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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.

Samsung has unveiled another Maison Margiela-themed foldable a few months after renewing its partnership with Thom Browne. The Galaxy Z Flip5 Maison Margiela Edition comes with some unique accessories, as well as a distinctive back cover design.

OnePlus has finally released the version of its first-gen foldable smartphone with a black vegan leather back to the European market. Not only that, the Open Voyager Black has been unleashed as one of the OEM's Black Friday specials thanks to its introductory discount. The premium device is also on sale in other regions, the US included.

Set to begin at 3:30 AM ET on November 16 in the US, this year's Black Friday deals on the Google Store will push down the tech giant's mobile flagship devices by up to US$400 (Pixel Fold). The Pixel 8 will get a US$150 price cut as well, and its Pro sibling will be dropping by a generous US$200.

A Samsung executive says the company has no plans to launch affordable foldables, refuting earlier rumours. It is also undecided on Fan Edition (FE) variants of the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip phones.

With high-end features, the 8.03-inch Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is competing against foldable top dogs such as the Google Pixel Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, and at a very competitive price. Officially, it is only available in China, but can also be purchased via importers.

According to new reports, Samsung could be developing two successors to the Galaxy Z Flip5 aimed at different price points. Supposedly, the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 will be joined next year by a third model priced at between US$400 and US$500.

CheckMag Foldable or flip phones allow users to fold their phones in half or use them as a tablet. These devices have come a long way, surviving the thick and thin of the technology sector. They quickly gained customer attention, but the cons hinder their significant spot in the market.

A new report says that Samsung plans to launch a new, non-premium foldable smartphone in 2024-25. Earlier rumours suggested it could be launched under the Galaxy A brand for around US$800.

Lenovo's second-generation ThinkPad X1 Fold is now available to purchase, a year after its initial showcase. In the intervening period, Lenovo has made various changes to the device, which still carries a US$2,499 starting price.

The OnePlus Open may have hit a number of the right notes as its brand's inaugural foldable Android smartphone; then again, advertising it as compatible with electronic pens was not one of them. Nevertheless, a Reddit user asserts that their unit does in fact work with a first-party stylus. The accessory apparently shows up correctly as a paired device and works on both of the Open's high-end screens.

A foldable Nintendo Switch 2 console could be in the works if a leaker’s opinion based on a third-party financial forecast report for Fine M-Tec is accurate. The tipster in question has been known to share details about Samsung-related products in the past but has misfired a bit in regard to Nintendo and the Switch 2.

According to various reports, Samsung is working to make the Galaxy Z Fold6 considerably thinner than its predecessor. With the Huawei Mate X3 and Mate X5 apparent inspirations, a thinner Galaxy Z Fold may retain the same 50 MP camera as the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Fold5.

In the last few years, Xiaomi has refrained from offering its MIX series devices outside China, MIX Fold 3 included. However, early indications suggest that the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 could receive global release, as well as a customary Chinese one.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will soon come onto the market as a stylish retro edition, which can now be seen in leaked images. Meanwhile, Samsung claims that the functionality of the large secondary display has been significantly expanded over the past few months.

OnePlus claims to have made one of the lightest, yet most durable, foldable smartphones of 2023 in its new Open. It boasts a new kind of hinge made of multiple high-tech materials, titanium alloy, carbon fiber and more exotic compounds included. They are touted to "surpass surgical stainless steel" in conferring an estimated 10 years of resilience on the new device.