To mark the launch of Doom Eternal, Google this evening discounted Stadia Premiere Edition to $99. This is the game streaming service’s first-ever direct hardware sale.
The Google Store has had its share of mix-ups in the past from incorrect product listings to major accidental reveals. Today, the Made by Google site is erroneously listing the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL as being “Free.”
Over the past week, Google has recommended that its employees in North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa work from home. The coronavirus is now having an impact on customer support, with the Google Store and a handful of other related teams warning about longer support times.
Over the weekend, we saw our first Pixel 4a leak alongside a fabric case. The Google Store has now discounted the Pixel 3a Case by 50% for the next month and is throwing in a free glass screen protector.
Launched October 2018, Made by Google’s first (and only) Chrome OS tablet was not a successful product, with the company taking corrective steps and eventually offering deep discounts. The Pixel Slate now looks to be getting a permanent price cut, especially on the higher-end models.
Last October, Google announced a USB-C Titan Security Key manufactured by Yubico. Availability was initially limited to the US, but it’s now available in nine international Google Stores.
One of the most interesting design aspects of the Pixelbook Go is actually its “Not Pink” color variant to complement “Just Black.” The bold color choice is now available from the Google Store in “limited quantities.”
Proving that anything sells when it’s priced right, the Pixel Slate looks to have been a “popular item” over the holidays. In fact, the Google Store had trouble and delays shipping the Chrome OS tablet.
The Google Store is in the midst of the final holiday shopping rush. Given the lack of a traditional, first-party retail presence, the website plays an important role, and Google is better emphasizing how “Help” is available with a new shortcut on every page.
With 10 days to Christmas, many retailers are readying their final waves of sales. The Google Store today brought back the $299-$379 Pixel 3a, while discounted Pixel Slate bundles are back though currently out of stock.
Phone discounts on the Google Store usually only apply to the unlocked — and occasionally Google Fi — models. If you’re a Verizon subscriber, Google today is offering a $300 off the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL deal until year’s end.
If you’re buying gifts online, the number of days left to get orders delivered in time are winding down. For its part, the Google Store is offering free 2-day shipping until next Friday.
The Local Guides program is a great way for Google to encourage people to contribute to Google Maps with reviews, photos, and more. As a thank you, some Local Guide contributors are now receiving 20% discount codes for purchases made on the Google Store right in time for the holidays.
Following $200 discounts for Black Friday, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are back on sale at the Google Store. For the next week, there’s a $100 holiday discount on the smaller phone and $150 for the larger.
All of the Google Store’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals kicked off Thanksgiving Day. Prominently teased over the past week, the company is also emailing customers and buried within that reminder for some is a free $10 Google Store credit.
The Google Store is a great place to buy the company’s products, but often you’ll find better deals from other retailers. Now, the Google Store is improving its price match policy to include some online retailers.
All the Google Store Black Friday 2019 deals are now live. Kicking off Thursday, November 28th, highlights include $200 off the Pixel 4 and a bundle that packs Stadia Premiere Edition with Nest Wifi.
This year’s pre-order promotion for ordering the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL before launch from the Google Store was a $100 credit. That amount has quietly been applied this evening and is available for use ahead of Black Friday.
Nearly a month after the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL went on sale, last year’s phone is now out of stock at both the Google Store and Fi. The Pixel 3 is no longer available to purchase in the United States, Canada, and other countries.
During last week’s AMA, a Made for Google accessory that mounts Pixel phones onto Stadia Controllers was teased. The “CLAW” holder is now listed on the Google Store as “coming soon” for $14.99.
After last year, waiting for the holiday season to buy the latest Made by Google phone is advisable. A Google Store ad today suggests that the Pixel 4 on Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be $200 off.
Following this morning’s reviews, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have started shipping from the US Google Store. The first orders are officially set to arrive this Wednesday or just a little over a week from the phone’s official unveiling at Made by Google 2019.
The second Stadia Connect in August was entirely focussed on games save for one tidbit from Google about Founder’s Edition being “almost sold out.” That has now occurred in “most of Europe” and in its place is Stadia Premiere Edition.
If you’re a Google One member planning to pick up some new hardware, you’re in for a nice surprise. Google has recently added a new perk for Google One members that offers up to 10% “cashback” on Google Store purchases.
