When you buy a new smartphone, hardware specs only tell half the story. Software services and cloud perks can add substantial monetary value to your upgrade making it feel a little less hard on the old wallet if you decide to spring for a premium flagship or a pricey foldable.
For the Pixel 11 release, Google is bundling several high-tier subscription services and trials with new device activations in Canada.
If you are planning to purchase a Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, or Pixel Watch 5, here is a complete breakdown of every subscription perk included out of the box.
1. Six Months of Google AI Pro (Valued at $26.99/month CAD)
Purchasing and activating any Pro or Fold model (the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, or Pixel 11 Pro Fold) unlocks 6 months of the Google AI Pro plan at no extra cost for eligible users.
This premium service tier (which normally costs $26.99 CAD per month) delivers significant digital perks:
- Expanded Gemini Usage: Higher access limits for advanced Gemini AI processing and integrations within Gmail, Google Docs, and productivity apps.
- 5 TB Cloud Storage: Massive Google One cloud storage capacity for full-resolution photos, 8K video backups, and file archives.
- Bundled Google Health Premium: Full access to advanced health metrics and AI coaching tools.
2. Google Health Premium & AI Health Coach Trials
Health and wellness tracking receive a massive upgrade across both phone and watch ecosystems:
- With Pixel Watch 5: Buying a Pixel Watch 5 unlocks 3 months of Google Health Premium. This grants access to the personalized Google Health Coach built with Gemini, which analyzes your sleep stages, Readiness Scores, blood pressure trends, and workouts to provide dynamic 24/7 fitness guidance.
- With Pro Phones: Because Google Health Premium is bundled directly inside the 6-month Google AI Pro offer, Pixel 11 Pro and Fold buyers automatically receive 6 months of Health Premium included on their account.
3. Two Years of Satellite SOS Trial Access
Emergency connection capabilities off the grid are standard across all Pixel 11 series phones and LTE variants of the Pixel Watch 5.
Google includes a 2-year trial of Satellite SOS at no additional charge starting from the date of device activation. This service allows users to connect directly to emergency services and share location data via satellite networks when traditional cellular network service or Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable.
Summary of Total Included Value
For Canadian buyers opting for a Pro-tier device, these bundled trials represent well over $160 CAD in added subscription value during the first six months of ownership, drastically expanding what your hardware can do right out of the box.
A lot of the AI Pro features, may not be ones that you'd want to pay for out of the gate (example, the 30 day history on your video doorbell or Nest cams). But this gives you a chance to try them in a more risk-free scenario so you have an idea if the FOMO is real.
Now, if only they'd put a charging brick back in the boxes…we could fully disconnect from the price of the upgrade vs. the perks we get!
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