Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

I bought my phone from Google but they can't do IMEI blocking so I'd need to call my SIM provider to get it done. People port around networks all the time - you just call your current provider to get the IMEI blocked when you're getting your stolen SIM disabled and ordering a replacement. At the end of the day though, you're unlikely to ever the see the stolen phone again. While it might give more peace of mind to know that perhaps no one else is benefitting from it, it doesn't really amount to a whole hill of beans if it's blocked - you'll still be down a phone. There are probably means by which to reprogram the IMEI code anyway for the dedicated criminal so wouldn't stress too much about it

Price drops on google store

Pixel 8A 509 (was 559)

Pixel 8 599 (was 799) also available for 199.67/month with 3 monthly installments

Pixel 8 Pro 829 (was 1099)

Buds 169 (was 229)

I like the idea of 3 payments of €200 a month for the 8, can't seem to get it to work for me though

That IMEI info is part of the negotiation for joining the network (along with your SIM) afaik so the network can get that info at some point. Can't recall if it normally appears in call data records. You might be correct in regard you say re blocking though - I'm not sure how far and wide the black-listing extends

Thanks,never knew about it

Price increases on google store

Pixel 8A 559 (was 509)

Pixel 8 799 (was 599)

Pixel 8 Pro 1099 (was 899)

Buds 229 (was 169)

Also if you go to the US store, as well as being treated to lower prices, it looks like the Pixel 9 will be revealed on the 8th of Undecember 13th of August

Anyone remember if prices go down much on previous models when a new one is released? Was going to buy a p8 pro but will it drop more much more than the current price of €719 (in bricks and mortar shops) with the 9 coming out soon?

Yeah, I suppose the 8 pro was €1100 release, so €719 isn't realistic if the 9 has a similar price. Obviously don't want to pay €719 for an 8 and in a month the 9 comes out at €900.

Fúck it, bought the 8 pro

The pricing for the Pixel 9 series has leaked and looks like they've fúcked another €100 on the price this year. Pixel 9 starts at €899 now and the 9 Pro XL (basically the new 8 Pro) starts at €1199.

At those prices Samsung will be considered when I upgrade next. Won't be this year anyway.

I wouldn't rule the Pixel out, and I'm probably not in the market for a new phone for another 12+ months anyway, but definitely will be considering other options at that price point.

Yeah, the 8 pro is €719 in local shops. I find it hard to believe the 9 is worth an extra €480.

It's not that much different to what top end Samsung's launch at.

Prime Offers on 8 Pro are really tempting me, €780 for 256gb version. But I think I'm going to wait and see what the 9 Pro XL offers. Seems to be a few decent upgrades over 8, new bigger camera sensors, larger battery, 45w charging all seem confirmed from leaks , Tensor G4 and new modem should also help with battery life. Phone is a year newer with a years more support so that does add to value. Whether all that is worth more than 400 extra is the big question. Hopefully the promotional launch offer is good enough to sweeten the deal.

Nothing wrong with my Pixel 6, still in support for more than two more years. Do miss having an optical zoom and would like the bigger screen. Battery life has dropped off a little bit but it's never an issue. If I had just bought the 6 Pro in the first place I'd be waiting for the 10.

Don't think it's worth it if one has an 8 pro