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  "id": 16211178,
  "title": "The Pixel 11 Pro XL might be Google’s best phone yet, and now it’s free at Verizon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/the-pixel-11-pro-xl-might-be-googles-best-phone-yet-and-now-its-free",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T18:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/verizon-free-google-pixel-11-pro-xl-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL may be their finest smartphone yet, and now Verizon is offering it for free. This limited-time promotion allows customers to receive the XL version without adding a trade-in, as long as they sign up for Verizon's Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan. The 6.8-inch OLED display, powered by the Tensor G6 chipset and featuring a 12GB RAM and seven years of guaranteed software upgrades, makes this device a standout in the Android market. The Pixel 11 Pro XL boasts an impressive main camera sensor and an upgraded telephoto lens, along with faster charging speeds and a sleeker design compared to its predecessor, the Pixel 10 Pro XL. When signing up for Verizon's plans, customers also gain access to international benefits, premium mobile hotspot data, and the ability to personalize their plan using Verizon's myPlan structure. Despite some criticism from users who deem the Pixel 11 Pro XL an iterative upgrade, this deal presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a powerful Android device and a top-tier unlimited plan at an unbeatable price.",
  "summary": "Need a new phone plan? This Pixel 11 deal is for you.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/fitbit-edge-doesnt-have-google-wallet-because-less-than-1-of-charge",
        "published": "2026-10-22T13:55:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/now-google-says-it-might-use-your-gmail-and-google-photos-data-to",
        "published": "2026-10-23T16:52:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Computerworld",
        "title": "Google will pay people to use less electricity so its data centers can use more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/google-will-pay-people-to-use-less-electricity-so-its-data-centers",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:30:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}