Ivy Ross, Google’s head of design for hardware products, confirmed in a podcast post the existence of a second foldable phone that they’ve canceled. Ross also stated that the company remains committed to offering a product beyond the existing foldable options.
Google’s decision to shelve the second foldable Pixel demonstrates the company’s commitment to quality and innovation. Ross said he was proud that the team waited until they could create something better than existing ones with discipline and determination.
Rumors were already circulating that Google is working on a foldable phone with a clamshell design like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series. Although it is unclear whether the canceled and rumored device is this device, Ross’s verification shows that Google has discovered alternative forms for its foldable devices. While Google’s intentions for the clamshell design are unclear, the company is likely to launch a flip-style foldable phone in the future.
A foldable Pixel with a clamshell design could fill a void in Google’s range. Considering that the Pixel Fold has a price tag of $ 1,799 and the Pixel 8 series, which is expected to be released soon, is around $ 1,000, a mid-range option is needed on foldable phones.
The second foldable Pixel phone, which has been canceled, will likely never see the light of day. But the confirmation of its existence shows that Google is pushing the boundaries in smartphone design.
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