It's been a couple of weeks since I swapped my primary SIM back into my Galaxy Z Fold 6, all in preparation for reviewing the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7. My goal was to refresh my memory on Samsung's foldables so I could approach the Fold 7 with a clear picture of what has improved, remained the same or even gotten worse. Here are my five most important observations.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 is now available, marking a significant step in the development cycle. This latest beta build brings a series of refinements and improvements, collectively working to polish the user experience. Given its timing, there's speculation this could be the final beta release before the stable version of Android 16 QPR1 rolls out to the public.

The world of foldable smartphones continues to evolve rapidly, with manufacturers constantly pushing the boundaries of design and functionality. Today, Tecno has unveiled their new Phantom Ultimate G Fold Concept, a tri-fold device that looks quite similar to what Samsung’s much rumored tri-fold could look like.

The announcement of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 brought with it a significant change that disappointed many users: the removal of S Pen support. For those accustomed to the stylus's precision and utility on their foldable devices, this was a notable downgrade.

In the evolving world of foldable smartphones, Samsung has made thinness and larger camera systems a primary focus for their devices this generation. While a 4.2mm thickness is undeniably impressive for a foldable device, it often comes with a trade-off: battery capacity. Google, however, appears to be marching to the beat of its own drum with the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Exciting times are ahead for Google's operating systems! For months, rumors have been swirling about a potential convergence of Chrome OS and Android, suggesting a future where Google's diverse software experiences might become one. This evolving narrative points towards an ambitious plan to create a more cohesive and adaptable software ecosystem across all devices, from phones to laptops.

One of the most interesting things about this new AI Smartphone age is watching how different OEMs navigate how much of their AI offerings they should cede to Google. Obviously, the simplest things for a smaller OEM to do is lean heavily on what Google is providing with tools like Magic Editor, Circle to Search and of course all the things Gemini does. The downside with fully relying on Google’s AI, which largely runs in one of their data centers, is that if Google ever decides to make any of their features paid you’ll have no say in how that goes. Granted, Google’s path tends to be starting paid and going free later, but still. You have no control either way.

It can be frustrating when a new flagship phone uses the same battery as its predecessor, especially when competitors are making significant leaps. This is the exact sentiment felt by many tech enthusiasts who were disappointed to learn the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 retains a 4,400mAh battery. Chinese manufacturers like Vivo and Oppo have pushed the boundaries with larger silicon-carbon batteries, allowing devices like the Vivo X Fold 5 to boast a 6,000mAh cell while remaining thin.

Samsung has just officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 7, its latest flagship foldable. The new device brings a number of significant upgrades to the table, including a stunningly thin and light chassis, a larger main display and cover screen, and a massive jump to a 200MP main camera. However, while the Z Fold 7 undeniably pushes the envelope in hardware, it comes with a few catches… These compromises, alongside the phone's continued lack of a proper dust resistance rating, open the door for a competitor to take advantage and Google's upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be that device.

Ladies and gentlemen, at long last, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE are official and we have several elephants in the room with us that we need to acknowledge. I think almost to a historic degree, the rumor cycle around the Z Fold 7 was fraught with misinformation. I don't want to say disinformation because I feel like disinformation implies intent to deceive, and that's not what we had here as far as I can tell. But we did get a lot of things wrong, and I got some things wrong. So, we’re going to do in this article is go over some of the details that the rumor mill got wrong in name of accountability.

The foldable smartphone market continues to develop, and Honor has now officially introduced its new Magic V5. At first glance, the Magic V5 maintains a familiar aesthetic, closely resembling its predecessor. Digging a bit closer reveals a host of improvements like as insane reduction in thickness, down to 4.1mm when opened. This allows Honor to once again claim the throne of thinnest foldable away from Oppo’s Find N5.

After waiting an additional two months, this update is rolling out in North America, bringing a host of improvements and security enhancements. Among the most notable additions are the "Circle to Search" feature, which allows for intuitive on-screen searches, and a redesigned floating taskbar as we as enhanced integration with Mac devices, enabling direct file downloads from their phones.