Google's foldable phone will use Samsung's most valuable display technology.
also hint at a book-style design - similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold range - that folds out into a tablet.
Google will have some hurdles to clear for its first foldable phone, not least in hinge design which has proved tricky for some companies. The UI will also need to be carefully considered but Google has already done a lot of work to make sure the last two iterations of Android are foldable friendly.
Improvements in recent Android updates include app continuity . Apps reacting to the degree of the hinge to resize properly and, in Android 12, smoother audio transitions between which app is in use. But getting the hardware right will be paramount, which is something Google has struggled with in past Pixel releases.
If a foldable Pixel does land this year, it will represent another major shift in launch strategy for the search company. Last year’s Pixel 5 was a cheaper concept than 2019's Pixel 4 XL and there was only one model. Recent leaks point toward Google again making two models this year, with the “Pro” unit housing high-end specifications like a 120Hz OLED display. A flexible handset, alongside a high-spec new Pixel phone, will show Google is ready to return to the premium tier of handsets.
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