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[editor]

Still there

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Message Google. Their support is excellent,

 

[Throbbing Angel]

So,
What are we all using our free Gemini subscriptions for?

I haven't tried it out yet but the weekend looms, so I will.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Still there

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FYI and just in case anyone else experienced this, it was sorted out by clearing out the cache and then the app data for the Play store.

Widely seen issue apparently. Cause unknown from what I've read.

 

[Chz]

Supposedly the deal ended quickly because Google had never intended for the 30% discount and the enhanced trade-in to stack.
It does seem ridiculous that the trade-in value for my 2 year old, banged up phone was £15 shy of what I paid for it in the first place, and then a 30% discount on top.
But hey-ho. Joined up thinking has never been a Google forte.

 

[hiccup]

I just upgraded from a Pixel 4a to an 8a, as GiffGaff were doing them for £350.

So far the only noticeable differences are that it's bigger and heavier, and has some AI stuff that I'm unlikely to use.

 

[Chz]

You're a bit stuck on phone size. The 8a is the smallest Android that's not a steaming pile of crap, and the iPhone 16 is only very slightly smaller.

Sony used to do a small phone built premium, but no-one bought it and they stopped. I think they expect people who want a small phone to stump up for the foldables.