Pixel 10 comes with better finger print tech and upgraded wireless charging
According to a recent leak, the Pixel 10 is expected to come with two major upgrades this year: a better ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and support for Qi2 wireless charging.
Faster fingerprint recognition
When Google eventually abandoned the sluggish and unreliable optical fingerprint sensors of earlier generations in favor of ultrasonic ones with the Pixel, it made a significant shift. However, it appears that the fingerprint experience will be much better with the incoming Pixel.
According to the research, when working with damp or dirty fingers, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor will provide superior speed and responsiveness.
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It’s good to note that Google isn’t discontinuing the fingerprint sensor even though their face unlock system has supported Class 3 biometric verification since the Pixel 8, which makes it safe enough for delicate operations like digital payments and banking.
Pixel devices provide consumers with more flexibility and convenience based on their requirements and surroundings by providing both fingerprint and face unlock. Google frequently teases Apple with humorous advertisements, and I anticipate one involving these biometric technologies after the release of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro.
Qi2 wireless charging
The Pixel 10’s support for Qi2 is another noteworthy improvement. Sadly, even though the Pixel 10 will be Qi2-ready, customers will still require a magnetic case that works with it in order to fully benefit from it.
Companies like Samsung and OnePlus, who have also introduced Qi2 support this year, have used a similar strategy. Fun fact: Although the Apple iPhone 16e does not fully support Qi2 fast charging, it is technically compatible with MagSafe.
A new look is also being applied to the Pixel 10 series. The Pro models will, as usual, keep to more subdued colors like Sterling Gray and Smoky Green, while the base Pixel 10 will be offered in Ultra Blue, Limoncello, Iris, and Midnight. The colors of the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold will match those of the standard Pro variants.
The Pixel 10 series will reportedly be unveiled by Google on August 20. Pre-orders will begin that same day. Beginning on August 28, the phones will be on sale.
In addition to Qi2 and an improved fingerprint sensor, the Pixel 10 series is anticipated to use Google’s first entirely proprietary processor (Tensor G5), which offers significant improvements in terms of performance, faster biometric systems, and next-generation charging technology.
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