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The company has launched multiple smartphone models since its debut but foldable is not likely to be in its plans for now. News 

Nothing CEO Refuses to Embrace Foldable Phones: Here’s Why

Sanjay Patil,

Nothing has no intention of entering the foldable device market, according to CEO Carl Pei. In a recent interview, Pei was asked about the company’s plans in this segment, which already includes established brands such as Samsung, Oppo, and Motorola. But much to everyone’s surprise, Carl’s opinion suggested that foldable is not the direction he wants to take his brand. He didn’t seem enthusiastic about the product, in fact he felt that brands are introducing foldable devices as a “forced innovation”. Carl makes this statement clearly implying that the company…

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Global foldable smartphone market has grown 64% YoY in Q1 2023, shifting trend from overall smartphone decline; OPPO and Samsung are few of the leading brands in China. News 

Global Foldable Smartphone Market Booms; Samsung and OPPO Lead the Way

Adarsh V.K, ,

According to a report released on Friday, the foldable smartphone market experienced a significant 64% growth in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous year. The sell-in volume reached 2.5 million units. That’s significant because, according to Counterpoint Research, the foldable market rose amid a 14.2 percent year-over-year decline in the global smartphone market over the same period. The strong growth of the global folding box market is largely due to the growth of the Chinese folding box market. “In China, new foldables such as the OPPO…

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The newly launched Pixel Fold device has made its way to the buyers who are clearly not pleased about the premium device. News 

Google Experiences New Issues as Pixel Folding Screens Start to Malfunction

Adriana Marais, ,

The recent launch of the Pixel Fold by Google has generated much anticipation as people eagerly await to witness the real-life performance of this new foldable device. Early signs suggest that the Pixel Fold is built to withstand heavy use, but now many owners are starting to see the Pixel Fold screen break after just a few days of use. The screen quality is definitely questionable on the Pixel Fold and some of the complaints include small bumps on the screen, even a few days after buying the foldable device.…

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The foldable field is suddenly getting very crowded. News 

OnePlus to Launch Foldable Phone with 2K Display

Febin Mathew, , ,

OnePlus is rumored to be entering the foldable phone market with its upcoming device, the OnePlus Fold (also known as OnePlus V Fold). According to tipster OnLeaks and MySmartPrice, the OnePlus Fold will feature a book-style foldable design and offer high-performance capabilities. The device is said to boast a 7.8-inch “2K” folding screen and a 6.3-inch external display, both with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, accompanied by 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone will also sport a…

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Google is the first major manufacturer to offer a self-repair program for a foldable. News 

iFixit Offers Assistance to Resolve Hardware Problems for Pixel Fold Owners

Adriana Marais, ,

Those who take the risk of purchasing Google’s Pixel Fold and encounter any hardware problems can attempt to resolve the issue independently. iFixit will provide official tools, parts, and self-repair manuals for the foldable device, as per Google’s announcement. Since last year, those willing to attempt to fix issues with other Pixel devices at home have been able to get the parts and information they need from iFixit. Google told 9to5 Google that the program includes a new foldable. You can still mail in your Pixel Fold for repair or…

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The company is confirmed to launch its first foldable in August this year and we might have got our first look now. News 

Renders of OnePlus Foldable Phone Revealed: Check Out the Design

Jim Hendler,

In the coming months, OnePlus is set to release its inaugural foldable phone, and recently, the first design renders of the product have surfaced online. While the OnePlus Fold was briefly showcased during the launch of the OnePlus 11 smartphone earlier this year, the latest leaks from OnLeaks provide a more detailed look at the device. Additionally, the leaked information suggests that the phone may be named the OnePlus V Fold, a name that has been referenced on several trademark websites. The design results suggest that the OnePlus Fold has…

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The event will take place in Seoul for the first time. News 

Samsung to Highlight Foldable Devices at July Unpacked Event

Sanjay Patil, ,

In the past, Samsung has organized Unpacked in various major cities worldwide, beginning with Las Vegas in 2010. However, the company has never held the event in its home country’s capital city. Recently, the tech giant revealed that it will be hosting Unpacked in Seoul for the first time, although no specific date has been set yet. The event will take place in late July at COEX in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, and Samsung plans to unveil its next-generation foldable devices. This suggests that the Galaxy Flip 5 and the Galaxy Fold…

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Oppo X 2021 (Oppo) News 

Oppo has no plans to commercially launch its rollable phone

Febin Mathew, ,

You may have to wait longer to see a rollable business phone. Oppo recently presented Oppo X 2021, a concept smartphone with a roll-up screen. The company, however, has no plans to offer a commercial version in the near future, reports Android Authority. The company said the smartphone concept will serve as a guide for a transformation and evolution of its future form factors. Commercialization requires market research and business justification, and can take some time, Oppo added. Oppo had presented X 2021 on its recent Inno Day. The roll-up…

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