The Vergecast · Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Google has announced an event for August 12th in New York City, where new Pixel phones, possibly including a Pixel Fold and Pixel Watch, are expected. Concurrently, Samsung is launching a new foldable device on July 22nd, signaling a busy period for smartphone releases.
“New Pixel phones are coming. Google just announced an event for August 12th in New York City where I suspect we're going to get new Pixels, new Pixel Pros, maybe a new Pixel Fold, maybe even a new Pixel Watch.”
“But in terms of the devices themselves, we're not expecting real, you know, fireworks. Slimmer bezels, thinner foldable phone in particular, maybe a new design for the giant camera bar.”
“Most of all, I think the biggest new thing about the Pixels is that they're going to be substantially more expensive. Because everything right now is substantially more expensive.”
“Oh, and by the way, there is a new Samsung foldable coming July 22nd. It is phone season, baby. We're so back.”