Got a new Pixel 3 smartphone? Then why not treat it to an accessory or two? The choice is yours…
GEAR 4 Crystal Palace clear case
If you want to keep your Google Pixel 3 safe from knocks and bumps but you don’t want to hide its smooth curves and unique colour, a clear case is just what you need.
Why is this case so special? Well, GEAR4 has teamed up with D30, the world’s leading impact protection brand. And the material they’ve produced for these clear cases is the same stuff used by the military, pro athletes and industrial builders. It’s even used in bulletproof glass, so it’ll easily protect your Pixel 3 from everyday scrapes and scratches.
All this super-strength protection doesn’t make the case too bulky, you’ll be pleased to hear. It’s slimline and completely clear, and you can easily access all the buttons and ports.
Buy the GEAR4 Crystal Palace clear case from Carphone Warehouse.
GEAR4 Piccadilly clear case
The GEAR4 Piccadilly is almost identical to the GEAR 4 Crystal Palace case - you still get military grade protection in a slim and transparent case.
What exactly is the difference then, you say? Well, the GEAR4 Piccadilly isn’t completely clear. It’s surrounded by a black trim, which complements the Just Black Pixel 3 rather nicely. If that’s the colour you’ve gone for, this could be the case for you. On the other hand, if your Pixel 3 is Clearly White or Not Pink, then we suggest you go for the GEAR4 Crystal Palace.
Buy the GEAR4 Piccadilly from Carphone Warehouse.
Google Fabric Case
Clear cases are great for showing off your phone’s existing colour and design, but if you want a case that looks amazing in its own right, go for Google’s very own fabric case.
It’s certainly an eye-catching case with its fabric and knit design, and it feels fantastic too. Google first made this for the Pixel 2, and it’s been improved since then. It’s now even slimmer and tougher. It clips easily onto your Pixel 3, and it plays nicely with wireless charging.
Interested? Then you’ve got four colours to choose from: grey, black, pink, or a magnificent looking blue.
Buy the Google fabric case from Carphone Warehouse.
Google Pixel stand
The Google Pixel stand is much more than just a stand. It’s a wireless charging dock capable of doing loads of cool things while it charges!
Place your Pixel 3 on to the stand, and it’ll start fast-charging straight away. But there’s more – much more.
It also gives you easy access to the Google Assistant. So, if it’s first thing in the morning, you might want to pull up the ‘My Day’ feature and check out your calendar, reminders, traffic news and weather alerts.
Or what about turning your phone into a digital photo frame while it’s being charged? You can choose any of your Google Photo albums to display onscreen. So if you think seeing snaps of ‘Ayia Napa 2016’ will make these cold winter starts more bearable, you know what to do.
You’ll also be able to control some of your smart home features from the Google Pixel stand. If you’ve got a Nest Hello video doorbell, you can see who’s at the front door with a simple tap of your Pixel 3’s display. Pretty cool, right?
Oh, and just because your phone’s charging doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favourite tunes. When you play music on your Pixel 3 while it’s charging, you’ll see some lovely big controls onscreen. These make it easy to control your playback and skip past unwanted tracks - there’s always one on every album.
Buy the Google Pixel stand from Carphone Warehouse.
Daydream View 2017 VR headset
We’ve left the best the to last. The Daydream View headset lets you enjoy amazing virtual reality experiences on your Pixel 3, at a fraction of the cost of standalone VR headsets.
Simply insert your Pixel 3 into the front of the soft and lightweight headset, strap it onto your head, and start moving your handheld remote around to explore the VR world you’ve chosen. From adrenaline-fuelled racing games like Need for Speed VR, to a relaxing night at the Netflix VR cinema, there’s something for everyone.
Buy the Daydream View 2017 VR headset from Carphone Warehouse.
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