The Vergecast

Google AI and foldable phones

May 10, 2023

Allison Johnson, a Staff Writer at The Verge, and Dan Seifert, a Senior Editor, delve into Google's latest hardware reveals at I/O 2023. They discuss the Pixel 7A's competitive edge and the new Pixel Fold, scrutinizing its $1,800 price point in the foldable phone market. The pair share insights on the challenges Google faces amidst rising competition and the implications of AI advancements on its products. Their humorous yet critical takes on Google's future make for an engaging discussion that examines its place in an evolving tech landscape.

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Episode guests

Dan Seifert

Allison Johnson

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Google's Challenges in AI and Competition

21min

Exploring Constraints and Innovations in Mobile Technology

2min

Debating Google's Organizational Divide

4min

Provocative Takes on Google: AI and Pixel's Future

2min

Google's Hardware Dilemma and Strategic Shifts

10min

Pixel 7a and Google's Hardware Launch

15min

Google's New Home Tablet

7min

Unfolding Innovations: The Pixel Fold and Beyond

13min

Today on the flagship podcast of unfolded aspect ratios:

01:03 -The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz discuss the present and future state of Google — it’s this big, complicated, massively successful company that suddenly feels like it’s under threat in a huge number of ways. The crew lay out the stakes and try to figure out where Google is headed. Hot takes included.

38:55 - David, Allison Johnson, and Dan Seifert talk about the hardware revealed at Google I/O: the Pixel 7A, the Pixel Tablet, and the Pixel Fold.