Google removes certified refurbished Pixel 7 series from store, no Pixel 9 yet

Google pulled refurbished Pixel 7 phones from its store, leaving only Pixel 8 and 7a models available, with Pixel 9 expected soon.

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As of the article's publication, the Pixel 9 series has not yet been added to Google's Certified Refurbished program. ^[1] Google now only offers Certified Refurbished Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, and Pixel 7a on the Google Store, with prices ranging from $289 to $649. ^[2] Android Authority found evidence in Google Photos version 7.90.0 of a new 'Customize' button located in the Collections tab. ^[3] The new interface allows users to drag and rearrange folders such as 'Places' and 'People & pets' to their liking. ^[4] Users will have the option to completely hide specific albums from view to reduce clutter within the Collections tab. ^[5] Google's Certified Refurbished Pixel devices come with a one-year warranty, a full inspection with replacement parts, and are sold unlocked for use with any carrier. ^[6] The customization tool was discovered on a Pixel 9 device running a specific Google account. ^[7]

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As of the article's publication, the Pixel 9 series has not yet been added to Google's Certified Refurbished program. · 9to5Google

Google now only offers Certified Refurbished Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, and Pixel 7a on the Google Store, with prices ranging from $289 to $649. · 9to5Google

Android Authority found evidence in Google Photos version 7.90.0 of a new 'Customize' button located in the Collections tab. · Android Authority

The new interface allows users to drag and rearrange folders such as 'Places' and 'People & pets' to their liking. · Android Authority

Users will have the option to completely hide specific albums from view to reduce clutter within the Collections tab. · Android Authority

Google's Certified Refurbished Pixel devices come with a one-year warranty, a full inspection with replacement parts, and are sold unlocked for use with any carrier. · 9to5Google

The customization tool was discovered on a Pixel 9 device running a specific Google account. · Android Authority

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