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A new Lenovo Tab P12 Pro on Android 12L has its own Google-generated discount code

Google has announced that it will cover 10% of the price of Lenovo's latest high-end tablet - so long as the buyer uses Android 12L on their new device. This perk is mainly aimed at developers, although anyone could avail of it un...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 16:33

The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 could both feature under-panel cameras. (Image source: Samsung)

First next-generation Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip details emerge

According to reports, Samsung is already prototyping the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, its next-generation foldable smartphones. Big changes could be afoot for both devices, such as a built-in S Pen for the Galaxy Z Fold and ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Nov 2021 17:17

Is this a Realme foldable smartphone? (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | Realme will release foldable and under-display camera phones by the end of 2022

Realme is already well-known for its increasingly popular smart and mobile devices, its Android smartphones included. Now, the brand is projected to break into next-gen form-factors such as foldable phablets as early as 2022. This...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 14:44

OPPO's foldable reportedly features a larger screen than the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (Image source: Digital Chat Station via 91Mobiles)

Weibo tipster outs OPPO's "Peacock" foldable smartphone, with Android 12, Snapdragon 888, and an LTPO panel

A tipster on Weibo claimed that Oppo will be launching a new foldable smartphone, codenamed "Peacock," as early as next month. Peacock is slated to feature a Snapdragon 888 processor and a 7-8-in LTPO foldable panel.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 10:39

Ryan Reynolds with the Surface Neo. (Image source: Netflix via @tomwarren)

Surface Neo prototypes appear in hands-on images and in new Netflix film

The Surface Neo may have never made it to market, but it has made a cameo in Red Notice, a new movie starring Ryan Reynolds, The Rock and Gal Gadot. The cancelled device has also leaked in several hands-on photos showcasing the Su...

Alex Alderson, 16 Nov 2021 00:38

The Honor Magic Fold might look a bit like this. (Source: Huawei

Rumor | Honor gears up to launch its first-gen foldable smartphone in Europe

Honor may be one of the next OEMs to launch a first-gen foldable Android phone. Now, these rumors have gained more weight with findings that the company has registered what might be a name for this device with the European Union's...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2021 21:07

The Pixel Fold is thought to feature the Sony IMX363 as its primary camera, not the Samsung ISOCELL GN1. (Image source: Waqar Khan)

Code analysis reveals Google Pixel Fold camera details and prospective launch date

The Google Pixel Fold has leaked again, this time with camera specifications and a possible launch date. Google's first foldable smartphone is expected to debut Android 12L, a version of Android 12 optimised for large-screen devic...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2021 14:10

The top-end Mate 40 RS variant. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei will launch an e-ink tablet as well as the Mate X3 and Mate 50 in 2022

Huawei is now said to get back on track with its flagship mobile device releases in 2022, starting with the Mate 50 series of phablets. However, the OEM is also now thought to get into a new and less expected market: that for e-in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2021 18:47

The Z Flip Pocket Denim jeans are ridiculous, but they are not bad value for money all things considered. (Image source: Dr Denim & Samsung)

Samsung announces the daftest bespoke jeans for the Galaxy Z Flip3

Samsung has revealed the Z Flip Pocket Denim, a pair of jeans created with Dr Denim. The jeans run to AUD$1,499, but they do come bundled with a complimentary Galaxy Z Flip3, which costs as much on its own anyway.

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2021 23:21

The next Royole phone? (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

Rumor | Royole's next foldable device will get a new product name and a somewhat updated design

Royole was an early adopter of foldable phablet technology, although it may have been overtaken by other OEMs such as Samsung since then. Now, a new leak alleges that the company will be back in this market again with a new device...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2021 19:01

The Z Fold3 now has a One UI 4 beta. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases One UI 4 betas for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3

The top-end Galaxy Z Fold3 phablet has become eligible for the latest version of Samsung's One UI, as has the Galaxy Z Flip3 clamshell foldable phone. Users of either high-end device in the OEM's native South Korea can now downloa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 18:57

Samsung had a very profitable quarter. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung posts "record" revenues for the third quarter of 2021

Samsung has announced total revenues and operating profits that ran well into trillions of South Korean won (KRW, or billions of US dollars) for the third quarter of 2021 (3Q2021). The company attributes this success to its silico...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2021 20:00

Google has finally turned its attention to optimizing Android for tablets and other large screen devices. (Image: Google)

Google announces Android 12L, a large-screen optimized version of Android for tablets, foldables and Chromebooks

Google has announced a surprise new variant of its Android mobile operating system. Android 12L is a new version of Android 12 that is designed specifically for large screen devices such as tablets, foldables and Chromebooks and i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Oct 2021 07:51

OPPO's foldable phone might be based on this prototype. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | OPPO has a 2021 launch date for its first-gen foldable

A reliable Weibo leaker now claims that OPPO will hold a "blockbuster" launch event before the end of 2021, and that its inaugural foldable smartphone is likely to be the star of this show. The device is painted as a bona fide riv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 18:24

The Galaxy W22 5G supports a custom S Pen. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung unveils the Galaxy W22 5G, a luxury foldable with an under-screen camera

Samsung has presented another stylish foldable smartphone that builds on the Galaxy Z Fold3. The Galaxy W22 5G has a largely muted design, offset by its striking golden hinge. The device relies on a Snapdragon 888 SoC, a 120 Hz AM...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2021 16:07

The Galaxy Z Fold3 may face a challenger soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The first-gen OPPO foldable phablet will have a 2K display

The electronics OEM OPPO is currently projected to produce a rival for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 that might launch in 2021. Now, a prominent leaker purports to flesh this rumor out with more concrete specs for this putative foldabl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 18:51

The thin and foldable glass screen of Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 can apparently still break for no apparent reason (Image: 9to5google)

Galaxy Z Flip 3: Review claims the display glass of Samsung's new foldable can break for no apparent reason

Samsung's smaller foldable smartphone supposedly still has some durability issues which sometimes cause the thin and flexible glass to break for no apparent reason. But not just the display glass itself, but also the OLED panel un...

Enrico Frahn, 09 Oct 2021 21:06

Samsung has now sold over 1 million Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 units in South Korea

Samsung released its latest premium foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, to their home market of South Korea in August 2021. Now, less than 2 months later, the OEM claims to have sold its first million of these un...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2021 00:12

The refreshed Mix Fold will probably look a lot like the current model. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tipped to release a Mix Fold refresh with three notable changes

According to reports, Xiaomi is working towards releasing a revised Mi Mix Fold. The refreshed Mix Fold is expected to contain a few improvements compared to the original model, albeit not enough for it to be considered a next-gen...

Alex Alderson, 06 Oct 2021 15:26

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Note sports a triple-camera system in this concept rendition. (Image source: LetsGoDigital - edited)

Gleaming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Note fan-made concept renders breathe life into the moribund Note series

Fan-made concept renders of a device dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Note have been posted online. The images are based on a patent that Samsung has been working on that would seemingly combine the flexibility of a foldable phone...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Oct 2021 12:48

The Pixel Fold is slated to arrive later this year. (Image source: LetsGoDigital & Waqar Khan)

The Google Pixel Fold may share the same 120 Hz OLED display as the Galaxy Z Fold3 but with a 'multi-axis hinge mechanism'

Google has patented a foldable smartphone with a 'multi-axis hinge mechanism'. The proposed design resembles one pioneered by Samsung with its Galaxy Z Fold series, fuelling speculation that Google is preparing to release its firs...

Alex Alderson, 05 Oct 2021 01:11

Is this a initial sign of an Honor foldable? (Source: HuaweiFans on Weibo)

More potential details of the first-gen Honor foldable surface in a new leak

The OEM Honor has been linked to the launch of its first-gen foldable phone in the past. Now, a Weibo tipster has reiterated these claims, and now also asserts the device in question might make it to launch in the final quarter of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2021 17:25

The X may not make it to 2021. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | OPPO pushes the launch of first-gen tablet back to 2022, leaves foldables and rollables on the table

OPPO has been rumored to launch its first ever tablet for some time. This device might have been projected to show up by the end of 2021; however, the latest word is that this event has been postponed until the following year. Mea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 22:56

Huawei might launch a clamshell-type foldable soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Huawei will launch a clamshell foldable phone by the end of 2021

Huawei is an OEM that has already made it into the foldable smartphone market. Its latest Mate X2 is the closest contemporary to Samsung's premium Galaxy Z Fold3. Now, the Chinese electronics giant is linked to a second device tou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 18:27

A technically mature smartphone with a foldable display: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: A clean hinge but a dusty screen

Samsung's latest generation of foldables shows even more mature solutions for problems found in earlier models. However, we still noticed one minor issue in everyday testing.

Mike Wobker, 27 Sep 2021 07:09

Can the Z Flip3 survive? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 undergoes JerryRigEverything durability testing

Samsung's latest foldable flagship the Galaxy Z Fold3 has already visited the JerryRigEverything YouTube studio for a gruelling test of its integrity. Now, its clamshell counterpart has joined it in this famous series of durabilit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 18:25

The Surface Duo 2 is better than its predecessor, but it is incredibly expensive. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 revealed with plenty of changes from the original model

The rumours were true, Microsoft has overhauled the Surface Duo with numerous changes for the second-generation model. The Snapdragon 888-backed device is about as expensive as a Galaxy Z Fold3, though.

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 23:32

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is currently $200 off on Amazon

Samsung's new foldable smartphone has become very popular despite its high MSRP of $1,799 for the base version (256GB). However, Amazon is currently running a discount on it, and you can get it for $200 off and get it shipped righ...

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Sep 2021 06:46

Could the future of Galaxy Note be flexible? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold might turn into a true next-gen Galaxy Note after all

Samsung has stuck with inward-folding displays in its latest flagships thus far. This has given rise to speculation that the form-factor exists to take the Galaxy Note line's place in the world over time. However, a new design and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 17:32

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 proves to sport much improved durability in drop test. (Image: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold3 proves tough to break in drop test making it a match for Samsung own Galaxy S21 Ultra

A new drop test of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 shows that it lives up to Samsung’s claims of improved durability. In fact, during the repeated drop tests, including onto the face of the foldable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 continue...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Sep 2021 14:04

Early Google Pixel Fold renders. (Source: Waqar Khan)

Google Pixel Fold: New leak corroborates launch date rumors

The Google Pixel Fold has proven to be mostly elusive so far. Leaks from a while ago touted an imminent release, and new information from what should be reliable quarters now also point towards a conspicuous launch date.

Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2021 18:42

The Surface Duo 2 will contain numerous upgrades over the Surface Duo. (Image source: Windows United & Jonas Daehnert)

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 discovered at the FCC with 5G, NFC, UWB and wireless charging capabilities

The launch of Microsoft's next foldable smartphone is just days away. In the meantime, Microsoft has certified the device with the FCC and has confirmed a few specifications in the process.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 15:12

A foldable iPhone render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Another leak points to a 2023 launch for the first-gen Apple foldable

Apple is currently rumored to wait until 2023 to launch its first-ever mobile device with a folding display. A new report from the South Korean media backs this timeline up. It also purports to drop further details about the deve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 18:42

Will Fujifilm really make a foldable? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Fujifilm prepares to get in on the foldables game with its first device patent

A new device with a foldable main display has been patented by...Fujifilm. The iconic camera brand has indicated that it does indeed intend to move into this market with a first-gen product that looks most like the Samsung Galaxy ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 16:23

The Samsung W22 5G will share almost all its hardware with the Galaxy Z Fold3 on which it is based. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung prepares to release another foldable smartphone in the style of the Galaxy Z Fold3

A first official marketing asset of a new Samsung foldable smartphone has leaked. The Samsung W22 5G will only be sold in China, as the W21 5G was when it arrived last year. Expect a more luxurious design but with the same hardwar...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 18:18

The TCL Chicago closes flush, unlike Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip smartphones. (Image source: TCL)

TCL admits to developing, and cancelling, a clamshell foldable that would have undercut the Galaxy Z Flip series

The TCL Chicago will never come to market, but the company has shown the device off anyway. The clamshell foldable closes flush, has a reasonably large cover screen and a larger battery than the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Moto Razr 5G.

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2021 00:23

The first crease-less display will be available in 2023. (Image Source: LG)

LG readies crease-proof material for foldable displays

The days of the annoying display crease on foldable devices are numbered. Thanks to LG's advancements in the screen protective layer field, we can now look forward to the first devices integrating crease-proof folding displays lau...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Sep 2021 19:22

The first teaser image for Microsoft's hardware event does not hint at a new Surface Duo or Surface Book. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft invites fans to its next Surface hardware event on September 22

Microsoft has sent out invitations to a launch event that will take place in three weeks. The event may be a chance for the company to showcase the Surface Duo 2 and a next-generation Surface Book 4, among other devices.

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2021 00:22

Is this device a turning point for foldables? (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is slated to increase the production of displays for foldables by nearly 50% year-on-year

Samsung has already seen an uptick in the enthusiasm for foldable devices with the launch of its latest Galaxy Z Fold and Flip models. Now, its Display division is reportedly at the limits of its capacity to produce the requisite ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2021 17:46

Purportedly, the Galaxy Book Fold 17 is the name of Samsung's first foldable laptop. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Book Fold 17: 17.3-inch foldable laptop slated for Q1 2022 release with an Under Panel Camera

Samsung is set to expand its foldable display technologies to laptops. Reportedly, the company will unveil the Galaxy Book Fold 17 in Q1 2022, which the company has already teased with an Under Panel Camera.

Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2021 19:37

OPPO might start making more next-gen phones soon. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | OPPO's first-gen foldable phone will have an LTPO display

A reliable leaker has recently asserted that the Android OEM OPPO is now close to launching its first ever foldable device. Now, the same tipster has elaborated further with a new claim that this phone's main display will integrat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2021 22:08

A "Huawei rollable" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

New renders hint at Huawei's potential to produce the rollable Mate-series phablets of the future

Huawei has signalled that it is ready to move on to premium devices with rollable displays, thanks to a new patent that locks its take on this next-gen type of display down. This new IP has been converted into new, high-quality re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2021 17:22

Can the Z Fold3 survive? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 undergoes JerryRigEverything durability testing

Samsung's new flagship, the ~US$1,800 Galaxy Z Fold3, is one of relatively few phones on the market designed to bend in half - albeit in one direction only. Now, the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything reveals what happens ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2021 17:08

OPPO's first-gen foldable might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Update | OPPO is finally ready to launch its first-ever foldable smartphone

OPPO is conspicuous in the absence of the mid-year flagship (or flagship refresh) launches in which other Android OEMs have come to indulge in 2021. However, according to a knowledgeable leaker, such devices from this company migh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2021 22:50

The Surface Duo 2 will have rear-facing cameras, among other changes compared to the current model. (Image source: Windows United & Jonas Daehnert)

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 888 SoC as more hardware details emerge

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has made its way to Geekbench in over a dozen listings. The upcoming handset runs Android 11 using a Snapdragon 888 and 8 GB of RAM, both upgrades over the hardware in the Surface Duo. Other improvement...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2021 22:13

The Z Flip3 and Fold3. (Source: Samsung)

Update | Samsung moves over 900,000 Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 units during their first week of South Korean preorders

Samsung has been taking pre-orders for its new Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 premium smartphone in its native South Korea since August 17, 2021. The final stats for the 2 new flexible-display devices' first week of pre-orders are repor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2021 20:32

The 'Flex In & Out' folds in an S shape. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung showcases some wacky foldable devices at IMID 2021 alongside a transparent LG TV

Samsung may have just realised two new foldable devices, but they exhibited even more at the Korea Display Exhibition. LG showcased a transparent TV at the same event, too.

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2021 18:26

The Galaxy Z Fold 3's cameras will only work with a locked bootloader. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold 3: An unlocked bootloader disables all cameras on Samsung's latest foldable smartphone

Samsung really does not want people unlocking their devices. With the Galaxy Z Fold 3, unlocking the bootloader disables the device's cameras. While seemingly a software lock, it is not a good look for the South Korean company.

Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2021 23:59

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 has received its first teardown. (Image source: PBK Reviews)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 revealed as being not that repairable in first teardown video

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 has been torn down for the first time, revealing its inner workings. While the device can be disassembled and re-assembled, it is not all that repairable. Even the battery is glued down in Samsung's latest fold...

Alex Alderson, 23 Aug 2021 23:40

Foldable

A new Lenovo Tab P12 Pro on Android 12L has its own Google-generated discount code

First next-generation Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip details emerge

Rumor | Realme will release foldable and under-display camera phones by the end of 2022

Weibo tipster outs OPPO's "Peacock" foldable smartphone, with Android 12, Snapdragon 888, and an LTPO panel

Surface Neo prototypes appear in hands-on images and in new Netflix film

Rumor | Honor gears up to launch its first-gen foldable smartphone in Europe

Code analysis reveals Google Pixel Fold camera details and prospective launch date

Rumor | Huawei will launch an e-ink tablet as well as the Mate X3 and Mate 50 in 2022

Samsung announces the daftest bespoke jeans for the Galaxy Z Flip3

Rumor | Royole's next foldable device will get a new product name and a somewhat updated design

Samsung releases One UI 4 betas for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3

Samsung posts "record" revenues for the third quarter of 2021

Google announces Android 12L, a large-screen optimized version of Android for tablets, foldables and Chromebooks

Rumor | OPPO has a 2021 launch date for its first-gen foldable

Samsung unveils the Galaxy W22 5G, a luxury foldable with an under-screen camera

Rumor | The first-gen OPPO foldable phablet will have a 2K display

Galaxy Z Flip 3: Review claims the display glass of Samsung's new foldable can break for no apparent reason

Samsung has now sold over 1 million Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 units in South Korea

Xiaomi tipped to release a Mix Fold refresh with three notable changes

Gleaming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Note fan-made concept renders breathe life into the moribund Note series

The Google Pixel Fold may share the same 120 Hz OLED display as the Galaxy Z Fold3 but with a 'multi-axis hinge mechanism'

More potential details of the first-gen Honor foldable surface in a new leak

Rumor | OPPO pushes the launch of first-gen tablet back to 2022, leaves foldables and rollables on the table

Rumor | Huawei will launch a clamshell foldable phone by the end of 2021

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: A clean hinge but a dusty screen

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 undergoes JerryRigEverything durability testing

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 revealed with plenty of changes from the original model

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is currently $200 off on Amazon

Rumor | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold might turn into a true next-gen Galaxy Note after all

Galaxy Z Fold3 proves tough to break in drop test making it a match for Samsung own Galaxy S21 Ultra

Google Pixel Fold: New leak corroborates launch date rumors

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 discovered at the FCC with 5G, NFC, UWB and wireless charging capabilities

Another leak points to a 2023 launch for the first-gen Apple foldable

Fujifilm prepares to get in on the foldables game with its first device patent

Samsung prepares to release another foldable smartphone in the style of the Galaxy Z Fold3

89% Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G review: The unrivaled folding smartphone

TCL admits to developing, and cancelling, a clamshell foldable that would have undercut the Galaxy Z Flip series

LG readies crease-proof material for foldable displays

Microsoft invites fans to its next Surface hardware event on September 22

Samsung is slated to increase the production of displays for foldables by nearly 50% year-on-year

Samsung Galaxy Book Fold 17: 17.3-inch foldable laptop slated for Q1 2022 release with an Under Panel Camera

Rumor | OPPO's first-gen foldable phone will have an LTPO display

New renders hint at Huawei's potential to produce the rollable Mate-series phablets of the future

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 undergoes JerryRigEverything durability testing

Update | OPPO is finally ready to launch its first-ever foldable smartphone

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 888 SoC as more hardware details emerge

Update | Samsung moves over 900,000 Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 units during their first week of South Korean preorders

Samsung showcases some wacky foldable devices at IMID 2021 alongside a transparent LG TV

Galaxy Z Fold 3: An unlocked bootloader disables all cameras on Samsung's latest foldable smartphone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 revealed as being not that repairable in first teardown video

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