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Google brings Preferred Care for Pixel to UK and Japan

Ahead of the Pixel 9 launch next month, Google is expanding the availability of Preferred Care beyond the US and Canada to the UK and Japan.  You can pay for a two-year Preferred Care plan up front (e.g., Pixel 8 Pro: $249 USD) or pay monthly (8 Pro: $12/mo) to cover: Accidental damage like “drops, …

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Leaked Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro renders show one distinct design change

More claimed renders of the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have popped up on X, pretty much cementing the idea that the next Google-designed flagship phones will look similar to their predecessors.  Posted by fairly reliable tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the Pixel 9 render shows what’s purported to be that phone in a pastel …

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I took 250 photos with OnePlus Nord 4 vs. Google Pixel 8a — here’s the winner

The newly-arrived OnePlus Nord 4 wants to take the top spot on our best cheap phones list away from the Google Pixel 8a. But to do that, the Nord will have to top the Pixel when it comes to photography. The Pixel 8a is an incredible value when it comes to its cameras, which include …

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Google shows 22 reasons to buy the Pixel 9 Pro

Now Google has shared 22 reasons to buy the Pixel 9 Pro ahead of its launch. The company will release the Pixel 9 series on August 13. The design of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold has already been revealed. In the latest revelation, Google has shared a short video that gives …

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Pixel 9 Pro XL leak confirms new modem and 16GB of RAM

Ahead of its launch in less than a month, Google’s Pixel 9 series is being unveiled, and a new hands-on leak shows off the Pixel 9 Pro XL with its new Samsung modem as well as a heaping helping of memory. Back in April, we learned two new details about the Pixel 9 Pro series. …

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Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9, Gemini, a new foldable and other things to expect from the event

Google’s next big hardware event is set for August 13 at 10 a.m. PT. That’s roughly a two-month head start for the Made By Google event, which has traditionally occurred mid-fall. It also, notably, will find the company announcing its latest flagship, the Pixel 9, ahead of the iPhone 16. Apple’s latest is set for …

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Google should have refined the Pixel Fold, not give it a redesign

If you’re tuned into the Google Pixel leaks or even the company’s own teasers, you’ll notice that the successor to last year’s Pixel Fold is getting a complete redesign. While many are jumping for glee, I am slightly disappointed by the change. Last year’s Pixel Fold design had some issues: it was bulky, it had …

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The Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks just like the OnePlus Open

Google is quickly approaching the launch of its new Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and continued leaks just cement that this upcoming device looks almost exactly like last year’s OnePlus Open. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign …

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Google’s fancy Pixel Tablet becomes a no-brainer with this sweet post-Prime Day discount

Amazon Prime Day 2024 brought a plethora of sweet Prime Day tablet deals on some of the best slates on the market. Google’s awesome Pixel Tablet also received the Prime Day deal treatment and was on sale at a lovely $160 (36%) price cut during the event. Unfortunately, the slate isn’t available at its Prime …

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Google lists 22 reasons why you should buy a Pixel 9 Pro, but most apply to the Pixel 8 already

Summary Google has released a new promo trailer for the Pixel 9 Pro. The promo shares 22 reasons why people should upgrade to Pixel 9 Pro. Some of these reasons (features) are already available on older Pixel phones. Towards the end of June, Google announced a surprise Pixel hardware event, set to take place August …

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