Samsung finally switched to silicon-carbon battery on Galaxy Z Fold 8. What’s so special about it?

Samsung’s first silicon-carbon Galaxy phones show how denser batteries can increase capacity, reduce weight, and make space-starved foldable designs far more practical.

Phones     Vikhyaat Vivek     2 days ago

I’ve used foldable phones for years. Here’s how to pick the right one between the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8

Samsung’s latest foldables share plenty of hardware, but their shapes, screens, cameras, and everyday strengths make each one suitable for a very different buyer.

Phones     Vikhyaat Vivek     2 days ago

How to set up selfie video sign-in for your Google account

Google now lets you use your face to log into your Google account. Here's how you can set up the new selfie video sign-in feature.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     2 days ago

Samsung stirred the wide foldable race, but I’m more excited for an upcoming exotic rival

Xiaomi’s rumored Mix Fold 5 could pair Samsung-like wide proportions with homegrown flagship silicon, a 200MP camera, and a considerably larger 6,000mAh battery.

Phones     Vikhyaat Vivek     2 days ago

Apple could cut off app access on financed iPhones over missed payments

Code spotted in iOS 27 beta suggests Apple has built a system that can lock a financed iPhone down to nine apps if payments fall behind.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     2 days ago

Your favorite Android apps could soon work better on foldables

Google has introduced new Android developer tools, adaptive layout guidance and Wear OS 7 widgets to help apps better support foldables and wearables.

Phones     Moinak Pal     2 days ago

Google will now let you sign in with a selfie video

Google will now let you authenticate your identity with a live selfie video verification, instead of using passwords.

Phones     Nadeem Sarwar     2 days ago

Dbrand’s Grip cases tout superior protection for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 & Fold 8 without looking dull

Digital Trends readers can save 15% on dbrand’s customizable Grip cases for Samsung’s latest foldables using an exclusive code through July 26.

Phones     Vikhyaat Vivek     2 days ago

I went hands-on with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. It’s peak foldable in an old garb. 

I spent a few hours with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and I think it's tale of hidden upgrades that you will only feel once you hold it in your hands. It's not cheap, or an instant upgrade, but definitely Samsung's best bet at foldable glory.

Phones     Nadeem Sarwar     2 days ago

Fold 8 Ultra vs. Fold 7: Upgrades across the board, but is the Ultra really worth the upgrade?

A full specification breakdown comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra against last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering cameras, battery, pricing, and whether upgrading is worth it.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     3 days ago

Samsung makes it easier to run multiple apps on Galaxy Z Flip 8’s cover screen

Samsung upgraded the Z Flip 8's cover screen with a native app drawer supporting 16 apps out of the box, addressing years of user frustration with limited widget-only functionality.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     3 days ago

Google just made switching from iPhone to Android much easier with Android 17

Android 17 introduces an upgraded migration tool that moves far more iPhone data than before. Wired transfers now move passwords, passkeys, eSIM, and Google Accounts and more.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     3 days ago

WhatsApp’s new in-car experience is built around hands-free control

WhatsApp has revamped its in-car experience to offer CarPlay and Android Auto users better hands-free controls.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     3 days ago

I tried the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and I am totally in love with this unique foldable

A hands-on first look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung's lightest and thinnest foldable yet, comparing its size and design directly against the iPhone 17 Pro.

Phones     Nadeem Sarwar     3 days ago

WhatsApp can now open and edit PDFs without making you download them first

Adobe Acrobat now lets WhatsApp Web and Windows users open and annotate PDFs inside a chat, removing the usual download-first routine while retaining password protection and end-to-end encryption.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     3 days ago

How to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 are available to preorder with trade-in savings worth up to $1,200 and general availability beginning August 7.

Phones     Vikhyaat Vivek     3 days ago

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 goes wide and light to find a new identity for foldable phones

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung's first wide foldable, built lighter and sturdier than ever, starting at $1,899.99. Here's everything that's new.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     3 days ago

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra lands with a sharper display, bigger battery, and a $100 price hike

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99 and brings a sharper display, bigger battery, and upgraded ultrawide camera, all in a slightly slimmer body.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     3 days ago

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is only a slightly better clamshell foldable than the last one

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 puts most of its upgrades into AI and performance, leaving buyers to pay $100 more for hardware that remains largely familiar.

Phones     Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     3 days ago

Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Should you spend the extra $200 and is the Ultra worth it?

A full breakdown of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, comparing pricing, cameras, battery, and design to help you decide which foldable to buy.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     3 days ago

Suck at bedtime stories? Meta has an AI to tuck kids in

Meta’s experimental StoryKit app generates personalized stories, illustrations, narration, and music using a child, toy, setting, or lesson selected by a parent

Phones     Vikhyaat Vivek     3 days ago

TSMC might set up a price hike that could come straight for your next phone, laptop, or tablet

TSMC is reportedly planning to raise chip prices by up to 10% starting in 2027, a move that could push up costs on phones, laptops, and GPUs.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     4 days ago

Samsung’s free storage doubling for preorders is gone in Austria, and the replacement isn’t as sweet

Samsung's long-running free storage doubling deal for Galaxy pre-orders has been replaced by discounted upgrades in Austria.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     4 days ago

Apple fixes Hide My Email bug that exposed users’ real email addresses

Apple quietly patched a Hide My Email vulnerability that exposed real addresses in bounced emails, over a year after it was first reported to the company.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     4 days ago

Samsung is reportedly preparing for the biggest foldable battle yet

Samsung has reportedly increased Galaxy Z Fold 8 production, signaling confidence in its new wider foldable ahead of Galaxy Unpacked.

Phones     Moinak Pal     4 days ago

Apple is reportedly teaming up with Klarna to let you pay off new devices over time

Apple reportedly plans to introduce a new financing program, called Apple Upgrade, in partnership with Klarna later this month.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     4 days ago

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