The long wait for the launch of the Pixel 8a has just ended. Google surprised everyone by unveiling the next model in the A series a week before the Google I/O conference, rather than at the event – as was the case for the Pixel 7a in 2023. With pre-orders live now, here’s everything you need to know about buying the Pixel 8a in the UK and US. When will the Google Pixel 8a be released?The Pixel 8a was officially announced on 7 May 2024. Pre-orders are live now, ahead of the phone being released on 14 May 2024 at the Google I/O conference. How much does the Google Pixel 8a cost?The Pixel 8a sta…