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A Weibo leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro will continue using the anodized aluminum unibody design introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro, despite ongoing durability complaints about surface chipping and color shifts. Apple reportedly views such wear as inherent to the aluminum alloy. Rumored colors include Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver, with a September 2026 reveal alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone.
Apple reportedly plans to unveil a foldable iPhone in September, likely named iPhone Ultra, with a 7.7-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch outer display and improved screen quality and durability. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says engineers have reduced the screen crease, though not eliminated it, while Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested a near-crease-free inner panel; the device is expected to open like a book and feature two rear cameras, a front camera, and a Touch ID power button.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 emphasizes durability, refined usability and strong performance over new innovations, with a reworked hinge, dual-layer ultra-thin glass and a reinforced metal plate to reduce creases. It sports a 6.5-inch cover display and an 8-inch inner screen at 120 Hz, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging plus wireless options. The report also teases potential S Pen support and a larger Galaxy Z Wide Fold for productivity-focused users, signaling a dual-category foldable strategy for Samsung.
A PCMag opinion piece weighs rumors of a book-style foldable iPhone with a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner screen, suggesting it could cost around $2,000–$2,500 and face early-generation flaws, crease-related durability concerns, a move to Touch ID, and limited practical appeal, leaving the author unlikely to purchase one despite the intrigue.
Despite the 3.0 update adding new features and storage improvements, Animal Crossing: New Horizons still suffers from a major flaw: tool durability. Golden tools require lengthy, tedious tasks (like mass Gulliver interactions for the shovel) and scarce resources, and even after all that they break. The piece argues that making golden tools unbreakable could fix the issue, though the update did improve variety and convenience overall.
Apple reportedly plans a more durable iPhone Fold by adding a transparent polyimide film layer over the ultra-thin glass, aiming to resist scratches and debris better than Samsung’s foldables, while relocating some controls to minimize hinge cables—signaling a cautious, durability-first first foldable that could carry a hefty price tag.
Apple is evaluating a tougher protective film—likely clear polyimide—over the foldable iPhone’s ultra-thin glass to improve durability and feel, testing CPI vs PET as options. CPI would offer harder, more scratch‑resistant surfaces, with Kolon Industry and Lens Technology among the expected suppliers. A final decision is imminent as Apple continues component testing, with rumors pointing to a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch cover display, Touch ID, and a launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup later this year.
Bo Nix rejected Sean Payton's claim that doctors found he was predisposed to breaking his ankle, saying there’s nothing predisposed about the injury. He’s aiming for a full, healthy return for the 2026 season, citing a lengthy run of durability and expecting no offseason hurdles.
A Samsung Community Forum post describes a Galaxy Z TriFold whose 10-inch internal display shows a long vertical strip of dead pixels on the left edge only a month after purchase, with no external damage. The owner notes the device isn’t covered by Samsung insurance and repair costs are likely high, tapping into ongoing durability concerns for foldable devices after prior hinge issues observed in stores.
HP unveiled the Omnibook Ultra 14 at CES 2026, a sleek, durable 14-inch laptop with a super thin design, military-grade toughness, high-end specs including a 3K OLED display, up to 64GB RAM, and options for Intel or Snapdragon chips, starting at $1,550.
After a year of testing various walking shoes, the reviewer finds the Keen Targhee IV hiking boots to be the best, praising their ankle support, toe comfort, durable soles, and overall suitability for challenging hikes, making them the reviewer's top choice for outdoor footwear in 2025.
The Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung's new foldable device, was tested for durability and showed the hinge starting to fail after approximately 144,000 folds, slightly below Samsung's 200,000 fold promise, but the display remained functional, indicating it held up relatively well for a first-generation product.
The Honor Win is a flagship gaming phone featuring a built-in turbo cooling fan, a massive 10,000-mAh battery, and high durability with water and dust resistance, designed to enhance gaming performance without overheating or bulk.
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, a new trifolding smartphone, impresses with its sturdy build and large, vibrant displays, but is heavy and has some design limitations like smudging and lack of flexible configurations. Overall, it shows promise as a potential game-changer in foldable device technology.
Motorola has announced the new Edge 70, G57 Power, G57, and Moto Buds Bass, highlighting their ultra-thin design, advanced camera systems, impressive battery life, and durability features, with the Edge 70 being the thinnest in its category and equipped with a 50MP triple camera setup, while the G57 Power offers a massive 7000mAh battery. The devices also emphasize sustainability and innovative AI features, and the Moto Buds Bass deliver powerful sound with long-lasting performance.