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Google.com has traditionally been used to promote new first-party {hardware} and options. We’re now seeing a “Attempt the brand new Google Pixel 8” message on the Search homepage that wishes you to “Improve now.”
As an alternative of showing under the search bar, this immediate is within the top-right nook: “Constructed with Pixel’s most superior chip and Google Al that will help you do extra.” Highlighting Tensor G3 and AI options just isn’t too stunning, particularly with this week’s Gemini Nano development, however the digital camera positively deserves a nod.
Tapping takes you to store.google.com/category/phones as a substitute of on to the Pixel 8 or 8 Professional itemizing.
That includes the Google emblem on the left, these varieties of messages are normally reserved for encouraging you to sign-in or ensuring your account is safe. This seems to be a generic message as there already is a Pixel 8 related to the Google Account getting the improve message.
In the meantime, the mid-cycle timing of this promotion is a bit attention-grabbing, although it comes as each gadgets are seeing their deepest first-party reductions (by $50). This Google Retailer’s spring sale ends on April 6:
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