Google Pixel Foldable | What we know so far

The first update for the Pixel Fold last month was just focused on bumping the security patch level, with today’s August release being a more substantial bug fixer. Google also continues to address some Pixel Tablet issues.

Compared to recent Google products, the price of the Pixel Fold and Tablet are pretty contentious. With the Pixel Tablet just now seeing its first discount and the Fold being more widely available, we want to know how much you would pay for each.

As my first full month with the Pixel Fold comes to a close, the biggest issue I’ve bumped into is homescreen customization. Being an Android enthusiast, I find the Pixel Launcher to be serviceable but restrictive in what you can and cannot do. For example, you cannot remove At a Glance or the bottom search bar. With that in mind, here are the best Pixel Fold launchers for those looking to add a bit of flair to their homescreen.

We questioned at the end of last month whether the Pixel Fold had launched yet, given a number of missed milestones. It’s now clear the answer at the end of June was no, with Google’s latest device only seeing its formal launch today.

Foldable cases have improved drastically since the first couple of generations, and you’ll find more and more brands making them too. But it’s still very much worth looking at how those cases work in actual use. Over the past couple of days, I’ve been using Bellroy’s case for the Google Pixel Fold; I’m blown away at how very extremely not good this case is.

As part of the launch of the Pixel Fold, Google has created a limited-edition version of the foldable commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop, but you can’t buy one.

Update: While you still can’t buy this limited edition Pixel Fold, there is a way you can win one.

The Pixel Fold did not survive a durability test, and a subsequent teardown autopsy explains why that was the case, while we get a good look at the foldable screen.

The Google Pixel Fold started shipping to early buyers last week, but carriers have been a bit delayed. T-Mobile is now revealing its Pixel Fold offers, though, with the foldable coming in just under two weeks and with up to $1,000 off.

Following yesterday’s durability test, there’s now a teardown video of the Pixel Fold that takes a look at everything but the flexible display.

The Pixel Fold is a solid first attempt at a foldable, but it seems it might not be able to hold up to the same durability standard. In a new durability test, the Pixel Fold fails spectacularly, quite literally snapping in half.

Depending on your preference, you might be one to want the taskbar to stay visible at all times on your Pixel Tablet or Fold. If that’s the case, there’s an easy trick to setting up a static taskbar.

It’s only been a couple of days since Google started delivering Pixel Folds to customers, and already, devices are breaking. Is it time to panic? Not yet.

The launch of the Pixel Fold should have been a momentous event for Google, but instead, we’re seeing limited inventory, slipping ship dates, and other factors that are ruining the occasion.

When foldable phones first hit the scene, cases were a huge problem. Now, a few years later, it’s a problem that’s been solved, and the proof of that is Google’s new Pixel Fold.

Google’s first foldable is reaching early adopters this week, and accordingly, the company has released the first factory images for the Pixel Fold (felix).

With the launch of the Pixel Fold (and Tablet), Google is continuing the push to get third-party developers to update their apps for foldables.

One of the biggest downsides of foldable smartphones right now is durability and, more so, repairability. Google is breaking new ground with the Pixel Fold, though, with repair parts that will be available through iFixit.

The Pixel Fold officially launches on June 27, but one lucky buyer in the UK had their foldable ship rather early.

As the Pixel Tablet has started hitting doorsteps, some interesting behavior has been thrust into the public eye. For many Android apps, the Pixel Tablet, and also the upcoming Pixel Fold, force the app into a restricted, smaller window rather than stretching it out for the entire display. If you ask me, though, that’s for the best.

The Pixel Fold is a pricey smartphone, with an $1,800 price tag for the foldable. But thanks to a deal with AT&T, you can get a Google Pixel Fold for a whopping 50% off and with no big strings attached.