Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 9
Google Offers $20 Off Galaxy Watch 8 Until July 14 via Play Store Banner
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 9

Google Offers $20 Off Galaxy Watch 8 Until July 14 via Play Store Banner

3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 9

Summary

  • $20 discounts on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 are appearing in a Google Play Store banner, routing Android users to Google Store checkout for the 40mm at $399.99 and 44mm at $429.99.
  • The offer is unusually hard to find because the watch and discount do not appear as normal Google Store listings, even though the carousel is labeled "Devices from the Google Store."
  • Amazon currently undercuts the promotion, with the 40mm model listed at 15% off and bundled with a two-year warranty, limiting the appeal of Google's deal.
  • Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch 9 on July 22, with reports pointing to an August 5 release and upgrades to health tracking and the Now Bar.

Insights

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