Smartphones 2 June 2025

Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Bombshell: 200MP Camera Monster, AI Upgrades & Radical Lineup Shake-Up

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026, likely at a Galaxy Unpacked event in mid-January or early February phonearena.com phonearena.com. Based on recent patterns, a similar timeline is anticipated for the S26 lineup. Notably, leaks suggest a major shift in the lineup: regulatory filings and insider reports indicate the Galaxy S26+ model may be dropped altogether techradar.com sammypolice.com. Instead, Samsung appears poised to continue with a new “Galaxy S26 Edge” variant – an ultra-slim device that debuted with the S25 generation – to fill the gap between the base and Ultra models techradar.com sammypolice.com. In a GSMA device database leak, three models were listed while the expected Plus model was conspicuously absent sammypolice.com. This fuels speculation that Samsung is simplifying its flagship lineup, letting the thin Edge variant replace the Plus for a more streamlined offering sammypolice.com.

14 July 2025

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Ultimate 2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Which Elite Device Truly Reigns Supreme?

Flagship smartphones in 2025 have pushed boundaries in every dimension – from raw performance and camera prowess to innovative designs and AI-powered features. Top brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and more have all unleashed ultra-premium devices this year, including both classic slab phones and cutting-edge foldables. Competition is fiercer than ever as each manufacturer strives to deliver the best displays, fastest processors, longest battery life, and most advanced cameras. In this comprehensive report, we compare all the major 2025 flagships side-by-side – evaluating their specifications, performance, camera systems, battery endurance, display quality, design and build, software experience, and pricing. We also include the latest foldable flagships that are redefining what a smartphone can do. Throughout, we’ll cite insights from industry experts and reviewers to separate the hype from reality. By the end, we’ll crown the top picks in categories like Best Camera, Best Performance, Best Value, Best Foldable, and more. Let’s dive into the ultimate 2025 smartphone showdown.

13 July 2025

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Samsung’s Triple-Folding Galaxy G Fold Will Blow Your Mind – Leaks, Patents and Everything We Know

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch a game-changing triple-folding smartphone – an ambitious device rumored to be called the Galaxy G Fold. This tri-foldable handset would fold twice to transform from a phone into a tablet, marking a major evolution in Samsung’s foldable lineup. Industry insiders and patent filings have hinted at this project for years tomsguide.com tomsguide.com, but now official statements and credible leaks suggest 2025 could finally be the year we see Samsung’s first tri-fold phone tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. From Samsung’s own patent drawings and prototype demos to spy shots in software and tipsters’ reports, we’ve gathered everything known so far – including design concepts, leaked specs, expected release timing, and how the G Fold fits into Samsung’s grand plan. Read on for a comprehensive deep dive into the Galaxy G Fold: Samsung’s rumored triple-foldable smartphone poised to redefine mobile innovation.

13 July 2025

Innovation·KRX:005930·Smartphones

Smartphone Showdown Summer 2025: Foldables, Flagships & Market Shake-ups

Samsung kicked off summer 2025 by unveiling its Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, pushing foldable phones further into the mainstream. The new Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest large-format foldable yet news.samsung.com, with a reengineered hinge that reduces the display crease and boosts durability news.samsung.com. It packs a 200 MP main camera – a first for Samsung foldables – and a brighter 8‑inch inner display for improved multitasking news.samsung.com news.samsung.com. The compact Flip7 also saw major upgrades, gaining a larger 4.1-inch edge-to-edge cover screen and the biggest battery yet in a Flip news.samsung.com news.samsung.com. Both devices launch with One UI 8 on Android 16 out of the box, showcasing Samsung’s latest AI features tailored for foldables news.samsung.com news.samsung.com. “Galaxy Z Fold7 combines Galaxy AI with powerful hardware to deliver our most advanced smartphone experience yet,” said TM Roh, Samsung’s mobile chief, adding that this “next chapter of foldables” offers an “ultra” experience – “powerful, immersive, intelligent, and portable all in one” news.samsung.com.

13 July 2025

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Samsung Galaxy G Fold EXPOSED: The Mind‑Blowing Triple‑Folding Phone That Could Replace Your Tablet, Laptop—and Maybe the Z Fold Itself

Samsung’s first tri‑fold flagship—rumored to launch as the Galaxy G Fold—has moved from sci‑fi prototype to near‑production reality. Across Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and English‑language outlets, we now have:

12 July 2025

Innovation·KRX:005930·Smartphones

Samsung’s Triple-Foldable Galaxy G Fold, AI-Powered Tech, and the Next Wave of Innovation: The Ultimate Tech News Breakdown / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:00 CET

Samsung’s triple-foldable Galaxy G Fold uses two hinges and three panels, potentially delivering up to a 10-inch display, with a planned launch by late 2024 or early 2025 in South Korea and China. The G Fold is expected to run on a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, use silicon-carbon batteries, feature a titanium frame, and emphasize AI features via Samsung’s Galaxy AI platform, with a premium price around $3,000 and limited initial production. Samsung delayed the official unveiling at its Unpacked event to prioritise usability and market readiness before a global rollout. Galaxy Z Fold7, unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2025, is

12 July 2025

Innovation·KRX:005930.KS·Smartphones

Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, Apple’s Next Big Leaks, and the AI Arms Race: The Hottest Tech News of July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2024, with the Fold7 measuring 8.9mm thick closed, 4.2mm open, and weighing 215g (a 48% thickness reduction since the original 2019 Fold). The Fold7 features a 200MP main camera sensor, and rumors suggest the upcoming S26 Ultra may debut a 200MP Sony sensor, marking Samsung’s first non-ISOCELL sensor in its Ultra line. AI features like Generative Edit, Call Transcription, and Circle to Search are core to the experience and will remain free forever on Samsung devices. The Fold7 starts at 10,599 zł, with the Flip7 priced lower than

12 July 2025

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Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 Series Redefine the Future of Foldables and Wearables / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable yet, with a redesigned hinge, IPX8 water resistance, aviation-grade aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 3, an 8-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 1TB storage, and the first-ever 200MP camera on a foldable. The Galaxy Z Flip7 adds enhanced customization with new color options and finishes and AI-powered camera features for smarter photography and user experiences. The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE offers a more affordable entry point to broaden foldable adoption. Samsung confirms a triple-folding smartphone by the end of 2025, enabling a tablet-sized display in a

11 July 2025

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Samsung Unveils the Future: Tri-Fold Phones, Foldables, and AI-Powered Wearables Set to Disrupt the Tech Landscape / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:42 CET

Samsung confirms its first tri-fold smartphone will launch by the end of 2025, possibly named Galaxy G Fold, with two hinges and three screens. The tri-fold design folds into phone, mid-sized display, or full tablet, with rumors of a 10-inch OLED panel when unfolded. It is expected to include the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and a high-resolution camera system for enthusiasts. Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite will be embedded, powered by Google Gemini and proprietary algorithms for smarter multitasking, camera enhancements, and device optimization. The tri-fold will use premium construction with advanced hinge technology, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a lightweight

11 July 2025

KRX:005930·Smartphones

The Ultimate 2025 (Q1) Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs Samsung vs Google & More

The design of 2025’s flagship phones leans heavily into premium materials and refined aesthetics. Apple set the tone by introducing a Grade 5 titanium frame on the iPhone 15 Pro series, replacing stainless steel. This change made the iPhone noticeably lighter – about 18 grams lighter than its predecessor macrumors.com – without sacrificing rigidity or premium feel. Samsung quickly followed suit: the Galaxy S24 Ultra also sports a reinforced titanium alloy chassis and remains a behemoth with its large camera housing and built-in S-Pen stylus. The use of titanium and aluminum across devices means most 2025 flagships are both sturdy and relatively lightweight, though drop tests suggest that new rounded designs don’t necessarily improve durability over last year’s flat-edged models.

10 July 2025

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Apple iPhone 17 Lineup: Latest Rumors & Leaks (2025)

iPhone 17 Shockers: Ultra‑Thin “Air,” 120 Hz for Everyone & 24 MP Selfies — Here’s the 2‑Minute Cheat Sheet

Industry leaks say Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup will shake things up. Expect four models – a base iPhone 17, a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air instead of a Plus, plus the Pro and Pro Max. The phones should largely follow Apple’s usual September launch schedule. The 17 Air is rumored to have a ~6.6″ display but an astonishingly slim 5–6 mm chassis. By contrast the base 17 and 17 Pro will have ~6.3″ screens, and the 17 Pro Max ~6.9″. AppleInsider notes the Pro models will use a new horizontal “camera bar” design on the back, whereas the standard 17 “will be virtually indistinguishable” from the iPhone 16.

8 July 2025

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Tech News Roundup – July 8, 2025: iOS 26 Redesign, Prime Day Record Deals, Galaxy Unpacked, and AI’s Global Surge

Apple scaled back the Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26 beta, significantly reducing transparency to improve readability ahead of the September 2025 final release. Prime Day 2025 runs July 8–11 with record-low prices on AirPods Pro 2 (as low as $149 in the US and €199 in Spain) and other Apple gear, MacBook Air with M4, and iPad Air. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 on July 9 will debut foldables Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 (with a possible Z Fold 7 Ultra), plus One UI 8 security upgrades and the KEEP per-app data encryption architecture. Microsoft Edge with

8 July 2025

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June 2025 Smartphone Trends and Launches – Flagships, AI, Foldables & Future Releases

June 2025 has been a whirlwind month in the smartphone world, marked by major product launches and evolving technology trends. Top global brands rolled out new flagship phones, foldable devices, and feature-packed mid-range models, all while pushing the envelope in design and performance. Cutting-edge innovations in AI-powered features, mobile photography, display technology, battery charging, and even satellite connectivity are shaping the user experience. Meanwhile, industry analysts note shifting market dynamics – from a growing premium segment to a resurgent budget market – as smartphone makers navigate a competitive landscape. This report provides a detailed overview of the latest smartphone launches in June 2025, key technology trends driving these devices, market analysis with key data points, expert commentary, and a look ahead at upcoming models expected later this year.

27 June 2025

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Botswana’s Digital Leap: How Satellites and Smartphones Are Redefining Internet Access in the Kalahari

Botswana is undergoing a digital transformation, dramatically expanding internet connectivity across its population. In the past decade, internet use in Botswana surged from roughly 30% of the population in 2013 to over three-quarters by 2024 en.wikipedia.org techcabal.com. This is notably higher than Africa’s overall internet usage and even above the global average en.wikipedia.org. Driving this “digital leap” are two pivotal technologies – widespread mobile smartphone networks and new satellite broadband services – which together are bridging the connectivity gap even in remote areas of the Kalahari Desert. However, despite these advances, Botswana faces challenges in ensuring reliable, affordable internet for all. This report examines the state of internet access in Botswana: penetration rates and urban–rural divides, key service providers and technologies, the growing role of satellite internet, infrastructure hurdles and recent initiatives, affordability and access issues, and the policy landscape. Regional comparisons are also provided to put Botswana’s progress in context.

2 June 2025

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