For years, many Android users have looked on with a touch of envy at the seamless magnetic accessory ecosystem on iPhones. Some Android phones have already offered magnetic compatibility. However, the experience has often been a bit unreliable. Accessories like wallets and battery packs had a tendency to slide around, never feeling quite secure. Fortunately, Google has taken a step forward to solve this in the recently released Pixel 10 by including the “lock” magnet for iPhones.

When Google launched the Qi2-compatible Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, many users were excited but also had a small, lingering question: would these new phones include a “lock” magnet to keep accessories firmly in place, just like on iPhones?

As 9to5google highlights, the answer is a resounding yes.

Google Pixel 10 series has iPhone-like “lock” magnets for Qi2 accessories

Most magnetic accessories rely on a main ring of magnets for their basic grip. This ring handles the “heavy lifting,” allowing the accessory to attach and align for things like wireless charging. However, as iPhone users have long known, there’s a secondary, smaller magnet positioned underneath the main ring. This is the magnet that truly locks an accessory in place. It prevents it from rotating or sliding down the back of the device during use.

Well, Google has included this exact same secondary magnet on the Pixel 10. This small but critical detail means you can now confidently attach your favorite wallets, kickstands, and battery banks without worrying about them shifting.

This is a huge step forward for the entire Android ecosystem. While the Pixel 10 is paving the way, this technology is part of the official Qi2 standard. This means it’s not a temporary Google-only feature. We’re talking about a change that could benefit many other Android phones in the future. In fact, rumors suggest that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series could also include this magnetic system.

With the Pixel 10, Google has done more than just add a new hardware feature; it’s helped bring a long-awaited quality-of-life improvement to Android accessories. We hope to see this system on more and more Android devices in the coming months.
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