Google is either getting ahead of itself or simply wants to get ahead of more leaks. Just a few hours after Giving us our first look at the Pixel 9 ProThe tech giant has shared another teaser confirming that its second-generation Pixel Fold is on the way.
The teaser, titled “Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold,” confirms the new name and gives us our best look at the device yet. It shows off the internal main display, hinge, and the rear, which features a redesigned main camera module.
Of course, it is also getting Google Gemini and shows off the feature that will likely be the star of the show with the message “Oh Hi, AI” on the screen. Before the device appears, Google also shows off its generative text capabilities.
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The biggest reveal from this teaser, though, is said to be confirmation of the new naming scheme, which brings the Pixel Fold in line with the rest of Google’s smartphone family and some of the hardware. Most notably, the thinner horizontal camera bar that looked like the Pixel 8 or Pixel 7 on the original Pixel Fold is being replaced by a square camera bump with two rows of lenses, a flash, and a microphone.
Much like the Pixel 9 Pro, the new camera bump appears to be fairly thick, which will prevent the Pixel 9 Pro Fold from lying flat on a tablet, much like the original Pixel Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold. The rest of the design matches some previous leaks of the device, showing that Google is aiming to set a new standard with the second generation.
One thing I’m not sure I understand, though, is the updated name: the Pixel Fold 2 not only sounds better, it’s also considerably shorter. Still, if the leaks are to be believed, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold should have larger displays on the front and inside, just like the Galaxy Z Fold 6, faster processing for a more responsive experience, and plenty of power for those new AI features.
You can watch the full teaser above. Google also updated a teaser page on its online store, announcing the standard Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold and allowing users to sign up for more information.
Thankfully, you won't have to wait much longer, as Google is expected to formally unveil the Pixel 9 Pro Fold alongside the Pixel 9 Pro and likely a few other devices at its August 13, 2024 event – and TechRadar will be on the ground to unpack everything as it happens.
