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Google kills two-year “Pixel Pass” subscription after just 22 months (arstechnica.com)
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Google kills two-year “Pixel Pass” subscription after just 22 months::Two years on a Pixel Pass was supposed to get you a new phone.

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[–] wahming@monyet.cc 106 points 2 years ago (2 children)

That sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Telling people they get a new phone if they sign up for 2 years then cancelling it at the 22 month mark.

[–] Tosti@feddit.nl 86 points 2 years ago (1 children)

while new signups are no longer allowed, existing users will be able to finish out their two-year term. The end of the term was supposed to mean re-upping with a shiny new device, but Google now says, "By the end of the 2 year term, you can’t upgrade to a new phone with Pixel Pass.".

They will serve out the contract. Would be absurd to open yourself up to lawsuits 2 months before end date.

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 17 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ah I just realised. I was assuming users would get a free upgrade at the end of the 2 years, but it might be they get it upfront at the start

[–] GamingChairModel@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

Yeah, it's basically a deal at the time of phone purchase: do this 24-month interest free payment plan for a new device, and we'll throw in phone insurance, Youtube premium, and Google One for a significantly discounted price. At the end of 24 months, you can either get a new phone and sign up for another 24 months, or cancel at that time.

[–] andysteakfries@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

This is just an interest free financing plan that comes bundled with services.

No one was going to get a free phone.