Critics Surprised New $1800 'Pixel Fold' Doesn't Suck Like Other Pixel Phones

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Tech critics and early adopters were pleasantly surprised by Google's newest Pixel Fold phone, saying that it doesn't suck like all the other Pixel phones.

"I know this is crazy, but I think the Pixel Fold is good," said a source at Engadget, their voice dripping with disbelief. "There are no annoying software glitches, reboots, or random overheating — a first in Pixel history!"

Google has earned a reputation over the years for buggy, unreliable phones, some of which literally caught on fire. This time, however, the Pixel team got smart and licensed Samsung's already-proven fold technology. Experts say the absence of Google's engineers is likely the reason this particular Google phone actually works.

"Don't worry, we'll ruin it eventually," said Google CEO Sundar Pichai. "Just wait for the first software update."

At publishing time, Amazon reviews for the Pixel had been flooded with low-star reviews bemoaning the lack of bugs and general suckiness that loyal Pixel users have come to expect.