In summary
- Pixel 10 design leaked again
- One image showcases Google’s official case
- The other seems to confirm Qi2 support
A new Pixel 10 smartphone image leak has cast new light on a hotly tipped feature, and it’s good news for wireless charging fans.
We’re not expecting massive upgrades from Google’s forthcoming Pixel 10 phones, but one new addition promises to be particularly meaningful.
Reports have suggested that Qi2 magnetised wireless charging will be tightly integrated, potentially under the new ‘Pixelsnap’ name.
Now a fresh X post from leading leaker Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) appears to have confirmed that. The post contains a couple of official-looking images of the Pixel 10 range.
Where’s my Qi2 at?
The first shows a Pixel 10 phone being held, and seems to show off Google’s official case. The second is far more interesting, as it shows the Pixel 10, in striking Indigo and sans case, with And Apple MagSafe-like charger stuck to the back.
Apple iPhone users may be wondering what all the fuss is about at this point, but there’s only been one Android phone to fully support Qi2 to date.
Given that this phone is the decidedly mid-range HMD Skyline, which launched in late 2024, that’s a poor showing.
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Google’s mainstream adoption of Qi2, in all its conveniently magnetised glory, could be huge. Expect others to follow.
Google will announce the Pixel 10 at a Made by Google event on August 10. We’ve already learned about its likely specs through numerous leaks, and have also seen its design.
We even ranked the seven distinct colours that are set to be showcased when the Pixel 10 makes its debut. The Indigo colour featured here in this latest leak isn’t even our favourite.
