News Summary

• Handset manufacturers have been raising prices throughout 2026 because of the ongoing RAM shortage.
• The Pixel 9a runs Google's version of Android and comes with a software update guarantee buyers shouldn't ignore.
• The phone features a 6.3-inch OLED display with 2,424-by-1,080 resolution, dynamic refresh rate support (60-120 Hz), and up to 2,700 nits of peak brightness.
• The handsets feature chips that are faster than the Tensor G4 chip, but they won't support Google's latest Android versions.