This Pixel 10 Rumor Just Gave Google An Edge Over Samsung And Oneplus

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ZDNET's cardinal takeaways

• Recent rumors and leaks propose that nan Pixel 10 bid will characteristic magnet-based Qi2 wireless charging.
• That would position nan Google Pixel good supra Samsung, Motorola, and OnePlus successful charging capabilities.
• The large mobility is really accelerated nan charging will be, and really reliable it is compared to nan iPhone's MagSafe.

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There's been nary shortage of Pixel 10 leaks starring up to its expected August motorboat arena -- moreover Google has taken portion successful it. 

While early renders and trading imagery constituent to a family of phones that look astir identical (if not nan same) arsenic nan past generation, nan biggest characteristic upgrade pinch nan Pixel 10 bid whitethorn really beryllium hidden successful plain sight.

Qi2 certification

I'm talking astir Qi2 certification, nan wireless charging standard introduced astatine CES much than 2 years agone that has yet to summation wide marketplace take owed to worldly costs, deficiency of personification demand, and different reasons, according to brands. At nan clip of writing, only caller iPhone and Samsung models and nan HMD Skyline are considered Qi2‑ready. That's it.

Also: The adjacent large wireless charging leap is coming soon: What Qi2 25W intends for Android phones

If nan latest rumors are true, nan Pixel 10 bid adjacent week will subordinate that list, while besides surpassing nan likes of Samsung for 1 cardinal reason: magnets.

Based connected a a caller leak by Evan Blass, it appears nan Pixel 10 will support magnet-based accessories without a typical lawsuit aliases adhesive adapter. Theoretically, you'd beryllium capable to connect existing MagSafe products to nan Pixel 10 without worrying that they'll gaffe off.

Notably, nan leak shows a merchandise render of nan guidelines exemplary Pixel 10, pinch its rumored aquamarine decorativeness and further camera sensor connected nan rear. With nan Pro models expected to characteristic nan aforesaid capabilities (and more), it tin beryllium assumed that nan Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold will besides person a Qi2 upgrade.

Why is this a large deal? 

See, nan large propulsion erstwhile Qi2 was introduced wasn't needfully nan faster wireless charging rate, but nan conception of magnetic accessories -- deliberation MagSafe for Android phones.

Also: Google conscionable teased its caller flagship telephone early - here's what we've gathered

By encouraging telephone makers to embed a magnetic adapter wrong nan devices, users tin seamlessly threat connected portable chargers, tripods, and different tools. It besides promotes a much optimal and nonstop charging acquisition erstwhile docking a telephone connected a charging pad.

The Wireless Power Consortium later revealed that in-body magnets weren't required for Qi2 qualification. As a result, telephone manufacturers are relying connected cases pinch magnets to grip nan physics, alternatively than incorporating them into nan phones themselves.

While nan attempts to circumvent nan deficiency of in-body magnetic adapters are admirable, Google has nan cleanable opportunity to correct nan business and genuinely unfastened up an accessory ecosystem that rivals nan iPhone.

ZDNET has reached retired to Google to get much specifications connected nan matter and will study backmost pinch immoderate caller information.

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