Say goodbye to the Pixel 6a as Google stops selling it in its official store

Say goodbye to the Pixel 6a as Google stops selling it in its official store،

It appears that Google is retiring its Pixel 6a, the most budget-friendly option in the Pixel 6 family, by officially removing it from its online store. This news comes two years after the device was first announced as the first budget Pixel since the lineup was revamped with the now-iconic camera bar.

Spotted by The Droid's Life, it appears that the device's listing was quietly removed this week from the Google Store. Additionally, attempting to navigate directly to the page that hosted it would simply redirect to the listing for the Pixel 7a, which is the budget device launched in May last year. From what we can see, with the exception of the phone cases, all traces of the Pixel 6a have now disappeared from the Google site.

Say goodbye to the Pixel 6a as Google stops selling it in its official store

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However, the Pixel 6aThe disappearance of the Google Store isn't a total shock. With Google I/O 2024 just around the corner (May 14), we'll likely see a major shift in focus towards the upcoming Pixel 8a. THE Pixel 6a However, it's still a decent phone and can still be found at other retailers like Amazon and Woot. It should be noted, however, that the Pixel 7a offers a clear upgrade in most areas and makes the most sense if you're looking to invest in a budget Pixel device right now.

That said, if you can hold out for a few more months, you should definitely wait until the Pixel 8a is announced as we are sure it will result in even more savings for older Pixel devices, including the 7a. Furthermore, depending on how the Pixel 8a After this announcement, it might make even more sense to acquire the all-new budget model. The 8a is rumored to offer more high-end features than previous 'a' series devices, but at a slightly higher price.