The predecessor of Pixel Fold, Google’s canceled folding screen phone “Pipit” appears

According to news on June 30, Google’s entry into the field of foldable screen mobile phones did not start with the Pixel Fold. As early as a year before the release of Pixel Fold, Google had prepared a folding screen mobile phone prototype, but it was not launched for various reasons.

Recently, spy photos and some specifications of a foldable screen phone code-named “pipit” have surfaced.

The “pipit” design is very similar to the Pixel Fold, with the same screen ratio, bezels, hinges, and frosted glass back. The main difference is the camera module, with the "pipit" using a unibody glass design similar to the Pixel 6, while the Pixel Fold uses a separate metal camera module similar to the Pixel 7 Pro.

This "pipit" prototype appeared on a second-hand trading platform, and the seller tried to sell it. The potential buyer found it strange and went online to seek help, ultimately confirming the device's identity.

1. Leaked specifications show that the prototype will be equipped with a first-generation Tensor processor, Exynos Modem 5123, and an IMX363 main camera from Sony (the sensor was used in the Pixel 3).

2. The external display is slightly smaller than the Pixel Fold (66 x 128mm vs. 67 x 130mm) with a resolution of 1080 x 2100 pixels. However, the internal display remains the same as the Pixel Fold.
3. The exact reason "pipit" was canceled is unclear, but its potential release timing may provide some clues. If released, the "pipit" would be unveiled at Google I/O 2022 alongside the Pixel 6a and another canceled Pixel tablet.
4. Despite its cancellation, “pipit” was not a complete failure. Many Google employees reportedly use the prototype as a daily device, and the first-generation Pixel Fold also clearly borrowed "pipit" software and hardware design.
5. Noted that Google will hold a press conference at its headquarters in Mountain View, California on August 13th (1 a.m. on August 14th, Beijing time). In addition to the Pixel 9 series of mobile phones and Pixel Watch 3 smart watches, the Pixel Fold 2 is expected to be launched. It will also be released together, so look forward to it.

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