{
  "id": 1478191,
  "title": "This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/this-google-play-store-trick-saved-me-over-100-on-the-pixel-11-pro-xl",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:04:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-google-play-store-trick-might-save-you-up-to-175-on-the-pixel-11-heres-how-to-do-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google Play Store users are currently receiving discounts on the new Pixel 11 series, ranging from $125 to $175. To potentially save even more money, consider fast-tracking to gold status on the Play Store, which can unlock additional savings. One way to achieve this is by signing up for a free trial of Play Pass, a subscription service that provides unlimited access to a vast library of apps and games. Upon signing up for the trial, you can claim your gold status and immediately unlock the Pixel 11 series savings. Once you've taken advantage of the savings and canceled the trial, you can save a substantial amount on your Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL purchase. It's worth noting that the exact discount amount may vary based on your Play Store status level, but users have been able to save between $125 and $175.",
  "summary": "Here's how I saved hundreds on a new phone and watch in just a few seconds.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "I played around with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. I think Google finally saw the right focus points",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/i-played-around-with-the-pixel-11-pro-fold-i-think-google-finally-saw",
        "published": "2026-08-16T14:05:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google quietly resurrects a Pixel gesture we first spotted over a year ago",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/google-quietly-resurrects-a-pixel-gesture-we-first-spotted-over-a",
        "published": "2026-08-17T04:40:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple Watch Series 11 vs Google Pixel Watch 5: Flagship smartwatches, compared",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/apple-watch-series-11-vs-google-pixel-watch-5-flagship-smartwatches",
        "published": "2026-08-17T11:10:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Google made my Pixel phone so good that upgrading to the Pixel 11 feels pointless",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/google-made-my-pixel-phone-so-good-that-upgrading-to-the-pixel-11",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:00:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Google says Pixel 11’s new MediaTek modem is ‘faster and more power efficient’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/google-says-pixel-11s-new-mediatek-modem-is-faster-and-more-power",
        "published": "2026-08-17T14:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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