Earlier this May, Google finally unveiled the much-awaited Pixel Fold. Though the device just got its official debut this month, details about the device have popped up for more than a year. We now know why. Google has officially revealed that the Pixel Fold has gone through a different iteration before its final version today.

Last year, Google started the Made by Google Podcast. The formerly-weekly-but-now-occasional series reveals behind-the-scenes looks at the new products coming from Google. In yesterday’s episode, host Rachid Finge spoke with Google’s Ivy Ross, Isabelle Olsson, and Claude Zellweger about the brand’s latest devices.

Most importantly, the three experts spoke about the new Pixel Fold. During the interview, Ross admits that the current version of the foldable device isn’t the first to come out of the engineering team. The podcasts reveals that “there was another foldable model that [they] had created [but] had the discipline to say, “nope, it’s not good enough yet.”

Somewhere in the vaults of Google, the brand has an unreleased foldable device that hasn’t passed quality standards. Unfortunately, the podcast doesn’t reveal much more about the prototype. Now, since the released product touts a traditional, book-like fold, it’s possible that the prototype has a clamshell form factor — the other type of foldable device, as is now exemplified by the Galaxy Z Flip series from Samsung.

Whatever the prototype was, it doesn’t matter now. The Pixel Fold is now available in Porcelain and Obsidian. It will start at US$ 1,799.

SEE ALSO: Pixel Fold now official

Following its global release, a couple of Infinix Note 30 phones are also making their way to the Philippines. These are the Infinix NOTE 30 5G and Infinix NOTE 30 4G. 

Infinix NOTE 30 4G

At its most basic, the Infinix NOTE 30 series starts with a Helio G99 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. If that’s not enough, it is also compatible with expansion via a microSD card. It will have a 64-megapixel main camera (paired with a 2-megapixel camera and an AI camera) at the back and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter in front.

In front, the Infinix NOTE 30 features a 6.78-inch LCD screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Underneath, the smartphone will have a 5000mAh battery capable of 45W wired charging.

Infinix NOTE 30

At its most basic, the Infinix Note 30 series starts with a Helio G99 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. If that’s not enough, it is also compatible with expansion via a microSD card. It will have a 64-megapixel main camera (paired with a 2-megapixel camera and an AI camera) at the back and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter in front.

In front, the Infinix Note 30 features a 6.78-inch LCD screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Underneath, the smartphone will have a 5000mAh battery capable of 45W wired charging.

It will be available in Magic Black, Interstellar Blue, and Sunset Gold.

Infinix NOTE 30 5G

The next model in the lineup shares much of the specs of its lower-tiered sibling. However, it will have a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset. It will also offer a choice between 4GB and 8GB of RAM.

As for its camera, the smartphone offers a larger 108-megapixel main camera, paired with the same duo as the regular model. The selfie shooter remains the same.

Price and availability

The NOTE 30 5G is available in Magic Black, Interstellar Blue, Sunset Gold, exclusively at Lazada by May 31 with the following SRP and First sale promo prices:

NOTE 30 5G

• 8GB+256GB — PHP 9,999
• 8GB+128GB — PHP 9,499

NOTE 30 4G

• 9GB+256GB — PHP 8,499
• 8GB+128GB — PHP7,999

First Sale & 6.6 Price：

NOTE 30 5G:

• 8GB+256GB —PHP 9,899
• 8GB+128GB —PHP 9,399

*Regular free shipping on [May 31 and June 6]

NOTE 30 4G

• 9GB+256GB — PHP 8,199
• 8GB+128GB — PHP 7,699

*Regular free shipping on [May 31 and June 6]

Infinix is back again with three new smartphones that are guaranteed to save your wallet from a beating. Despite sporting competitive prices, all three models have decent specs under the hood. If you’re looking for a new smartphone, check out the Infinix NOTE 30, NOTE 30 5G, and NOTE 30 Pro.

Infinix NOTE 30

At its most basic, the Infinix NOTE 30 series starts with a Helio G99 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. If that’s not enough, it is also compatible with expansion via a microSD card. It will have a 64-megapixel main camera (paired with a 2-megapixel camera and an AI camera) at the back and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter in front.

In front, the Infinix Note 30 features a 6.78-inch LCD screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Underneath, the smartphone will have a 5000mAh battery capable of 45W wired charging.

It will be available in Magic Black, Interstellar Blue, and Sunset Gold.

Infinix NOTE 30 5G

The next model in the lineup shares much of the specs of its lower-tiered sibling. However, it will have a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset. It will also offer a choice between 4GB and 8GB of RAM.

As for its camera, the smartphone offers a larger 108-megapixel main camera, paired with the same duo as the regular model. The selfie shooter remains the same.

It will be available in Blue, Black, and Sunset.

Infinix NOTE 30 Pro

Much like the 5G variant, the Pro mixes and matches some specs to compare against the regular model. For example, instead of an LCD panel, the Pro will feature an AMOLED screen of the same size with a higher 360Hz touch sampling rate. It will also have a vapor cooling chamber with ten layers of cooling material for more focused gaming.

The Pro will have the 108-megapixel main camera of the 5G variant. Plus, it will have a better 32-megapixel selfie shooter.

Though it will still have a 5000mAh battery, Infinix has bumped the charging capability up to 68W for wired charging.

It will be available in Black and Variable Gold.

Price and availability

Infinix has not confirmed pricing for the three models yet. However, the brand promises that they will cost less than US$ 300.