Subj : Google Pixel Fold 2: what we want to see To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Mon Jul 17 2023 17:30:04 Google Pixel Fold 2: what we want to see Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:25:30 +0000 Description: The Google Pixel Fold 2 is likely to land in 2024 and will hopefully offer some big improvements. FULL STORY ====================================================================== The Google Pixel Fold was one of the highlights of the first half of 2023, combining a stylish and surprisingly-slim design with great cameras and impressive screens. In all, it was a brilliant first attempt at a foldable phone by Google, but there are plenty of places where the inevitable Google Pixel Fold 2 could improve things. With that in mind, weve created a wish list of the five things that we most want to see from the Pixel Fold 2. Youll find that further down in this article, but ahead of that weve included some educated guesses as to the release date, price, and some of the specs of the Pixel Fold 2. There arent any leaks or rumors about the phone yet, but as soon as there are well be sure to add them to this article too, so keep this page bookmarked. Cut to the chase What is it? The second foldable phone from Google When is it out? Possibly mid-2024 How much will it cost? Likely at least $1,799 / 1,749 (around AU$2,630) Google Pixel Fold 2: release date and price The Pixel Fold is pricey and the Fold 2 probably will be as well (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) Googles main Pixel line gets new models on a yearly basis, so if the same is true of the Pixel Fold line then we can expect the Pixel Fold 2 in 2024, likely around May. Of course, thats just speculation for now. We can also only speculate about the price currently, but the Pixel Fold starts at $1,799 / 1,749 (around AU$2,630 but with no Australian availability), so its likely the Google Pixel Fold 2 will have a similar starting price or perhaps even a slightly higher one. Theres a chance the Pixel Fold 2 will land in Australia even though the first model hasnt, since Google does have a presence there, but that remains to be seen. A US and UK launch is all but guaranteed. Google Pixel Fold 2: news and leaks The Pixel Fold 2 will probably look a lot like the original Fold (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) For now theres no news about the likely design and specs of the Pixel Fold 2, but since the current model looks a lot like a foldable Pixel 7 , its reasonable to assume the next one will look like a foldable Pixel 8 . The Pixel 8 isnt out yet either, but leaks suggest the design isnt changing much, so the design of the Pixel Fold 2 might not deviate far from the Pixel Folds appearance either. One upgrade are expecting is a move to the Tensor G3, which will likely debut inside the Pixel 8 line later this year. Alternatively, if the Pixel Fold 2 launches late in 2024, then theres a chance it could even get a Tensor G4; putting it in line with what wed expect from the Pixel 9. In either case, that will mean a power boost compared to the original Pixel Fold. Well add to this section as soon as we hear any leaks or rumors about the Google Pixel Fold 2. Google Pixel Fold 2: what we want to see The following five things could make the Google Pixel Fold 2 substantially better than the original Pixel Fold. 1. Smaller bezels The Google Pixel Fold has very big bezels (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) The Google Pixel Fold mostly looks great. Its slim, stylish, and looks more like a conventional smartphone than the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 .. But the foldable screen has surprisingly large bezels around it. These dont look like they belong on a phone of this price, so wed like to see these slimmed down significantly for the Pixel Fold 2. 2. A lower price Foldable phones are inevitably pricey prospects and the Google Pixel Fold is no exception, with a price tag thats in line with the top Samsung foldables. Thats not entirely unreasonable, given that its virtually two devices in one, along with a likely expensive folding screen. But it does mean the Pixel Fold will be out of reach for a lot of people. Wed love to see these devices become mainstream, and for that they need to be cheaper, so we hope Google finds a way to cut costs with the Pixel Fold 2 without cutting down on the quality. 3. A better chipset The Tensor G2 is a dated choice for the Pixel Fold (Image credit: Google) While the Google Tensor G2 in the original Pixel Fold is a reasonable chipset, its far from the best around. This chipset is also found in the Pixel 7 line, which came out in 2022, so its not super-new, and will soon be superseded by the Tensor G3 were expecting in the Pixel 8. The G3 probably wasnt ready in time for inclusion in the Pixel Fold, but other great chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 were. So, for the Pixel Fold 2 we dont want a repeat of this meaning we dont want the Tensor G3. Wed like to see Google either equip it with the Tensor G4, so its in line with what were expecting from the Pixel 9 line, or better yet use the latest flagship Snapdragon chipset, as those are typically more powerful than Googles Tensor ones, although this would be highly irregular considering the path the company seems keen to continue down with Tensor. 4. A bigger battery Battery life is almost always an issue with foldable phones. After all, their big and numerous screens can be very power hungry, yet theres not really room for a tablet-sized battery inside these phones. Still, most foldable phones dont even match typical flagships for battery capacity, and wed think the form factor could manage that. So wed like to see Google move from the 4,821mAh battery in the Pixel Fold, to at least a 5,000mAh one in the Pixel Fold 2. That would be in line with the batteries found in the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the OnePlus 11 . 5. Longer-term support Google is promising at least three years of Android updates and five years of security updates for the Pixel Fold, and while the latter figure is respectable, three years of operating system updates for a phone this expensive really isnt very impressive. Many iPhones are supported for as long as five or six years, and Samsung promises four years of Android updates for a lot of its handsets, so Google which makes Android really has no good excuse for not doing more. Hopefully, that will be remedied with the Pixel Fold 2. ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-fold-2 --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .