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Google's original Pixel Fold reassessed as ahead of its time

Original: Google’s original Pixel Fold was the right idea years ahead of its time Google’s original Pixel Fold was inherently flaw

Tech commentators are revisiting Google's first-generation Pixel Fold, arguing it was an inherently flawed device that still delivered more than expected and was years ahead of its time. The renewed discussion credits more recent foldable arrivals for vindicating the original's design direction, even as its hardware shortcomings remain undisputed.

Why now: Recent foldable device launches have prompted a fresh reappraisal of Google's first Pixel Fold.

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• Google’s original Pixel Fold was the right idea years ahead of its time Google’s original Pixel Fold was inherently flawed but also fundamentally way better than I expected and, thanks to recent arrivals, also way ahead of its time. more… https:// 9to5google.com/2026/10/03/goog… · techwire@gamefan.net · 3

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