If you’ve been fold-curious but not “nearly two grand” curious, this is the kind of drop that changes the math. Right now, you can grab the unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold with 256GB of storage for $1,399, which is $400 off its regular price. You’re still paying premium money, but now you’re getting a true flagship foldable with top-tier cameras and Google’s latest software tricks for a lot less than launch day.
This is Google’s big-flex phone: a normal-sized smartphone on the outside and a small tablet on the inside. Folded, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold works like a regular premium phone, with a bright exterior display you can use one-handed. Open it up, and you get a large inner screen that’s built for multitasking, split-screen apps, reading, or watching video without squinting.
Inside, you’re getting Google’s latest silicon, a clean Android experience, and all the AI extras that make Pixels feel smart in actual day-to-day use: things like better call handling, smarter photo processing, and assistive features that help with transcription, translation, and organizing your life. The camera array is still very much in “Pixel Pro” territory, with excellent stills, strong low-light performance, and zoom that doesn’t immediately fall apart. With 256GB of storage, you’ve also got room for a lot of photos, apps, and offline media before you’ll need to start deleting things.
Foldables have been stuck in a weird spot for years: undeniably cool, but priced high enough that only enthusiasts could really justify them. At $1,399, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts to feel less like a sci-fi toy and more like a realistic upgrade for someone who actually wants to live on a big screen all day. You’re still paying more than a normal phone, but not that much more when you factor in the extra display real estate and versatility.
You’re also getting it unlocked, which matters at this price. Instead of tying yourself to one carrier’s payment plan, you can shop around for better service or cheaper plans and take the phone with you. Compared to buying a cheaper slab phone and a tablet separately, this gives you both experiences in one device, while cutting down on the “lug yet another screen” problem when you travel or commute. If you already live inside Google’s ecosystem, it makes even more sense, since everything from Photos to Gmail to Assistant feels tuned for this hardware.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will never be a budget buy, but at $1,399 instead of $1,799, it finally hits a price where you can make a real case for it as your main phone and tablet in one. You get an unlocked flagship foldable with a great camera, a huge inner display, and Google’s latest software smarts, all at a meaningful $400 discount. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to see what life is like on a folding Pixel, this is a very strong time to jump.
Meta wants to make its AI feel like a cute tiny friend through a newly launched pet journal app called Waddle World. Think of it as Tamagotchi, but the pixelated pet can actually chat with you and doodle little illustrations based on what you tell it about your day. Right now, this free app is available on iOS and Android only in the Philippines, with access limited to adults.
Waddle World is a pet that wants to know about your day
What if checking your drinking water for dangerous chemicals were as simple as plugging a tiny gadget into your smartphone? Researchers in Japan have developed a compact sensor that could make that possible, potentially bringing sophisticated water contamination testing out of expensive laboratories and into people's hands.
Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) have created a portable device capable of detecting extremely low concentrations of PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals." The findings were published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics, which demonstrate how an inexpensive sensor and a smartphone could make identifying potentially harmful chemicals in water a lot easier.
ShiftCam is adding to its range of iPhone filmmaking accessories with ProRig+, a revised version of its modular camera rig that has dedicated controls for focus, zoom, shutter, and shooting modes. The new system launches on Kickstarter with the ProControl remote, giving mobile creators a higher level of hands-on control without having to constantly tap their iPhone’s screen.
The announcement comes soon after ShiftCam introduced the original ProRig, developed with feedback from Apple. The original model is expected to ship in the coming weeks, while ProRig+ will be a more advanced remote and will be delivered to backers in February 2027. The Kickstarter campaign has also been honored with the platform’s “Projects We Love” designation.