OnePlus stunned the foldable market with its Open, a device so well-executed it remains a top contender years later. Now, with the tech world buzzing about the Oppo Find N5 and expectations high for an Open 2, OnePlus has dropped a bombshell: no new foldable in 2025. But why? The answer lies in a strategic pause, a calculated move to prioritize groundbreaking innovation over incremental upgrades, and a keen eye on a foldable market poised for a potential Apple-fueled explosion in 2026.

Not to be outdone, Samsung seems to have their own two-hinged folding device in the works as well. According the patents and other leaks, their Galaxy G Fold could feature a design that sees both hinges fold inward to fully protect the fragile folding glass. Users will have an independent cover display to use when it’s closed. While this should be the phone more durable, it will also remove the three-form-factor capability of the Mate XT.

Similar to Huawei's Mate XT, it appears Samsung's forthcoming foldable device, internally designated as Q7M and bearing the model number SM-F968, is poised for a potentially restricted initial release. Confirming this suspicion, Phandroid uncovered database entries within the GSMA repository, revealing specific regional variants: SM-F968N earmarked for the South Korean market and SM-F9680 intended for the Chinese market.

This focused regional strategy bears a striking resemblance to the limited release of last year's Samsung Z Fold Special Edition. The fact that only two model numbers have been spotted is a bummer that while not definitively ruling out a global launch, significantly diminishes its likelihood.

If Samsung does the same thing they did with that Special Edition phone, chances are, this new foldable will only launch in South Korea and China at first. Then, if it does well there, they might decide to sell it in more regions the following year. Keep in mind, the Z Fold7 appears to be an upgraded Z Fold Special Edition. We could see a similar approach here.

Just yesterday, I posted a video and article discussing the escalating impact of tariffs on electronics, noting how they were beginning to affect both pricing and availability. We saw OnePlus increase the price of their Watch 3 in the U.S. from $329 to $499, and hardware OEMs like Framework and Razer halting sales of certain items. Framework explicitly cited tariffs as the reason.

OnePlus just raised the price of the Watch 3 by a huge amount and we all know why. The impact of these tariffs could be widespread and the dents are already beginning to accumulate.

The April update is now live for Google Pixel devices. This update is should arrive relatively soon on Pixel 6 through Pixel 9 series devices. Here’s what’s new:

A couple of days ago I wrote a piece here going over a recent report from Android Headlines that predicted a series of price changes for the Pixel 10 Series of devices. These rumors are now being cast very much in doubt by some unfortunate facts.

One small detail that came along with the revealing of renders for the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold was the possibility of a price drop. In the original article from Android Headlines they said “Other sources have indicated that the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be offered at a lower price point this year.” I guess Android Headlines has been doing some digging on that question because today they’re back with another article that talks about pricing for the Pixel 10 line and beyond.

One UI 7 is finally rolling out to the S24 series and the Z series and the changelog is absolutely MASSIVE. Here’s what’s in store for folding phone users.

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones with a new version of One UI based on Android 16. The move marks a welcome shift after many users expressed frustration regarding the delayed rollout of the current One UI 7 (Android 15) update. Even now, most Samsung users are waiting for One UI 7 to bring Android 15 to their devices, months and months after Google rolled the update out. To make matters worse, the S24 series launched with One UI 7 several months back and yet the older devices are still left waiting.

The Galaxy S25 was supposed to be a flop – iterative, lacking features, and relying too heavily on AI. Yet, it shattered records in South Korea, and initial reports showed it outselling its predecessor by a landslide. But a deeper dive into the numbers reveals a baffling contradiction: daily post-launch sales figures that simply don't align with the reported totals. How can a phone sell more units per day after launch than its entire first-month sales figure? The answer, it seems, is a mystery wrapped in conflicting data.

The saga of Samsung's intriguing Multi-Fold device, now dubbed the Galaxy G Fold, continues to unfold. From a revealing patent in January, showcasing a unique triple-folding design, to a blurry render leaked in February, the device has captured the attention of tech enthusiasts. Now, new information has surfaced, confirming model numbers and regional availability, raising questions about its potential global release. With whispers of a Q3 or Q4 launch, the G Fold's journey from patent to reality is becoming increasingly clear, though its availability may be limited initially.

When the renders for the Google Pixel 10 Series of phones first leaked there was one detail that stood out above the rest. The base model Pixel 10 quite clearly featured a periscope telephoto camera which it had never had in the past. That telephoto camera had always been one of the primary ways Google differentiated the base model from the Pro and Pro XL models.

Because of this, there was a ton of speculation. How would Google differentiate the Base from the Pro now? Would the Pixel 10’s telephoto be a downgraded version? If so, how bad will it be? Now, thanks to Android Authority, we seem to have answers to these questions.