Google employs the Qi2 wireless charging standard for the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro, which charge at up to 15W. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is Qi2.2 certified and charges at up to 25W wirelessly. Since the Pixelsnap chargers use Qi 2, they can also charge non-Pixelsnap devices.

So far, mainline Pixel phones have been capable of charging another device in wireless mode. That's no longer the case with the Pixel 10 series.

For the same reason, Google did not add Qi2 25W support to the smaller Pixel 10 Pro. A Google spokesperson confirmed this to Android Central, saying the company prioritized heat management, thermal performance, and cooling efficiency. Keeping these factors in mind, it decided to limit faster 25W wireless charging to the bigger Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Google has just put the wraps off its 10th generation of Pixel phones, as well as new Qi2 Pixelsnap accessories, the Pixel Buds 2a, and the Pixel Watch 4.

At Made by Google in New York the company revealed new phones, watches, charging accessories, AI features, and earbuds.

Pixel 10 brings fresh colors, better wireless charging, improved performance, and more. But here's why you don't need to upgrade just yet.

Google's big event Wednesday featured new phones, watches, earbuds, Gemini AI tools and numerous celebrity cameos.

and Pixel 10 Pro XL, all which have expected ship dates of August 28. The best deals on all, at least for now, are $200 credits/gift cards from retailers that are selling them. While not a discount, that extra money can be used to buy accessories ...