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I didn't think this minimalist Pixel 9 case would work until I dropped it on concrete

I guess corner protection is really all you ever need.

Of course, being so exposed in most places means that it will certainly not survive a drop onto an uneven surface if the screen or back glass hits a rock or something similar. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Because of the metal construction, the Arc Pulse case feels incredibly high quality and is as shiny as those side rails on your Pixel 9, matching the aesthetic quite nicely. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)After several drops on the concrete, a crack developed in the top left corner of the Arc Pulse case.

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