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Meet Aloe

Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo

Google has been especially on the money with its colorway choices for its smartphones these last few generations, though I am a little miffed I missed out on the Mint Pixel 8, which launched months after the original lineup. For those hoping for a second chance, there’s always the Pixel 8a in Aloe, which looks so much more vibrantly green in person.

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