Google Says No to Cheap Pixel Phones, Citing Compromises on Quality

Google executive says no plans for a low-cost Pixel phone, citing "too many compromises"

Focus is on delivering premium features like AI, camera, security with Pixel phones

Google struggled with software updates on low-cost Android One and Android Go phones

Pixel 8 and 8 Pro get 7 years of software and security updates, with parts available for 7 years

Google still expected to launch Pixel 8a in 2024; price may increase over 7a due to new hardware/AI