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Google Expands 2-Year Extended Warranty for Pixel Devices, Switches Providers

Google shakes up Pixel Preferred Care by switching providers and reintroducing 2-year warranty plans for all Pixel devices, offering users more flexibility in coverage options.

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Google Expands 2-Year Preferred Care Plans for Pixel Devices

Google has reintroduced and expanded 2-year extended warranty plans for its Pixel devices, including phones and wearables. The Preferred Care program, similar to Apple’s AppleCare, provides users with extended coverage for defects and accidental damage at subsidized repair costs.

Coverage Options: Monthly billing options previously available have been supplemented by 2-year plans, now widely available for all eligible Pixel devices purchased from the Google Store or retail partners.
Historical Context: The 2-year plans were initially offered with the launch of the Pixel 9 series but were subsequently removed. They are now reintroduced and tested in select markets like the UK and Japan.
Provider Change: Google has switched from Assurant to Asurion for these extended warranty services, effective February 24, 2025.

Cost Breakdown for 2-Year Plans:

Device	2-Year Cost	Monthly Cost	Screen Repair	Other Accidental Damage
Pixel 9	$159	$8/month	$29	$79
Pixel 9 Pro	$249	$12/month	$29	$129
Pixel 9 Pro XL	$249	$12/month	$29	$129
Pixel 9 Pro Fold	$279	$15/month	$29	$129
Pixel 8a	$109	$6/month	$29	$49
Pixel 8	$159	$8/month	$29	$79
Pixel 8 Pro	$249	$12/month	$29	$129
Pixel Fold	$279	$15/month	$29	$129
Pixel 7a	$99	$5/month	$29	$49
Pixel 7	$149	$7/month	$29	$79
Pixel 7 Pro	$199	$9/month	$29	$99
Pixel Tablet	$99	$5/month	N/A	$49
Pixel Watch 3	$89	$4/month	$29	$49
Pixel Watch 2	$89	$4/month	N/A	$49