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I have been testing MagSafe accessories for years, and you should totally take advantage of the vast ecosystem with your new Pixel. Whether you want a magnetic wallet or phone tripod, we have plenty of WIRED-tested recommendations in our guides. Most of them should work without fail on the Pixel 10 series. Here they are:
Other Screen Protectors to Consider
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Zagg Glass Elite, Glass Elite Privacy, and XTR4 for $60: I have tested these screen protectors from Zagg on the Pixel 10. Zagg has a streamlined installation process that's very easy to apply; my application was perfect. The Glass Elite uses aluminosilicate glass that isn't too thick nor terribly thin, and the edges are rounded so they don't feel sharp. (They don't quite extend all the way past the bezels.) I don't love the notch for the selfie camera because it stands out quite a bit. The Glass Elite Privacy is a two-way privacy screen protector, meaning folks on either side of you on a train can't see what you're looking at (though someone standing above you can). Text can look a bit fuzzy if you look closely with this protector, and you take a small hit to overall screen brightness, but it's an otherwise solid option. Finally, the XTR4 covers more of the display, uses a stronger tempered glass, and strips away blue light (though whether that's really helpful isn't set in stone). Sadly, for all of these, you only get one in the box.
Spigen GlasTR EZ Fit Tempered Glass Screen Protector for $20 (2 Pack): This is the best bang for your buck when it comes to screen protection. Spigen gives you two in the box, and its application tool makes it impossible to make a mistake when installing the tempered glass protector. There's even a squeegee tool to push out air bubbles. All that for $20.
UAG Glass Shield Screen Protector for $40: UAG includes the usual wet wipe, dust removal sticker, and microfiber cloth, and there's a plastic shell you place on top of your Pixel to use as a guide when applying the tempered glass screen protector. It's not the easiest method I've tried, as there's room for some error (and potential to get grime or a smudge on the underside as you apply), but it was fairly quick and painless, and the air bubbles disappeared quickly.
Other Cases We Like
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Bellroy Pixelsnap Leather Pixel Folio for $75: A serviceable folio case for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, this case spruces up your folding phone with leather in various colors. There's a slot on the inside of the flap that lets you store a credit card or two, and the flap magnetically sticks to the front edges of the Fold to stay shut. It's an elegant look, but the bend when you flip the folio open is a bit too thick and makes holding the phone feel a bit wobbly. Using it with the phone fully open isn't too bad, but the whole thing doesn't feel that protective.
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