Google confirms its first foldable phone on way
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has publicly confirmed a foldable phone is coming next month, with a store page inviting customers to stay tuned for information.
Last month brought reports that Google would pursue its first foldable in the Pixel Fold.
Now Google suggests customers will hear more about Pixel Fold at its Google I/O developer conference, live on May 10.
That was accompanied by a brief video clip of the phone unfolding from a traditional form factor into a small tablet size.
The Pixel Fold has been reported to sport a 10-ounce weight, an outer 5.8-inch screen, and an unfolded 7.6-inch screen.
That's just a bit heavier than the comparable device at Samsung (OTCPK:SSNLF), the Galaxy Z Fold 4, but the Pixel Fold will be similarly priced at the top of the line: more than $1,700, vs. the Galaxy Z Fold 4's $1,799.
Seeking Alpha analyst Bill Maurer said Google's smartphone strategy has been "less than impressive" and that the Pixel Fold won't be a major catalyst.