With the latest Pixel hardware event now in the rear-view mirror, it is time to look forward again. Around here, there’s nothing more interesting in Google’s upcoming hardware collection than the Pixel Notepad – Google’s first attempt at a folding phone. We’ve discussed it many, many times before here at Chrome Unboxed, and in light […]
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There’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
While the Pixel Notepad – known prior as the Pixel Fold – was never exactly cancelled, repeated delays have cooled the fire around this interesting foldable phone from Google in the past few months. With all the news from I/O 2022 showcasing devices like the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel 7/7Pro and the 2023-bound […]
Continue ReadingTrusted leaker says a foldable Pixel (‘Passport’) is still set to arrive in 2021
With all the hype surrounding Google’s upcoming phones – the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro – it’s easy to basically forget about the other hardware that has been leaked, teased and talked about in the past few months that is supposed to launch alongside the duo of new handsets. While I’m extremely excited for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle looks to be eyeing October production for foldable Pixel phone OLED screens
We’ve previously written about the reality of a folding Pixel phone from Google this fall to go along with the new Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel Watch. While I’m unsure about Google’s ability to pull off this complex sort of hardware, I’m 100% rooting for them to get it done in the right […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 115: Chrome OS 91 arrives and a foldable Pixel is coming
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by covering down on all the new features available in Chrome and Chrome OS 91. Between updates to the V8 JavaScript engine – dubbed Sparkplug – and the arrival of Nearby Share, version 91 of Chrome OS is a nice, incremental update that should improve […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel Fold gets benchmarked, confirming SoC rumors for Google’s foldable
For quite some time, we’ve been following the somewhat-odd development of the Pixel Passport/Notepad/Fold as it has gone from distant rumor to a well-leaked phone at this point. I won’t mince words: I cannot wait to get my hands on the Pixel Fold. I’ve talked about it countless times here on the site and in […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like we might be waiting a while on Google’s first Pixel foldable
Go ahead and mark me down as not surprised on this one. While I’ve been pretty vocal about wanting a Pixel-branded folding device, the fact that nothing was mentioned about the so-called Pixel Notepad at Google I/O 2022 amidst a wave of new hardware told me all I needed to know. If Google was ready […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Fold hits lowest price yet: should you fold?
The Pixel Fold, Google’s slick folding smartphone, just hit a seriously tempting price point. We’re talking $500 off at Best Buy and the Google Store, bringing the 256GB unlocked model down to $1,299. That’s the best deal we’ve seen yet, so if you’ve been eyeing this unique, folding device, it might be time to pounce! […]
Continue ReadingWith this steep discount, I think the Pixel Fold finally makes sense
Black Friday has officially come and gone, and now all the Cyber Monday deals are here. Over the past couple of days, you might have noticed an enticing offer on the Google Pixel Fold. Just recently launched in June, this foldable smartphone from Google is now available at Best Buy with a significant price drop. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Drive is getting a two-page width view for PDFs documents on tablets and foldable devices
Contents For years now, I’ve wanted Google to implement a side-by-side two page view for PDFs in Drive. It’s probably not for everyone, and one page at a time with a vertical scrolling behavior likely helps some users focus on the content more. However, because I’m accustomed to and more comfortable reading physical media like […]
Continue ReadingYou may soon be able to get your Pixel phone repaired at Best Buy
Dealing with a broken smartphone is never a pleasant experience. For many Google Pixel users, that experience has felt a bit like a nightmare with Google’s fairly poor track record of correcting issues and problems that arise with their own Pixel-branded hardware. But things may be changing on that front according to a new report […]
Continue ReadingWhy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 should make Google feel good about Pixel Fold’s price
For the 5 year running, Samsung has released another take on the folding phone – the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Though Samsung has changed very little in this latest foldable, the price tag remains the same $1799 that we’ve seen through the years. As the foldable smartphone market grows and competitors like Google’s Pixel Fold […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 233: Pixel Fold thoughts after a few weeks of use
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss our collective, weeks-long experience with Google’s Pixel Fold. From the things that make it unique and seriously great to those that create a good deal of user frustration, we cover what it was like to use the Pixel Fold and why – in the end – I […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is reportedly toying with the idea of making a folding Pixel Tablet
Here in 2023, it seems folding devices are having a bit of a moment. Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz around Google’s new Pixel Fold, Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the upcoming OnePlus Open that should arrive later in August. And it appears Google may just be getting started in this segment […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Fold: My thoughts after actually using it [VIDEO]
There’s no denying that the foldable phone form factor spices up the somewhat boring smartphone market. As with any new phone, there are usually awesome, new features and there are failures; and the Pixel Fold is no exception. After actually spending some time with it as my primary phone, I have some thoughts that I’ve […]
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