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Google snuck in 5G access for Pixels in some unexpected markets

Google expands 5G support for Pixel phones in seven more countries.

Despite the expansion, Google does not officially sell its latest Pixel phones in the newly added markets, underscoring the complex distribution strategy of the company. These include Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the United States. It's unclear why the Mountain View-based tech giant is making this expansion, but it's likely that Google is broadening support in these areas due to a high number of people purchasing Pixels through unofficial channels in these countries.

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