Google just showed the Pixel 10a early - here are 5 things it must nail before I upgrade

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Preorders for the Pixel 10a open on Feb. 18.
• Don't expect a major redesign, as it looks a lot like the 9a.

• The phone is expected to have specs similar to its predecessor.

The Pixel 10a is nearly here, and we just got our first official look at Google's newest midrange phone.  

Google officially pulled back the curtain on the device with a 15-second teaser video that dropped this morning. The video shows flashes of the phone in a powder blue colorway before ending with a date of Feb. 18, 2026 -- the date you can preorder.

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At first glance, the Pixel 10a ...