[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kellybrf:
once again Whitestone was kind enough to send me a few no strings attached samples of the Pixel 8 lineup for review. im not compensated for these reviews and am under no obligation to give them a good review.

for some background I've been using dome glass on my 6p and 7p and they've been great, though the install process always gives me anxiety. I was happy when the 8p was announced as a flat display so I wouldn't have to use loca and went with a cheap (lywhl) protector when I got the 8p. it worked fine, but the oleophobic coating left a lot to be desired and within a few months I was getting noticable drag.

Whitestone still offers the loca based dome glass for the 8/8p, but this year they also have the dome glass ea which is a more traditional adhesive protector. the ea installs in seconds, and is the same principle as other adhesive protectors (drop it on, press it down and let the adhesive spread and adhere, work bubbles out) but it's packaged directly into the alignment tray with instructions printed right on the tray. clean your screen, remove the film from the protector, drop the whole tray on your phone and swipe side to side then up and down. remove the tray and work the bubbles out and you're good to go. the feel is fantastic, very slippery and exactly what I was missing in the cheap protectors.

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there are two caveats I have about the ea. the first is there is a miniscule black border. I know this can be a deal breaker for some, but unless you're really looking for it you don't even see it. it doesn't bother me in the slightest. the other, and bigger, issue I had was the bubbles. it took a good amount to get rid of them and there is a persistent one in the bottom right corner that I can't get rid of. it's gotten a bit smaller after a few hours, so I'll update the review if it goes away after a few days of use, (UPDATE: the bubble is gone.) I'd almost say that my screen is just a little uneven, but I didn't have the issue with any of the 3 cheap protectors. it's so far out of the way that I don't notice it when using the phone, but my ocd isn't thrilled about it.

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I installed the loca-based dome glass on my wife's p8 and everything went smoothly. like I said, the install process always ups my anxiety, but it's really not thad bad and there are several videos out there if you haven't done it before. I've probably installed 15 of them over the past few years and only once did I run into an issue. like the ea, the feel of the glass is wonderful and the protector is very case friendly.

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whitestone also offers a film based protector, but since I only have 2 phones I didn't try it out. I prefer glass, though I did try the film on my p7p for a bit and it was better than I expected. that said, I went back to the dome glass after a few weeks.

lastly, they sent me a pair of their scope cases. I've been very happy with my dbrand ghost, and won't be switching, but if you're looking for a cheaper option the scope surprisingly impressed me. I figured it'd be similar to any other hybrid case ive used in the past, but the feel of the tpu is softer than most and the case feels wonderful in my hand, better than the ghost if I'm being honest. buttons are clicky and offer great feedback. the frosted top of the clear case should help with yellowing, or you can go with black if you'd rather. both are magsafe compatible and worked well with my car mount. the ring is centered on the G logo. I've seen a few people saying it should be set lower, and indeed on my ghost it is, but I can't say that I've noticed any charging difference with the placement. overall it's a good looking, great feeling case that won't break the bank.

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