Google recently unveiled its new mid-range phone, the Pixel 8a, which has generated quite a buzz in the tech community. Now, Android tipster and journalist Mishaal Rahman has uncovered hints at a possible hidden feature in the Pixel 8a that is sure to excite users.

Here’s what you need to know about the potential new feature on the Pixel 8a:

– The Pixel 8a could support display output through a USB-C connection.
– This feature is already available in the Pixel 8 series and is expected to be enabled for the Pixel 8a through a software update.
– The Pixel 8a comes equipped with the necessary hardware, including the Tensor G3 chip and USB controller, similar to the Pixel 8 and Pro models.
– Rahman focuses on a system property called “persist.vendor.usb.displayport.enabled,” which currently sits at 0 but could be set to 1 with an upcoming software update to enable DisplayPort Alternate Mode for external display support.
– With the release of Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 update, this feature was enabled for the Pixel 8 series. It is anticipated that the same update will bring this functionality to the Pixel 8a as well.
– The upcoming June update, based on Android 14 QPR3, should enable this feature for all Pixel 8 models.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development with Google’s Pixel lineup. Phone enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation of this feature on the Pixel 8a.