It's exactly what I'm thinking, I can just use it to buy the Pixel 12 or 13 in few years and not use the account.

And about the warranty, in fact it's really what making me buy on Google my Pixel. I changed my Pixel 3XL for a Pixel 5 so I give the 3XL to a friend, warranty was expired since few years but he had a problem with the battery, they changed the phone for free. Best customer service ever... I don't like Google anymore but I can admit there is some good in it... I think!

My last Google service used was Goolge Domain, but I'm free now :🎉 I'm thinking about what to do with my Google account for two main reasons, I have possibly missed a service still using my gmail email... And about warranty with my Pixel as I bought it from Google directly.

I've tried few years ago but there was some battery issues and notifications issues at this time, I could take an other look if it has improve at these points.

It was my email client until I discovered K-9 Mail, and yes excellent email app.

Already tested lawnchair, Neo Launcher, kvaesitso,... Since KISS installation, I didn't try another one.