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Google's original Pixel Stand is a steal right now at just $29
Not everyone has $80 to spare on wireless charging
So, you own one of Google's Pixels and want to get a Pixel Stand for it so that you can wireless charge your phone and more easily use Google Assistant. But a new, second-gen Pixel Stand costs $79 on the regular! Well, why not pick up the original one for way, way less?
You can now buy Google’s $79 second-gen Pixel Stand
Thank goodness, I almost bought an off-brand charger
If you’re a Pixel die-hard, you may have been crushed by the news that the second-gen Pixel Stand wouldn’t be released alongside the Pixel 6 back in October. Perhaps, in your desolation, you caved to the desperation for a first-party wireless charging experience and bought the first-gen Pixel Stand for only $40. The stouter among you found hope when the pre-order was finally announced last month. Today, that discipline pays off with the official launch of the new Pixel Stand.
New $79 Pixel Stand might actually be worth buying for your Pixel 6
23W charging, dual coils, and even Google Meet integration
There were a few accessories buried deep within this weekend’s massive Pixel 6 leak — so deep, in fact, that you might not have noticed them. Alongside an optional USB brick and a couple of new phone cases was the second-gen Pixel Stand, something that’s popped up in previous rumors. If you’ve been dying to find out what kind of wireless charging experience Google’s latest device will offer, wonder no more.
Exclusive: Google's new Pixel Stand for the Pixel 6 should support 23W fast wireless charging
It's not the fastest, but still more than Samsung and Apple
For a few months now there have been rumors of a new Google Pixel Stand with a fan to keep it cool. This led to rumors about higher wattage wireless charging coming in this year's Pixel 6. Thanks to a US retailer, we were able to confirm that the Pixel Stand, and presumably Pixel 6, should support 23W wireless charging.
When the wireless charging Pixel Stand was released back in 2018, people were excited about the Pixel 3's new wireless charging capability, and the way the stand turned Pixel phones into tiny digital photo frames. What people weren't so thrilled about was the price: at eighty bucks, it was several times more expensive than a standard Qi charging pad. Woot is selling the Stand for just $38, a match for the lowest price we've ever seen, and maybe even worth actually buying.
A more powerful Pixel Stand wireless charger might arrive alongside the Pixel 6 this fall
Seems pretty... cool 😎
The Pixel Stand arrived on store shelves alongside the Pixel 3, and despite some unique features provided by no other wireless charger, it was still just that — a stand capable of charging your phone. At $79, it was a tough sell even for Google die-hards, though a handful of sales throughout the last few years have made it more accessible. If you've been waiting to pick one up, you might want to keep holding your wallet back. A new Pixel Stand might be in the works to pair with the upcoming Pixel 6.
Grab a Pixel Stand for just $40 (half off) at multiple retailers
A huge discount, just in time for the holidays
The Pixel Stand is a fun and convenient way of charging your Pixel, but unfortunately it costs a quite a bit — that is, it usually does. When we reviewed the Stand, we were overall pleased with it, but couldn't excuse the price tag. Luckily, today, the Pixel Stand is on sale for just $40 (half off) at B&H, Best Buy, and the Verizon Store.
The Pixel Stand is on sale for just $39.50 (half off) at the Google Store
A nifty gift for you or a loved one, at a hefty discount
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- The Pixel Stand is now also .99 at Amazon, if that's your preferred online shopping destination. Be aware that it's not set to ship for one to two months, though.
Wireless charging is convenient, not to mention just plain neat. You can get a wireless charging pad for relatively cheap, but if you want a high quality, fast charger like the Pixel Stand, you'll have to shell out a pretty penny — that is, you would, until today. The Pixel Stand is on sale for just $39.50 (half off) on the Google Store.Pixel Stand offers all kinds of nifty integration with your Pixel. The Stand will let your phone start off your day with lighting simulating the sunrise before your alarm goes off, and then automatically display your schedule, traffic info, and news. When you place your phone on the Stand at night, it will automatically turn on Do Not Disturb to help you get restful sleep. The Pixel Stand can also allow your phone to display a slideshow of your Google Photos while you charge. The settings are of course customizable, and on top of all that, it provides 10W to rapidly charge your phone.
Google released the Pixel Stand in 2018, alongside the first Pixels with wireless charging (the 3 and 3 XL). It has gone on sale a few times since then, but now you can get one for just $53 from Amazon. That's a savings of $26 from the usual price.The Pixel Stand is a Qi wireless charging dock, capable of charging Pixel phones at up to 11W, and other devices at the standard 5W speed. Pixels switch into a special mode when docked into the Pixel Stand, which can display a photo gallery and manage Do Not Disturb. Check out our full review here for all the details.
Pixel 5's insomnia problems when resting on the Pixel Stand have been fixed (APK Download)
No more sleepless nights for your new phone
The Pixel 5 is by most accounts a perfectly decent device when it's functioning correctly. However, a strange issue has popped up that's affecting users who leave their devices on Pixel Stands overnight, causing screens to come back on. This eye-blisteringly bright bug is basically the opposite of bedtime mode. Thankfully, the latest Pixel Stand APK update offers an antidote to these sleepless nights.
Latest Pixel Stand update adds easily accessible smart home controls (APK Download)
Just like Android 11’s power menu
Google’s Pixel Stand is a fun little wireless charger designed specifically for Pixel phones that conjures up an interactive interface, complete with Google Assistant. Those who own the accessory will be pleased to learn that the charger is learning a few new tricks thanks to a recent update, and in addition to all that Assistant stuff, the Stand will now also give access to smart home controls when your Pixel is docked.
Google released the Pixel Stand last year, to coincide with the first Pixel phones capable of wirelessly charging. The dock was definitely overpriced when it first went on sale for $80, but now you can get it for a slightly better price: $61.99.
If you happen to purchase a new phone every year – or even every other year – it can be a chore to swap out your proprietary accessories for ones that work with your new device. In the case of Pixel owners who purchased a Pixel Stand for their 3 or 3 XL, we've got some good news for you: it's compatible with your new Pixel 4, too.
Pixel Stand wireless charger drops to $60 ($19 off) at Amazon and Best Buy
Pixel Stand wireless charger drops to $60 ($19 off) at Amazon and Best Buy
Google was among the first to support wireless charging, but then it dropped the feature during the era of aluminum smartphones. Wireless charging made a comeback with the Pixel 3, but Google's spendy Pixel Stand is the only way to wirelessly fast charge the Pixels. Don't worry, you can pick up the Pixel Stand for a more reasonable price today.
When we say something is available in the US, I'm sure Puerto Ricans rush to see if this means their territory is included or not, and it's probably a coin toss between both options. For the Pixel 3 line-up, those of you in Puerto Rico could not buy the phones until now, but things have finally changed for the better.
The deals always pick up after a phone has been out for a few weeks, and that's been true of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. If you missed those Black Friday sales, there's still something waiting for you at the Google Store. If you want to pick up the latest Google phones, you can get a free Pixel Stand and some extra earbuds.
We were a bit perplexed a few weeks ago when Google announced its $79 wireless charger. After all, there are other 10W wireless chargers out there for much lower prices. Then, we found out only Google's official Pixel Stand can charge the Pixel 3 and 3 XL at full speed. Oddly, other wireless chargers still displayed as "Charging Rapidly" on the phones. Google appears to have fixed that in the November OTA.
Google's Pixel Stand is a pretty nifty wireless charger - if an almost certainly overpriced one. Being a Google product, it's also not without its issues, and we've just had our attention drawn to a rather annoying one: the Pixel Stand just straight up breaks ambient display notifications on the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. We've been able to reliably recreate this bug with both devices.
Google's Pixel Stand does not come cheap, but you'd naturally expect it to work flawlessly if you decided to drop $79 on it. Well, Google might have some work to do there. Some Pixel Stand owners are beginning to complain that photo frame mode, one of the exclusive Pixel Stand features, just doesn't work.
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- Google has circled back with us for some clarification. While only the Pixel Stand will charge the Pixel 3 wirelessly at full speed right now, a certification process is underway through the company's Made for Google program to allow third-party chargers to operate in the same manner, at full 10W speeds.
We already knew that Google's Assistant UI would only work on the Pixel Stand. This decision by Google, while annoying, is understandable. Less understandable is the recent discovery that the Pixel 3 and 3 XL will only wirelessly charge at 10W on the Pixel Stand, with all third-party wireless chargers limited to the much slower 5W.