I don’t have a source but I’m sure that’s in Android 14. So welcome back.
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Yeah apparently - it’s happening
But no-one knows for sure until the release of 14 is available (it’s been delayed once or twice, hopefully 
- like next week?)
I usually jump all over Developer Previews and Beta’s, but because of increased use of important day-to-day apps, I’ve held off this year until Release.
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How do those of you who have a foldyfone (of any brand) carry them?
I’m currently on an S22-Ultra which goes in front pocket of jeans, but something significantly thicker that it would… bulge in places where I don’t really want to show a visible bulge.
I’m seriously tempted by one of the current gen folds as my next phone, but I’m not sure if I’ll just end up regretting it every time I slip it into a pocket.
If my 
could just pair with my iPad, I’d be far more tempted to switch back to a Pixel.
Eagerly awaiting the amazing offers that users can only dream of.
Yes! Thread to come
2 weeks into the Pixel Fold and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Having said that, I don’t think this phone is for everyone.
The primary downside is that using it closed is somewhat of a compromise compared to a large flagship mainline phone. It’s heavy, the frontscreen is 1080p, and you’re losing some vertical space on the Pixel Fold, or horizontal space on the Samsungs. The Fold is preferable for me in this regard - losing vertical space is less annoying than horizontal for me.
Of course, that is the drawback that you must deal with in order to get the benefit of what you get when you unfold it. And that part is amazing - the real estate, the excellent UI changes in Android to account for tablets and foldables, and the split screen capability - this really clicked for me when I had a shopping list open in Whatsapp that my partner had sent on one side, and the Amazon Prime Groceries screen on the other side. No more switching back and forth! Google’s native apps are almost all optimised for the Fold now - Gmail, Calendar and YouTube in particular are absolutely joyous experiences.
For future models, they absolutely have to address the weight issue. And although in the Android 14 beta you can now force a full screen ratio for a lot of apps, more third party support is needed for intentional design on larger screens.
Overall, I’ve always been an early adopter happy to deal with drawbacks for the sake of trying something new. And as a duel-wielder, I can still pull out my iPhone 14 Pro Max if I want to be holding something lighter for a while. If any of you watch MrMobile (Michael Fisher) on YouTube, I tend to be pretty aligned with the way he feels on foldables and wanting to be somewhat of an early adopter on them.
There was a lot of talk when the Pixel Fold first dropped about the larger bezels compared to the Samsungs - I can honestly say I don’t notice that at all.
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Great update.
I’ve been in-between Pixel Fold and Pixel 8 Pro, and while the real-life experience of the Fold (plus my similar early adopter mentality) puts the Fold in a good light, I’m still swinging over to the Px8Pro.
My usage is key - quick tasks on phone & more involved tasks on laptop/desk set-up. So notifications, IM’s, music playback while out, payments, control of car, etc. don’t need the extra screen real estate. It’s a toughie because I love the PxFold design, but I think I’ll go with the Px8Pro.
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