Samsung has reduced the weight of the Galaxy Z Fold series by 8.3% since 2019, when its first iteration was released. The company managed to bring several design changes to achieve this difference.
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A leaked video of the upcoming Motorola Razr 50 Ultra aka Moto Razr+ 2024 in the US shows off the design of the clamshell phone along with the telephoto camera and of course, some AI features.
It seems like we may not see the debut of the foldable iPhone before 2027, since Apple is taking its usual wait-and-see approach, and is also concerned about the crease issues on displays.
A new folding iPhone patent has surfaced online that shows a flip-style foldable device with an innovative hinge mechanism, suggesting something concrete that a folding iPhone is in the works.
The latest tip reveals that Samsung may use the same Galaxy Z Fold 5 cameras on its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6. Seems like Samsung is saving the upgrades for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.
A new tip suggests that Samsung will not be boosting the battery capacity or charging speed of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it will pack the same battery specs as its previous-gen model.
It looks like Apple hasn't forgotten about its folding iPhone project and it's still working in the background to prepare for a potential launch in 2026, as per the latest rumors.
Apple has reportedly put its plans for a foldable iPhone on hold after early display samples failed to meet the company's quality standards. Foldable screens start to crack after just a few days.
Samsung has significantly expanded its self-repair program to include repair manuals and genuine parts for nearly 50 Galaxy smartphone, tablet, and PC models, as well as TVs and monitors.
Samsung is considering releasing an entry-level version of Z Fold 6 to expand its market share in China against competitors. An affordable Z Fold 6 could help Samsung compete better in this segment.
TikTok has received an update that improves the experience on tablet and foldable devices. The app now supports landscape and portrait orientations and the video is clearer on larger screens.
Samsung is denying rumors of a mid-range foldable smartphone coming in 2024, saying reports of a sub-$500 foldable are "groundless" and that it has no plans to produce mid-range foldables.
Lenovo showed off a new version of its flexible smartphone concept device this week at its Lenovo Tech World '23 event, but there's no word on when or if this will ever be sold to the public.
IDC is predicting foldable smartphone shipments will increase by more than 50% this year compared to 2022. It said between 2022 and 2027, it expects to see a compound annual growth rate of 27.6%.
Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 are the upcoming foldable phones Samsung is said to launch in the next few months. A report has given us some purported details on their specifications ahead of the launch.
Lenovo CEO Yuanqing Yang confirmed that the company's Motorola division will launch the next version of its Razr phone this year, and we will see improvements in its hinge and how apps are used.
According to rumors, Google's first Pixel foldable phone will not be the lightest one out there when it debuts. In fact, it will be the heaviest foldable device on the market, but you may not mind it.
A new report reveals details about the next generation of Microsoft's dual-screen smartphone. Rumors say Microsoft has scrapped the Surface Duo 3 in favor of a phone with a foldable display.
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Ahead of its Inno Day 2022 event, an early glimpse of Oppo Find N2 and Find N2 Flip foldable phones is now out. The specifications of these new foldable phones have also been leaked.
Samsung has said that its foldable smartphones are becoming increasingly popular with enterprise customers. Year-on-year, between January and October, shipments to enterprises rose by 105%.
IDC has predicted that foldable phone sales will more than quadruple by 2026 compared to 2021. Despite this, the analyst firm said that it doesn't expect them to become mainstream devices by then.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 are going to be the company's next-generation foldable phones. And now, a new leak may have revealed the official launch date and more about these foldable devices.
Foldable phones are pretty expensive as they come with flagship hardware. Going forward, we may get to see a lot of mid-range foldable phones. In fact, Samsung may already be working on that.
5K renders of the alleged Galaxy Z Fold4 have leaked online, showing the device from every angle. Per the renders, the "Z Fold4" will feature a new camera design that's different from Z Fold3's.
Samsung has revealed some interesting facts regarding the sales of its foldables, claiming that its latest form factor is actually enticing more customers to switch compared to traditional flagships.
With a recently filed patent, we now know that Xiaomi may add support for a stylus in its next generation of folding phones. The company is working on a Z Flip3 competitor as well.
The Honor Magic V is officially the first foldable smartphone from the company. Rumors claim it is based on the Huawei Mate X2, but would most certainly have Google Play Services preinstalled.
OnePlus has teased what looks like its own foldable phone on Twitter. The company posted the tweet ahead of the Unpacked event where Samsung is scheduled to reveal its own series of foldable phones.
Samsung has announced an update for the original Galaxy Fold, which brings over some features introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold2. These include the ability to take selfies with the rear camera.
Samsung Z Fold S is rumored to be the budget variant of the Korean giant's foldable smartphone lineup. It is rumored to feature a single OLED screen with a 360-degree hinge, just like the one on Duo.
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Samsung has finally revealed the release date of the second-generation Galaxy Fold, known as the Galaxy Z Fold2. It will be available on September 18, with preorders starting September 2.
Roberto Escobar has announced the release of a 7.8-inch foldable smartphone with a price tag of only $349. It uses a 'special plastic' display making it harder to break than the Galaxy Fold.
Motorola is holding an event on November 13 in downtown Los Angeles, where it is expected to introduce the long-rumored foldable smartphone dubbed the Razr. The device is rumored to cost $1,500.
Properly supported web experiences for the foldables form factor are something Microsoft believes still offers challenges. The tech giant has proposed a new API which aims to address these.
It has come to light that Huawei will be unable to hit its previously advised Mate X launch month of September, with the release of the smartphone expected to slip by another two months.
Gartner has predicted that 30 million foldable phones will be shipped in 2023. The firm said that manufacturers will continue to experiment with the foldable form factor to find what users like.
The Galaxy Fold will be available for pre-order on April 26 and will start shipping to the U.K. and other EU countries on May 3. It'll cost £1,800 from Samsung U.K. and €2,000 in mainland Europe.
Samsung will supposedly be adding two more models to its foldable smartphone lineup, one with a clamshell-like design and another that folds in a similar method as the Huawei Mate X.
Samsung debuted its folding display device at its Developer Conference but obscured it to protect some of its design elements. Now, new renders have emerged, giving us a look at what could come.
