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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Business Standard
Samsung confirms tri-fold smartphone, XR headset for 2025: What to expect
Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch its first tri-fold smartphone along with the long-awaited Project Moohan XR headset later this year. As per a report by 9To5Google, the company confirmed during its latest earnings call that it is 'preparing to introduce next-generation innovative products, including our XR headset and tri-fold smartphone this year.' This marks the first time Samsung has officially acknowledged the tri-fold phone, although development has been hinted at in the past. The Project Moohan XR headset, meanwhile, has already been previewed. Samsung tri-fold smartphone: What to expect Earlier this year, Android Authority reported that a tutorial video spotted in a beta version of One UI 8 may have revealed the potential design of Samsung's upcoming tri-fold device. According to the report, the phone could feature a display spread across three foldable panels on one side. The rear panel on the left is expected to house a triple rear camera array in a design similar to the current Galaxy Z Fold lineup. The Centre section could feature an external cover screen on the opposite side, while both hinges are said to fold inward — similar to the Flex G prototype first showcased at CES 2022. Interestingly, the device may feature asymmetrical hinge sizes. This may help the device fold more cleanly, as equal-sized hinges may not allow for a flat-folding design. Samsung's first tri-fold phone is expected to launch under the name Galaxy G Fold and may debut by the end of October. Samsung Project Moohan: What to expect First previewed last year, Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset has made multiple appearances since. While the company has confirmed it is developing the headset in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm, technical details remain largely undisclosed. According to reports, the headset will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 chip and feature 1.3-inch OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) displays from Sony, offering 4K resolution and a pixel density of 3,800ppi. It is also expected to support full-colour pass-through video, putting it in direct competition with Apple's Vision Pro. The headset will run on Google's Android XR platform, offering a virtual workspace with access to apps like Google Maps, YouTube, and Gemini AI. While it will support existing smartphone apps through the Google Play Store, Samsung and Google are reportedly working on native apps designed specifically for XR, including an upgraded YouTube experience with a virtual screen and a version of Google Photos that can display images in 3D.


Arab Times
a day ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Apple set to launch first foldable iPhone in 2026
NEW YORK, July 31: Apple is anticipated to unveil its first foldable iPhone next year, marking a bold shift that could bring the tech giant a sales boost of around $65 billion. Analysts at Wall Street firm JP Morgan revealed on Tuesday that the long-awaited foldable device will be part of the iPhone 18 series, scheduled for release in September 2026, with a projected price of $1,999. The new phone, designed in a book-style fold similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup, will position Apple alongside Samsung, which has been selling foldable smartphones since 2019. While Apple has yet to confirm the launch, JP Morgan closely follows the company's developments and views the foldable iPhone as a natural progression following the eventual slowdown of the iPhone 17's sales cycle. Historically, Apple has taken existing technologies—such as smartwatches and tablets—and popularized them for the mainstream market. JP Morgan expects this trend to continue with foldable smartphones, forecasting significant growth in the market driven by Apple's entry. Samik Chatterjee, an analyst at JP Morgan, said, 'The market for foldable smartphones is expected to remain niche but positioned at the premium end of the market.' The introduction of a foldable iPhone would represent the most significant design overhaul since Apple's first smartphone debut in 2007, a launch that revolutionized mobile technology. Each new iPhone release has typically sparked strong consumer interest, with fans often queuing overnight to purchase the latest model. However, recent updates have been less groundbreaking, often focusing on modest improvements such as battery life and minor software tweaks. JP Morgan also noted that the upcoming iPhone 17 series, set to launch this autumn, is expected to feature 'fairly limited' enhancements, with investor attention already shifting toward next year's foldable model. This news comes as a much-needed boost for Apple, which has faced challenges maintaining its rapid growth. In June, Apple's annual product event failed to excite investors, particularly amid concerns that the company is lagging behind competitors in the field of artificial intelligence despite its vast hardware and software ecosystem. Since the start of the year, Apple's shares have fallen by 15%, affected by various pressures, including tariffs imposed by former President Trump on Chinese-made goods. Adding to Apple's challenges, former chief designer Sir Jony Ive joined OpenAI in May as part of a $6.5 billion initiative aimed at competing with the iPhone. In a pointed critique, Ive criticized existing 'legacy' products for relying on 'decades-old' technology.


Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
iPhone 18 could be a flip phone! Apple's first foldable tipped for 2026 with eye-watering price tag
Apple 's first foldable tipped for 2026: Apple is reportedly preparing to enter the foldable phone race finally after all these years. While Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola have all announced folding smartphones, Apple has remained silent. However, that silence may come to an end in 2026 with the rumored release of the iPhone Fold, which is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. Apple appears to be on track to shake up the foldable market, with revenue projections in the billions. 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If Apple keeps using the same naming system, the device might come out at the same time as the iPhone 18 series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bolivia: Bathroom Remodeling Trends in 2025 May Surprise You Bathroom Remodeling | Search Ads Search Now Undo What will Apple's foldable be like compared to Samsung's? People think that Apple's rumored foldable device will look like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series, which is shaped like a book. It will probably have a 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch inner display, making it one of the biggest iPhones ever. One big plus? Apple may have figured out how to get rid of the ugly crease that Samsung's foldables have. Reports say that Apple is working on a folding screen that doesn't have any creases, which would be a big step forward in foldable technology, as per a report by the Daily Mail. Live Events ALSO READ: iOS 18.6 is live — change these 10 hidden settings now to supercharge your iPhone Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an 8-inch inner display, but it still has a crease and a starting price that is very close to what Apple is said to be planning. Why does the iPhone Fold cost so much? That new idea won't be cheap. Chatterjee says that the foldable iPhone could come out with a starting price of $1,999, which is about $1,000 more than the base model of Apple's current flagship phone, the iPhone 16 Pro. Even the 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max, which costs $1,599 and is Apple's most expensive phone, doesn't come close. This price isn't too far off from what other things are selling for right now. Depending on the amount of storage, Samsung's foldables cost between $1,999 and $2,419. Apple's high-end customers might be willing to pay a lot for something new, especially if it has big design improvements. What Features Could Set the iPhone Fold Apart? The iPhone Fold is expected to have all the features that Apple fans love, plus maybe a little more power, in addition to the foldable display. We don't know the final hardware specs yet, but people are very excited about them. Chatterjee says that Apple's new foldable could bring in an amazing $65 billion in sales, which would give the tech giant a "high-single-digit" boost in earnings over the next few years. He thinks that shipments will start off slowly, with sales in the "low teens" of millions by 2027 and then grow to 45 million units by 2029. Apple's entry could change the way foldable phones work. This move, which many people have been waiting for, is still a big change for Apple. The company is well-known for being cautious about changes to form factors. But Apple is the only company that can make foldable smartphones as popular as touchscreens. FAQs Will the iPhone 18 be foldable? According to reports, the iPhone 18 could include Apple's first foldable model, which is expected to launch in 2026. How much will the iPhone Fold cost? Analysts predict that the foldable iPhone will cost $1,999, making it Apple's most expensive phone yet.


India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Apple could launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026 for Rs 1.75 lakh
Apple may finally be stepping into the foldable smartphone game, with multiple reports now pointing to a 2026 launch window for the company's first-ever folding iPhone. While Apple hasn't confirmed anything officially yet — as expected — the leaks around the device are all over the place. According to analysts and insiders, the foldable iPhone is likely to debut alongside the iPhone 18 series in the second half of 2026. And this wouldn't just be another iPhone — it's expected to bring a completely new form factor, possibly Apple's biggest design shift since the iPhone X. The foldable iPhone is said to take on a book-style folding approach, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold range, with a large inner display and a smaller cover screen for quick report from JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee via CNBC states that the foldable iPhone will feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display. These numbers are slightly smaller than what Samsung currently offers on its latest Fold, but Apple might be betting on a slimmer, more polished design. Chatterjee also notes that Apple may go the extra mile to eliminate the visible crease that plagues many foldables today. This could involve advanced hinge technology or more flexible display materials. If they pull it off, the foldable iPhone might end up looking and feeling far more refined than anything else on the market right interesting bit is the expected price. Most leaks point to a starting price of around $1,999, which is roughly Rs 1.75 lakh in India. That puts it in the ultra-premium category, even by Apple's already premium standards. Analyst estimates suggest Apple could sell several million units of this foldable iPhone in its first few years, with revenue potential running into billions. Other sources, like Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, have also backed the 2026 launch timeline, saying that Apple is targeting late next year for the big reveal. In terms of hardware, some leaks hint at a slim and lightweight design — possibly just 4.5mm thick when unfolded. Apple might even move away from Face ID on this model in favour of a side-mounted Touch ID sensor, to better fit the thinner frame. A dual rear camera setup and a new type of front-facing camera — something called a Meta Lens — are also being is reportedly working on a version of iOS that's optimised for foldables. This could mean better multitasking support, features that take advantage of the large screen, and even potential Apple Pencil compatibility. The company is also eyeing China as a key market for the device, where foldable phone adoption is already quite course, things can still change — and Apple has been known to delay or scrap experimental devices if they don't meet internal standards. But if all goes according to plan, the foldable iPhone could be one of the most exciting Apple launches in recent years.- Ends


Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
I swapped my Galaxy Z Fold 5 for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 — here's why I'm not ready to upgrade
One of the most difficult decisions any device owner faces is knowing when it's time for an upgrade. And when the device is as expensive as the $1,999 Galaxy Z Fold 7, that question becomes even trickier. It's a pressing question for me personally. For the past year, I have been using the Galaxy Z Fold 5, a device that helped me overcome my skepticism about foldable phones to see their appeal. So I watched the recent Galaxy Unpacked event with anticipation to find out more about Samsung's latest foldable. Based on our own Galaxy Z Fold 7 review, there's no doubt this is a fantastic-looking phone with some big improvements. But I keep getting stuck on that $1,999 starting price, which easily surpasses other phones and even a few laptops. And I doubt I'm the only one whether we're talking about current foldable phone owners or anyone considering jumping to a foldable design. With that in mind, I took a closer look at the Galaxy Z Fold, using it over the course of a week to see how big an upgrade it was over my current Galaxy Z Fold 5. Here's what I discovered. One of the main reasons that you would ever consider buying a foldable phone is to have access to a bigger inner display, and the same is true when it comes to upgrading. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 certainly has the advantage here, thanks to the 8-inch inner display that's now the centerpiece of this device. That compares to a 7.6-inch main panel on my Galaxy Z Fold 5. A mere 0.4 inches of extra space may not seem like a big addition. But I really noticed the extended display when using the on-screen keyboard or working in split-screen mode. And yet, one issue remains. I recently tried out the Galaxy Z Fold 5 as a streaming device, and in the process, discovered that many of the best streaming services really don't make use of the bigger screen on foldable phones. The result: much of that larger screen is under-utilized. This same problem persists on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but in some ways, it's even worse, as there's even more space left to waste. The outer display on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has gotten bigger, too, and that's a change I can definitely appreciate. We're talking 6.5 inches compared to a 6.2-inch cover panel on the Z Fold 5. That always felt too small to me, causing me to unfold the phone to perform basic tasks like sending a message. In contrast, the 6.5-inch screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is much more comfortable to use so I can get a lot more work done without ever having to open up the device. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 gets a 200 MP main camera, matching the one on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and handily topping the Z Fold 5's 50MP shooter. In the comparison shots below, you can see the improved definition on the Galaxy Z Fold 7's camera, although the colors do appear a bit more muted than they are in the Z Fold 5 shot. If you want a better idea of how the cameras compare, we did a 10-round shoot-off between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which has the same cameras as the Z Fold 5. It isn't just the cameras that have seen a marked improvement, as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes with the stellar Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 only has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is a couple of generations behind. In real world use, it may take you a while to notice the difference; it certainly did for me. But I do think the Z Fold 7 is really quick and holds up when playing the more modern games. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a 4,400 mAh battery, and two years later, Samsung's still using that power pack in the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Even with the Snapdragon 8 Elite inside the Z Fold 7 offering better power management, battery life on either phone had yet to break the 11 hour mark on our battery test. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 ships with One UI 8, which doesn't feel like a particularly feature-rich update to me outside of a few improvements to features like Circle to Search and more. However, you'd expect these features will eventually come to older phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 as Samsung makes its new software available. On top of that, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 actually has features that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 doesn't, namely, it can use an S Pen. In an attempt to get the Z Fold 7 as thin as possible, Samsung had to remove the digitizer from the screen, which is a bit of a step back from my perspective. Now that I've mentioned it, I suppose I should talk about the elephant in the room… the very skinny elephant. Yes, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is much thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 5, with the newer phone measuring 0.35 inches when folded and 0.17 inches when unfolded. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is 0.53 inches thick when folded and 0.24 inches when unfolded. It's a noticeable difference, and from a hardware standpoint, it's pretty impressive. But I'm not necessarily a fan of the change. Initially, I thought the thinner design might hurt durability, though recent durability testing has put that concern to rest. For me, though, the camera bump on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 feels more noticeable because of that thinness, and it makes balancing the phone in clamshell mode a nightmare — something I noticed when using it for Samsung DeX. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 keeps weight more evenly distributed. When the older phone is lying flat, it doesn't rock around nearly as much. That said, I will admit that the crease on the main display is much less noticeable on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which leads to a more immersive viewing experience. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is also much lighter at only 7.5 ounces compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5's 8.92-ounce weight. Even after gong through all these changes — some good, some less so — I can't forget about the $1,999 price for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. And so the upgrade question boils down to whether the changes are enough to justify that kind of expense, even if the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals can drop the price? Frankly, I think Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners should hold off on upgrade. The main appeal of the new phone is its larger screens and thinner design, and while both changes impress, I just don't see enough apps taking advantage of that display. Ultimately, the high cost of foldable phones — especially Samsung's — means they don't follow the typical update schedule of most devices; instead, they are phones you want to keep for as long as possible rather than upgrading after just a year or two. If you've got an older foldable device, though, or you've never tried a foldable before, the appeal of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is undeniable. Samsung has improved on many elements of the foldable experience, and the seven years of guaranteed support means that large price can be spread out over time.