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With the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google Doubles Down on Durability

Google says the new book-style foldable is three times more durable and keeps IP68 protection despite a $100 price increase.

  • On Wednesday, Google unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold during its Made by Google event, launching the bendable 8-inch device at a starting price of $1,899.
  • Google emphasized durability improvements, making the Pixel 11 Pro Fold nearly 10% lighter and three times stronger than last year's model while maintaining an IP68 water and dust rating.
  • Powering the device is a Google Tensor G6 processor with 16GB of RAM, while the Pixel Camera system captures 56 percent more light, enabling improved after-dark photography.
  • Preorders are open now with retail availability beginning Aug 20, positioning Google against Samsung's foldables and rumors of an Apple equivalent launching later this year.
  • New Gemini Intelligence features include a DeepMind sign-language-to-text model embedded in Gboard and Live Transcribe, allowing deaf and hard of hearing users to sign to their phone's camera instead of typing.
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The tech giant abandoned radical design experiments, but significantly redesigned the internals. Google officially unveiled its new foldable smartphone, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The device's body is significantly stronger and lighter than the previous generation, but the price has increased significantly, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing TechCrunch. Stronger hinge and brighter screens Externally, the new device is almost identical to its predecess…

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The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has been launched in India, making it Google's most expensive smartphone. It costs ₹186,999. The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is priced similarly. Let's take a closer look at its price.

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