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Do you think the Pixel 3a is too expensive? - Android Central

Posted: 10 May 2019 05:24 AM PDT

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL, Google's first attempt at making mid-range phones for its Pixel lineup, have garnered a lot of attention over the last few days. These two phones are equipped with great OLED displays, some of the best cameras of any phone on the market, and a fantastic software experience for half of what the regular Pixel 3 handsets cost.

The value proposition here is really great, but some people aren't entirely sure that "affordable" is the right word for phones that cost $400 and $480, respectively.

Here's what some of our AC forum members had to say on the subject.

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Friday, May 10: Google Calendar reaches 1 billion installs on the Play Store - Android Police

Posted: 10 May 2019 06:22 AM PDT

Since Google Calendar is one of the company's oldest and most ubiquitous products, you might think it would have reached this milestone already. However, it's only now joining the illustrious list of apps that have been installed from Play Store a total of one billion times.

Unlike Maps and Chrome, Calendar isn't a mandatory part of the GMS (Google Mobile Services) package, so OEMs are free to include their own calendar app instead, which many of them do. Even so, certain manufacturers whose Android skins are very close to stock still choose to go with Google Calendar, and Android One devices like those from Nokia also ship with it. It also plays a huge part in G Suite, so many will need it for work. It's not surprising that it's got to one billion, then.

What's that, you've never heard of it? You still keep track of your calendar by writing everything on the wall or in a weird little book? Come on now, get with the times and download it from the link below. At this point, I'm probably a little too dependent on it.