With the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has delivered one of the most practical foldable phones yet thanks to one simple trick. Is that enough?

Is Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold the phone for you? These balanced conclusions from a veteran Android analyst and long-time Pixel owner may help you decide.

Android 14 runs the show and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has one of the cleanest versions of the operating system with very minimal bloatware. It's long-lasting too with seven years of software updates and feature drops to come, meaning this phone could last until 2031.

An example of relevant refinement, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold holds its footing among foldables with utilitarian, compact tablet vibes. But it too has typical foldable foibles

Like many foldables, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s design has to balance being both a phone and a tablet. Here, the Pixel team talk about how they reached their goal.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a vast improvement over its predecessor which shows that Google is listening to users and keeping up with the competition.

Google Meet is adding a new Dual Screen feature exclusively for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, allowing the use of both selfie cameras at the same time. Users can also keep the inner screen and cover display active during the video call.