Accidental damage can be fatal for your smartphones and leave a big dent in your wallet. Smartphone manufacturers are aware of the same and offer something called an “extended warranty.” Google also offers the same under the name “Preferred Care.” The company has long offered the extended warranty as a monthly plan, but it’s adding a new option for Google Pixel users.
Google now allows Pixel owners to buy a new 2-year extended warranty plan
As noted by Android Authority, Google has updated its Preferred Care support page. The updated page includes a new 2-year extended warranty plan for Pixel devices with a one-time payment option. Google notes that the “Preferred Care 2-year plan is currently only available for devices purchased in the US, Canada, UK, and Japan.”
The extended warranty plan covers the Pixel 7 and newer devices. Pixel Tablet, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Watch 3 users can purchase the Preferred Care 2-year plan.
The 2-year plan for the Pixel 7a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro costs $99, $149, and $199, respectively. The same plan for Pixel 8a, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro will set you back by $109, $159, and $249, respectively. Finally, you’ll pay $159, $249, and $279 to get the new warranty plan for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro/Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold/ Pixel Fold, respectively.
Google partnered with a new insurance provider, Asurion
Moving on, Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 users have to pay $89 for the plan. Whereas, the same plan will cost $99 for Pixel Tablet users. Do note that the plan will cost differently for users in the UK, Japan, and Canada.
Google, also notes that “if your device is shipped on or after February 24, 2025, your Service Contract Provider will be Asurion Warranty Protection Services, LLC, or one of its affiliates.” For the devices shipped before the quoted date, Assurant, Google’s previous partner, will be the insurance provider.
