Google’s first foldable phone has been rumored to be under development for years now. First tipped by a blogger back in 2019, the phone that now has a name – Google Pixel Fold – has inched closer to an actual launch than ever before.
A fresh new leak from David Naranjo (via: GSMArena), Senior Director at Display Supply Chain Consultants, has revealed a possible Q4 2021 launch date for the Google Pixel Fold. It also suggests that the device will use an LTPO OLED display.
With the announcement of iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max having a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz marks 20 models that are current and rumored that use LTPO OLED panels from SDC. pic.twitter.com/5wlbsl2HF1
— David Naranjo (@DSCCDave) September 16, 2021
Based on previous leaks that showed the device’s blueprint, one can assume that it will be sporting a design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold series – an outward folding design with a cylindrical hinge at the center. However, the leak was from a patent that was filed back in July 2020. Patents are only potential designs and are thus not to be taken as an indication for the final product.
Further, there was also a leaked list from earlier this year that mentioned a GPQ72 model number and a “Passport” codename, which was touted by many as being none other than the Google Pixel Fold. After all, the Passport codename for a foldable device does make sense. On top of that, a more recent report coming from Korea had claimed that Samsung will be supplying its ultra-thin glass (UTG) to Google for the Pixel Fold.
Last but not the least, a patent application from Google showed us that the company is working on an under-screen camera. This is rumored to debut in the foldable phone.
Google is expected to launch its Pixel 6 series on October 19, after releasing Android 12 stable, and has already shown what the devices will look like. However, there hasn’t been any announcement concerning a foldable device, leading some to believe that it could be announced at the Pixel 6 event.
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