News Weekly: Pixel 9a Launches, EU Commission Criticizes Google, One UI 7 Dates Confirmed, and More
This week, Google's Pixel 9a debuts with an April release after a delay, while the EU Commission criticizes Google over its search practices. Additional updates include Samsung’s One UI 7 rollout, Verizon’s satellite texting, and a comeback from Pebble with two new smartwatches.
Published on April 7, 2025
Google has officially introduced the Pixel 9a, a midrange smartphone priced at $499 featuring a 6.3-inch display, a Tensor G4 chip, and a 5,100mAh battery. Although the phone’s release was delayed due to a component quality issue, it is now slated for an April launch. Reports, including updates from CNET and Android Headlines on March 19, 2025, confirm these details and highlight additional specs such as the dual rear camera setup.
In other tech news, the EU Commission has taken a firm stance against Google, accusing the company of breaching the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in search results and limiting developer options in the Play Store. Samsung is also making headlines with its announcement that the One UI 7 update will begin rolling out on April 7 in Korea and will hit U.S. markets by April 10. Verizon is set to introduce satellite texting for select Android phones, further diversifying tech offerings.
Meanwhile, the tech landscape is seeing a familiar name make a comeback. Pebble’s founder has unveiled two new smartwatches under the Core Devices brand — the Time 2 and the Core 2 Duo, priced at $225 and $149 respectively — marking Pebble's return to the wearable arena.