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This 2-in-1 Windows laptop has no business being this good (especially at this price)

HP OmniBook X Flip 14 ZDNET's key takeaways HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 with 16GB of memory starts at $849 at Best Buy. It's one of the better midrange convertible laptops of 2025, with a vivid OLED display and nice design elements. The battery life takes a dip with the demands of the OLED, and opting for upgrades inflates the price point. View now at Best Buy Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. HP's OmniBook Flip series has impressed us here at ZDNET this past year, stepping u

Finally, a convertible laptop I'd actually use as a tablet (especially with that OLED display)

HP OmniBook X Flip 14 ZDNET's key takeaways HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 with 16GB of memory starts at $849 at Best Buy. It's one of the better midrange convertible laptops of 2025, with a vivid OLED display and nice design elements. The battery life takes a dip with the demands of the OLED, and opting for upgrades inflates the price point. View now at Best Buy Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. HP's OmniBook Flip series has impressed us here at ZDNET this past year, stepping u

I waited ages for an affordable Galaxy flip phone, but the Z Flip 7 FE isn’t it

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with Exynos horsepower, which makes for a solid enough match day-to-day. Unfortunately, the $899 price tag seriously drags things down, while Samsung's cover screen software still lags behind rivals. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip way back in 2020, and it’s lingered around the $1,000 mark ever since. We got our first hint of more affordable flip phones when Motorola started to launch cheaper Razr entries, follo

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is still at its record-low price

Joe Maring / Android Authority Galaxy Z Flip 7 There have been more exciting deals on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE lately, so the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves. All the other discounts are gone, though, and now it’s time to give the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 the spotlight. It is $150 off! Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for just $949.99 ($150 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount is available in all available color versions

Motorola’s budget Razr is even more affordable now that it’s $100 off

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’ve been eyeing a flip phone but have been put off by the price, now’s your chance to snag one at a serious discount. Motorola’s latest Razr is currently matching its all-time low price of $599.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola’s online storefront, making what was already an affordable flip phone even cheaper. The 2025 Razr is a solid, relatively inexpensive entry point into the world of

The JBL Flip 7 speaker reappears at a $50 discount!

The JBL Charge 6 is our favorite speaker, and it is still on sale for $139.95 on Woot.com. While impressive and super portable, some of you want something even easier to carry around. If you really value portability, then the JBL Flip 7 is your best bet. It is back to its record-low price of $99.95, saving you $50! Buy the JBL Flip 7 speaker for just $99.95 ($50 off) This offer is available from Woot.com, an Amazon-owned deals website. It’s available in Blue, Black, and Red. There’s a limit of

This guy made his own slider phone out of a broken Z Flip 5 and BlackBerry keyboard

TL;DR A YouTuber attached a BlackBerry Q10 keyboard to a folded Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a broken folding screen. The YouTuber also added a magnetic slider mechanism akin to phones like the Nokia N97. A video shows that the keyboard works in apps like YouTube and in games. What happens if your Galaxy Z Flip‘s folding screen breaks? Well, you could get it repaired, or you could do what one enterprising person did and attach a BlackBerry keyboard to it. YouTuber and inventor Marcin Plaza decided t

Motorola Razr 2025 drops back to its all-time low price of $600

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Motorola Razr (2025) Foldable phones are still super cool little engineering feats. I still get pleasant conversations with random strangers when I use mine around town. The thing is, they have been pretty expensive until recently. The Motorola Razr 2025 is honestly the most affordable one that we would still recommend. It’s usually $699.99, but today the price is even better at $599.99, which happens to be the cheapest it has ever been. Buy the Motorola Razr 202

The Best Bluetooth Speaker Is $20 Off

Trying to boost the volume at your end-of-summer parties? The JBL Flip 7 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is discounted by $20 on Amazon, bringing the price down to just $130. That might not sound like a huge discount, but it brings it more in line with its competitors, and temporarily erases the price bump from the previous version. We've given high marks to several rounds of the JBL Flip series speakers, thanks to their great battery life, portable form factor, and impressive volume. JBL upgraded thi

All new Samsung foldables are on sale; save up to $300!

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority These offers are available directly from Amazon. It is the first time all three models are discounted simultaneously. Previous deals included free gift cards, but today’s offers are actual discounts. The deals available apply to all color versions in stock, so you get to take your pick regardless of which phone you get. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Thin, light, high-powered, and it folds! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Save $200 on the already-affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Those who want a good foldable phone that is also affordable have very few options. Right now, this is one of the best ones. The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is $200 off, bringing the cost down to a pretty reasonable $699.99! Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE for just $699.99 ($200 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” This discount applies to both color versions available: Black or White. We’re specifically referring to the 128

Galaxy Z Flip 7 teardown shows how much progress Samsung has made toward repairability

TL;DR JerryRigEverything dismantled the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in a teardown, revealing its complex hinge and layered screen design. The inner display didn’t survive removal, but the cover screen kept working mid-teardown. Samsung’s foldable still lets dust in, though the removable batteries and Phillips head screws are welcome on the repairability front. We’ve already seen the Galaxy Z Flip 7 hold up surprisingly well in JerryRigEverything’s bend test. Now the YouTuber is back, and this time he’s t

Just bought a new Galaxy foldable? Watch out for this alert-hiding bug

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 suffer from a Do Not Disturb bug. Custom Do Not Disturb settings can reset automatically, removing your call or notification filters. A fix exists for the Galaxy S25 series in One UI 8 beta 5, but not yet for the Fold 7 or Flip 7. When you buy a flagship Samsung phone, the minimum you expect is smooth sailing with the core functionality. Still, early Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 owners might want to double-check th

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 deal: Is it better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7?

Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 may be getting more attention, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your best flip phone option. Many will prefer the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, especially at the current discounted price point. This offer puts both phones at the exact $1,099.99 cost, but the Motorola handset usually is $1,399.99, and many would argue it is actually a better phone. Buy the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 for just $1099.99 ($200 off) This offer is available

A Digital Underground Is Using the Flipper Zero to Break Into Cars

Its creators call it a “multi-tool” device. For many users, it’s a hacking accessory. Since it first debuted in 2020, the Flipper Zero has been considered a fun, low-key pen-tester, but a new report bolsters claims made by the tool’s critics, many of whom have argued that it makes nefarious hacking just a little too easy. 404 Media reports that claims the Flipper has become a favorite in a digital underground where low-level hackers create and sell their own software to modify the tool’s abilit

Honor's Shimmering Magic V Flip 2 Has Arrived to Outshine Samsung's Galaxy Flip

Honor has unveiled a new flip phone in China, and the company is billing it as, "the ultimate selfie device." The Magic V Flip 2 includes an ultra-wide portrait mode, AI photography features and a playful, sparkly design. The Magic V Flip 2 adds another device to Honor's increasing lineup of foldable phones. So far, it's only releasing the Magic V Flip 2 in China, starting on Aug. 28. It will sell for RMB 5,499 or about $766 USD. The Magic V Flip2 appears to be geared toward influencers and fa

Is the Flipper Zero the next big car theft gadget?

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 404 Media has a report out about an underground software market that enables the Flipper Zero to be used to unlock a wide variety of vehicles, including Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, and several other models. The hack w

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The best flip phones of 2025: Where does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 stand?

Flip phones have come a long way in the last decade. After their resurgence with the 2019 Motorola Razr refresh, they have only improved over the years. The best flip phones not only have a big cover display and a strong hinge but also an intuitive software to utilize their unique designs. The 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra, for instance, packs an AMOLED foldable display, a feature-rich user interface and a comfortable in-hand feel, alongside a bunch of AI features. However, the $1,300 might not suit

The one feature that keeps me from recommending flip phones

is a reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. How it started I carry a lot of different phones around, and I rarely get questions about them because most people stopped talking about which phone they own around 2017. I could be using an unreleased iPhone 18 Pro Max Air Ultra to pay for my coffee and nobody would raise an eyebrow (present company excepted, of course).

I Tested the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and Had Mixed Feelings (Until I Saw the Sale Price)

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.5 / 10 SCORE Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE $700 at Amazon $700 at Walmart Pros The same software experience as the Z Flip 7 Smaller cover screen is still functional Cameras the same as the Flip 6 and Flip 7 Cons Fingerprint and dust magnet May run warm Battery life gets through a day, but not much more I've spent a few weeks testing Samsung's $900 Gala

These smashing Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover screen wallpapers make clever use of the cameras

Reddit user whassupbun TL;DR Some people have created exciting cover screen wallpapers for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. These wallpapers incorporate the dual cameras on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. You can download these wallpapers and apply them to your Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 marks a huge upgrade over the last generation. Its new design makes it slimmer, while also increasing the real estate for both the inner and the outer screens, the latter of which now occupies almost the

Samsung has a new way you can get a Galaxy foldable at an actually affordable price

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has announced that it’s expanding its certified refurbished program to include Galaxy foldable devices for the first time. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are now available as “Certified Re-Newed” phones exclusively from Samsung’s website. Samsung specialists service the refurbished phones with genuine parts, including a new battery, and they come with a one-year warranty. If you’ve been eyeing a Galaxy foldable phone but balked at the pr

Now even Flip phones will get 200MP cameras

TL;DR The HONOR Magic V Flip 2 will apparently have a 200MP main camera. This would make it the first Flip phone with a 200MP camera. HONOR has also confirmed that it will have the biggest battery in a Flip phone. The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and Galaxy Z Fold 7 were the first foldable phones to offer a 200MP main camera. However, it looks like the first Flip foldable with a 200MP camera could launch next week. HONOR has confirmed that it will launch the Magic V Flip 2 foldable phone on

1,600-Year-Old Depiction of Roman Flip-Flops Look So Real It Makes You Want to Wear Them

The ancient estate of Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily is known for featuring some of the most beautiful examples of Roman mosaics preserved in their original location. As if the site wasn’t already famous enough, researchers and students have uncovered a mosaic of sandals so modern-looking they could be straight out of a Havaianas commercial. The sandals, part of a larger mosaic decorating the floors of the villa’s southern thermal area, consist of two pale flip-flops with slightly elongated

Galaxy Z Flip 7, FE get a big cover screen widget upgrade (Update: Not so fast)

TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE now let you add more Android widgets to the cover display. The new foldable phones allow you to add up to four widgets on one screen. We initially thought that this allows you to add any home screen widget to the cover screen, but this isn’t actually the case. Update: August 12, 2025 (3:16 AM ET): Contrary to our original article below, Samsung doesn’t actually let you add any Android widget to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE cover screens. Afte

$200 off: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE discounted for the first time

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Samsung’s new foldable phones are exciting, but most are pretty expensive. The only exception is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, which usually costs $899.99. Today, we’re taking a look at its first actual discount, which will save you $200 on the retail price. Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE for just $699.99 ($200 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount applies to both available colors. These include Black and White. We’re specifically refer

MagSafe Monday: SUPCASE MagFlip wallet is a tank that doubles as a stand

MagSafe wallets typically aim to be super thin. The SUPCASE MagFlip takes the opposite approach and loads itself up with features. It’s all about function first, so it ends up quite a bit thicker than the typical MagSafe wallet, but it’s extremely useful. Some of my favorite gear Aqara Smart Lock U50 Upgrade your doors with Apple Home Key and the Aqara U50. MagSafe Monday: Every Monday, Bradley Chambers looks at the latest and greatest in the MagSafe and wireless charging industry to help you

I’d given up on Samsung’s foldables, but the Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 give me faith

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority I thought Samsung’s foldables were dead in the water. Leading up to Unpacked, I had almost nothing to be excited about with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Z Fold 7, because I assumed they’d be more of the same. After all, that’s mostly what Samsung has done in the last few years — make a few minor updates, add new AI features, and trust you to buy them anyway because there’s no other competition. And, if that stayed true, I was all too happy to stick with a Razr Ultra in

4 apps you should use instead of Google News

Andy Walker / Android Authority While Google News is a popular choice, its user interface and limited customization options might not be for everyone. I used the app for a long time, but I eventually moved on to something better. After trying countless alternatives, I found a few that offer a more personalized and streamlined experience. Some of these apps provide a highly tailored experience, while others let you get to the gist of a story much faster. While I’ve listed my favorite first, the

I spent over a week with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and it’s not the foldable I wanted it to be

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a good flip phone. It has Samsung's best-ever cover screen hardware, a larger and wider main display, and a surprisingly thin design. But with a disappointing choice in its chipset and truly annoying cover screen software, the Flip 7 isn't an amazing flip phone. It's a great buy for Samsung fans, but it's also not the flip phone king it could have been. For a company that basically invented (or at the very least popularized) foldable flip phones as