By far the most important launch this week was the arrival of the Google Pixel 9 sequence. The search big unveiled two new flagships, a brand new near-flagship telephone and a brand new foldable, all of that are at the moment on pre-order.
In Germany, the telephones include a free storage improve – often, this implies getting a 256GB mannequin for the value of a 128GB one. Nonetheless, for telephones which have a better tier, you’ll be able to have the 512GB mannequin for the value of a 256GB mannequin (the brand new Fold begins at 256GB, so 512GB is the one possibility proper now).
Let’s have a look at the Google Pixel 9 first. Each Google and Amazon are providing a €150 bonus for buying and selling in an previous gadget – and good factor too, as a result of the trade-in valuations are horrible. A Pixel 8 in good situation is valued at solely €186, which suggests €336 with the bonus added. An iPhone 15 fetches a extra respectable €510 (together with the bonus), whereas a Galaxy S23 is valued at €325, lower than the Pixel. For older gadgets, e.g. Pixel 7 or Galaxy S22, the trade-in bonus tends to be increased than the trade-in worth.
Google Pixel 9
coming August 22
free storage improve (ends September 5)
€150 further trade-in worth (ends September 5)
The Google Pixel 9 Professional and 9 Professional XL each get a barely increased €200 trade-in bonus. Moreover, you get a free yr of Gemini Superior (usually €22 a month).
Word that there’s restricted availability when selecting colours and storage. For instance, the Pixel 9 Professional XL in Rose Quartz is out there solely in 256GB. The small Professional tops out at 256GB when trying on the Porcelain and Rose Quartz variations, however switching over to Hazel or Obsidian additionally reveals a 512GB possibility. The Obsidian Professional XL even has a 1TB possibility. Google may top off on extra colour/storage combos, however take into account that the free storage improve supply ends on September 5.
Google Pixel 9 Professional
coming September 16
free storage improve (ends September 5)
€200 further trade-in worth (ends September 5)
Yet one more perk to have a look at is a reduction once you purchase a Professional telephone with the brand new Google Pixel Watch 3 – you get €100 off the watch with a Pixel 9 Professional and €150 with a 9 Professional XL. We’ll have a look at the Pixel Watch pricing individually in a minute.
Google Pixel 9 Professional XL
coming August 22
free storage improve (ends September 5)
€200 further trade-in worth (ends September 5)
The Google Pixel 9 Professional Fold bumps the trade-in bonus to €300 and also you get a free improve to the 512GB mannequin. The unique Pixel Fold is valued at €632 (together with the bonus), a Galaxy Z Fold4 (the most recent possibility within the trade-in menu) will get you €512 (once more, this consists of the €300 bonus). Like we stated, the trade-in deal is generally carried by the bonus as the worth for previous telephones is fairly dangerous. You do get a free yr of Gemini Superior, for what it’s value.
Google Pixel 9 Professional Fold
coming September 4
free storage improve (ends September 5)
€300 further trade-in worth (ends September 5)
Google launched a brand new 45W charger, which you will want to get the utmost cost pace with the Pixel 9 Professional – the previous 35W charger received’t minimize it. That stated, when you have a USB-PD charger you’re pleased with, you’ll be able to skip this one.
The brand new Google Pixel Watch 3 is available in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm, whereas the Watch 2 was accessible solely in 41mm measurement. The 45mm possibility will get you a bigger 1.4” show (vs. 1.2”) and a bigger 420mAh battery. We’ve linked the Wi-Fi watches beneath, however you may get an LTE model for €100 extra.
Lastly, Google unveiled the brand new Pixel Buds Professional 2. That is the primary time its customized Tensor chips enterprise into the TWS buds kind issue. It guarantees huge enhancements to noise cancellation (2x within the 400Hz-2kHz vary). And the ANC adapts to your setting routinely. The buds haven’t any stems (cough, Samsung, cough) and promise lengthy battery life (8 hours for the buds with ANC on, as much as 30 hours with the case).
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