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Asus has launched the world's first foldable laptop, the ZenBook Fold 7 OLED (image via Ssus)

CES 2022 | Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED: World's first-ever foldable laptop launched with an Intel Core i7-1250U, Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, and more

Asus has unveiled the ZenBook 17 Fold OLED: a laptop/tablet hybrid with a 17.3-inch OLED screen, Intel Core i7-1250U, 5MP webcam, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, and a 75Wh battery. It will be available for purchase sometime in mid-202...
Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2022 17:45
Microsoft's Surface Duo will finally be updated to Android 11 in the next few weeks (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft says the Android 11 update for Surface Duo will be released in the next few weeks

After a fairly long waiting period, Microsoft's foldable smartphone Surface Duo will receive its first major OS update in the next few weeks, after the Android 11 update was originally scheduled to be released by the end of 2021.
Enrico Frahn, 05 Jan 2022 02:34
The Magic V's design is revealed. (Source: Honor)

Honor releases an initial glimpse of the Magic V's rear panel along with the foldable's launch date

Honor has finally set a date for the launch of its first-gen foldable smartphone, the Magic V. Prior to this event, however, the OEM has also revealed how this device will look from the back for the first time. This teaser involve...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2022 17:50
The Find N. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO Find N finishes 2021 as the most powerful Snapdragon 888-powered Android phone on the AnTuTu benchmark's charts

OPPO's first-gen foldable phone, the Find N, has rocketed to 5th place on the AnTuTu benchmark's final ranking of Android flagships for 2021. However, Xiaomi's latest Black Shark gaming flagship was not to be knocked from its #1 s...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 17:31
The Magic V shows up in a new video. (Source: Phoenix Network via Weibo)

The Honor Magic V demonstrates its abilty to fold in a hands-on video

Honor has announced that it will launch its first-gen foldable smartphone, the Magic V, soon. Now, the company's CEO, George Zhao, has hinted at a more exact launch date for the device in a new interview. The executive also highli...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 16:50
The Surface Duo 2. (Source: Microsoft)

Surface Trio: Microsoft patents a potentially improved new version of its current foldable smartphone

The Surface Duo and Duo 2 are Android devices with a distinctive form-factor from Microsoft. The Redmond giant has just gotten approval for a patent that might result in an updated version of this device with even more screen (and...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2021 18:26
Honor's first-gen foldable. (Source: Honor)

Rumor | The Honor Magic V will have 2 high-refresh-rate screens, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and more

The Honor Magic V is a foldable smartphone touted to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or OPPO Find N in terms of looks and functions on its launch. Now, a famous leaker asserts that it will debut with Android 12 powered by the lat...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2021 17:45
MIUI 13 has already started rolling out to select Xiaomi and Redmi devices with the China ROM. (Image source: Xiaomi/Unsplash - edited)

Xiaomi confirms MIUI 13 update roadmap for first and second batch devices with China ROMs

Xiaomi has confirmed its MIUI 13 update schedule for devices using Chinese ROMs. The closed beta has already started rolling out for select devices and the OEM hopes to start rolling out a stable build of MIUI 13 by the end of Jan...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Dec 2021 09:11
The Galaxy Z Flip3 could soon face a competitor from Xiaomi. (Image source: TS Designer)

Xiaomi is developing a foldable flip phone that mimics the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

Huawei has finally entered the clamshell foldable fray with the P50 Pocket, following in Samsung's footsteps with its Galaxy Z Flip3. Now, it has emerged that Xiaomi has registered designs for a flip phone of its own. The so-calle...
Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 23:55
Honor teases the Magic V. (Source: Honor)

Honor teases the Magic V's "flagship foldable" design

The mobile device OEM Honor has announced that it will launch its first-gen foldable, the Magic V, soon. This cutting-edge smartphone's latest teaser suggests a design most like that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, thereby possibly...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2021 18:08
Motorola starts to tease the next Razr. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola’s Razr is on the way back (again) with a new generation slated for potentially crucial improvements in multiple areas

Motorola sought to build on lingering Razr nostalgia to push the series’ inaugural foldable version, although this world-first did not exactly meet with universal acclaim. Nevertheless, the OEM has just announced that it is not gi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2021 15:07
A new "Samsung Tri-Fold" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung patents what might be its best shot at the tri-folding device of the future yet

It may be Christmas Day for many today (December 25, 2021); however, it seems Samsung's innovation continues apace regardless. The OEM has had a patent for a new folding-display device approved by the World Intellectual Property O...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Dec 2021 14:51
Huawei has unveiled the P50 Pocket in China and globally. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei P50 Pocket launched for ~US$1,410 with a Snapdragon 888 4G SoC and a 120 Hz display

Huawei has unveiled the P50 Pocket globally, a clamshell smartphone with a 6.9-inch display when unfolded. The P50 Pocket also has a 4,000 mAh battery, four cameras and a Snapdragon 888 4G SoC. The P50 Pocket does not come cheap t...
Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2021 19:56
Honor's first-gen foldable. (Source: Honor via Weibo)

Honor confirms its first foldable is on the way, under an unexpected new name

Honor has just announced that its long-awaited first-gen foldable smartphone will be here soon. This "flagship" has been rumored to be called either the Magic Fold or Magic X - however, the company has now confirmed that its name ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2021 19:26
An opened, original Mix Fold. (Source: Xiaomi)

More details on the Xiaomi "Mix Fold 2" allegedly leak out alongside more claims of an up-to-date Samsung display for the foldable phablet

According to the latest rumors, Xiaomi will launch its second-gen foldable phablet in 2022. A new leak purports to make them more of a reality with new and practical details on the possible high-end device. Meanwhile, the same pro...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2021 19:05
Huawei should launch the P50 Pocket in two colours. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei P50 Pocket camera details revealed as front design showcased in a new official teaser

The arrival of the P50 Pocket is a few days away. Ahead of its pre-Christmas debut, Huawei has published another teaser, this time with an official marketing render. A renowned Huawei leaker has detailed the camera hardware that t...
Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2021 12:50
The second-gen Surface Duo. (Source: Microsoft)

The Surface Duo's December 2021 update reportedly breaks a basic function of modern computing

Microsoft's foldable mobile device, the Surface Duo, was debuted as a type of PC with "limitless possibilities". However, its latest software update reportedly confers a basic ability of many up-to-date computers with serious "gli...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2021 21:34
Honor will take the Dimensity 9000 up for a new phone. (Source: Honor)

Rumor | Honor will release a Dimensity 9000-based smartphone - it just won't be foldable

Honor has already assured its fans that it will release a mobile device based on the brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC. However, according to a famous tipster, it won't be its first-gen foldable. This phablet is now tipped to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2021 00:12
Grab yourself a foldable. Or not... (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Find N fans become targets for scalpers in China as official stock of the first-gen foldable sells out

The Find N is OPPO's first-gen foldable smartphone, and has attracted a lot of attention in its first market (China) due to its high-end specs and novel form-factor compared to its main Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 rival. It has been up...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2021 23:02
The P50 Pocket has a 1-inch outer display. (Image source: Harper's Bazaar China)

Huawei P50 Pocket: Harper's Bazaar China reveals promotional photos as display specifications leak

Harper's Bazaar China has published several photos of the P50 Pocket ahead of its official announcement on December 23. Separately, several display specifications have leaked, courtesy of Ross Young.
Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2021 15:15
The P50 Pocket appears to have a textured back panel. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei P50 Pocket: Design revealed in two new teasers with a striking back panel

Huawei continues to tease the P50 Pocket, its next foldable smartphone. The P50 Pocket is due to arrive on December 23, but the company has decided to inform fans of its stylish design ahead of time.
Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2021 13:10
The Oppo Find N is among the cheapest foldables on the market. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo Find N foldable eliminates the crease and is nearly US$600 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

Oppo has finally unveiled its first foldable, the Find N. The Find N aims to improve usability over the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 with a compact form factor when folded and a large-enough landscape mode when fully opened. The F...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Dec 2021 11:39
OPPO makes the Find N name official. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | The OPPO Find N's foldable display is supplied by Samsung

The Find N is OPPO's first-gen foldable smartphone, and is said to have a main display with many high-end specs in common with that of the Galaxy Z Fold3. This, according to TheElec, is because both panels came from the same compa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2021 18:41
The purported foldable iPhone could arrive as early as 2023 (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple could launch a foldable iPhone as early as 2023, if it's able to solve "key technology issues"

According to a Display Supply Chain report, Apple could release a foldable iPhone as early as 2024, though "key technology and production issues" could push things into the year after.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 Dec 2021 01:31
Foldable smartphones might get more affordable soon...sort of. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Foldable smartphones should fall to 'normal' flagship status in terms of price in 2022

Foldable devices represent the most cutting-edge mobile device technology around thanks to their flexible main displays in 2021. However, this potential advantage typically comes at a particularly premium price. A famous leaker cl...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2021 22:51
The Oppo Find N will be a lot smaller than the Galaxy Z Fold3. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Oppo Find N: Specifications leak ahead of December 14 announcement

Oppo is set to unveil the Find N tomorrow, its inaugural foldable smartphone. In the meantime, Evan Blass has leaked numerous marketing slides that confirm multiple aspects about the device's display, among other things.
Alex Alderson, 13 Dec 2021 16:17
An alleged "Mate V" case. (Source: Ice Universe via Weibo)

Huawei Mate V: a case leak purports to confirm the foldable smartphone's design

Huawei is projected to challenge Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 with a device tipped to be called the Mate V on its 2022 launch. Now, the design predicted for this clamshell foldable phone has appeared again in another new leak. This on...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2021 22:42
The Oppo Find N foldable could be a threat to the Galaxy Z Fold3 (Image: @evleaks/Oppo)

Official renders of the Oppo Find N foldable leaked, non-creased display also a possibility

Evan Blass has published official renders of the forthcoming Oppo Find N foldable and it certainly looks like an appealing proposition. The new images clearly show the back of the device for the first time and reveal some camera d...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Dec 2021 11:18
One UI 4 has been causing many issues for some Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 owners. (Image source: Samsung Community)

Samsung suspends One UI 4 rollout for the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Fold3 after bricking fears

According to reports, Samsung has suspended the One UI 4 rollout for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Multiple handsets have experienced issues ranging from getting stuck in recovery mode to being unable to use anything othe...
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2021 13:29
Lenovo has partnered with Google for developers to test Android 12L on its P12 Pro tablet. (Image: Lenovo)

Android 12L beta for tablets and foldables goes live, developers prepping for its early 2022 release

Google has released the first beta of its Android 12L operating system. The new OS is the first from Google designed to take advantage of the larger screen real estate offered by devices like tablets and foldables
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Dec 2021 10:50
This is the Oppo Find N, the company's first foldable smartphone. (Image: Oppo)

Oppo Find N foldable phone officially teased for December 15 full launch

Oppo has teased its first foldable ahead of its full unveiling on December 15. The new device follows a very similar design approach to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series although appears to feature a wider front display.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Dec 2021 08:58
Oppo teased a foldable smartphone in 2019. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Fold takes a trip to Geekbench with a Snapdragon 888, 12 GB of RAM and Android 11 as camera specifications leak

Oppo's first foldable smartphone has leaked twice, perhaps a week or so before its introduction. The device, codenamed PEUM00, has appeared on Geekbench and at Camera FV-5. The databases confirm several details, including the Oppo...
Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2021 18:33
A future Huawei phone might look like this. (Source: RODENT950 via Twitter)

Rumor | Huawei's first-gen clamshell foldable phone will debut with a round secondary display

Huawei's rumored inaugural clamshell foldable smartphone is now said to have 2 large dark circles on its rear panel, as do many newer devices from the OEM. However, one will not be for cameras: instead, it will house an auxiliary ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2021 18:25
A new Huawei Mate 50 render. (Source: HoiINDI)

Rumor | A 2022 Huawei Mate 50 launch event is on, possibly followed by one for a foldable sibling

A Huawei executive has reportedly been quoted as saying that the next generation of the Mate premium phablet line is indeed destined for launch in 2022. Furthermore, its series might not be confined to this form-factor next year: ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2021 18:05
The Galaxy Z Fold3 is now eligible for One UI 4 in South Korea. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold3 picks up Samsung's One UI 4 update too

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Fold3. Currently, the update is available in South Korea, its first port of call for Samsung's premier foldable smartphone.
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 20:08
Android 12 is ready for the Galaxy Z Flip3. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases Android 12 and One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Flip3

Samsung has started issuing Android 12 and One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Flip3. The foldable handset will receive the OS upgrade as F711BXXU2BUKM with the December 2021 security patch.
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 16:35
TCL's Fold n' Roll tablet prototype just showed up online

TCL's Fold n' Roll concept device prototype demonstrated at DTC 2021

TCL just showcased its Fold n' Roll tablet from earlier this year (2021) at an event in China. Its screen can fold at the centre and expand into an 10-inch tablet via rollers. The panel is HDR1000 complaint and can dynamically adj...
Anil Ganti, 06 Dec 2021 16:29
OPPO's next-gen flagship could be here soon. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO announces its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship as its first-gen foldable phone is allegedly approved for sale in China

OPPO has confirmed that it is "one of the first" OEMs to have laid hands on the all-new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and that the phone based thereon will be out by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, it has al...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2021 18:51
A new "Huawei Mate V" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Huawei "Mate V" could have a thermal management system as foldable as its clamshell form-factor

Huawei is now said to launch its inaugural clamshell-style foldable as early as December 2021. A new patent lends more weight to this theory by depicting an innovative new kind of "heat pipe" that looks designed to fit into such a...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2021 17:43
OPPO's foldable phone might look a lot like this. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | OPPO's first-gen foldable might look like a Galaxy Z Fold3, but is not likely to be here any time soon

The latest leak on the subject of OPPO's alleged first-gen foldable phablet makes it sound like even more of a problem for the market leader Samsung. The new tip purports to specify refresh rates for its primary and secondary disp...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 17:25
Huawei is yet to release a clamshell foldable smartphone. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei tipped to release a cheap clamshell foldable smartphone next month; mass production already started

Reportedly, Huawei is preparing to announce a new foldable smartphone next month in China. Due to launch alongside the Watch D, the foldable will have a clamshell form factor like the Galaxy Z Flip3. Huawei's alternative should un...
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2021 23:29
The Mi Mix Fold remains a Chinese exclusive, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold successor to launch in 2022

Rumour has it that there is life in the Mix Fold series, having released the Mi Mix Fold in April. Reputedly, Xiaomi is developing a new model for next year, which would be its second foldable smartphone.
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2021 18:37
A successor to this phone might be foldable. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Rumor | The OPPO N-line is back, and in 50MP-cam foldable form too

The OEM OPPO has become embroiled in rumors that it was bringing its distinctive N-series of movable-camera smartphones back, and that it would also launch its first-gen foldable phablet soon. A new leak effectively combines both ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 18:30
Huawei allegedly plans to stay in the foldables game. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei has plans for more foldable smartphones to launch in 2022

A Chinese mobile device components manufacturer has let slip that it has secured a contract to mass-produce the hinge for a new foldable smartphone or phablet to debut in 2022. This revelation has sparked rumors that the order in ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2021 16:37
The Galaxy Z Fold3 is available in three colours. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 down to US$1,499.99 with Galaxy Buds2 earbuds included in Black Friday sales

Amazon US and Samsung US are offering significant amounts off the Galaxy Z Fold3 during Black Friday. Both retailers include a pair of Galaxy Buds2 in their deals too, which normally retail for US$119.99.
Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2021 13:16
Samsung gets flexible with its OLED. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Display's new website projects a future full of rollable, slidable or otherwise flexible OLED devices

Samsung Display's new micro-site contains a raft of teasers that might make sense of earlier leaks and rumors concerning the OEM's plans for its OLED technology and the devices based on it. They hint at an upcoming product line re...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 23:12
Can the Duo 2 survive this test? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 undergoes the JerryRigEverything durabilty test

Microsoft has gone through with a launch for its second-gen dual-screen folding Android phablet. Now, the Surface Duo 2 has made it onto the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. This video served to test its resistance to d...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 18:49
The OnePlus Tri-Fold Foldable Device looks like Samsung Display's 'Flex In & Out'. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

OnePlus patents a Tri-Fold Foldable Device with an ultra-wide display

OnePlus has patented a foldable smartphone with three displays that all link together. The Tri-Fold Foldable Device could relate to the 'Flex In & Out', which Samsung Display exhibited earlier this year.
Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 15:23
Is this the Honor Magic X? (Source: Weibo via SparrowsNews)

Honor's first-gen foldable is tipped to launch early next year, followed by its inaugural clamshell

Some recent leaks have been very clear in stating that the OEM Honor intends to launch a foldable phablet to rival the Galaxy Z Folds of this world. However, these rumors have been much more vague on the point of a launch date for...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 22:36
The "Galaxy Z Fold4" might need one of these. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will not upgrade to full S Pen support in 2022

Samsung made a concerted effort to make its Galaxy Z Fold3 more like a Note device, to the extent the new foldable even had its own kind of S Pen. However, its integration proved less than convincing, especially compared to a "nor...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 23:39

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