The Google Pixel Fold 2. is actually rebranded to Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Cool, OK, but why the mouthful? We think it’s because Google wants us to know that yes — this is now a Pro device, and we can buy with confidence, instead of worry whether it will get feature drops!
The Google event for the new Pixel phones is mere days away, and we already have some idea of what will be released. Actually, Google itself was happy to reveal that the new Pixel Fold will be called « Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold ». Wow, that’s a mouthful.
Funny thing, right? Last year, we had a Pixel Fold, now it’s suddenly called Pixel 9 Pro Fold. What gives?
I think Google wants to send us a message — subtly and not so subtly — that the new Pixel Fold will be « taken seriously » and not swept under the rug this time around. What do I mean, though?
Well, last year’s Pixel Fold launched at the start of summer, for the magnificent price of $1,799. However, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were released — as usual — in October. OK, nothing out of the ordinary.
Then came the December feature drop for the Pixels. Oops, scratch that — I meant to say the Pixel. A lot of AI features with Gemini became available.
