Google just gave us our first look at the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and confirmed the new long name

Ushering in a new camera bump

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Googleis either getting ahead of itself or simply wants to get ahead of more leaks. Just a few hours aftergiving us our first look at the Pixel 9 Pro, the technology giant has shared yet another teaser that confirms its second-generation Pixel Fold is incoming.

The teaser, titled “Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold,” confirms the new name and gives us our best look at the device yet. It shows off the internal main display, the hinge, and the backside, which boasts a redesigned main camera module.

Of course, it’s also gettingGoogle Geminiand shows off the likely headlining feature with “Oh Hi, AI” on the screen. Before the device appears, Google shows off its generative text capabilities as well.

The biggest revelation from this teaser, though, would be a confirmation of the new naming scheme, which moves the Pixel Fold in line with the rest of Google’s smartphone family and with some of the hardware. Notably, the slimmer horizontal camera bar that resembled thePixel 8orPixel 7on theoriginal Pixel Foldis being swapped for a square camera bump with two rows of lenses, a flash, and a microphone.

Just like the Pixel 9 Pro, the refreshed camera bump appears to be pretty thick, which will prevent the Pixel 9 Pro Fold from lying flat on a tablet—just like the original Pixel Fold andSamsung’s Galaxy Z Fold. The rest of the design matches up withsome earlier leaks of the device, which shows Google aims to strike a new chord with the second generation.

One thing I am not sure I can understand, though, is the updated name – Pixel Fold 2 not only rolls off the tongue better but is also considerably shorter. Still, if leaks are to be believed, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold should sport larger displays on the front and inside, just like theGalaxy Z Fold 6, faster processing for a responsive experience, and plenty of power for these new AI features.

You can see the teaser in full above. Google also updated a teaser page on its online store, calling out the standard Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold and allowing you to sign up for more information.

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Luckily, you won’t have to wait much longer as Google is expected to formally unveil the Pixel 9 Pro Fold alongside the Pixel 9 Pro and likely a few other devices at itsAugust 13, 2024, event, and TechRadar will be on the ground to unpack everything as it happens.

Jacob Krol is the US Managing Editor, News for TechRadar. He’s been writing about technology since he was 14 when he started his own tech blog. Since then Jacob has worked for a plethora of publications including CNN Underscored, TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, Mashable, CNET, and CNBC among others.

He specializes in covering companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google and going hands-on with mobile devices, smart home gadgets, TVs, and wearables. In his spare time, you can find Jacob listening to Bruce Springsteen, building a Lego set, or binge-watching the latest from Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars.

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