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☆ I was a loyal iPhone user but switched to a foldable smartphone not yet available in the US. It was worth it — even at double the price.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Shubham Agarwal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I do everything on my phone: reading books, catching up on TV shows, doing the daily crossword. I was intrigued by foldable smartphonesAgarwal's most recent iPhone compared to his new Honor Magic V3 folded. Unfolded, the Magic V3 is 4.4mm thin, half the width of the latest iPhone 16.iPhone 13 Pro side on with the Honor Magic V3 folded. Shubham AgarwalAs with any other smartphone, the Honor Magic V3 has a tall 6.43-inch screen that dominates the front. The Honor Magic V3 is the first of many folding phones that challenge the smartphone status quo and could win.

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☆ Mate XT: China’s Huawei set to launch new tri-fold smartphone, its answer to Apple’s iPhone 16
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Juliana Liu | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Successful sales of the Mate XT tri-fold smartphone, which began pre-orders on Saturday, would be another indication of the company’s sustained resurgence. It also comes after Chinese smartphone makers dominated the top five spots domestically on a quarterly basis for the first time ever, she said, pushing Apple to sixth place. “The close timing of Huawei and Apple’s product launches signals the start of a new competitive wave in the Chinese premium market,” Liu told CNN. Apple said that generative AI, like ChatGPT, on its iPhone 16 would allow users to create text and images with natural-language prompts. Last year, it launched an electric sedan to take on Tesla’s Model S. And it has big ambitions in AI.

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☆ Podcast: Samsung bets on the Galaxy Ring and AI as its next big thing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +42 min

Along with its S24 series of smartphones, foldable devices, smartwatches and now the Galaxy Ring, Samsung is hoping to lock users into its world of products held together with its suite of artificial intelligence features, known as Galaxy AI. Arjun KharpalOne of the things Samsung said was look, the ring is one product, but we've got the watch, we've got the smartphone. I think that's the right approach for Samsung, I don't think they have unrealistic expectations for volumes on this. And you'd feel like if there was some sort of Apple ring, it would do pretty good volumes. Do you think Samsung is seriously looking at ways to monetize this via subscriptions or other kinds of service business model?

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☆ Samsung hints at new products as it bets on AI to drive upgrades to its latest foldable phones
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Samsung unveiled a slew of new products including foldable smartphones, new smartwatches and the Galaxy Ring. "I believe strongly that these Galaxy AI, mobile AI are strong motivation and driver for purchase of new products," he added. Still, many analysts don't expect these early AI apps alone to drive new phones sales. So we're going to provide and enhance Samsung software and apps for consumers," Roh said. He said that the hardware components required for foldable smartphones are improving, as is the relevant software.

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☆ Verizon misses quarterly revenue estimates on slow phone upgrades
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Verizon Communications missed quarterly revenue estimates on Monday due to slow phone upgrades in the United States, taking the shine off strong growth in wireless subscribers and sending shares of the telecom firm down 3.4% before the bell. Verizon reported second-quarter revenue of $32.8 billion, compared with analysts' average estimate of $33.06 billion, according to LSEG data. Verizon said it added 148,000 net monthly bill-paying wireless phone subscribers from April to June, above analysts' average estimate of 127,870 additions, according to Visible Alpha. It even raised the price of some older plans in March to prompt customers to switch to the new plans. The company's consumer business reported net losses of 8,000 wireless retail postpaid phone subscribers in the latest quarter, compared with 136,000 losses a year earlier.

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☆ Samsung’s AI-powered foldable phones get slimmer, thinner, pricier
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Samsung’s latest generation of foldable phones aim to draw in traditional phone users with the help of artificial intelligence. The new Galaxy Z Fold starts at $1,899.99, up $100 from last year, and is available in silver, pink and navy. Meanwhile, the Z Flip starts at $1,099.99 (also $100 more than last year) and comes in silver, yellow, blue and mint. Samsung’s foldable line occupies between 80% and 85% of the market share. But those same people might prefer to sleep with a smart ring on their finger rather than a smartwatch on their wrist.

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☆ Here's everything announced at Samsung's big launch event, from the Galaxy Ring to foldables
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Samsung Galaxy RingThe Samsung Galaxy Ring has the ability to track various health metrics such as heart rate. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold6 at its Unpacked event in Paris, France. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 opens more like a traditional flip phone but with a bendable screen. Samsung Galaxy Watch7The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is the latest model of the company's flagship smartwatch. Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraThe Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung's first "Ultra" version of its flagship smartwatch.

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☆ China's top smartphone player Honor launches first flip foldable phone in challenge to Samsung
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Honor on Thursday launched its first flip foldable phone as the Chinese electronics maker looks to step up its challenge in the high-end market against major players like Samsung . CNBC first reported in February that an Honor flip phone was going to launch this year. The global foldable market grew 49% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, faster than the overall smartphone market. The Magic V Flip will go up against similar devices from the likes of Oppo, Vivo and Samsung. While the Magic V Flip is only launching in China, Honor has often brought a lot of its devices to international markets.

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☆ What a generative AI iPhone could look like
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Although artificial intelligence has powered some of the iPhone’s experiences for years, such as Live Text and improved autocorrect, generative AI could unlock new levels of interaction and personalization. The debut of an AI iPhone could also entice consumers to upgrade at a time when they’ve been holding onto older models longer. Now all eyes shift to Apple for its take on generative AI. Expediting AIBehind the scenes, Apple reportedly has been working on its on-device generative AI capabilities and acquiring companies for awhile, such as Canadian startup DarwinAI. But now it needs to show it’s going all in on artificial intelligence to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry.

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☆ Here's what tech giants are betting on next — from robot dogs to smartphones you can wear on your wrist
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Arjun Kharpal | CNBCThe Mobile World Congress, the world's largest mobile show, is a place where device makers show off some of their latest innovations. Arjun Kharpal | CNBCTecno showed off an augmented reality glasses product with a video game controller attached. Arjun Kharpal | CNBCXiaomi has spent years talking up its smartphones' camera capabilities. Arjun Kharpal | CNBCChinese firm Tecno showed off a robot dog. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC

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☆ Honor to launch its first foldable flip phone to challenge Samsung
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The move to launch a flip foldable is in line with Honor's push into the premium end of the market where it's looking to challenge companies like Samsung and Apple . There are two styles right now on the market — smartphones that fold like a book and those that fold vertically like an old school flip phone but without a visible hinge. BARCELONA — Honor will launch a foldable flip phone this year, the company's CEO told CNBC, marking the Chinese technology firm's first foray into the vertical-folding style of smartphone that has been popularized by brands like Samsung and Motorola. The entry into flip foldables will expose Honor to a different price point. The flip style of phones, such as Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 are often priced cheaper than the horizontal-style folding devices.

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OnePlus entered the US market for tablet-hybrid foldable phones on Thursday with the launch of the OnePlus Open, which is available to preorder now and set for release on October 26. Among other noteworthy specs, the OnePlus Open has a five-camera system and a singular slate of multitasking features. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe OnePlus Open costs $1,699 and comes with 512GB of storage. OnePlus is offering a minimum $200 off the OnePlus Open when you trade in "any phone" at "any condition" through its website. AdvertisementAdvertisementOnePlus Open: Hands-on impressionsThe OnePlus Open's exterior display presents a familiar phone experience.

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Hundreds of people lined up at a flagship Apple store in Beijing to pick up the new iPhone 15 when deliveries began on Friday. As of 10 a.m. Beijing time on Friday, iPhone 15 sales via JD 's Dada one-hour delivery app surged by 253% versus that of the iPhone 14 last year, Dada said. Zhao said he was planning to upgrade from his Huawei device to buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which has a list price of 9,999 yuan ($1,370). Strong iPhone 15 pre-salesApples' iPhone 15 pre-sales in China pointed to robust demand. Counterpoint Research's most optimistic outlook for Apple in China predicts a 4% year-on-year decline in Apple iPhone shipments in the fourth quarter.

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☆ Samsung shows off its fifth generation foldable smartphones
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Samsung is doubling down on its foldable smartphones with a range of new features, but it’s not updating what’s arguably been the single biggest deterrent for customers: the high price tag. At its annual Unpacked event on Wednesday, held in Samsung’s home country of South Korea for the first time, the company announced updates to its tablets, smartwatches and foldable devices. The event focused on the arrival of Samsung’s fifth generation foldable smartphones: the 6.7-inch Z Flip5, which folds into a 3.4- inch device; and the 6.2-inch Galaxy Z Fold, which opens like a book into a 7.6 inch device. Drew Blackard, vice president of mobile product manager at Samsung, said he believes prices will fall and foldable devices will one day become flagship devices. The Samsung Galaxy Fold5.

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☆ Samsung launches two new folding smartphones to fend off competition from rivals
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Galaxy Z Flip 5The star of the show in Samsung's new folding phone portfolio is its new Galaxy Z Flip 5. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5's standout feature is a much larger cover display. Galaxy Fold 5The Samsung Galaxy Fold 5. Galaxy Tab S9(From left) The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Fold 5, Galaxy Watch 6, and Galaxy Tab S9.

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☆ A new foldable smartphone is becoming as popular as an Apple iPhone model in China
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Honor released its Magic V2 foldable on July 12, 2023, starting with the China market. BEIJING — On Chinese e-commerce site JD.com's "hot sales" smartphone rankings this week, the Honor Magic V2 foldable vies with Apple iPhone models for the top three spots. Honor, spun off from Huawei, launched its Magic V2 on July 12 with a starting price of 8,999 yuan ($1,245). The Magic V2's 9,999-yuan model ranked second in popularity among JD.com smartphone sales as of Thursday morning, while a 7,799-yuan Apple iPhone 14 Pro ranked first. The iPhone 14 claims about 20-30 hours of video watching on a single battery charge, depending on the bar phone model.

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Motorola announced its new Razr and Razr Plus foldable phones on June 1. Motorola's Razr Plus fixes my biggest issue with clamshell-style foldable phonesThe Razr Plus doesn't have the bottom lip that the previous model had, which makes for a cleaner look. Now, the Razr and Razr Plus have a modern clamshell design, where both halves are identical and flat. Motorola's standard Razr could be the most affordable foldable phone you can buyThe standard Razr also lacks the bottom lip of the previous Razr iteration for a cleaner overall look. Motorola Razr and Razr Plus specs

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☆ Why foldable phones are so incredibly expensive
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“I’ve owned practically every Pixel device,” said Pantons, 33, who has posted hundreds of YouTube videos about Pixel phones and other tech products. Premium partsThe flexible screen found on foldable phones is one of the biggest reasons why they cost so much. And the Google Pixel Fold has two: a 5.8-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch inner display. The new Google Pixel Fold phone Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesOther components unique to foldables also drive up the cost. Foldable phones are also notoriously fragile.

☆ Google I/O event: first foldable phone, new tablets and more AI features
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Samantha Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The Pixel FoldThe Google Pixel Fold is the company's first foray into foldable phones GoogleGoogle became the latest tech company to unveil a foldable smartphone. Like other foldables, the $1799 Pixel Fold features a vertical hinge that can be opened to reveal a tablet-like display. The Pixel Fold is very much a phone first: when it’s unfolded, it opens up into a 7.6-inch screen, and moves on Google’s custom-built 180-degree hinge. Under the hood, the 11-inch tablet is powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chips, which bring long-lasting battery life and AI features to the device. AI features coming to searchGoogle is also moving forward with plans to bring AI chat features to its core search engine amid a renewed arms race over the technology in Silicon Valley.

☆ This is Google’s new folding phone
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Just a few days ahead of its product launch, Google unveiled an early look at its first foldable smartphone. In a video posted to Twitter and YouTube, the company teased a Pixel phone with a vertical hinge that can be opened to reveal a tablet-like display. According to ABI Research, foldable and flexible displays made up about 0.7% of the smartphone market in 2021, and in 2022 expected to fall just shy of 2%. Google's new Pixel Fold smartphone From Google StoreHigh price points have limited consumer adoption, too. The Pixel Fold is rumored to start at $1,700.

☆ As Apple rumors swirl, Chinese rivals launch foldable smartphones to challenge Samsung
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The near $1,700 device is Honor's attempt to challenge Samsung in the foldable smartphone market. Foldables hit global marketSamsung launched its first foldable phone in 2019 and really created this category of smarpthones. The Galaxy Fold series opens outwards like a book, while the Galaxy Z Flip opens up like a traditional flip phone. The market expects foldable phone shipments to jump 111% year-on-year to 30 million in 2023. It comes as speculation rises that Apple could be gearing up to launch a foldable device, though it may be an iPad rather than a smartphone.

☆ Huawei spin-off Honor takes aim at Samsung in foldables; shrugs off U.S. sanction concerns
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Honor Magic Vs is on display at Honor's stand at Mobile World Congres in Barcelona. The near $1,700 device is Honor's attempt to challenge Samsung in the foldable smartphone market. Honor takes aim at Apple and SamsungHonor launched its Magic Vs foldable phone outside of China this week, with a price tag of nearly $1,700. Honor had a large poster for the Magic Vs with the tagline: "Unfold your magic." "Our ambition and target is develop the best foldable phone, so be the number one technology for foldable phones.

☆ Huawei spin-off Honor launches $1,690 foldable smartphone in challenge to Samsung, Apple
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Honor launched the Magic Vs foldable smartphone globally in a bid to take on Samsung in the premium end of the handset market. BARCELONA, Spain — Chinese smartphone maker Honor launched its foldable phone globally on Sunday, as it looks to compete with Apple and Samsung in the premium tier of the market. Huawei sold Honor to a consortium of buyers that includes the government of its headquarters city, Shenzhen. Honor launched its first smartphone overseas toward the end of 2021 and has since moved aggressively to bring more models to countries outside of China. "Although Honor is operating as a completely independent entity, it still has to regularly explain that is it not part of Huawei.

☆ Chinese smartphone giant Oppo launches foldable flip phone as it bets on high-end market
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Oppo Find N2 Flip is a foldable smartphone that has a screen on the outside too. Oppo is looking to boost its position in the premium smartphone market with the £849 ($1024) device. Oppo launched a foldable flip phone for international markets, as the Chinese smartphone maker looks to boost its business outside of China. The Find N2 Flip marks Oppo's push to make a dent in the premium segment of the smartphone market and in the nascent foldable phone category. The Find N2 Flip, which was launched on Wednesday, folds in the middle like a traditional flip phone and boasts two screens.

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