As Pixel 10 devices are arriving on doorsteps this week, some of the early issues are coming to light. For a number of Pixel 10 owners, some wireless chargers seem to be presenting an issue.
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The second year of a small Pixel Pro throws up new questions, new complaints, but ultimately, is the Pixel 10 a better buy than the Pixel 10 Pro? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Android Auto has a history of being finicky, especially with new phones, and that’s what some Pixel 10 owners are noticing out of the box.
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The built-in Qi2 magnets in the Pixel 10 series are one of the biggest hardware additions and, for the world of MagSafe accessories already on the market, a piece of good news is that there’s a little “lock” magnet to help keep those accessories in place, just like you find on iPhone.
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The story of Google’s Tensor chipsets has been one full of compromise and slow improvements over time, but Google says that the Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 is its “biggest leap in performance yet.” Now that early reviews have arrived, we can talk about what it’s like to use, and also see the (still unimpressive) benchmarks.
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Google is clearly trying to get more people to switch to Pixel 10, as the company has just launched a new “Head Start” tool that walks users through the process of moving into their new phone.
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Google’s post-purchase support for Pixel has never been fantastic — a quick glance at r/GooglePixel will make that abundantly clear — but with the Pixel 10 series, it seems like the company’s looking to improve on its overall experience with a refreshed premium offering.
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If you were hoping to use a Pixel 9 case on your brand new Pixel 10, then we’re sorry to say, you’re going to be sorely disappointed.
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Yes, you read that correctly. Google’s lineup of Pixelsnap cases for the Pixel 10 series actually fit the Pixel 9. However, it’s not quite a perfect fit.
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The Pixel 10 feels like the biggest, broadest step into its own space since the introduction of the Pixel Pro lineup and the base model. It not only sits in the “best” position it can, but it is not as easy to recommend as I had initially hoped.
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Introducing The Sideload, a new podcast from 9to5Google! Each week, Will Sattelberg sits down with a rotating panel of guests to host a chill, low-key conversation about Android and the world of technology at large. This week, 9to5Google‘s own Ben Schoon joins the very first episode to break down Made By Google 2025 moment by moment. From Jimmy Fallon’s awkward Tensor moment to some surprisingly impressive demos, join Ben and Will as they figure out whether Google’s new event format was a success, failure, or something in between.
The Pixelated crew reassembles after an absolutely exhausting week covering Made By Google. Abner, Damien, and Will break down Google’s wild swing at this year’s event, featuring countless celebrity cameos alongside a musical performance, all hosted by Jimmy Fallon. After talking through all of Google’s various new devices, they also touch on the surprise release of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, that blink-and-you-miss-it look at new smart speaker hardware, and deliver a quick tease for the next 9to5Google podcast.
Google’s Pixel 10 series finally brings proper support for Qi2 with magnets, but with the caveat that the latest version and its 25W charging is only available on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Now, we’re seeing which Qi2 version the rest of the Pixel 10 lineup supports, and it’s unexpected.
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The Pixel 10 series might’ve been unveiled two days ago, but we’re still learning about some of Google’s latest features. Today’s announcement comes hand-in-hand with WhatsApp, as the two companies are bringing voice and video calls over satellite as an initial exclusive.
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The new Qi2 standard is starting to pop up everywhere, and with it comes the expectation of faster wireless charging. If you choose the wrong Qi2 case for the Pixel 10, the reality might be something short of what was promised, all becuase of case construction. Here’s what to look for.
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The Pixel 10 series is officially here, and while they might appear pretty similar to last year’s models, looks can be deceiving. From a more powerful, more efficient Tensor G5 chipset to a 5x telephoto on the base model — not to mention Pixelsnap and all of the AI skills you can handle — this is a much larger launch than first impressions might imply. If you’re looking to pre-order one of Google’s new smartphones, there are plenty of places to score a deal, either through retailers or through your carrier.
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The new Pixel 10 series brings something we’ve been dying to see on big-name Android devices – Qi2 compatibility. That means there’s a high chance your MagSafe accessories will work with Google’s new Pixel 10 phones, even if they’re not technically Qi2-compatible.
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Belkin is today launching a new 2-in-1 “UltraCharge” wireless charger that features support for Qi2’s new 25W charging speeds and couldn’t be more perfect for the Pixel 10 series and your other Google accessories.
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The PWM refresh rate of your smartphone’s display is something you probably never think about, and that most people probably have no idea even exists. But, for some, that rate can make or break the experience, which is why it’s great to see that, on Pixel 10, Google is adding a “sensitive eyes” setting that boosts the PWM rate for those who need it.
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With its new Pixel 10 series, Google is removing support for reverse wireless charging – branded as “Battery Share” – in favor of Qi2 magnetic charging.
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Best Buy is one-upping Google’s own Pixel 10 pre-order promos with some users eligible to upgrade essentially for free. Here’s how it works.
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Under the hood of the Pixel 10 series, Google has finally upgraded its storage to UFS 4.0, but you have to buy the right model to actually get it.
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With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, Google added Android 16 features that work with the newly announced Pixelsnap accessories. Here’s how Google’s new screensaver mode works with the Pixelsnap charger.
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Today’s big Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 was… something, but if nothing else, it showed a Google that was confident in the product it was bringing to the table. That included Google making a lot of jokes directed straight at Apple while talking about the Pixel 10’s various updates and features.
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