Ahead of the Pixel 10 series launch next week, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is currently selling for just $1,099 in what is a stellar deal for a foldable phone.
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 Pro Fold leak reveals UFS 4.0 storage, first foldable with IP68 rating
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10 series battery details leak again with sizes, repairability improvements
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Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus requires more users to get permission for bootloader unlock with Android 16
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Expand Expanding ClosePerplexity wants to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion, twice the company’s value
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