Engadget Podcast: Google’s Pixel 9a is ready to take on the iPhone 16e

And we dive into Fujifilm’s GX100RF and BYD's fast new EV charging tech. After a ton of leaks, Google officially announced the $499 Pixel 9a, which has the potential to be the new king of mid-range phones. It has dual cameras and access to Google's AI features — in many ways, it's everything the iPhone 16e should have been (especially its price). In this episode, Senior Writer Sam Rutherford joins us to discuss what's great about the Pixel 9a, as well as its potential downsides compared to the Pixel 9. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News! Topics Google’s announces the Pixel 9a - potentially the new midrange king – 1:15 Fujifilm’s GX100RF: a 102MP medium format camera (nice!) with only one F4 lens (boo!) – 21:31 Karissa Bell’s roundup of the craziest stuff from Facebook whistleblower S ... Read full article.