Alphabet expands refurbished Pixel phone program to Japan

Alphabet expanded Google's certified refurbished lineup with Pixel 9 phones in the U.S. at discounts of up to 45%. The refurbished-device program launched on Google's online store in Japan in October, extending efforts to keep hardware in circulation longer. Refurbished phones use genuine Google parts, come in 100% plastic-free packaging and carry a one-year warranty. Pixel Watch 4 and 5 feature modular designs for repairability; iFixit awarded the architecture a 9 out of 10 repairability score. The newly introduced Fitbit Edge is Google's first repairable fitness tracker, featuring a modular design with a replaceable battery. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Alphabet Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)