Unlike Samsung, Huawei, and many of its smartphone rivals, Google hasn't launched a foldable phone yet — but that may be about to change soon.
Leaked footage of what is believed to be Google's first foldable phone - called the Pixel Fold - was posted on Twitter.
It shows off the sleek black smartphone with a screen on the outside that unfolds to reveal a second tablet-sized screen inside.
Although it is not known for certain if this is a Google device, the US tech giant is already expected to announce the Pixel Fold next month.
What's said to be a new Pixel Fold leak appears to fill in whatever gaps were left in knowledge about Google's first foldable phone. https://t.co/7BEQ8cghyY
— CNET (@CNET) April 25, 2023
The new video purporting to show the Pixel Fold was posted by "authoritative" leaker Kuba Wojciechowski, who told The Verge it was filmed over a month ago. There is no sign of any official Google branding or logos on the device, so it could be a Samsung prototype.
It is rumored that Google will announce the Pixel Fold at its annual developer conference, Google I/O, on May 10 before the smartphone starts shipping the following month.
Citing internal documents, CNBC said the Pixel Fold will have "the most durable hinge in a foldable phone" and will cost $1,700 and up.
By comparison, Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, starts at $1,800 in the US.
The Pixel Fold will open like a book to reveal a small 7.6-inch tablet-sized screen, according to CNBC, while the smaller external screen will be 5.8 inches.
The Pixel Fold comes with a larger battery, so it will be heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Fold (283 grams compared to 276 grams).
It will reportedly be equipped with a Tensor G2 processor, which powers the latest Google Pixel 7 family of smartphones, which were released last October.
Arguably, official details about the upcoming device are scarce, although the Google I/O web page includes an intriguing image.
A strong competitor for Samsung smart watches appears soon
Amazfit revealed its new smart watch, which it will launch soon, to be a strong competitor to the Galaxy Watches from Samsung.
The new Gtr 4 limited edition watch from Amazfit is distinguished by its elegant design, which is made of stainless steel, which is shock and rust resistant, water and dust resistant according to the 5ATM standard, and its two faces are protected by anti-shock and scratch glass.
The watch got a 1.43-inch round AMOLED screen with a resolution of (466/466) pixels, its brightness rate is approximately 326 cd / m, and the outer edge of its structure was equipped with two control buttons, one of which is rotary, through which applications can be controlled on the screen.
The watch is compatible with smart devices that operate on Android and iOS systems, and is equipped with sensors to measure heart rates and blood oxygenation rates, and technologies to measure the number of steps taken by the user per day.
Amazfit provided it with satellite positioning systems, technologies for pairing with smart devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks, and a 475 mAh battery that suffices to work for about two weeks on a single charge.
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