Pixel 9 Pro XL
If you are looking for a new smartphone, Google has several special offers to tempt you to consider an upgrade.
If you buy direct from Google, the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will come with a free pair of the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds. These have picked up critical acclaim for their smaller and lighter construction, as well as clear sound and improved active noise cancellation (you can read my full review of the Buds Pro 2 here on Forbes).
Adding Gemini AI to the Buds Pro 2 feels like a touch of feature creep. If you only considered the AI Chatbot, you might be correct. Thankfully, the Tensor A1 chip does more than that, enhancing the active noise cancellation being one of the more obvious upgrades.
In addition to the Buds Pro 2, Google is boosting the value of the trade-in offers. Those purchasing the Pixel 9 Pro XL with a trade-in will get a boosted trade-in value of £200, taking the total offer to £550. Those buying the Pixel 9 Pro Fold see a £300 boost for a total offer of £715. That full value will only come with specific good-quality handsets, so as always with these offers, check the small print.
Those looking for a Pixel 9 do not have the option for a Pixel Buds Pro 2 set, but Google offers up to £470 when you trade in a handset when purchasing the entry-level Pixel 9 smartphone.