Google brings improved protection for Pixel devices to UK, Japan

Ahead of the Google Pixel 9 launch set for next month, Alphabet-owned Google is extending the availability of Preferred Care beyond the US and Canada to the UK and Japan.

You can pay for a two-year Preferred Care plan up front (for example, Pixel 8 Pro: $249) or monthly (8 Pro: $12) to cover.

• Accidental damage like “drops, liquid spills, and cracks.” You can claim “up to 2 accidental damage incidents in any rolling 12-month period based on the date of the first repair or replacement.”
• Mechanical or electrical breakdowns “after Google’s warranty expires for as long as the device is listed.”

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You can receive screen-only repairs for $29 at walk-in locations in the US and Canada. The all other service fee differs and is $129 for the Pixel 8 Pro.

Preferred Care can be purchased “within 30 days of purchase” from the Google Store, while you can check the Preferred Care eligibility page when purchasing from other retailers. Preferred Care is offered for the following Google Pixel and Fitbit devices.