Subj : Google Pixel Fold shortages show it could be this years hottest f
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri May 26 2023 12:00:04

Google Pixel Fold shortages show it could be this years hottest foldable

Date:
Fri, 26 May 2023 10:47:25 +0000

Description:
The 512GB Google Pixel Fold is currently sold out in the US, but it's unclear 
how many were ever available.

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Foldable phones remain niche devices for most phone buyers for the time 
being, and the Google Pixel Fold could have been all the more so  after all, 
its the companys first foldable, and Google doesnt sell anywhere near as many 
phones as the likes of Samsung at the best of times. But early signs suggest 
there could be quite a lot of demand for the Pixel Fold. 

Thats because  as spotted by Android Headlines  the top model of the Pixel 
Fold (which comes with 512GB of storage) is currently sold out in the US. 
Head to Googles online store and youll be directed to join the waitlist if 
you select this model. 

Thats promising news for anyone who wants to see the Pixel Fold or foldables 
in general do well. Though its worth noting that this model isnt sold out in 
the UK, and the base 256GB model is still available to pre-order in both 
regions. 

Thats despite the 256GB version likely being the more popular of the two 
(especially as its relatively affordable (if such words dared be used for 
phones at around this price point) at $1,799 / 1,749 compared to a massive 
$1,919 / 1,869 for the 512GB version). 

As such, its very likely that Google made far fewer units of the 512GB 
version, so its 'sold out' status doesnt necessarily suggest theres 
super-high demand. Nevertheless, its a promising sign all the same. Google 
Pixel Fold back partially unfolded (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) A 
while to wait and lots of competition 

If you do want that particular model in the US, then you can join Googles 
waitlist, though theres no current indication of when the device will be back 
up for pre-order. But even if you order the 256GB version you wont be getting 
it before June 27, as thats when the phone actually ships. Note that the 
foldable isn't available to pre-order from other retailers like Amazon until 
June 20. 

By then, there might not be too much longer to wait for the Samsung Galaxy Z 
Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 . With the Motorola Razr 2023 and the 
first OnePlus foldable phone also on the horizon there should be plenty of 
choice for foldable phone fans this year. 

But whichever one you choose to buy, its just nice to seemingly see demand 
for this style of device at all.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/google-pixel-fold-shortages-show-it-could-be-th
is-years-hottest-foldable


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