- Google is preparing a range of “Pixelsnap” accessories for the Pixel 10 that support wireless charging.
- Despite Qi2 support, the phone may require the use of a case to add the magnets needed for alignment.
- In addition to Google’s own accessories, look for a range of similar Made by Google solutions from third parties.
What is so hard about giving Android users what they want? When it comes to wirelessly charging our phones, we’re not asking for that much: just some proper MagSafe-style Qi2 charging with integrated magnets. And with our discovery earlier this week of Google’s work towards a new line of “Pixelsnap” accessories, we were getting cautiously optimistic that the Pixel 10 series might just be the phones to do it, supporting Qi2 magnetic attachment right out of the box. Sadly, that dream may already be over, as a new report emerges to dash our hopes.
A frustratingly recurring motif for wireless charging on Android phones has been the absence of magnets required for securely attaching Qi2 chargers with perfect alignment when it comes to phones themselves. Instead, manufacturers like Samsung have required users to pick up a case for their phone with these magnets, and while that works in a pinch, it’s far less convenient than having that support baked-in.