Best smartphone deal: Save $300 on Google Pixel 9

SAVE $300: As of April 2, the Google Pixel 9 is on sale for $499 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price. In the market for a new smartphone? If signing up to a two-year contract isn't what you're looking for, this latest Amazon deal lets you buy the Google Pixel 9 outright for $499. It's normally priced at $799, so you're saving $300. For this low price, you can choose between the obsidian and porcelain color options. For slightly more ($575), you can pick up the wintergreen model. This is an unlocked phone, so you can use it with the network provider of your choice. This phone is built around Google’s AI features, so it truly lives up to its smartphone name. It has Gemini (Google’s generative AI) integrated with almost everything, helping with everyday tasks and searches. The phone also has a 50MP main camera and a 48MP ultrawide lens. And even these are enhanced with its AI tools. Features like Best Take, Magic Editor, and Add Me will enhance photos and make edits easier. Additional smart features include Pixel Screenshots for saving useful information, and instead of typing, use Gemini Live. You can find this Google Pixel deal online at Amazon now. Lois Mackenzie is