Foldable Phones

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  iPhone 18 Series, Apple's First Foldable iPhone Tipped to Feature Company's First 2nm A20 Chip

  Apple's upcoming smartphone lineup could be powered by the A20 series chipsets, built on a 2nm process, according to a tipster. If this is true, it would mark a shift from the current 3nm chipsets, dubbed A19 and A19 Pro, which are seen on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Next year's iPhone 18 lineup and iPhone Fold could be the...

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  Apple Said to Plan Launch of Foldable iPhone, Bezel-Less iPhone and iPhone Flip

  Apple will reportedly launch its first horizontally folding smartphone with an LTPO+ flexible OLED display in 2026, a tipster revealed in a blog post. On top of this, the company will also unveil the iPhone 18 series next year. However, in the following year, 2027, Apple might unveil the iPhone 20 lineup instead of the iPhone 19 series, to celebrat...

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  Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Explodes During YouTuber's Durability Test

  YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything tested the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in his durability series, where the foldable’s battery exploded and emitted smoke during a bend test. Nelson had also questioned the phone’s IP68 rating, noting the hinge isn’t dust-resistant. He criticised Google’s claims of improved durability, stating the de...

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  Samsung Patent Document Hints at 'Self-Healing' Screen for Foldable Phones: Report

  Samsung reportedly patents self-healing screen technology and fingerprint sensor for foldables. The technology could debut in company's future foldable smartphones. The proposed structure can detect cracks, prevent damage, and heal sensitive areas, like in the camera cutouts and sensor regions. If implemented, the techonogly would pave way for a le...

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  Apple’s Foldable iPhone Said to Be Equipped With Frame Made From Titanium and Aluminium

  Apple could enter the foldable phone segment next year with iPhone Fold. The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a new frame made from a combination of titanium and aluminium. It is said to sport a 7.8-inch internal flexible display and a 5.5-inch cover screen. Apple packed an aluminium frame in the iPhone 17 Pro models. The iPhone Air has a tit...

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  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Special Edition China Launch Date Announced: Expected Features

  Samsung is gearing up to introduce a new variant of its Galaxy Z Fold 7 in China this month, the company recently announced. The upcoming book-style phone is expected to be a special edition model of the flagship foldable handset, which was introduced in India and global markets in July 2025. While details remain under wraps, the upcoming Galaxy Z ...

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  HyperOS 3 Update Release Timeline Revealed; Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Redmi K80 Pro Among First Phones to Get Updates

  Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15S Pro, and Redmi K80 Pro will be among the first smartphones to get the Chinese smartphone maker’s Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update. The company will start rolling out the latest software version on October 15. By the end of October, other devices such as Xiaomi smartwatches, foldable phones, tablets, and smart TVs will...

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  Best Mobiles Under Rs. 60,000 in India: From iPhone 16e to OnePlus 13s, and More

  Given their higher asking price, the premium segment has plenty of options to choose from. There are compact smartphones, full-size performance-oriented devices and even foldables! Also available at this attractive price point are an older generation of devices with reduced price tags.

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  Gemini Is Reportedly Expanding Its Split-Screen Switch Feature to Candybar Android Phones

  Google is reportedly extending Gemini’s split-screen feature to standard Android smartphones. Previously limited to tablets and foldable devices, the tool lets users drag the assistant’s prompt bar into split view for quicker access. The update would bring the multitasking capability to regular candybar-style phones, expanding its availability ...

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  Samsung Reportedly Plans Two Galaxy Z Fold Models for 2026, Including One With Square Display

  Samsung is reportedly planning three foldables for 2026, including one Flip and two Folds, which may feature a “Wide Fold” with an almost square 18:18 aspect ratio. This model is seen as a response to Apple’s rumoured square iPhone Fold. The new Fold model is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 in late 2026. Meanwhile,...

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  Samsung One UI 8 Rollout Schedule for Android 16-Based Update Leaked: Check Eligible Phones, Tablets, Watches

  Samsung’s One UI 8 update rollout timeline has surfaced, offering a clearer picture of when older Galaxy devices can expect to receive the stable version. Samsung is expected to start rolling out Android 16-based One UI 8 with the Galaxy S25 series on September 18. Last year's foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy Watch 6 se...

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  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Will No Longer Receive Monthly Security Updates

  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 debuted over four years ago and ran Android 11 out of the box. The South Korean tech giant has now updated the list of phones that are eligible to receive the upcoming firmware updates with the latest security patches, which does not include the two foldable phones, which were launched in August 2021.

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  Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Launch Date Leaked; Said to Debut Alongside Project Moohan XR Headset

  Samsung's much-awaited Galaxy Z TriFold will be launched on September 29. The Galaxy Unpacked event for Samsung's first triple-screen foldable phone will reportedly be held in Korea. Besides the regular Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung may also introduce the long-rumoured Project Moohan XR headset and Galaxy Glasses at the event.

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  Global Smartphone Market to Grow 1 Percent in 2025, Despite Challenging Economy, Soft Demand: IDC

  IDC projects global smartphone shipments to rise 1 percent in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, driven by iOS growth and replacement demand, with a 1.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2029. Despite weak demand in China, growth in the US, the Middle East, and Africa will offset declines. Vendors are reportedly prioritising value creation with ...

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  iPhone 17e Specifications Tipped; Apple Might Not Launch the Standard iPhone 18 in 2026

  Apple is expected to unveil its latest smartphone lineup, the iPhone 17-series, in September. However, the company is also expected to launch a more affordable phone in its lineup in May next year, which could succeed the iPhone 16e. Ahead of its anticipated launch, the specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online. Additionally, the Cupert...