Google Missed a Huge Opportunity With the Pixel 9A

Google's Pixel 9A takes the essence of what makes the company's Pixel 9 Pro so good and wraps it up in a more affordable package. We've always loved the Pixel A series for their balance of performance and value, but I do feel this time round that Google missed a big opportunity and it all comes down to size. Apple recently launched the iPhone 16E and in so doing, essentially marked the end of its iPhone SE line -- a line that included the last truly small phone you could buy. The 2022 iPhone SE had a 4.7-inch display which is tiny compared to the goliath proportions of the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16E -- arguably the SE's spiritual successor -- measures 6.1 inches. I've written already that this marks the death of small phones, and I stand by that. For years I've maintained a roundup of the best small phones you can buy and it's become increasingly difficult to fill as all phones have ballooned well over 6 inches in size. But many people do still want smaller handsets. ... Read full article.