Hyderabad, Feb. 6 -- Google has put an end to months of speculation, confirming that the Pixel 10a will be available for pre-order in India starting February 18.

Breaking from its usual mid-year launch pattern, the tech giant is bringing its latest A-series phone to market earlier than expected this year.

There's a catch for those eager to get their hands on one. Google is sweetening the deal for early birds who register on the Google Store by February 13 at 1:29 pm will receive a special offer via email once pre-orders go live.

The company is keeping quiet about what exactly that offer entails, leaving buyers guessing for now.

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