Android Police: The Pixel 7 just got banned in Japan, and the Pixel 8 and 9 series could be next Google has been gaining excellent traction with its recent Pixel devices, but that momentum might come to a screeching halt as a Japanese court has ruled that the company has infringed on patents. The Pixel 7 just got banned in Japan, and the Pixel 8 and 9 series could be next Android Authority: Google will now sell you a refurbished Pixel 8a for $339 Google is expanding its refurbished offerings to include the midrange Pixel 8a, and also plans to sell refurb phones on Amazon.