More than a month after Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Xiaomi has unveiled its first passport-style foldable phone. The Xiaomi 18 Fold was showcased at the ongoing IFA 2026 event in Berlin, Germany, featuring more rounded corners and an additional rear camera. The device sports a 5.38-inch cover display and a 7.58-inch inner […]
Read MoreOver the years, countless Galaxy phone users have developed a common habit of capturing screenshots using the side buttons. Pressing the side and volume-down keys together is usually the fastest and most reliable method. Usually. It isn’t if you’re using a foldable phone, though. Sure, you can capture screenshots using the physical buttons just as […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been a surprising hit, and Samsung was not fully prepared for its success. The phone helped break pre-order records in several countries and regions, even shattering the all-time high previously held by the Galaxy Note 10. Because Samsung could not accurately gauge the initial demand for the Galaxy Z […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 is honestly the most fun mobile device I’ve ever used. If there were such a metric as “fun-per-portability,” I’d place the Galaxy Z Fold 8 quite high, just below — and sometimes even on the same level as — dedicated portable gaming consoles. It’s a fantastic tablet, too. However, yesterday […]
Read MoreIf the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is your very first foldable phone, you may have noticed that some One UI features we usually take for granted and often praise aren’t enabled by default. And if the Fold 8/8 Ultra is your first Android phone, first of all, congratulations. Second […]
Read MoreIf you ask me, the best thing about convertible 2-in-1 laptops that feature 360-degree hinges is the ability to use them in different, unconventional ways, such as tent and stand modes. Interestingly enough, one of the things I love most about Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is that it borrows a little bit of […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy Z Fold 8’s 4:3 inner display is great for many applications, but it is an unusual aspect ratio that isn’t used all that much across the Android landscape. As a result, odd things can happen with certain apps, including those that support multiple aspect ratios. For example, an app coded to support both […]
Read MoreUsing the proverb “less is more” feels risky in a world where many people believe big tech companies and their products offer less value for money each year. Still, the adage fits how I feel about one aspect of the Galaxy Z Fold 8. At the risk of alienating some of you who are constantly […]
Read MoreSamsung made some bold design choices back in the day. There was a time when you could identify a Samsung flagship from across the room, not by looking at its display, but by looking at its back. The centered camera module had become a thing of beauty. It sat in the middle of the device […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 has definitely turned heads, thanks to its compact design. It has proven popular with users, as pre-orders reached record-breaking levels. However, it will face direct competition soon. Alongside Apple, Xiaomi is also preparing to release a wide foldable phone next month. Xiaomi announced (via @yabhishekhd) earlier today that it will […]
Read MoreSo far, I haven’t talked much about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 even though it quickly became my all-time favorite mobile device. Or, at the very least, I feel like I haven’t highlighted enough how good the Fold 8 is, at least for certain types of users. There is a lot to like about this […]
Read MoreOmdia has published an analysis of the foldable smartphone market, examining current trends, projecting future shipments, and highlighting key growth drivers and industry challenges. According to the research firm, Samsung had an 18% share of the book-style foldable smartphone market in the first half of this year (H1 2026), putting the brand in second place […]
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