By far the most important launch this week was the arrival of the Google Pixel 9 sequence. The search large unveiled two new flagships, a brand new near-flagship telephone and a brand new foldable, all of that are presently on pre-order.
Within the UK, the telephones include a free storage improve – normally, this implies getting a 256GB mannequin for the value of a 128GB one. Nevertheless, for telephones which have the next tier, you may have the 512GB mannequin for the value of a 256GB mannequin (the brand new Fold begins at 256GB, so 512GB is the one choice proper now).
Let’s take a look at the Google Pixel 9 first. Each Google and Amazon are providing a £150 bonus for buying and selling in an previous system – and good factor too, as a result of the trade-in valuations are horrible. A Pixel 8 in good situation is valued at solely £165, which implies £315 with the bonus added. An iPhone 15 fetches a extra respectable £463 (together with the bonus), whereas a Galaxy S23 is valued at £310, 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 additional trade-in worth
The Google Pixel 9 Professional and 9 Professional XL each get a barely increased £200 trade-in bonus. Moreover, you get a free 12 months of Gemini Superior (usually £19 a month).
Google Pixel 9 Professional
coming September 16
free storage improve (ends September 5)
£200 additional trade-in worth
Notice that there’s restricted availability when selecting colours and storage. For instance, the Pixel 9 Professional XL in Rose Quartz is obtainable solely in 256GB. The small Professional tops out at 256GB when wanting on the Porcelain and Rose Quartz variations, however switching over to Hazel or Obsidian additionally reveals a 512GB choice. Google may replenish on extra colour/storage combos, however understand that the free storage improve supply ends on 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 £581 (together with the bonus), a Galaxy Z Fold4 (the most recent choice within the trade-in menu) will get you £491 (once more, this contains the £300 bonus). Like we mentioned, the trade-in deal is usually carried by the bonus as the worth for previous telephones is fairly unhealthy. You do get a free 12 months of Gemini Superior, for what it’s price.
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 reduce it. That mentioned, when you’ve got a USB-PD charger you’re pleased with, you may 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 dimension. The 45mm choice will get you a bigger 1.4” show (vs. 1.2”) and a bigger 420mAh battery. We’ve linked the Wi-Fi watches under, however you will 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, however promise large enhancements to noise cancellation (2x within the 400Hz-2kHz vary). And the ANC adapts to your surroundings mechanically. 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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