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Leaked details of Honor's upcoming 700 series phone reveal a secondary display embedded in the rear camera module. Few other specifications or features have been disclosed at this stage.
In an opinion piece, Android Authority's Joe Maring lays out four reasons he would recommend a foldable phone and four reasons he wouldn't, pointing to devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the rumored iPhone Duo. He highlights the large unfolded display and improved multitasking as key benefits, while noting tradeoffs that make foldables unsuitable for everyone.
A weekend of testing the REDMAGIC 12 Pro, powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, confirmed the processor's record benchmark results, with sustained performance outlasting the iPhone 18 Pro Max in comparisons. However, stress tests recorded internal and external temperatures exceeding 58°C, despite the phone's dual-loop liquid cooling and 25,500 RPM fan.
A study by Calderon Law Firm analyzed roughly 1.8 million federal hospital records from 2021-2025 to identify which everyday phone habits send the most Americans to the emergency room. It found that losing balance while walking and using a phone was the leading cause, linked to an estimated 7,760 ER visits, with people 65 and older most affected and head fractures the most common injury. Distracted driving, falling down stairs, and walking into obstacles while phone-distracted also ranked among top causes.
Android Authority's Zac Kew-Denniss has published a piece arguing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the standout Android flagship for power users in 2026. The phone reportedly runs a customized Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, alongside a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.
A new explainer breaks down when smartphone users need a dedicated PDF reader versus relying on built-in tools. It notes that basic viewing doesn't require special software, but tasks like filling forms, signing documents, or heavy annotation benefit from specialized apps. The piece also flags security risks tied to downloading PDF readers or opening untrusted files.
Qualcomm Technologies commissioned a report surveying more than 12,000 people across the U.S., U.K., Germany, India, Brazil, and China about personal AI and intelligent wearables. The survey found respondents are less interested in standalone devices and more drawn to ecosystems of connected tools—smartwatches, smart glasses, hearables, rings, pins, and pendants—working together around an AI agent that understands the user's context.
Motorola has confirmed that its upcoming Signature 27 smartphone will be released in the United States, marking the second generation of its Signature line. The phone is expected to feature a four-camera array including a 50MP Sony LYTIA 910 primary sensor and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Battery and charging details have not yet been disclosed, though Motorola's recent devices like the Razr Fold have featured large silicon-carbon batteries.
Market research firm TrendForce reiterated its forecast that Apple's iPhone Duo will capture 29.8% of global foldable smartphone shipments in 2027, up from an earlier 24.8% projection for 2026. The firm expects the overall foldable market to reach 23.5 million units shipped in 2027, a 16.3% increase, with Samsung projected to lead at 31.9% and Huawei falling to 21.3%.
Counterpoint Research found iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max sales fell 4% in the US and 27% in Japan during their first three weeks on shelves compared with the iPhone 17 Pro series last year. China sales rose 29% over the same period, pushing global growth to 3.1%, while the Pro Max's share of Pro-series sales slipped slightly to 56% from 57%.
Leaker Evan Blass has posted images showing the Samsung W27 foldable in an Aura Blue colorway with extensive gold trim, visible from nearly every angle. The device is expected to launch this week exclusively in China, following Samsung's pattern of releasing a W-series variant alongside its global Galaxy Z Fold lineup.
Apple's first foldable phone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo released last week, is drawing complaints from users whose 7.6-inch inner displays are cracking with visible white lines, in some cases within hours of use. Apple has acknowledged the problem publicly, saying it is aware of an issue affecting a small number of units, while allowing affected customers to swap devices at Apple Stores.