Main topic: Sale on Google Pixel products
Key points:
1. Google Pixel 7a smartphone is currently 11% off, priced at $444.
2. The Pixel 7a offers similar features to the Pixel 7 at a lower price.
3. Other Pixel products, such as the tablet and Buds, are also on sale.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones from Google are expected to have a significant price increase of over $300, which may disappoint customers hoping for an affordable high-end device.
Google has reportedly delayed the release of the stable Android 14 update, which was expected in September, and it may now coincide with the launch of the Pixel 8 series on October 4.
Google is rolling out a redesign of the Pixel Camera app with version 9.0, which includes a Photo/Video switcher and rearranged controls for easier one-handed access, but requires Android 14 and is currently only available for Pixel users on the Beta Program.
Google's Pixel 7 series is currently available at its lowest price yet, offering a range of options to suit different budgets and delivering an excellent user experience.
Google's custom chip efforts for the Pixel series have been delayed, with the fully custom in-house Tensor chip now planned for the Pixel 10 in 2025, while the Pixel 9 will use an upgraded variant of the Tensor G3, codenamed "Zuma Pro," which will have modest improvements compared to the initial plans.
Google has revealed details about its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as teasing the release of the Pixel Watch 2, all set to launch on October 4 with advanced cameras, AI capabilities, personalized help, safety features, and health insights.
Google is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering discounts on select Pixel phones, including $250 off the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
Modest design changes and improved performance are expected for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including display tweaks, camera upgrades, and a "next-generation" Tensor G3 chip, with a rumored release date of October 11 and prices starting at $649.
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be released on October 4, with color options including Pink, Gray, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Sky Blue.
Google will be raising the prices of its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices in the US market, with the Pixel 8 costing $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro costing $999.
Google is expected to release Android 14 on October 4th, the same day as the Pixel 8 launch event, according to Telus, with the update coming to a range of Pixel devices.
Google could release a new Pixelbook focused on AI and productivity features, with a starting price of $399.
The Google Pixel 8 offers a new Tensor G3 chipset, increased software support with 7 years of updates, improved camera features, and a starting price of $699, making it a great value flagship phone.
Google has confirmed that it has no plans to release a low-cost Pixel smartphone in the future due to the compromises that would be required to meet that price point.
Google Fi is offering existing subscribers a significant discount on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with prices dropping to $399 and $599 respectively, requiring no trade-in of existing hardware.
Google has no plans to release a budget-friendly Pixel phone due to the compromises it would require, according to Google's VP of mobile business Nanda Ramachandran, but the upcoming Pixel 8a may offer a balance between price and performance.
Motorola has released the Motorola Edge (2023), a midrange device that undercuts the Google Pixel 8 by $100 with its sleek design, MediaTek Dimensity 7030 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage, 6.6-inch HDR-ready OLED display, and 50-megapixel main camera, available for $599.
The Google Pixel 7a is available for just $399 during Amazon's October Prime Day, offering impressive features such as wireless charging and a 64-MP camera.
Amazon's Prime Day offers a great deal on the Google Pixel 7, making it a better option than newer Android phones with its advanced features and $209 savings compared to the Pixel 8.
The Google Pixel 7a, with its powerful Tensor G2 chip, 64MP camera, and affordable price, is one of the best budget phones on the market, especially now that it is on sale for $400 during Prime Day.
Google Pixel 8 series smartphones are not expected to have discounts during Prime Day sales, as they were recently announced and are not yet available in stores, but customers can still purchase the phones at full price and receive free accessories such as Pixel Buds Pro or a Pixel Watch 2.
The Pixel Tablet, equipped with a Charging Speaker Dock and Google's custom Tensor G2 chip, is available at a discounted price of $409 during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale.
The Google Pixel Tablet, which comes with a speaker dock, is currently on sale for $409 during Amazon's October Prime Day sale, offering an 18% discount.
The release of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro highlights the missed opportunity for Google to wait and improve upon the Pixel Fold, as the latest devices offer significant improvements in issues such as heat problems and chip performance.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro offers impressive features, including a great camera and seven years of software support, but its price increase and some drawbacks prevent it from being a standout choice among high-end smartphones.
Google's latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones justify their $100 price increase with significant improvements in display brightness, battery life, and extended software support.
The Google Pixel Tablet is currently available at an all-time low price of $393 on Amazon, $26 less than its Prime Day price and $106 off the list price, and no Amazon Prime membership is required.
