{"id":183179,"date":"2025-08-28T22:01:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/183179\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T22:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:01:10","slug":"google-launches-pixel-care-device-protection-with-unlimited-claims-is-your-device-eligible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/183179\/","title":{"rendered":"Google launches Pixel Care+ device protection with unlimited claims &#8211; is your device eligible?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dsc02417.jpg\" alt=\"Google Pixel 10\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.2133333333334\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>   Kerry Wan\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<p>Follow ZDNET:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&amp;element_label=Add+us+as+a+preferred+Google+source&amp;module=LINK&amp;object_type=text-link&amp;object_uuid=5e5d2e64-4b30-43e6-8555-26eac7e449f3&amp;position=1&amp;template=article&amp;track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fpreferences%2Fsource%3Fq%3Dzdnet.com&amp;view_instance_uuid=379e95d2-6b56-476b-a90b-043a8dd63bd3\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Add us as a preferred source<\/a>\u00a0on Google.<\/p>\n<p>ZDNET&#8217;s takeaways<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Google has a new device protection program called Pixel Care+.<\/li>\n<li>The program is designed to protect newer flagship devices.<\/li>\n<li>Customers can get free screen and battery replacements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pixel and Fitbit owners are about to have a lot more peace of mind, as Google has launched a new protection program for Pixel and Fitbit devices &#8212; including phones, tablets, and wearables.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products\/pixel\/google-pixel-care-plus-device-protection\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">an announcement<\/a> this week, the company detailed the new Pixel Care+ program, which is aimed at providing &#8220;a higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind&#8221; for flagship devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/a-week-later-with-google-pixel-10-pro-these-upgrades-are-convincing-me-to-leave-samsung\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A week later with Google Pixel 10 Pro: These upgrades are convincing me to leave Samsung<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The program is only open to newer devices &#8212; for the Pixel 8 lineup and newer phones, the Pixel Watch 2 and newer watches, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/why-the-google-pixel-tablet-is-still-my-smart-home-display-after-a-year-and-its-on-sale\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel Tablet<\/a>. For Fitbit devices, you can enroll a Fitbit Ace LTE, Fitbit Sense 2, Fitbit Versa 4, Fitbit Charge 6, and Fitbit Inspire 3.<\/p>\n<p>The price is a little more than Google&#8217;s current protection plan, but it brings it in line with what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/apple-just-launched-a-new-device-coverage-plan-heres-how-it-works-and-if-you-should-get-it\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Care+<\/a>\u00a0 offers. In some cases, like the deductible cost, it even surpasses it. And remember, Apple Care+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/is-this-the-end-of-multi-year-applecare-plans-whats-replacing-them-and-why\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">doesn&#8217;t offer the multi-year subscriptions<\/a> to save money as it once did.<\/p>\n<p>What does Pixel Care+ include?<\/p>\n<p>New benefits include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited claims for accidental damage, extended warranty claims, or mechanical damage<\/li>\n<li>Free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-fix-a-cracked-phone-screen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">screen<\/a> and battery repairs<\/li>\n<li>Free after warranty malfunction claims<\/li>\n<li>Genuine Google parts and replacements<\/li>\n<li>Priority support from Pixel Experts<\/li>\n<li>Self-service claims through the Google Store website<\/li>\n<li>Optional added loss and theft coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Google adds that it&#8217;s also making the claims process easier by allowing you to file a claim straight from the Google Store, where you can choose a time and date for your appointment.<\/p>\n<p>How much does Pixel Care+ cost?<\/p>\n<p>Pricing varies depending on device (you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/magazine\/pixel_care?utm_source=keyword&amp;utm_medium=google_oo&amp;utm_campaign=GS108548&amp;utm_content=in_article&amp;pli=1&amp;hl=en-US\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">a complete list here<\/a>). As an example, coverage for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/google-pixel-10-pro-fold-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-i-compared-both-androids-and-heres-the-winner\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel 10 Pro Fold<\/a> is $16 a month or $299 for two years (saving you $84). The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL are $13 a month or $239 for two years, while the base Pixel 10 is $9 a month or $179 for two years. Coverage for a Pixel Watch 4 is $5 a month or $99 for two years. Upgrading to loss and theft protection (which isn&#8217;t available in New York) adds a few dollars a month, but there is a deductible of $60 to $100 to get your device replaced.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pixel Care+ is available now for new eligible devices in the US, and you can add it within 60 days of purchase through the Google Store or the My Pixel app.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re an existing Google Preferred Care or Fi Device Protection customer, your subscription will be rolled over to the new program.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kerry Wan\/ZDNET Follow ZDNET:\u00a0Add us as a preferred source\u00a0on Google. 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