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India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Google starts selling Pixel phones directly in India, offers cashback and discounts on its official store
In a significant move for Indian consumers, Google has officially launched its dedicated online store in the country. The new Google Store India gives users direct access to the company's full range of hardware products, including Pixel smartphones, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Watch models, all without needing to go through third-party retailers or resellers. The launch marks a major shift in how Google's devices are sold in India, including several perks and discounts listed by the company. advertisementGoogle says that purchasing devices through its official Indian storefront comes with numerous advantages, such as flexible payment options, cashback offers, and Google Store Credit. In celebration of the launch, a series of limited-time offers have also gone live, including sizeable discounts and attractive exchange deals for Pixel smartphones. Let's take a look. Pixel devices get discounts at the Google storePixel 9a: The Pixel 9a is the most affordable offering in the latest Pixel lineup. With a market retail price of Rs 39,999, Google is offering a Rs 2,000 store discount and an additional Rs 2,000 instant cashback, bringing the effective price down to Rs 35,999. For those who prefer instalments, a no-cost EMI option is available at Rs 1,584/month for 24 months. On eligible device exchange, buyers can get an additional Rs 10,000 bonus, reducing the monthly effective cost to Rs 1,167. Customers will also receive Rs 5,000 in Google Store credit for their next Pixel 9: For buyers seeking a balance between performance and price, the Pixel 9 comes with a price of Rs 75,999. Google is offering a Rs 6,000 store discount and Rs 6,000 cashback, reducing the net effective price to Rs 63,999. EMI starts at Rs 2,667/month for 24 months. An exchange bonus of Rs 13,000 is applicable, bringing the effective cost further down. Additionally, buyers get Rs 5,000 in Google Store 9 Pro: The Pixel 9 Pro, priced at Rs 96,999, is being offered with a Rs 8,000 store discount and Rs 7,000 instant cashback, bringing the price to Rs 81,999. Customers can pay via a no-cost EMI of Rs 3,417/month over 24 months. The exchange bonus is pegged at Rs 15,000, offering a substantial saving for upgraders. Users will also receive Rs 6,000 in Google Store credit for their next 9 Pro Fold: For foldable phone enthusiasts, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is now available at a reduced price. Originally priced at Rs 1,59,999, it gets a Rs 15,000 discount and Rs 10,000 cashback, bringing the price down to Rs 1,34,999. EMI options begin at Rs 5,625/month for 24 months. The exchange bonus of Rs15,000 adds further value, and users will receive Rs 8,000 in store credit to use on future 8 Pro: Still a powerful device, the Pixel 8 Pro now sees a major price cut. With a regular price of Rs 1,06,999, it now gets a massive Rs 30,000 discount plus Rs 7,000 cashback, bringing the net price to Rs 69,999. EMI starts at Rs 2,917/month. An exchange bonus of Rs 13,000 is available, reducing the overall burden. Google is also offering 5,000 in store credit for this Watch 3: The new Pixel Watch 3 starts from Rs 39,999 with EMI plans from Rs 1,667/month over 24 months. While no direct discounts or cashback are currently listed, Google is offering Rs 5,000 in store credit for future purchases, adding value to the Buds Pro 2: The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are priced at Rs 23,999 and available with EMI starting from Rs 1,000/month. While there are no listed discounts or exchange bonuses, customers will receive Rs 3,000 in Google Store credit that can be used towards another bonusTo sweeten the deal, Google is rolling out exchange bonuses for those looking to trade in their old phones for a new Pixel. As part of the launch promotion, users will receive an additional exchange bonus over the value of their old company also introduced the Pixel Price Promise, ensuring price transparency and fairness. If a buyer discovers a better price for the same product on the Google Store or with an authorised retail partner within the return window, Google may offer a partial refund to match the pricing, Google is also promising enhanced customer service for Indian users. Purchases from the Google Store come with official warranty support, 24/7 customer service by trained experts, and same-day device servicing in select Indian its direct-to-consumer model now in place, Google is clearly betting big on India — aiming to streamline the buying experience while giving customers better value, flexibility, and support for their Pixel devices.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Google Online Store Finally Launched In India: Buy Pixel Phones, Watch 3 And More
Last Updated: Google online store launch in India will allow you to buy the Pixel 9 phone or the Pixel Watch 3 model officially from the company and get its support. Google is finally opening the gates to its online store in India where you can officially buy the Pixel 9 series phones, the Pixel Watch 3 model or other accessories. Apple launched its online store in the country a few years back but Google has taken its time to open the retail channel which has predominantly worked through Flipkart till date. But having the official store available means you don't need to haggle with other retailers or face other issues anymore. Google has been slow with its focus on the Indian market with the Pixel products, which also explains its modest number of offline stores and service support in the country. Google launching the online store in India comes with special offers Pixel 9 phones with discounts available. Similarly, you have deals available for the Pixel Watch 3 model (both sizes). Google has also special bundled offers that get you a case of Pixel Buds if you buy the new Pixel phone or watch from the online store. You can head over to the Google online store and get more details. Google says the new online store will also bring better after-sale support with same-day repairs now possible at 20 service centres across India. You can register for repairs, and schedule doorstep pickup of devices via the online Google Store. It is high time that the premium Pixel devices get the warranted focus in the country and setting up the online store is just the start. The after-sale support needs to expand faster, with better delivery timelines so that people are encouraged to buy the Pixel phones, and not dither just because fixing any issues with them could become a nightmare. Google could also have taken a big step in giving us power-packed Pixel 10 series this year. The company has reportedly joined hands with TSMC for making the next iterations of the Tensor G-series chipset, moving away from Samsung for this move. Using TSMC-made chipset could finally give Pixel phones the flagship power that can make them compete with iPhone 16 Pro and other high-end devices in the market. First Published: May 29, 2025, 10:58 IST
Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Best Google Pixel Buds deals: enhance your listening with these generous offers
Looking for the best Google Pixel Buds deals? Whether you're after the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2 with top-tier ANC or the budget-friendly Pixel Buds A-Series, we've got you covered. Our team of elite deal hunters has scoured the web and listed the top Pixel Buds offers right here in this very space. We don't know how long these deals will last, so we encourage you to act fast and secure a pair while the promos are still hot. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Porcelain are available at a sweet discount at Walmart that knocks them to $219. Get yours before it's too late! Buy at Walmart The Pixel Buds Pro, Google's former flagship earphones, are now available at a sweet 25% discount on Amazon, bringing the price to just under $150. Don't wait—save while you can! Buy at Amazon $87 off (44%) Walmart also has a sweet deal on the OG Pixel Buds Pro. At the moment, you can treat yourself to a pair for just $112.95, down from about $200. That's a solid $87 in savings. Buy at Walmart You can currently score sweet discounts on the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Right now, Walmart is offering Google's current flagship earphones for $30 off, letting you grab a pair for just $219 instead of the usual $ you're looking to spend even less on a pair of high-end earbuds, consider the first-gen Pixel Buds Pro instead. Amazon has them at 25% off, bringing the price to just under $150. Walmart also has a lovely deal, slashing 44% off, letting you get a pair for only $112.95. The Pixel Buds A-Series in White are now 21% off at Walmart. They offer a comfy fit, Adaptive Sound, and up to 24 hours of playtime with the case. Take advantage of this solid deal while it lasts! Buy at Walmart With rich sound, a comfortable fit, and seamless Google Assistant integration, the Pixel Buds A-Series deliver premium features at a budget-friendly price—making them the go-to earbuds for Pixel users who don't want to overspend. The best part? They often get sweet discounts at retailers like Amazon and Walmart. In fact, they're on sale at Walmart right now. A third-party seller is offering a nice $21 discount on the white model, letting you grab a pair for just $78—not too shabby, considering they usually go for $99.
Digital Trends
10-05-2025
- Digital Trends
AI headphones driven by Apple M2 can translate multiple speakers at once
Table of Contents Table of Contents How does multi-speaker translation work? How does it all come to life? Google's Pixel Buds wireless earbuds have offered a fantastic real-time translation facility for a while now. Over the past few years, brands such as Timkettle have offered similar earbuds for business customers. However, all these solutions can only handle one audio stream at once for translation. The folks over at the University of Washington (UW) have developed something truly remarkable in the form of AI-driven headphones that can translate the voice of multiple speakers at once. Think of it as a polyglot in a crowded bar, able to understand the speech of people around him, speaking in different languages, all at once. Recommended Videos The team is referring to their innovation as a Spatial Speech Translation, and it comes to life courtesy of binaural headphones. For the unaware, binaural audio tries to simulate sound effects just the way human ears perceive them naturally. To record them, mics are placed on a dummy head, apart at the same distance as human ears on each side. The approach is crucial because our ears don't only hear sound, but they also help us gauge the direction of its origin. The overarching goal is to produce a natural soundstage with a stereo effect that can provide a live concert-like feel. Or, in the modern context, spatial listening. The work comes courtesy of a team led by Professor Shyam Gollakota, whose prolific repertoire includes apps that can put underwater GPS on smartwatches, turning beetles into photographers, brain implants that can interact with electronics, a mobile app that can hear infection, and more. How does multi-speaker translation work? 'For the first time, we've preserved the sound of each person's voice and the direction it's coming from,' explains Gollakota, currently a professor at the institute's Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. The team likens their stack to a radar, as it kicks into action by identifying the number of speakers in the surroundings, and updating that number in real-time as people move in and out of the listening range. The whole approach works on-device and doesn't involve sending user voice streams to a cloud server for translation. Yay, privacy! In addition to speech translation, the kit also 'maintains the expressive qualities and volume of each speaker's voice.' Morever, directional and audio intensity adjustments are made as the speaker moves across the room. Interestingly, Apple is also said to be developing a system that allows the AirPods to translate audio in real-time. How does it all come to life? The UW team tested the AI headphones' translation capabilities in nearly a dozen outdoor and indoor settings. As far as performance goes, the system can take, process, and produce translated audio within 2-4 seconds. Test participants appeared to prefer a delay worth 3-4 seconds, but the team is working to speed up the translation pipeline. So far, the team has only tested Spanish, German, and French language translations, but they're hopeful of adding more to the pool. Technically, they condensed blind source separation, localization, real-time expressive translation, and binaural rendering into a single flow, which is quite an impressive feat. As far as the system goes, the team developed a speech translation model capable of running in real-time on an Apple M2 silicon, achieving real-time inference. Audio duties were handled by a pair of Sony's noise-cancelling WH-1000XM4 headphones and a Sonic Presence SP15C binaural USB mic. And here's the best part. 'The code for the proof-of-concept device is available for others to build on,' says the institution's press release. That means the scientific and open-source tinkering community can learn and base more advanced projects on the foundations laid out by the UW team.
The Guardian
30-04-2025
- The Guardian
What to do if your wireless headphones are lost or stolen: some sound advice
Headphones are a daily accessory for many, making them a tempting target for thieves. Whether they are stolen from your head or pinched from a bag, here's what to do. Check the headphones control app on your phone. Many of them have a function that shows where they were last connected to your phone, so you can try to track them down. Check Find My on your phone, some Bluetooth models such as Apple's AirPods, Samsung's Galaxy Buds or Google's Pixel Buds can be tracked. You may also be able to report them as lost in Find My in case anyone finds them. Report the theft to the police on 101 with a description of the headphones, including make, model, colour and serial number, which should be found on the box. Contact your insurance company to see whether the headphones are covered by any of your policies. When you get a replacement or new headphones, there are a few things you can do to help if they get stolen or go missing again. Set up any support or control apps for your headphones on your phone and turn on the location tracking feature. Add the headphones to Find My on Apple or Google if they are compatible. Consider adding a Bluetooth tracker such as an Apple AirTag, Tile or Samsung SmartTag to the headphones or case. Write down the make, model and serial number of the headphones and safely store these details along with your proof of purchase. Consider getting the headphones engraved with your name, which may be possible at the point of purchase. Watch where you wear your headphones and use any awareness features on noise-cancelling versions that may help you hear something coming in the event a thief tries to take them while you are wearing them.
