Last year, Google debuted in the folding market with the Pixel Fold. Announced at the annual event Google I/O 2023 in May, this book-style foldable phone is powered by the company’s Tensor G2 chipset. Now, expectations are high for the Pixel Fold 2, with early renders appearing online showing a slimmer form factor and a revamped camera module reminiscent of the OnePlus Open’s design. According to speculation, the Pixel Fold 2 will be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset.
According to a report from Android Authority, the only working image of the alleged Pixel Fold 2 has been released. The image reveals a slimmer cover display that is noticeably smaller than the 5.8-inch display featured in the original Pixel Fold launched last year. According to the report, the aspect ratio of the inner screen is tilted toward a square, resulting in a form factor reminiscent of the OnePlus Open.
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The publication featured just one “blurry and heavily censored” image of the Pixel Fold 2, but did mention that Google’s next foldable phone will feature a narrow cover screen. Ta. According to sources cited in the report, not only has the screen on the cover become narrower, but the aspect ratio of the inner screen has also been tilted towards a squarer shape. This suggests that the overall design of the Pixel Fold 2 could be similar to that of the OnePlus Open, which sits between the Pixel Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in terms of display size.
The report also suggests that the Pixel Fold 2 will feature an aluminum frame and noticeable creases. It’s also said that the inner screen will have a hole-punch cutout in the top right corner to accommodate the selfie camera, which could be seen in the first-generation Pixel Fold, which had the inner screen camera hidden within the top bezel. It is different from
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Meanwhile, in the first feature drop of 2024, Google introduced the Circle to Search feature on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices. There has been no official statement regarding availability on other Android devices, but industry observers expect a broader rollout by the end of this year. The feature is expected to be gradually extended to older Pixel devices and some smartphones from Samsung’s S and Z series before being made available to devices from other brands as well.