I switched to the Google Pixel 10 from an iPhone 16, and it was surprisingly delightful

• The Pixel 10 has officially launched with a starting price of $799.
• With a three-camera system, Google Tensor G5, and improved battery life, it's Google's best base model smartphone yet.
• The main and ultra-wide cameras have been downgraded in order to fit the new telephoto.

Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to the latest model, the Pixel 10, I wasn't expecting to be wowed. After a week of use, however, I stand corrected. 

With the Pixel 10, Google kept its sleek design, while adding hardware upgrades that will improve users' everyday experiences in subtle -- but meaningful, Google hopes -- ways. These include an improved battery, a new telephoto lens, and Pixelsnap: Android's version of MagSafe. 

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