{
  "id": 11755912,
  "title": "Google’s original Pixel Fold was the right idea years ahead of its time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/googles-original-pixel-fold-was-the-right-idea-years-ahead-of-its-time",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-03T19:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/10/03/googles-original-pixel-fold-was-the-right-idea-years-ahead-of-its-time/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google's original Pixel Fold was a groundbreaking concept, years ahead of its time, despite being inherently flawed. Launched in 2023, it offered sturdy hardware, respectable cameras, and fewer compromises than other foldables of that era. Although it had visible issues like a thick device, a large crease, and heat management problems, the Pixel Fold managed to get one thing right: the form factor. The wider canvas was designed for better multitasking and tablet apps, a concept that has since gained traction with brands like Samsung, whose Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a hit. The Pixel Fold's taller and squarish design made more sense at the time, given the limited support for bigger and wider canvases in Android apps. However, as Android apps evolved, the Pixel Fold's design became less relevant. Though Google abandoned this form factor quickly, it's anyone's guess when they might revisit it. Ben hopes to see Google bring back this innovative design in the future.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "I thought Google made a mistake with the Pixel 11 Pro XL. 30 days later, I was wrong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-thought-google-made-a-mistake-with-the-pixel-11-pro-xl-30-days",
        "published": "2026-10-02T10:30:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Some Google Pixel users say update is locking their phones",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/some-google-pixel-users-say-update-is-locking-their-phones",
        "published": "2026-10-02T15:06:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I've restarted my Pixel 10 Pro three times this month; Google still won't fix it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ive-restarted-my-pixel-10-pro-three-times-this-month-google-still",
        "published": "2026-10-03T10:30:10.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}