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Apple's Foldable Delay: A Reader Poll Points to Caution and Perfection
technology18 days ago

Apple's Foldable Delay: A Reader Poll Points to Caution and Perfection

A PhoneArena poll summarized by Polina Kovalakova shows readers largely attribute the iPhone Duo’s long wait to Apple being cautious (about half), with roughly 42% saying the design had to be near-perfect. A smaller share (~9%) cited the Vision Pro factor. The piece argues the delay likely reflects a mix of reasons—learning from rivals’ foldables and aiming for a polished product—amid development traced back to 2019, with pre-orders starting October 16.

via PhoneArena|
#apple#foldables#iphone-duo
Korean shoppers opt for cheaper Galaxy Z Fold8 as iPhone Duo looms
technology20 days ago

Korean shoppers opt for cheaper Galaxy Z Fold8 as iPhone Duo looms

In Korea, Galaxy Z Fold8 sales rose about 10% week-on-week after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, as buyers weighed price and timing. The Fold8 is notably cheaper in Korea (KRW 2.28 million) than the iPhone Duo (KRW 3.29 million, a 44% gap), helping Samsung’s device despite the Duo’s late October release. The Duo is bulkier (11.3mm, 254g vs 9.7mm, 201g) and its 2TB version tops KRW 5.09 million, underscoring ongoing price and form-factor challenges for foldables.

via GSMArena.com|
#foldables#galaxy-z-fold8#iphone-duo
iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: a price‑matched foldable face‑off
technology25 days ago

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: a price‑matched foldable face‑off

9to5Mac compares Apple's iPhone Duo with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, noting similar foldable form factors and prices within about $100 but key trade‑offs: the Fold 8 is slightly thinner yet carries durability concerns for dust; the Duo is fully dustproof and offers MagSafe wireless charging, while the Fold 8 supports faster wired charging; cameras are broadly similar (50MP on Fold 8 vs 48MP on Duo) with different front‑camera setups and limited inner-camera details; overall, durability, ecosystem, and preference for iOS vs Android will drive the choice, with the Duo potentially appealing to Android users who like Apple’s UI, despite Samsung’s durability track record.

via 9to5Mac|
#cameras#charging#foldables
Samsung fires back at Apple’s foldable debut with a cheeky jab
business28 days ago

Samsung fires back at Apple’s foldable debut with a cheeky jab

Samsung immediately ridiculed Apple’s foldable launch with social-media digs as markets digest a volatile day: oil prices topped $100 a barrel, fanning bets on a possible Federal Reserve rate hike, while investors weighed Trump’s costly proposed $5,000-per-adult dividend, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint-shop investment, and Oracle’s stronger cloud revenue as tech and energy headlines intertwine.

via CNBC|
#apple#business#foldables
Apple aims passport-sized foldable iPhone, redefining the form factor
tech1 month ago

Apple aims passport-sized foldable iPhone, redefining the form factor

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, adopting a passport-sized, wide-and-short design that could reshape the foldable market seven years after Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. While some iPhone 18 models may arrive later, leaks suggest Apple will pair the foldable release with the Pro line, under new CEO John Ternus who’s already proving Apple’s market influence. Android rivals like Huawei, Samsung, and Xiaomi have already released passport-shaped foldables, and Counterpoint sees foldables growing rapidly; Apple’s entry could push the category toward mainstream adoption as competitors scramble to match its footprint and supply-chain clout.

via The Verge|
#apple#foldables#iphone
Fold 8 Hits US Sales Lead Over Fold 7 with Lighter, Pocketable Design
technology1 month ago

Fold 8 Hits US Sales Lead Over Fold 7 with Lighter, Pocketable Design

Samsung says US sales for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra are about 30% higher than the Fold 7, now accounting for roughly 80% of Z-series purchases. The 201g Fold 8 result comes from eight generations of engineering and new materials, aiming to keep flagship feel while trimming bulk. About 30% of Fold 8 buyers switched from competing brands, and the company frames the weight loss against rivals like the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

via PhoneArena|
#fold-7#foldables#galaxy-z-fold-8
Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Could Start at $2,000
tech1 month ago

Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Could Start at $2,000

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s long‑rumored folding iPhone, possibly called the iPhone Duo, will start at $2,000 for 256GB (about $3,000 for 2TB) with October shipping in white and dark blue. It’s expected to run side‑by‑side iPhone apps, support iPad‑style multitasking, and work with the Apple Pencil, with official details due at the September launch event; pricing may place it above Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold and below Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold Ultra.

via The Verge|
#apple#foldables#iphone
Apple's Foldable iPhone Naming Puzzle: Max, Air, or Duo?
gadgets1 month ago

Apple's Foldable iPhone Naming Puzzle: Max, Air, or Duo?

Gizmodo breaks down the naming puzzle for Apple’s first foldable iPhone ahead of the Surprise and Shine event, noting Bloomberg’s report that “iPhone Ultra” is an internal favorite but may not fit the device; other contenders include iPhone Max or an iPhone Air–based name like Air Pro/Plus/Duo, with analysis that Apple will market the big-screen device as a larger iPhone rather than a traditional Pro model.

via Gizmodo|
#apple#foldables#gadgets
Samsung: Lighter Foldables Are the Path to Apple’s Folding Challenge
technology1 month ago

Samsung: Lighter Foldables Are the Path to Apple’s Folding Challenge

Samsung says weight is the key to foldables’ success, detailing a ~75g cut on the Galaxy Z Fold8 and a lighter passport-style design with fewer parts and a titanium screen; Apple’s folding iPhone is expected to be heavier, but Samsung argues durability and water resistance remain strong, with market analysts predicting foldables will grow as competition increases.

via WIRED|
#apple#durability#foldables
iPhone Ultra Aims to Push Foldables Beyond 100 Million Shipments
technology1 month ago

iPhone Ultra Aims to Push Foldables Beyond 100 Million Shipments

Global foldable shipments are forecast to exceed 100 million by end-2026, driven by Apple’s iPhone Ultra and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8. Counterpoint Research projects Samsung to hold about 38% of shipments, Apple around 25%, and Huawei about 22%, with Apple potentially narrowing Samsung’s lead in 2027 and shipping roughly 6 million iPhone Ultras during the early availability window.

via PhoneArena|
#counterpoint-research#foldables#galaxy-z-fold-8
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Draws Younger iPhone Fans as Demand Surges
technology1 month ago

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Draws Younger iPhone Fans as Demand Surges

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is selling faster than expected and facing production bottlenecks, while Samsung has attracted more younger iPhone users to its foldables in the US, aided by the improved Smart Switch data-migration tool; the market watches whether ex-iPhone users will stay after Apple potentially launches a foldable iPhone, with Samsung holding a price edge for the Z Fold 8 starting at $1,899.

via SamMobile|
#foldables#galaxy-z-fold-8#iphone
Huawei Mate XT 2: a $3,000 luxury trifold with wing-folds and a privacy screen
technology1 month ago

Huawei Mate XT 2: a $3,000 luxury trifold with wing-folds and a privacy screen

Huawei unveils the Mate XT 2, a premium China-only trifold starting around $2,980 for 16GB/256GB and edging up to $3,725 with higher storage and a privacy OLED option. Its design folds inward from both halves (a “wing-like” action) to protect a 10.1-inch interior display while maintaining a 6.5-inch exterior screen, and it features a 50MP main camera, 40MP ultrawide, and 50MP periscope with up to 3.5x optical zoom, plus an 8MP selfie cam for video calls. Powered by Huawei’s in-house Kirin 9050 Pro due to U.S. sanctions, the Mate XT 2 targets luxury buyers as Apple allegedly gears up for its foldable iPhone amid competing foldables from Samsung and Xiaomi.

via Gizmodo|
#foldables#huawei#mate-xt-2