The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been in my pocket more than any other phone since it came out, but it's far from perfect

Android 16 may add a new “robust open/close detection” setting that improves your Pixel Fold’s ability to tell whether it’s open or closed.

The Google Pixel 9 series was released just last year, but we've been seeing some of the best phone deals on these devices over the past six months. Pixel phones are some of the top iPhone alternatives on the market, and one of the better mid-range Android options you can buy in 2025.

This is Google's best foldable so far, but with too many compromises to deliver true flagship performance to compare with Samsung or the main Chinese foldable makers.

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Per 9to5's report, a notification in Android 16 Beta 2 encourages foldable users to switch on the new feature. The notification comes from Pixel System Service, and has a button l