The announcement only appears on the U.K. shop for now, alongside a countdown to the start of the sale. Google says that the Black Friday shopping period will last from November 12th until December 3rd, which extends way the sale way before and beyond the actual shopping event.

The Pixel 9 seems like a massive hit for Google. That could be the key to Android winning back some serious market share in the US

Recently, we have seen a few different articles come out about how well the Pixel 9 is selling for Google. And now, we're hearing from Counterpoint

When you buy a Google Pixel 9 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro, you know how much you’re paying. Both phones have retail prices of $1,000. They’re expensive, but they’re in-line with other flagship smartphones. But is that the real price of the phones?

It's also worth noting that both the Pixel 9 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro have a retail price of $999. However, Google often offers discounts on the Pixel 9 Pro, such as up to $150 off for Google One members or 30% off for Play Points members. In contrast, Apple rarely provides promotions on the iPhone 16 Pro.

Google's Pixel phones have been making more waves than usual of late, and a new report from Counterpoint Research (via Android Authrority) gives us a glimpse into just how well they're doing. While still a small player in the US smartphone market,