New Google Pixel Fold spied on New York subway

Google I/O 2023 is approaching, with Google announcing yesterday that this year's I/O conference will commence on May 10. While the company has not outlined what to expect from its I/O 2023 keynote, there are a few devices that it could showcase, Pixel 7a included. Another could be the Pixel Fold, photos of which have surfaced on Reddit courtesy of u/onetaketeo.

The photos match various render images that have surfaced previously, with a silver hinge, rounded corners and noticeable black bezels. Unfortunately, the photos are of a relatively low quality, which u/onetaketeo blames on a moving New York subway train and their attempt to maintain secrecy. As such, we cannot confirm that the photos are of the Pixel Fold, but there are other examples of Google employees being spotted on public transport with an unreleased product. For example, an employee appeared to leave a prototype Pixel Watch in a restaurant.

Previously, the Pixel Fold was expected to arrive in Q3 2023 alongside the Pixel 8 series. However, Google may actually showcase the device in May at I/O 2023. If the latter is the case, then it would seem likely that the Pixel Fold will rely on Tensor G2 rather than its third-generation successor that will grace the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Regardless, the Pixel Fold is rumoured to launch for US$1,799 with a 5.7 mm thick chassis when unfolded and a combined battery capacity that nears 5,000 mAh.

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