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At $499, this phone has a lot in common with the pricier baseline Pixel 9. Here's what you'll get -- and what you won't -- for that lower price.
Rumors suggest the Google Pixel 10 might offer 'Pixelsnap' accessories, and I think this could herald the age of Qi2 and magnetic accessories on Android.
While Pixel phones have been praised in the past for their incredible value and camera prowess, the Pixel 9 takes it to the next level – particularly now that it’s available at an all-time low. Amazon currently has the Pixel 9 listed with 256GB storage for a mere $649,
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However, there is one upgrade that Google could borrow from Apple's playbook: support for magnetic charging and magnetic accessories, just like Apple's MagSafe. As reported by Android Authority, the publication was able to obtain marketing material which suggests that Google could be working on magnetic Qi2 accessories for the Pixel 10 series.
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One of the few new features introduced in the June Pixel Feature Drop yesterday is missing for almost everyone. Google’s new Pixel VIPs feature, which is essentially the headline new goodie of this latest drop,
The Google Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) is a Qi-certified charger that charges phones and accessories from other manufacturers. It also enables you to use your Pixel phone as a Nest Hub to control your connected camera, lights, and more. Get it now for its best price as it drops to just $44.
Google’s Pixel VIP contacts feature lets you prioritize key contacts for quick access and notifications. Here's how to setup on your phone.
Android phones have technically been capable of supporting MagSafe-like charging for a while now, but so far, no big-name handsets have fully embraced the technology. The Samsung Galaxy S25 series, for instance, offers a half-measure solution that requires a magnetic case – but the Google Pixel 10 series might actually have magnets built in.