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This rumored Pixel 10 feature puts Google above Samsung and OnePlus for me - here's why


Skip the space zoom lenses and flashy AI tricks - give me Qi2 and all the magnetic goodness.

Kerry Wan/ZDNETWhile early renders and marketing imagery point to a family of phones that look nearly identical (if not the same) as the last generation, the biggest feature upgrade with the Pixel 10 series may actually be hidden in plain sight. I'm talking about Qi2 certification, the introduced at CES more than two years ago that has yet to gain widespread market adoption due to material costs, lack of user demand, and other reasons, according to brands. While the attempts to circumvent the lack of in-body magnetic adapters are admirable, Google has the perfect opportunity to correct the situation and truly open up an accessory ecosystem that rivals the iPhone.

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