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Google is treating you to a 20% off sale on its birthday today
Google has taken 20% off of most of its products for its 24-hour birthday sale in Europe, and there's a secret 23% off code, too.
It's Google's 23rd birthday, and to celebrate, the company is taking 20% off or more on most of its products for 24-hours in Europe. All you need to do is enter the code "GOOGLEBDAY" at checkout, which will be shown across the top of the screen when you visit the Google store. There are a few exceptions though, and you won't be able to get 20% off of the following products.
Google leaks its 2021 Nest Cam lineup and battery-powered Nest Doorbell
Google has leaked its new lineup of Nest Cam security cameras and battery-powered doorbell on the Google Store. Read on to learn more.
Google plans to launch a new range of Nest security cameras this year. Earlier this year, the company confirmed that it would "keep investing in new innovations" such as a "new lineup of security cameras for 2021." While it didn't share any details at the time, the company has now preemptively set up listings for the upcoming devices on the Google Store.
Google Store now prices matches in 23 new countries alongside the U.S.
Google Store will now offer price matching in 23 countries besides the U.S., including the UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Singapore, and more.
Unlike Apple, Google frequently drops the prices of its flagship smartphones. Back in April, Google dropped the prices of its latest flagship — the Pixel 4 series — by a massive $300, bringing it down to just $499 for the smaller model and $500 for the XL. And these massive discounts are available across a range of retailers in the U.S. including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart besides the official Google Store. Google also offers price matching to ensure its products have consistent pricing and also allows users to raise requests for credit for 15 days after they purchase any item. Now, the company is extending price matching to 23 other countries and adding a new retailer for the U.S.
Google Store adds a dedicated page for Pixel and Nest product tutorials, tips, and more
To make the Google Store even better, the company is adding a "Helpful Videos" page for customers who purchase Pixel and Nest products.
While it's possible to buy Google products from a variety of retailers, the central "home base" is the Google Store. Everything from Pixel phones to Chromecast dongles to Nest speakers and displays can be purchased from the Google Store. To make the store even better, the company is adding a "Helpful Videos" page for customers who purchase these products.
Google's USB-C Digital to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter Goes from $20 to $9
Google has dropped the price of their USB-C Digital to 3.5 mm headphone adapter from $20 down to $9 in the Google Store accessory section.
When rumors of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL not having a 3.5mm headphone port surfaced, many people discarded the information and held onto their hopes. As it turns out, Google confirmed that neither of the two new smartphones have this headphone port and it has resurfaced a heated debate within the Android community. In response, Google has slashed the price of its USB-C Digital to 3.5 mm headphone adapter from $20 down to just $9.