Two years on a Pixel Pass was supposed to get you a new phone.

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.

  • wahming@monyet.ccEnglish
    13115·
    1 year ago

    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.nlEnglish
      98·
      1 year ago

      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.ccEnglish
        19·
        1 year ago

        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.worldEnglish
          10·
          1 year 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.

        • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          10·
          1 year ago

          Yeah, its confusing the way its worded, but it’s still kind of shitty. I am sure there were some who would have bought another phone, but we’re lured into the Pixel deal. I know some people really look forward to replacing their phone every couple years, for whatever reason (they all seem pretty much the same to me).

    • andysteakfries@lemmy.worldEnglish
      13·
      1 year ago

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

      No one was going to get a free phone.