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SmartPrix and OnLeaks In the half-decade we’ve had folding phones, they have operated at opposite ends of the spectrum. One side wants to maximize power and productivity with tablet-like foldables, while the other wants to make your phone as minimalistic as possible. Samsung caters to both of these groups with its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series, and it’s had five years of experience in that department. We’re still a few months away from both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, but the rumor mill is steadily churning…

Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends As we get deeper into 2024, it’s only a matter of time before we see Samsung reveal its next round of foldables. This should include the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 6. The rumors for these devices are starting, and we should expect to see the next generation of foldables hit sometime around summer. But what does Samsung have in store for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, specifically? From the rumored prices, specs, design, and more, here’s everything we know. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6:…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra could make its debut this year alongside the company's anticipated clamshell- and book-style foldable phones, according to a report. The South Korean technology firm could introduce standard and "Ultra" models in the Galaxy Z Fold series, with the latter offering more advanced hardware specifications and features. Like the company's Galaxy S-series of smartphones, the purported Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra is also expected to debut with a higher price tag than the regular model.According to…

Last year Tecno presented a rollable phone concept called the Phantom Ultimate. This was just a concept, though, seen only in demo videos – but now the company has some actual prototypes and brought them to the MWC. We got some hands-on time with the Ultimate and a couple of other interesting ideas that are brewing over at Tecno HQ. The Phantom Ultimate may never become a retail product, but it is now a real working device. The phone starts off with a 6.55” display that wraps around the left edge. At the push of a…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 renders have been leaked, giving foldable smartphone enthusiasts a sneak peek at what the company's next foldable phone might look like. The South Korean smartphone maker could introduce a book-style foldable phone that has a rectangular design with slightly curved edges. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is seen in a dark grey colourway and the leaked renders also show the foldable handset's rear camera module, power and volume buttons, speaker grilles and charging port on the purported smartphone.Tipster Steve…

Apple is working on the development of a foldable device that could be larger than a smartphone, according to a report. The purported foldable device could arrive in the form of a notebook or a tablet, according to a DigiTimes report that cites Taiwan-based supply chain sources. The iPhone maker is said to have been working on a folding device for at least half a decade and is expected to decide on the design of the device before the company begins manufacturing.According to the report (via…

Apple is working on the development of a foldable device that could be larger than a smartphone, according to a report. The purported foldable device could arrive in the form of a notebook or a tablet, according to a DigiTimes report that cites Taiwan-based supply chain sources. The iPhone maker is said to have been working on a folding device for at least half a decade and is expected to decide on the design of the device before the company begins manufacturing.According to the report (via…

An estimated 15.9 million foldable phones were shipped last year as per the latest TrendForce report. The figure represents a 25% year-over-year rise and saw foldables climb up to a combined 1.4% market share of all smartphone shipments. TrendForce suggests the low adoption rate of foldables is mainly driven by their high price points and durability concerns. Global foldable smartphone market share 2023-2024 (TrendForce) Samsung continued its dominance as the leading foldable smartphone vendor with a 66%…

A very sketchy rumor surfaced recently, claiming that both OPPO and Vivo are giving up on foldable smartphones. That rumor was so far-fetched that we didn’t even cover it, as it seemed completely off-point from the get-go. It could have even been poorly translated. Well, it seems we were right, as OPPO decided to react. OPPO has just confirmed its utter dedication to foldables, just to appease its users. OPPO reacted to a recent rumor by confirming its utter dedication to foldables The company said the following: “OPPO’s…

Last week a sketchy rumor - and, for what it's worth, we did warn you about its sketchiness right from the get-go - claimed Oppo and vivo would be completely giving up on the foldable market, due to significantly lower sales in 2023. It seemed like an odd move, especially after pouring so much money into investing in foldable tech, but - stranger things have happened in the mobile world. This, however, isn't. Happening, that is. At least when it comes to Oppo. The company reached out to us to deny the aforementioned…