What is Google Pixel Pass? Leaked Pixel 6 upgrade system explained

Date:
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:00:12 +0000

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New phones and loads of services all bundled into one subscription.

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The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are being fully unveiled on October 19,
but alongside those Google might also be planning to launch a new service known as Pixel Pass.

This looks to be Googles take on Apple One , essentially bundling several services together under one monthly subscription, and while its not been confirmed just yet, enough details have been leaked that we have a good idea of what Pixel Pass might offer.

Below then well run you through exactly what it reportedly gets you, and how youd go about signing up for it. What do you get with Pixel Pass?

Based on leaks , Google Pixel Pass has both a hardware and software
component. On the hardware front, youd get a Pixel phone, and would be eligible for regular upgrades.

In terms of software, youd get a subscription to Google Play Pass (Googles service that gives you access to various premium apps and games), YouTube Premium, Google One (which gives you cloud storage), and Google Fi (which is
a US mobile network run by Google).

Additionally, youd also get an extended warranty for your Google Pixel phone. This would be through either Googles Preferred Care service or its Device Protection service two similar services that both offer cover against accidental damage and mechanical breakdowns. The leaked document that
revealed Google Pixel Pass (Image credit: Google / M. Brandon Lee) How do you get Pixel Pass?

Based on what weve seen so far, it looks as though Pixel Pass will only be available in the US (at least initially), so if you dont live in the US then you probably wont be able to get it. Google Fi itself also isnt available outside the US, so if Google does make Pixel Pass available elsewhere then
the specifics of what you get with it might vary.

If you do live in the US, then youll also need a Pixel phone though one is provided as part of Pixel Pass anyway. It seems youll be able to purchase the Pixel Pass either through the online Google Store, or through Google Fi (whether youre a new or existing subscriber).

Leaked documentation notes that buyers will be given the option to trade in their old phone, and that if they purchase Pixel Pass through the Google
Store theyll have to apply for financing. When will Pixel Pass launch?

Were not certain when Pixel Pass will arrive (if it does at all, since for
now its just a rumor), but the obvious announcement date for it would be October 19 alongside the Pixel 6 range , with the service probably launching at the same time as those phones go up for pre-order (rumored to also be October 19) so that you can get a Pixel 6 on Pixel Pass. How much does Pixel Pass cost?

Thats one big question we still have about Pixel Pass, as the leaks dont say. However, its likely to be offered with multiple different Pixel handsets, so if the price of the phone is bundled into the subscription, then it would likely vary based on which model you choose. What you get with Apple One (Image credit: Apple) How does Pixel Pass compare to Apple One?

Apple One has three tiers, with the basic tier giving you access to Apple Music , Apple TV Plus , Apple Arcade , and giving you 50GB of iCloud storage. The next tier up is designed to be shared with up to five family members, and gives you the same but with 200GB of iCloud storage.

Then theres a Premier option which you can also share and gives you all that but with 2TB of cloud storage, along with Apple News Plus and Apple Fitness Plus .

Theres no sign that Pixel Pass will have multiple tiers like this. While we cant be certain, it sounds like its an all or nothing situation. We also dont know how much cloud storage is included on Pixel Pass, so its hard to
directly compare them.

But based on the leaks, Pixel Pass will seemingly have a similar selection of services to Apple One, outside of the Premier tier, as theres no fitness or news aspect listed for Pixel Pass.

However, Apple One doesnt include the cellular plan, handset upgrades or extended warranty that you reportedly get with Pixel Pass, so Googles
offering could be more comprehensive overall though its likely to be priced accordingly.

And Apple does have an iPhone Upgrade Program, which offers handset upgrades, but this is sold as a separate service. So while Pixel Pass might have more
to it, arguably Apples subscriptions give you more ability to tailor them to your needs, by choosing the ones that you want. Read our full Google Pixel 5a review



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