Pixel 10a’s store page hints at FaceTime support, but it’s not what you think

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Google confirmed the Pixel 10a will be available for pre‑order starting February 18, 2026.
• The official Pixel 10a store page mentions FaceTime support for iPhone switchers, sparking rumors of a native app.
• The mention most likely refers to joining FaceTime calls via web links, a standard feature for all Android phones.

Store page details

The Pixel 10a Google Store page is now live for supported regions. It confirms pre‑order availability from February 18, 2026 and highlights the device’s durability and “incredible photos with a tap.”

A dedicated section for iPhone users considering a switch notes:

• Easy texting with iPhone (likely referring to RCS on iPhones)
• A “head start on transferring your data to your new Pixel before it arrives”
• That Pixels can “keep video chatting, even with FaceTime.”

FaceTime support clarification

At first glance, the wording could be read as confirmation of official FaceTime support on the Pixel 10a, perhaps via a workaround or an Android app. However, the more plausible interpretation is that Google is referring to the ability to join FaceTime video calls via a shared link.

Since iOS 15 (2021), Apple allows non‑Apple devices—including Android phones and Windows PCs—to join FaceTime calls through a web browser when a call link is provided. There is still no official FaceTime app on Android or Windows, so users cannot initiate FaceTime calls from these platforms. This capability is not specific to the Pixel 10a; it applies to all Android devices.

Community response

Reddit users spotted similar wording on the Pixel 10’s Google Store pages months ago. The Pixel 10 does not offer any additional FaceTime functionality beyond what is available to all Android phones. The same text also appears on the general Pixel landing page.

While optimism is encouraged, there is currently no extra FaceTime support on the Pixel 10a beyond the standard web‑link joining feature.

Follow‑up

We have reached out to Google for clarification on the FaceTime mentions and will update the story when more information becomes available.