Google has revealed exactly why the Pixel 9a got a refreshed camera island that sits nearly flush with the back panel.

The new Google Pixel 9a has a flat back design which means no more camera bump. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Google released the Pixel 9 to mostly rave reviews last summer. However ...

They show the phone's revamped design with a minimal rear camera bump in a new purple color ... the Pixel 9a will also adopt an iPhone-like flat frame.