Netflix officially lists HDR support for Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 5A

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If you wanted to watch HDR or HD content on Netflix on some of the newer Pixel devices, your wait is over. The streaming service has officially added the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and the 5A to its list of devices that support HDR and HD streaming. The update to its support pages seems to have happened sometime after January 14. 

It isn't clear why Netflix hasn't added the Pixel 6 lineup to these lists earlier. But The Verge noted that some users were reporting on Reddit that their phones couldn't play HDR content properly, while it worked fine for others. Perhaps that was a problem they wanted to address first. Hopefully, it works fine for everyone now.

Google discontinues Pixel 5 a few days after Pixel 5a launch

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Two Pixel phones are no longer available on Google's online store, and they might sell out in stores soon. The Pixel 4a and 5 have been discontinued by the company in the US. The Pixel 5 is also sold out on Google's online store here. While some retailers might still have them, those are the only stocks available. 

Unsurprisingly, Google discontinued the Pixel 4a. It might be more confusing why it opted to stop selling the Pixel 5, too. But as The Verge pointed out, it might be because the Pixel 5 bears a closer similarity to the Pixel 5a than the upcoming Pixel 6 phones.

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Google tipped to launch Pixel 5a on Aug. 17

If the rumours are accurate, we might be a few hours away from seeing the Google Pixel 5a. Android Police got their hands on what it claims are repair shop photos of the Pixel 5a. According to the site, it'll be launched on August 17. It will have a similar dual rear camera setup and size as the Pixel 4a 5G, but it'll reportedly get a larger 4,680mAh battery (up from the Pixel 4a's 3,800mAh), a headphone jack and a grippier plastic body. It looks like it has a ribbed power button.

We don't know the processor, but it's expected to use a Snapdragon chipset instead of a variant of the upcoming Tensor chip for the Pixel 6. Past rumours claim the Pixel 5a will get an August 26 release in stores with a price tag of USD 450 (around CAD 565).

Via: Engadget