Google’s Pixel A series is an oddball compared to other midrange phones. Besides some mediocre features that fit the price, the A series phones surprisingly share some other attributes with their more ...

The terms “waterproof” and “water-resistant” seem to be used interchangeably very often, but they represent different levels of protection. A waterproof product can handle significant depths for ...

As the official tech nerd in my family, the best bang for your buck phones, like the Google Pixel 8a, to my relatives and friends. After all, it’s getting harder to tell them apart from premium ...

It’s good news for Pixel fans: Yes, the Google Pixel 8 is waterproof. It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning it’s able to survive total immersion in water for a certain amount of ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Quick answer: Yes, the Pixel 8a's IP67 rating means it can withstand submersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. The Pixel ...