Pixel 9 Pro Fold name change indicates a big twist for Google’s foldables

Fans of foldable devices are probably waiting for Google to release the Pixel Fold 2 this summer. The device has appeared in various leaks, indicating that Google is serious about foldable devices. The Pixel Fold, pictured above, wasn't just an experiment.

Also, the Pixel Fold 2 would compete with the best Galaxy Z Fold 6 version that Samsung will release in early July.

At least, that's what we were expecting before a huge development dropped in mid-April. Google reportedly chose a different name for the Pixel Fold 2. The upcoming foldable will supposedly be called Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The name has huge implications for the handset.

If the name is accurate, we're looking at a true flagship device that will be included in Google's yearly flagship series—that flagship series launches in the fall, usually at some point in October. Therefore, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold should not hit stores this summer.

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