Google Pixel 4a and other models get several fixes in October Android security update

Google has finally rolled out its October 2020 Android security update that not just bumps up the security level but also brings a couple of features for the new-launched Pixel 4a. These include auto-brightness and touch sensitivity functionalities. Specifically, the improvement is said to be for the under-display ambient light sensor of the handset, as mentioned by 9to5Google. What’s more is that the update improves touch sensitivity while using screen protectors along with missing auto-rotate icon in certain orientations. 

Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4 XL get call notifications and undetected overview swipe gesture features. Majorly, the update fixes an issue where the devices were stuck during boot. The Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 4 series users also get some minor improvements including improvement for auto-rotation. Besides this, the October 2020 security update also brings along some fixes for bugs and vulnerabilities. 

Also read: Google Pixel 4a listed on Amazon India, Flipkart

Google is all set to release its Pixel 4a smartphone in India. The handset has been listed on Amazon India already for ₹55,169. The price however, has not been confirmed by Google India yet. Amazon is offering a bunch of offers on the purchase of Google’s budget smartphone. This includes a no-cost option on select orders, 5% back with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit card for Prime-members, 10% cashback on payments with Amazon Pay UPI and 5% Instant discount with HSBC Cashback Card.

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On Flipkart, Pixel 4a is listed with all its top features on e-retail platform. Additionally, the listing shows that the phone will be available as a part of the special offers during the upcoming Big Billion Days sale.

The company, more recently introduced Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G handsets. However, none of these are coming to India.