Google Pixel Fold Hands-On: The Wider Form Factor Makes for a Great Foldable

May 12, 2023

It was a big day for Google at I/O 2023 this week. One of the big announcements was the Pixel Fold, Google’s entrance into the foldable market. And our very own Justin was there and got to spend some time with the new device. In our top story, he tells you all about it. From its premium hardware and multiple cameras to its software and battery life, he drills down and lets you know what to expect from this brand-new foldable smartphone.

Other Highlights:

• YouTube tests blocking users with ad blockers.
• Expect a Disney+ price hike.
• Tyler gives you his thoughts on the Anker Soundcore Motion X600
• … and more!

— Danny

Before Google I/O 2023, if you wanted to buy a foldable smartphone in the U.S., you could only really choose between the Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 and the Galaxy Flip 4. Now that Google has thrown its hat in the ring with the Pixel Fold, there’s some real competition. Read More »

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As expected, Google used this year’s I/O developer keynote to cement itself as a longstanding leader in artificial intelligence. The majority of Wednesday’s I/O 2023 keynote was spent discussing AI-enabled features, new AI models, and how to responsibly deploy AI applications. Read More »

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YouTube is experimenting with blocking visitors who use ad blockers from its main website. This week, some users using ad blockers received a notification giving them the option of disabling the blocker or trying YouTube Premium to access the site. Read More »

Just like with everything in life these days, your Disney+ subscription is about to get more expensive. At the end of last year, Disney increased pricing from $7.99 to $11, and now it sounds like at least two more price hikes are coming between now and the end of 2023. Read More »

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