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A new folding iPhone patent has surfaced online that shows a flip-style foldable device with an innovative hinge mechanism, suggesting something concrete that a folding iPhone is in the works.

The latest tip reveals that Samsung may use the same Galaxy Z Fold 5 cameras on its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6. Seems like Samsung is saving the upgrades for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.

A new tip suggests that Samsung will not be boosting the battery capacity or charging speed of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it will pack the same battery specs as its previous-gen model.

Samsung is considering releasing an entry-level version of Z Fold 6 to expand its market share in China against competitors. An affordable Z Fold 6 could help Samsung compete better in this segment.

IDC is predicting foldable smartphone shipments will increase by more than 50% this year compared to 2022. It said between 2022 and 2027, it expects to see a compound annual growth rate of 27.6%.

Samsung has said that its foldable smartphones are becoming increasingly popular with enterprise customers. Year-on-year, between January and October, shipments to enterprises rose by 105%.

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo will announce a successor to its foldable phone in December, according to a leaker. The company is also expected to introduce its take on the Galaxy Z Flip.

According to analysts, Apple might launch a foldable iPad first instead of a foldable iPhone due to reduced market risk, to experiment with the technology and to handle foldable tech at scale.

IDC has predicted that foldable phone sales will more than quadruple by 2026 compared to 2021. Despite this, the analyst firm said that it doesn't expect them to become mainstream devices by then.

Samsung has revealed some interesting facts regarding the sales of its foldables, claiming that its latest form factor is actually enticing more customers to switch compared to traditional flagships.

Google has announced a new "feature drop" for Android 12, called Android 12L. This variant of the OS is optimized for large screen devices, such as tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS machines.

Set to launch on August 11, Samsung's flagship smartphone Galaxy Z Fold3 bears it all in the latest leak. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset, the phone will feature a total of 5 cameras.

Samsung seems to be taking on LG and TCL in the rollable display segment as it filed a new trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office for the name "Z Roll".

Samsung's upcoming foldable phone has been the topic of yet another leak, this time focusing on its cameras. The information suggests the cameras aren't a huge step up from its predecessor.

Some images of Samsung's upcoming duo of foldables have shown up online, revealing both of the phones' designs. It's also said that they'll come with software improvements thanks to OneUI 3.5.

TCL's latest concept seems to take a bit of everything of what we've seen from transforming displays and put it all in one package. However, it's still unclear when or if it will make such a device.

A new report claims that Samsung is providing a number of companies with inward folding displays to use in devices coming this year. Google, Xiaomi, and OPPO are all looking for different-size panels.

Today, Huawei introduced the latest generation of its folding smartphone, the Mate X2. The outer folding display has been replaced by an inner one with a flat display on the outside.

Samsung is reportedly readying two new models in each of its families of foldable devices, with an aim to offer them at different price points. There is no news on any new form factors, though.

Samsung is reportedly planning to space out the Galaxy S21 and Z Flip2's launches to avoid impacting sales of the S21 series. It reportedly also has three new foldable devices planned for 2021.

New leaked images show off a TCL device that, rather than folding, slides out its display to transform from a phone into a tablet. It was expected to be at MWC before the event was cancelled.

If new leaked images are to be believed, Motorola could soon offer a gold-colored variant of the razr foldable phone, in addition to the black model. It's not known if there are any other changes.

Samsung announced its quarterly earnings today, posting KRW 59.88 trillion in revenue, a slight decline QoQ. The report also added that the firm aims to release more foldable phone designs in 2020.

Product listings for Motorola's upcoming razr foldable are now showing a February 18 as the expected delivery date, despite the phone being planned for a February 6 release in the U.S.

According to a new report, Motorola is working on a 5G version of its new foldable phone, the razr. It's coming later this year; however, it might end up being exclusive to the Chinese market.

After first showing its ThinkPad X1 PC with a foldable display back in May, Lenovo today fully unveiled its ThinkPad X1 Fold. Interestingly, it runs Windows 10 Pro until Windows 10X is available.

Samsung held an event in Lisbon today where it announced that the Galaxy Fold is coming to Portugal next month. We were at the event and got to go hands-on with the phone for the first time.

Samsung has teased a new foldable form factor for a phone through a video, which we may hear more about at the company's developer conference. It folds vertically, like a flip phone.

Huawei announced its foldable smartphone way back in February, and the handset is finally ready to be released. Unfortunately, for now, it's only going to be available in China, for $2,400.

After seven months of issues, Samsung's Galaxy Fold handset is finally ready for shelves in the United States. You'll be able to buy AT&T and unlocked models beginning on September 27.

Despite the device's return to market tomorrow, Samsung is canceling Galaxy Fold pre-orders from April, saying that it wants to provide a new customer experience. It's providing a $250 credit.