Google I/O is just around the corner, and the US tech giant seems to have answered whether or not we'll see the Pixel Fold at the I/O conference later today. Google has just released a 2-and-a-half minute advert for the Pixel lineup, featuring NBA stars and several Pixel products, including its first foldable phone.
The ad titled “Google Pixel x NBA: The Greatest Watch Party” was uploaded to YouTube two weeks ago but appears to have been made public today, hours before I/O goes live. Google kept this ace up its sleeve for the past two weeks. And given how huge this ad is, it's a bit of a wonder it didn't leak.
In any case, the ad brings together numerous NBA stars and the Pixel Fold, and prominently showcases features like Magic Eraser, the Fold's hinge that can turn the phone into its own stand similar to Samsung's Flex Mode, and some other camera tricks. You can check out the full video below, but here are a few snapshots of the Pixel Fold in action.
What are the Google Pixel Fold's alleged specs?
Google has kept the Pixel Fold under wraps and hasn't talked about specifications. Yet. But according to leaks, the phone features a Samsung-made 7.69 foldable display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1200 nits of brightness, alongside a 5.9-inch cover screen. The phone has a wider aspect ratio than the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which could help the usability of the cover screen at the cost of a squarer aspect ratio for the foldable panel.
The device is said to be powered by Google's Tensor G2 chipset — also manufactured by Samsung — and could have 256GB and 512GB storage options. The Pixel Fold should be powered by a 4,821mAh battery with 30W fast charging capabilities. It may also feature a 64MP primary camera, a 10.8MP telephoto lens, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and an 8MP selfie sensor.
Google should unveil more about the Pixel Fold later today. Likewise, the company will formally announce Android 14, and these products are likely to leave an impression on Samsung. They will have some influence over the future of Samsung's own foldable phones and software, and it's going to be interesting to see if the Korean tech giant learns any lessons from Google's first foldable phone attempt.
