm guessing there is a negative in enabling this feature if it's going to be tucked in developer settings. Likely increased app reloads and the phone running hotter.
And even more collecting of your data.
GrapheneOS removes all google garbage and sandboxes apps, along with other security and privacy enhancements.
Android sandboxes apps anyway, what GrapheneOS does is allow you to install Google Play Services in a sandbox so you can use it without granting it the admin-level permissions it usually demands.