Google’s next big foldable could get a new name to better align with the non-foldable Pixel 9 family

As first-generation products go, the Pixel Fold was certainly not bad, shining in our in-depth review last year with its exceptionally handy cover screen, Google-caliber camera system, smart design, and solid battery life. Of course, it wasn’t perfect, but that’s where this year’s sequel is expected to come in soon, striving for higher marks in key departments like overall performance, screen durability, long-term device durability, and software support.

Good or bad new name?

That’s… quite a mouthful, but while branding may seem like it rarely makes a difference for a product’s quality, this particular name suggests Big G is envisioning its second-gen foldable as a far more mature and polished device than its predecessor.

Another intriguing detail that’s not etched in stone right now is the launch schedule of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This could (more or less) align with last year’s May announcement and late June release of the Pixel Fold or, more likely now, fit with the probable October timeline of the rest of the Pixel 9 roster.

New design, key upgrades, and plenty of unanswered questions

Other key puzzle pieces are also missing, like battery capacity, charging speeds, and the number of major OS updates guaranteed at launch, so it’s probably wise to reserve judgment on this bad boy’s chances of success until more details arise and those that have prematurely surfaced are confirmed.