TL;DR
- Newly leaked images have given us a good look at Google’s first-party Pixel 10 cases.
- The cases resemble last year’s Pixel 9 versions, with the primary difference being the inclusion of built-in magnets.
- The case colors mimic those we expect for the Pixel 10 itself, including Indigo and Limoncello.
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Nieuwemobiel recently published official-looking renders of Google’s first-party cases for the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Just like Google’s Pixel 9 cases, these are also made of silicone paired with a soft microfiber lining on the inside. However, there is one big new feature this year: magnets.
As you can see in the photo above, the inside of the Pixel 10 case now features a circle in the center, which is almost certainly an outline for the case’s built-in magnet. Google is expected to introduce “Pixelsnap” magnetic accessories alongside the Pixel 10 series, such as magnetic charging pucks and charging docks.
Besides the magnet addition, the case renders reveal a new bit of “Pixel” branding on the inside of the case near the bottom. It also looks like the case colors will resemble those of the phones. The Pixel 10 case is shown in Indigo, Obsidian, Limoncello, and Frost colors. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro/10 Pro XL cases appear in Moonstone, Jade, and Porcelain.
I’ve been quite happy with the official Google case I’ve used with the Pixel 9 Pro over the last year, so I’m okay without Google shaking things up too much design-wise.
What will be interesting, though, is whether the addition of magnets this year means a price increase. Google’s official Pixel 9 cases retail for $35, and while I’d love for the Pixel 10 cases to maintain that price, I wouldn’t be shocked if they increase by $5 or $10 due to the new magnets.
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