When it comes to extended device warranty, Apple pretty much has everyone beat – for better or worse. However, it looks like Google might have some tricks up its own sleeves as the name Nexus Protect has started to be thrown around. According to Android Police, Nexus Protect can be found in several parts of the page source of the Google Store, and suggests that it’s some kind of extended warranty, the kind that gets you a free screen replacement or something of that nature. There also appear to be some weird restrictions, such as buying multiple devices requires all devices to have Nexus Protect, otherwise none will get it – the only thing I can think of this stopping is people who buy multiple devices at launch with the idea of selling them off.
Even though the service is called Nexus Protect, it also appears that it will be available for every device on the Google Store, including Android Wear, Android TV and Chromebook, though that’s just speculation based on the source code at this time. If Nexus Protect turns out to be an actual thing – and Google’s rumoured event on September 29th seems like a good time to announce it – Nexus devices could become just that little bit more attractive to prospective buyers.
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Source: Android Police
