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technology3 days ago•4 min saved

Samsung’s Z Fold 8 outshines iPhone Duo in design polls despite Apple’s software flair

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 leads in hardware design preference over Apple’s upcoming iPhone Duo, with 72% of surveyed users favoring Samsung’s sharp, boxy aesthetic. While Apple’s unfolding animation generates buzz, critics note the iPhone Duo’s design feels derivative of prior Google foldables. The Z Fold 8, launched in July, offers a premium look and robust specs, whereas the iPhone Duo, releasing October 23, relies on software polish to compensate for a less distinct hardware identity.

via PhoneArena|

#apple-iphone-duo #consumer-surveys #foldable-phones

technology8 days ago

Samsung ramps Exynos 2700 production as Galaxy S27 Ultra chip choice remains undecided

Samsung has initiated mass production of the Exynos 2700 chipset, targeting volumes 10% higher than its predecessor to support the new Galaxy S27 Pro. While the chip is confirmed for the S27, S27+, and S27 Pro in Korea and Europe, the decision for the flagship S27 Ultra remains pending. Internal tests show the Exynos 2700 outperforming Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 in multi-core benchmarks, but Samsung is still evaluating thermal performance and production costs before finalizing the top-tier model's silicon.

via GSMArena.com|

#2nm-chip #galaxy-s27 #mobile-hardware

technology19 days ago•8 min saved

Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo Launches Oct. 23 with Passport-Style Fold and Matte Screen

Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, launches on Oct. 23 for $1,999. It features a 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch inner display with a matte finish to hide the crease. Pre-orders start Oct. 16. The device supports Apple Pencil via USB-C and offers up to 24 hours of mixed battery life, though it lacks a telephoto camera and Face ID.

via CNET|

#apple #foldable-phones #ios

technology23 days ago•9 min saved

OnePlus 16 Launches in China with 9,000mAh Battery and System-Wide 165Hz Display

OnePlus has officially revealed the design, color options, and memory configurations for its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 16, which is set to launch exclusively in China. The device features a 9,000mAh battery, a 200MP main camera, and a 165Hz refresh rate that operates system-wide rather than just in games. While the phone offers up to 1TB of storage, it will not be available in Europe or North America due to OnePlus's recent market exit.

via Notebookcheck|

#china-market #mobile-hardware #oneplus-16

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Samsung's Galaxy S27 Flagships to Adopt M16 OLED, Closing Gap with Rivals

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra are set to receive a significant display upgrade, adopting the M16 OLED panel for the first time in three years. This move brings Samsung's own flagships in line with competitors like Apple and Google, which already use the technology. The standard S27 and S27+ models will use the older M14 panels. The update includes improved brightness, efficiency, and privacy features, though details remain unconfirmed.

via notebookcheck.net|

#etnews #m16-oled #mobile-hardware

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Surface Duo now supports Windows 10X with third-party mod.

Third-party developer DuoWOA has released a version of Microsoft's canceled Windows 10X that can run on the first-generation Surface Duo. The release includes graphics drivers and showcases how smooth Windows 10X is on mobile hardware. However, dual-screen functionality and support for cellular phone calls are not yet available. The process for installing Windows 10X on the Surface Duo is not simple, and a version for Surface Duo 2 is not yet available.

via Windows Central|

#dual-screen #mobile-hardware #surface-duo