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Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
3 top Pixel 10 Pro Fold features that will make you want to unfold your wallet and buy it now
Foldables are getting extremely sophisticated and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold – the upcoming novel flagship by Google – will be no exception. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be the third foldable from the search engine giant and will be officially presented on August 20, Wednesday. There are rumors that market availability will be postponed until early October, but until Google says so, we should take this with a grain of salt. Delayed or not, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (successor to the original Pixel Fold from 2023 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold from 2024), is drawing lots of attention. That's only natural, given what Google has prepared for us: Tensor G5 chipset 8-inch Super Actua Flex inner display; 6.4-inch Actua outer screen; 16 GB RAM, up to 1 TB storage; 24+ hour battery life possibly with a ~5,000 mAh; Advanced triple rear camera (from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold ) with 20x zoom capabilities. Everybody is wondering what the Tensor G5 might be like in terms of performance and efficiency, but I want to guide your eyeballs to three distinct features of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold . Image by Evan Blass on X I don't see too many Pixel 9 Pro Fold users upgrading to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold , but if there is such a group of Google foldable aficionados, I have good news for to its predecessor, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is something between carbon copy and a clone: yes, the new phone looks extremely similar to the last one. While that could turn off those who crave bold and loud designs, the decision to make the Pixel 10 Pro Fold similar to its predecessor is actually positive news, if you've grown accustomed to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold ergonomics and the way it sits in your palm(s). What's more, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is stylish and I personally find the Camera Bar on its back to be really cool – much more suited for the foldable form factor, compared to the regular slab phone shape. Image by Android Headlines The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be no joke with its reported 5,015 mAh battery cell, up from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold 's 4,650 mAh, potentially extending its already solid battery life. The previous model lasted over 16 hours in web browsing tests and more than 9 hours in gaming, so the new version could reach 24+ hours of use. Charging speeds may still lag behind rivals at 23W wired and 15W wireless, but I'd take a larger and slower battery over a faster-charging one that's tiny. What is tiny, exactly? Personally, I'm not thrilled to use Android phones with anything under 5,000 mAh. That's why my biggest complaint about the (otherwise really cool) Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the fact that it packs a ~4,300 mAh battery. That's where the Pixel 10 Pro Fold should excel: once we conduct our in-house tests, we'll publish our findings and we'll keep you posted. Image by Android Headlines Recently, we got to know that US units of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL might ditch the physical SIM tray. Per the latest rumor, it's only the Pixel 10 Pro Fold that is expected to retain the physical SIM future has been here for a long time and eSIM cards are not some out of space mystery, but having a physical SIM tray just gives you an extra level of security.A physical SIM tray gives you the flexibility to quickly swap SIM cards without relying on carrier approval or internet access, which is so useful when traveling internationally. It allows you to use local SIMs for cheaper data and calls abroad (eSIM plans are not necessarily the cheapest option, as my own experience confirms), or to switch between work and personal numbers with ease. Image by Google If you have any of the following in excess: Money to spend Love, or at least curiosity, for foldables Affection for Google products …well, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the one for you. If you're after a solid foldable experience, I advise you to take a look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (despite its smaller battery) and the Oppo Find N5 (a.k.a. "the king of foldables"). Choose wisely, but don't overthink it – these days, foldables are mighty cool. With Galaxy AI – port-in & $720 upfront required We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Phone Arena
08-08-2025
- Phone Arena
The Pixel Flip is nowhere to be found! Here's why
Samsung and Motorola are raking in sales with clamshell foldables — so why is Google still ignoring this booming niche? Google launched its foldable campaign back in 2023 with the original Pixel Fold. Since then, we've had the model morphing into the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and merging into the main lineup of Pixel devices. Now, just a couple of weeks ahead of the official Pixel 10 series debut, we're about to get another iteration of Google's book-style foldable—the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. But there's no Pixel Flip on the horizon, and with all the commercial success of the Galaxy Z Flip series, one would think Google should've explored this market niche long ago. What's going on? Here are some reasons why the Pixel Flip might still be years away. Reason 1: Google is playing the waiting game The screen was peeling off on the first iteration Razr | Image by CNET Just like the company did with the Pixel Fold , Google seems to be playing the "wait and see" game before committing to a clamshell device. The same approach was adopted with the Pixel Fold , and by doing so, Google was able to avoid many "early age diseases" that plagued devices such as the Galaxy Fold and the Motorola Razr, for example. Clamshell foldables also had their fair share of issues with durability, hinge mechanisms, cover screen utilization, and software optimization, so Google is learning from others' mistakes before going all-in and launching a Pixel Flip. Reason 2: Focus on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold The Pixel Fold lineup has been pretty successful | Image by PhoneArena After committing to the tablet-style foldable with the original Pixel Fold , Google has been focusing a lot of resources on the project, trying to perfect the hardware and software of this first attempt at the foldable market. Developing a clamshell phone from scratch requires a huge investment not only in money but also in engineering brainpower. Reason 3: Competition. Samsung and Motorola are killing it on the flip scene Motorola is getting traction with the Razr lineup | Image by PhoneArena The Galaxy Z Flip series has been quite successful for the past couple of generations. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is outperforming its predecessor, with total pre-orders increasing by more than 25%, according to Bloomberg. Motorola, on the other hand, gained a lot of market share with the Razr series last year. Motorola saw a 58% growth in European foldable sales between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025, driven by the Razr 50 series, and according to an IDC analyst report, the company's market share in the first quarter of 2025 reached 40.4%, up from 32.6% in the same period the previous year. Trying to chip away a percentage of that growing market share might not be the best idea right now for Google. People would need a compelling reason to switch from the successful and, in the case of the vanilla Razr clamshell, quite affordable devices that Motorola and Samsung have been offering. Reason 4: Different approach to foldables Google started tailoring Android for tablets and book-style foldables with the 12L feature drop | Image by Google Google has been working hard to optimize Android for big-screen tablets and foldables. This push started back with the Android 12L feature drop, trying to offer the best user experience given the unique aspect ratio of foldables, and also a seamless transition from the cover screen to the main display. Tweaking the software or adapting it to suit a clamshell design might not be as easy as it sounds. It might take some time for Google to figure out the best UI solutions for a flip phone in order to make a useful and competitive device. Is the Pixel Flip doomed? We might get a Pixel Flip but we will have to wait a couple of years | Image by PhoneArena It's too early to say. Looking at what the competition is doing, namely Apple, it seems that Google and Apple are fine leaving the flip phone market to Samsung and Motorola and focusing on book-style foldables. And while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is just around the corner, and the iPhone Fold is expected to come next year, there are no Pixel Flip or iPhone Flip models on the horizon. However, we shouldn't rule out a potential attempt at the clamshell form factor by Google in the next couple of years. None of the aforementioned obstacles are unsurpassable; they're just time and market-dependent. As the foldable market share grows, there might be new opportunities arising, and as the flip design matures, the risk for Google getting it wrong on the first try is decreasing. What do you think about it? Would you like to see a Pixel Flip phone, and more importantly, would you buy one instead of opting for a Z Flip or a Razr?
Gizmodo
28-07-2025
- Gizmodo
Forget the Pixel Buds 3, Google Should Make an AirPods Max Killer
Google has a lot in store for us starting next month. I know this, not because of some insider knowledge or gadget-centric ESP, but because last week all of its upcoming announcements were leaked in succession, leaving precious little up to the imagination. Among the upcoming Google drops is a whole family of Pixel 10s, a Pixel Fold, another Pixel smartwatch, and a minor update to Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2, which are getting a new color. Some of those product drops may be exciting to someone, but I only want one thing from Google, and it's got nothing to do with phones or watches and everything to do with AirPods Max. In short, I want Google to make over-ear headphones, not just because I personally want more out of Pixel-branded audio, but because there's clearly space for headphones made by tech giants that aren't Apple. For proof of that, see Nothing's Headphone 1. I recently reviewed the Headphone 1, Nothing's first-ever pair of over-ear headphones, and it's abundantly clear (no pun intended) that Nothing made the right choice to push into audio cans. First, there's the price. Nothing's Headphone 1 are $299, which is still a lot of money for headphones, don't get me wrong, but well under the ridiculous $550 premium of Apple's AirPods Max. Yes, AirPods Max still have an edge when it comes to sound, but I found that Nothing's Headphone 1 still hit high marks both as a first-time entrant into the space and as an alternative to AirPods Max in terms of audio quality. And the thing is, if Nothing can do it, I think Google could too. I'm not the only one who thinks that, either. These renders of (albeit fake) Google Pixel headphones say it all. Damn these are fire. (Concept) If Google ever drop Over-ear headohones, this should be it. Grabbed these from Threads. Not my work. — Dalevon Digital (@dalevon_digital) July 26, 2025These concepts, even if they're just a fun exercise, look like something Google would/could actually make, and I'll be honest: if they did, I'd buy the shit out of these headphones. They're minimalist but still stylish, and that orange button on the white pair smacks of Teenage Engineering. Another thing that Google could bring to the over-ear headphone party is another design ethos worth buying. I don't love the look of the Pixel Buds, but a lot of people do, and if there's one thing we don't need more of in the space, it's AirPods Max dupes. Google could pivot its audio expertise to bring more design options to the space and, hopefully, more viable options for consumers looking to hit that sweet spot between minimalism and quality sound. Plus, let's be honest, the Pixel needs an ecosystem expansion. As nice as Pixel phones are, they've struggled to gain a foothold, especially in a U.S. market dominated so heavily by Apple. The thing is, headphones, unlike phones, don't have to be so ecosystem-dependent, which is an opportunity for Google, but also for consumers who often get locked into ecosystems that they sometimes want to expand outside of. In short, plenty of iPhone owners would appreciate having another option for over-ear headphones if they don't want to pull the trigger on a pair of AirPods Max for money or design reasons. So, this is my call to you, Google: give us a pair of over-ear Pixel headphones. They may not unseat AirPods Max, but they'd almost certainly make a compelling case for my over-ear headphones of choice.
Tom's Guide
26-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold — what we know so far
Last year's Pixel 9 Pro Fold was an impressive piece of foldable hardware from Google. A big improvement on the original Pixel Fold with a larger, brighter screen, boosted camera specs, and enhanced AI capabilities, it earned its place on our list of the best foldable phones. In August, Google is expected to release its third foldable phone in as many years when it launches the Pixel 10 range. But just what will the Pixel 10 Pro Fold bring to the table, and will it be worth the wait? Here's what we know so far. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (rumored) Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Cover Display 6.4-inch OLED 6.3-inch OLED Inner Display 8-inch OLED 8-inch OLED Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz Chipset Tensor G5 Tensor G4 RAM 16GB 16GB Storage 256GB/512GB/1TB 256GB/512GB Cameras 48MP (main), 10.8MP (ultrawide), 10.5MP (5x telephoto), 2x 10MP (selfie) 48MP (main), 10.8MP (ultrawide), 10.5MP (5x telephoto), 2x 10MP (selfie) Battery 5,015 mAh 4,650 mAh Charging 23W (wired), 15W (Qi2) 21W (wired), 8W (Qi) IP Rating IP68 IPX8 The original Google Pixel Fold was a standalone, unnumbered device that arrived in June 2023 — a full four months before the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro arrived on the scene. But last year, Google made its foldable part of the Pixel 9 range with a release date to match. The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were all announced at the same August 13 event. It looks like Google is keeping the August schedule and numbered branding, with a Made by Pixel event already announced for August 20, 2025. It's very likely that we'll get our first look at the Pixel 10 Pro Fold then, even if the handset won't be in early adopters' hands until September. In terms of pricing, Android Headlines believes Google will slash its Pixel 10 Pro Fold MSRP to 'around $1,600'. If true, that would seriously take the fight to the current foldable value option, the OnePlus Open, though it feels a touch optimistic, given the previous two models have stuck stubbornly to $1,799. We'll believe it when we see it, but we'll keep our fingers crossed. It doesn't sound like Google will be changing the main look and feel of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Like its predecessors, and the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, this will be a regular-looking phone, which unfolds to reveal a larger tablet screen to make apps more enjoyable. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. But it won't be identical, with the cover display set to grow a little from 6.3 inches to 6.4. This doesn't mean that the phone will be more difficult to hold, though, with Google reportedly able to increase the size by slimming down the bezel and hinge rather than increasing the footprint. We can also expect a brighter screen, with the same report predicting a jump to 3,000 nits. That's around 10% more than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, matching the Super Actual Display seen on the Pixel 9 Pro. Aesthetically, things look much the same, but two colors have already been tipped. Leakers are anticipating that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be available in both 'Moonstone' and 'Jade' — a light green and a slate blue. No regular black or white shades are mentioned, but it would be surprising if Google opted to drop the less playful tones completely. More importantly, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first foldable to sport an IP68 rating — a big improvement on its predecessors, which only have IPX8 protection. If true, that means that the new foldable will be resistant to dust, as well as water up to 1.5 meters for half an hour. Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 only boasts an IP48 rating. Powering the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be the Tensor G5 chip. While previous Tensor chips have lagged a little in the raw performance stakes, this year the hardware will reportedly be built by TSMC rather than Samsung, and using the company's 3nm fabrication process. This theoretically could be a big boost, given the company's chip-making prowess, but one leaker says you should temper your expectations, calling it 'basically [a] TSMC-made version of G4'. Still, the phone will be extremely competitive in other respects, with 16GB RAM, and either 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage. The biggest upgrade looks set to be in battery life, however. While the Pixel 9 Pro Fold packed a not-insubstantial 4,650mAh cell, its successor is set to increase that by nearly 8% with a jump to 5,015mAh. That's a big difference, and could put clear blue water between this and the 4,400mAh battery in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. The bad news is that there's no evidence that Google will be upping the camera specs on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Camera leaks so far have indicated that the phone will boast the same setup as its predecessor: a 48-megapixel main sensor, backed by a 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto lens and a 10.5-megapixel ultrawide camera. While these specs certainly aren't bad, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold can take very good photos indeed, it was barely a step up from the original Pixel Fold. And, by the looks of things, this won't be a generational leap either. Of course, hardware specs aren't everything, and Pixel phones have always punched above their weight in the photography department thanks to Google's excellent image processing. It's possible, therefore, that there will be enough software improvements to compensate for the seemingly static specs. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold looks like another solid year-on-year improvement for Google's foldables. The rumored larger cover screen is great, especially as it seems to come without a bigger overall footprint, and the increased battery size could be a game-changer for power users looking to make the most of the larger internal screen. A smaller hinge and IP68 protection make it sound like Google's foldable technology is maturing at an impressive rate, too. The lack of movement in the camera stakes is a little disappointing, but will be all but forgotten if the rumored cheaper price becomes reality. We'll find out on August 20.
Fox News
24-07-2025
- Fox News
Foldable phones are impressive technological marvels but come with serious compromises
I would love a foldable phone. It's fun to imagine strutting into a coffee shop, flipping open your phone like you're Batman calling Alfred. But now Samsung's dropped the seventh-gen Galaxy Z Fold and Flip, Google threw in the Pixel Fold, Motorola whipped out retro with the modern Razr+, and it all sounds exciting until you start looking closer. I'm giving away a new iPhone 16 Pro. Enter to win now. Foldable phones use ultrathin flexible glass over OLED displays, combined with a mechanical hinge system. The tech allows the phone to physically bend while still displaying a full-resolution screen. The hinges are engineered to survive hundreds of thousands of folds, which maths out to up to a decade of opening and closing more than a few times a day. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 opens like a book, giving you a tablet-size 7.6-inch screen inside and a 6.2-inch screen outside. The Flip 7 folds vertically like a compact mirror that's a 6.7-inch screen when open and a 3.4-inch mini display on the outside. Perfect for glancing at texts and ignoring people in real life. Google's Pixel Fold offers a wider front screen and a slightly smaller inside display. They're eye-catching, no doubt. But here's the part that usually gets glossed over: The Fold 7 starts at $1,899 and the Pixel Fold at $1,799. The Flip 7 and Motorola's Razr+ are slightly more "affordable" at around $999, but still a serious chunk of change. These phones are bulkier, more fragile and harder to protect than the slab you already own. By the way, Google's dropping a new foldable on August 20, 2025. Foldables are like marriages based on chemistry: thrilling at first, full of cracks later. They're cool for early adopters, tech collectors and people who like showing off gadgets. There's nothing wrong with that, just don't confuse a flashy fold with long-term value. Battery life still lags behind traditional phones. Foldable displays, while tougher than before, are still more prone to damage. And the software? Think beta, not breakthrough. You don't get more phone, you just get more surface area and more things that can go wrong. You heard it here: Apple is testing foldable iPhones behind closed doors. The rumors say 2026 for a release. One model folds like a book, the other like a flip phone. Apple's waiting until the tech is truly seamless, no half-baked experiments. My advice? Sit this trend out. The wow factor fades fast, but the price tag doesn't. Get tech-smarter on your schedule: Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech. Copyright 2025, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved.
