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Lenovo has outlined what to expect from its MWC 2024 showcase. Following a spate of leaks, the company has revealed that it intends to launch its 'first AI PCs' and 'edge computing solutions'. Also, this year's Barcelona-based conference will pay host to the Motorola Adaptive Display concept smartphone.

Noted X leaker Tech_Reve says the Galaxy Z Fold6 could launch with the same 200 MP camera sensor found on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This could be tricky as it will go against Samsung's goal of making its foldable thinner.

Alleged renders showing Huawei's return to clamshell foldables have surfaced online. Returning to the company's design language of the P50 Pocket and the Pocket S, the so-called Huawei Pocket 2 Flip would be Huawei's first Samsung Galaxy Z Flip contender since 2022.

Motorola is confident you'll find a smartphone deal to fall in love with during its latest sales event. They include $310 off an Edge+ 2022 and $150 off a Moto G Stylus 2023 as well as the ever-present $300 off the OEM's latest foldable flagship. Its vanilla sibling the Razr 2023 brings the OEM's offer of free Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with each purchase back.

Vivo is said to launch a Pro version of its X Fold-series smartphone in 2024. This rumor has gained momentum now that the OEM has added 2 new 5G devices to the official MIIT database in China. Do the handsets really pack ultra-premium flexible displays, though?

Honor has pushed its first update to global versions of the Magic V2, its OnePlus Open, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Pixel Fold rival. Distributed as MagicOS 7.2.0.124, the over 500 MB update keeps the Honor Magic V2 on Android 13 but upgrades to it last month's Android security patch and adds some more bloatware for good measure.

Huawei is now said to have a new foldable smartphone in the works - however, its internals might remain largely unchanged compared to its Mate X5. Then again, it may stand a chance of looking different from the outside, with different proportions when closed. It is also said to be another thin and light device - albeit at the expense of another important spec.

The first image of Google's next-generation foldable smartphone has now leaked online. Provided by a reliable source, the image shows that little remains of the original Pixel Fold. Quite the opposite, the Pixel Fold 2 looks more like the OnePlus Open with a narrower and taller body, an overhauled cover display but four rear-facing cameras.

According to new reports, Google has decided against selling a second-generation Pixel Fold with the Tensor G3 chipset that powers the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Instead, the Pixel Fold 2 is now rumoured to join the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro on the Tensor G4, setting up a fall 2024 release with the Pixel Watch 3 in the process.

Unlike more recent Samsung Android-driven handsets and tablets, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in Europe is already receiving the February 2024 security update. There is no official statement regarding the changes that come with this software refresh yet, but no new features are in the cards this time.

The Xiaomi Mix Flip is on the way. The Galaxy Z Flip6 rival is rumored to be billed to debut shortly, and a new leak now provides some insight into the foldable phone's hardware and design.

The next few years are apparently going to be big for iPad and MacBook devices with the addition of OLED displays and foldable form factors. According to the latest report out of Korea, Apple could release its debut foldable device in 2026 followed by a foldable MacBook.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is expected to launch much later in the year and has been rumored to go on sale globally when it does. A new leak has now also revealed some more details of what could well be the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6's biggest rival's camera upgrades, as well as a few tidbits on the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

The US has approved a new Samsung Electronics patent for a foldable smartphone design that is both wider and thinner than the present Galaxy Z Fold5. Taken to be the design of the Galaxy Z Fold6, more evidence has emerged online that Samsung is preparing to deliver two Galaxy Z Fold models in 2024, unlike previous years.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is projected to launch as one of 2024's most premium foldable smartphones. A new report claims to confirm that it will be available outside of China as well as within that market. It also purports to out the device's processing platform, model number, internal moniker and codename.

According to rumours, Xiaomi may be bringing its first clamshell foldable to market as soon as next month. Potentially arriving in time for an MWC 2024 showcase in Barcelona, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rival is currently thought to sit within Xiaomi's 'MIX' series as the MIX Flip.

New information has now surfaced about a device that looks to be the much-rumored, upcoming affordable Galaxy Foldable. Said device looks likely to finally debut this year, and could well be a less premium variant of the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Exciting information from the industry about Samsung's next generation of foldables. The small, stylish foldable phone will likely benefit from further battery life increases. At the same time, the ultra-thin glass of the Galaxy Z Fold6 is expected to come close to the durability of a conventional glass compound for the first time.

Motorola's best deals on the Razr Plus 2023 and its vanilla sibling are back for the brand's new "Après-Ski" US event. Non-foldable Android smartphones such as the flagship Edge Plus 2023 are also included in the new sale, as is the Lenovo ThinkPhone. There is a crucial difference between this promotion and the last.

The thinnest and lightest foldable in this country is the Honor Magic V2, which is now also available in Europe, but 2024 has only just begun and this year will bring us plenty more foldables that could catch up with Honor's lead. One particularly exciting candidate is likely to be the first global model with a Leica camera - the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4.

Samsung has reportedly decided to add an affordable foldable smartphone to its lineup. The device which is purported to be a cheaper Z Fold 6 could be revealed alongside the regular Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in the second half of this year. The company is supposedly launching a more cost-effective model to gain traction in the Chinese foldable market.

Motorola's US online store has added new deals to its latest Winter Wonder promo event. They include the offer of a free Lenovo Tab P11 with the purchase of the Edge Plus (or Edge+) 2023 smartphone. There is also a discount on the ThinkPhone, and the offer of free TWS earbuds with the latest Razr-series foldable smartphones.

According to a new leak, Xiaomi is set to introduce new foldable smartphones later this year in its Mix series. In addition, it's claimed that said foldables will launch globally, for the first time ever, finally giving Xiaomi fans outside China an alternative to foldables from Samsung, OnePlus, and Google.

According to a new report, Motorola has finalised the design of a Razr+ and Razr 40 Ultra successor. Arriving later this year with an almost unchanged look, the presumed Razr Plus 2024 and Razr 50 Ultra is allegedly being developed as XT-2453-3 under the codename 'Glory'.

Samsung has recently released its new One UI 6.1, based on Android 14. The new UI was launched with the Galaxy S24 series and is packed with exciting AI features, as well as various improvements and innovations. This new software update is expected to be available on many more Samsung devices over the next few months. Here is an initial list of devices that will receive the update.

It appears that Xiaomi is still working towards delivering its first clamshell foldable. Allegedly launching under the MIX sub-brand, the MIX Flip has now passed through the MIIT in China under the model number 2311BPN23C sporting satellite connectivity.

CheckMag Samsung is set to introduce its latest product line, highlighting cutting-edge features with the latest advancements in the smartphone industry. Included in this lineup is the eagerly awaited Galaxy Z Flip6, currently in the development stage, with rumors successfully building up anticipation.

Honor is lining up to deliver the Magic V2 to global audiences. The Honor Magic V2 will be available towards the end of this month across Europe, where it will ship with various pre-order bonuses. The company has also confirmed European launch pricing, which is slightly higher than the starting price for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.

BOE's latest Las Vegas outing demonstrates its latest cutting-edge display prototypes, and is also the first to draw attention to the brands under which it will be selling such products in markets such as the United States. For example, its line of foldable OLED products - such as the new ambi-sliding flexible display - will be handled by f-OLED, whereas others such as the curved 27-inch 4K Mini LED monitor is part of the OEM's α-MLED division.

Honor has launched a new version of the Magic V2, six months after the device's original release. Arriving as the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design, the handset is Porsche Design's second product in as many months after the AOC AGON PRO PD49 gaming monitor.

Samsung Display is addressing one of the biggest problems with contemporary folding phones at its 2024 CES showcase. It also showed off a 360-degree In&Out Flip folding phone prototype, slide-out tablet screens, and more durable, waterproof folding hinges.

Things are not as they seem in smartphone photography. Google's budget Pixel 7a beats the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro, and Sony's "camera-with-a-phone-strapped-to-it" Xperia 1 V performs abysmally. Testing 20 of 2023's best and brightest smartphone cameras across three different scenarios turns expectations on their head.

It's New Year's Day 2024, which means it's now time to look back on the mobile devices that withstood to the classic "scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7" durability gauntlet in 2023. JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson also nominated the most fragile and most unique handsets encountered in the past year, as well as the easiest to take apart and put back together again.

Vivo is now believed to have a third-gen foldable smartphone in the works. The X Fold3 is painted as capable of taking on rivals such as the OnePlus Open with on-trend camera specs such as a periscope zoom lens. However, it is also slated to upgrade to the current top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, while retaining a feature missing from its potential OnePlus counterpart.

Marques Brownlee has revealed his thoughts on the best and worst smartphones released this year. For the first time, MKBHD has included a category for best foldable, which joins nine other categories, including 'bust of the year'.

Contrary to rumors, Apple does not have a foldable iPad in "intensive development". However, the plans for iPads with an OLED display are apparently being maintained.

OnePlus touts its first ever foldable Android smartphone as one made to stand the test of time with super-strength materials. Now, the premium device has been taken apart as JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson goes in search of the materials that confer its IPX4 certification, titanium alloy and carbon fiber included.

Motorola may be pushing Samsung to improve its clamshell foldable offering. Unfortunately, software support for the Razr+ and Razr 40 Ultra pales in comparison to the Galaxy Z Flip5, with some Razr units remaining stuck on their launch software thanks to unexplained issues.

Bigger changes than in previous years are in store for Samsung's next foldables, which are expected in mid-2024 as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. According to a Samsung insider, we should expect a foretaste of design innovations that will also become mainstream in the flagship Galaxy S25 generation in 2025.

The Razr Plus has the biggest cover display of its foldable clamshell smartphone line-up; now, it also has a new color option. Furthermore, the shade in question is also 2024's Pantone Color of the Year. Motorola asserts that its "new look for a new year" will help transform the user's life with its "warm" hue.

The Motorola Razr 2023 has received a $200 price cut on Amazon and Best Buy, making it one of the most affordable flip phones on the market. It is a carrier-unlocked version and compatible with most 5G bands.

The Open is the first foldable smartphone OnePlus has ever launched, yet is backed to withstand no less than 1,000,000 uses of its hinge over its lifetime. The OEM also claims it is further reinforced with materials such as carbon fiber and a titanium alloy. Now, the device has challenged the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 in terms of JerryRigEverything bend test survival.

Huawei's next horizontally-folding smartphone will come as one of a crop of next-gen mobile devices that will also include the brand's next Kirin 5G-powered devices, according to a new leak. The clamshell is slated to have a design most like its highest-end predecessor, albeit with some tweaks of its own.

DSCC's Ross Young, a well-known analyst, says Samsung plans on increasing the Galaxy Z Flip6's cover display size. It will now span a colossal 3.9 inches, making it the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip device.

The Motorola Razr Plus, known globally as the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, has received a hefty price cut on Amazon and Best Buy. Its base variant with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB RAM can be bought for US$699 on the platforms.