foldables

Last updated: July 5th, 2022 at 15:20 UTC+02:00 Samsung could unveil its next foldable phones in August, one month apart from the next-gen iPhones. Samsung’s foldable devices will have the task of diverting attention away from Apple’s latest flagships, and Samsung is reportedly taking extra steps to ensure that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 succeed in this task. Market watchers say that Samsung could lower its sales expectations for the Galaxy A and Galaxy S series later this year and focus more on promoting…

A few weeks ago, Google started testing the split keyboard mode in the Gboard app. It was available to a few beta users, but the feature is now rolling out more widely. However, it is still available in the beta version (v11.9.04) of the keyboard app. Google has already taken a lot of time to optimize its keyboard app for foldable smartphones. It has been more than three years since first-generation foldable phones were launched. And most Galaxy Z Fold series users were limited to Samsung Keyboard if they wanted to use…

Last updated: June 17th, 2022 at 13:10 UTC+02:00 It’s been an interesting week for Samsung fans, with news about the Galaxy Z Flip 4 Z Fold 4, and S22 Fan Edition floating about. We have a lot to talk about for our latest podcast, so let’s stop wasting time on the introduction. SamMobile Podcast Episode 11 is now live on our YouTube and Spotify channels, and you can check out the latest episode below. This Friday, we’re once again accompanied by George Chachanidze from Snappy-Tech, who’s become one of our regular…

Android 13 will release in the stable channel later this year and with it, Samsung should launch its One UI 5.0 custom software. But ahead of that, the company will roll out a minor update to its Android 12 skin. The new version will be called One UI 4.1.1 and is now confirmed to be coming in a few months. A moderator on Samsung’s community forums in South Korea recently revealed (via) that the new One UI update is in the works and will roll out to eligible models over the air (OTA) shortly.The said moderator didn’t…

We discussed recently how Samsung’s foldable phone buyers are treated like second-class customers. It’s doing a less than stellar job with customer support for these devices, particularly for repairs. All of Samsung’s foldable smartphones come with a pre-applied screen protector on the foldable display. Customers are actively discouraged from replacing the protector themselves. This screen protector tends to get scratched or it develops cracks over time and customers who are in the need of repairs are left hanging in…

Last updated: May 26th, 2022 at 10:59 UTC+02:00 Typing on foldable phones is easier, thanks to the bigger screen. However, it requires a split mode for better ergonomics, and it was only available on the Samsung Keyboard app. However, not everyone prefers Samsung Keyboard over Google’s Gboard app. A few days ago, we reported that even Google is working to bring the split keyboard mode to its keyboard. Now, that feature seems to be live. Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Fold 3 users who have installed the…

Last updated: May 25th, 2022 at 16:25 UTC+02:00 Samsung’s foldable phones are about to improve in several ways, one of which relates to the internal hardware. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 should hit the shelves in a few months, and Samsung may plan to equip them with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The new SoC got unveiled a few days ago, and today we’ll dive into what this new 4nm-based solution from Qualcomm could offer Galaxy smartphone customers later this year. We discuss the Snapdragon 8+ Gen…

Samsung has reportedly begun mass production of core components for its upcoming foldables. The company has two main foldable lineups the Fold and Flip. So it’s evident that components being produced are for the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. The South-Korean website TheElec revealed the information, further stating that the foldable phones will go into production in July. Reports suggest that Samsung plans to produce 10 million units of the Flip and Fold series by the end of 2022. It is supposed that…

Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Cupertino is in the process of testing an E Ink cover display for its foldable device. The new report comes following last week’s rumor of Apple testing folding panels for its future iPhone and iPad which are expected to arrive around 2025. E Ink's Advanced Color ePaper display Taiwan’s E Ink Corporation is one of the biggest electronic ink display makers and is the key supplier for Amazon’s Kindle range. The company also makes color e-ink panels which are…

The promises of Android 13 are enough to get any Android user excited, but Oppo smartphone owners won’t have to wait to see what the next major update to the operating system has in store. The Find N is Oppo’s flagship foldable and already supports the Android 13 Beta 1 for users in China while the Find X5 Pro supports the first beta across the globe. Although it’s certainly exciting to have the chance to try out the Android 13 Beta on a regular smartphone, Google showcased the software update’s focus on tablets and…