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Pixel 10 Phones Land Early as Carriers Offer Free-with-Trade Deals

Google positions on-device AI, long updates plus new camera tools to challenge Samsung and Apple.

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Overview

  • Customers in the UK, Australia and India report receiving Pixel 10 series preorders ahead of schedule, with a 579MB software update available on first boot.
  • Official in‑store availability begins August 28, as early hands‑on reviews and sample galleries highlight stronger imaging and AI features across the lineup.
  • T-Mobile is making the Pixel 10 or 10 Pro effectively free via 24 monthly bill credits with eligible plans or trade-ins, with families able to get up to four free devices under the promotion.
  • Verizon offers the Pixel 10 Pro 128GB for $0 with a qualifying trade-in or up to $1,000 off higher-capacity models through bill credits.
  • Carrier pricing varies, with the Pixel 10 Pro listed at $999.99 at T-Mobile and $1,099.99 at Verizon and the Pixel 10 starting at $799, while key additions include the Tensor G5 with Gemini features, 100x Pro Res Zoom and Pixelsnap Qi2 magnetic charging accessories.