The Pixel 6a will ship with an all-new fingerprint sensor onboard, potentially solving months of frustrations owners had with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
After months of speculation, leaks, and rumors, theGoogle Pixel 6awas finally officially revealed atGoogle I/O 2022and it seems to include an updated fingerprint scanner. The issues with the scanners in thePixel 6 and 6 Prohave left a lot of fans cold on Google’s sensor technology, but the company might be able to turn things around with the 6a.
It’s worth noting that the updated fingerprint sensor wasn’t mentioned during the Pixel 6a’s reveal during the Google I/O keynote earlier this week. Instead, the information on the new part wasshared with Android Centralby Google’s senior vice president of devices and servicesRick Osterlohon the day of the announcement.
Currently, there isn’t a lot of concrete information about the updated scanner other than that the 6a will have it. Although fans are hoping for a major upgrade from thePixel 6and 6 Pro’s sensors, there isn’t anything just yet saying that the new piece’s performance will be any better.
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That’s not to say that prospective Pixel 6a buyers should give up on the fingerprint scanner, however, because the simple fact that Google is switching the piece suggests that it’s heard the feedback from its userbase and is looking to improve the experience. The company has been updating and incrementally improving the scanners in the 6 and 6 Pro ever since they launched last year, but the in-display sensors still leave a lot to be desired.
Some have begun speculating that the new sensor in the 6a will be the one featured in other upcoming Google hardware launches. It could be a sign that the company is looking to test the waters for its newest hardware on a device that will have a smaller launch before diving in headfirst with the tech on a flagship device.
Despite the general lack of in-depth information on the new sensor, it seems like the announcement could be a good sign for Pixel owners. Either way, we’ll get our answer soon as the Pixel 6a launches on July 28. After that, fans will be able to see for themselves if the new tech improves anything.
