Google debuts Pixel 9a with new design, AI features

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Google officially released the Pixel 9a, the latest addition to its budget-friendly A-series lineup. The phone boasts a fresh design, enhanced camera features, and advanced AI capabilities powered by Gemini Nano.  

The Pixel 9a arrives in four distinct colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony, and the new Iris, which replaces Wintergreen from the Pixel 9 series. The device features a 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

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Samsung debuts AI-enhanced Galaxy A56 5G at MWC 2025

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Samsung has unveiled its latest mid-range powerhouse, the Galaxy A56 5G, at Mobile World Congress 2025, showcasing a significant leap in its popular A series.

The Galaxy A56 5G boasts a refined design, featuring a slim, polished metal frame and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. The device is available in a range of stylish colours with a milky matte finish, including Awesome Pink, Awesome Olive, Awesome Lightgray and Awesome Graphite.

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Samsung brings AI to the masses with Galaxy A36 5G

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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A36 5G, bringing advanced artificial intelligence-backed features to its popular A series lineup, including tools previously exclusive to higher-end Galaxy models.

The Galaxy A36 5G introduces "Awesome Intelligence" features, powered by One UI 7, offering enhanced search and visual experiences. Notable features include an upgraded Circle to Search, which now recognizes phone numbers, emails, and URLs, and Song Search, which can identify music played nearby or from a user's humming.

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Volvo unveils ES90: 800V EV with 700km range

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Volvo unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the ES90, a sedan-fastback-SUV hybrid boasting an 800-volt charging system for faster charging and potentially longer range. The ES90 is the automaker's first EV to feature this advanced charging technology. The 800-volt system, utilizing lighter components, aims to improve efficiency, contributing to the vehicle's impressive projected range.

The ES90 boasts a remarkable driving range of up to 700 kilometres. With a 350kW fast charger, the vehicle can gain 300 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes, and its 106kWh battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in a mere 20 minutes. Performance-wise, all variants achieve a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h), with the Twin Motor Performance version accelerating from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds.

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