foldable phones

BetaBeacon
January 7, 2026
Motorola has unveiled the Razr Fold, its first book-style foldable phone with proper stylus support, making it the only flagship foldable in the US market with dedicated stylus capability. The phone has a 6.6-inch display when closed and an 8.1-inch screen when opened. It also features a main sensor, ultra-wide lens, telephoto lens, external selfie camera, internal camera, and can record video in Dolby Vision. The Razr Fold is expected to launch in the summer with pricing yet to be announced.
AppWizard
November 19, 2025
On November 18, 2025, Google announced the top apps and games on the Play Store in India for the year, highlighting a trend of increasing reliance on AI-enhanced applications, with 69% of Indian users encountering AI through mobile apps. The app District: Movies Events Dining was named ‘Best App of 2025,’ and CookieRun India: Running Game was awarded ‘Best Game of 2025.’ Notable mentions included invideo AI: AI Video Generator as Best for Personal Growth and Toonsutra: Webtoon & Manga App as Best Hidden Gem. Other recognized apps included Goodnotes: Notes, docs, PDF as Best App for Large Screens, Luminar: Photo Editor as Best Multi-device App, The Daily Planner: To Do List Task as Best Everyday Essential, and SleepisolBio: sleep, alarm as Best for Watches app. The Top Trending category featured Instamart: 10 Mins Grocery App, Seekho: Short Learning Videos, and Adobe Firefly: AI Generator. The Play and Android ecosystem contributed over ₹4 trillion to India's economy and created over 3.5 million jobs. In gaming, CookieRun India: Running Game was also recognized as Best Pick Up and Play game, Free Fire Max as Best Ongoing Game, Kamala, Horror Exorcism Escape as Best Indie Game, Real Cricket Swipe as Best Made in India game, and Disney Speedstorm as Best Multi-device Game.
AppWizard
October 29, 2025
Samsung is set to introduce a tri-fold smartphone featuring three interconnected panels and a flexible screen, which could redefine the smartphone experience. Recent findings from an APK teardown of the Google app revealed that this device, labeled “2025 Samsung Trifold,” is included in a list of devices eligible for Google’s premium Gemini AI features. The tri-fold design allows for seamless transitions between phone-sized, widescreen, and tablet modes, enhancing multitasking and entertainment capabilities. Samsung's hardware teasers at international events have heightened anticipation for a potential launch in 2025, although details regarding the final name and availability remain uncertain.
AppWizard
July 29, 2025
Certain applications on Android devices may not support split screen functionality due to app developers disabling multi-window mode. Users can enable a workaround by activating the "Force activities to be resizable" setting in Developer Options. This allows all applications to be eligible for split-screen use, enhancing multitasking capabilities. To enable this feature, users must navigate to Settings, select About phone, tap on Software Information, repeatedly tap the Build number ten times to enable Developer Mode, access Developer Options, and toggle on Force activities to be resizable. However, enabling this feature may cause some applications to behave unexpectedly.
AppWizard
July 12, 2025
Android was acquired by Google in 2005, marking a significant turning point for the platform. It evolved from an open-source operating system that encouraged diverse hardware options to a dominant mobile OS, adapting to consumer demands for larger screens and advanced features. Between 2018 and 2020, manufacturers began adopting edge-to-edge displays, leading to innovations like the "notch" and "punch-hole" designs. From 2021 onward, foldable phones emerged, with devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip redefining the smartphone form factor. Google introduced optimizations for large screens and improved multitasking capabilities to accommodate these changes.
AppWizard
July 9, 2025
Foldable smartphones have evolved into functional devices, with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 featuring a book-style design and a large display. Notion is a productivity tool that benefits from the Fold 7's screen space for note-taking and managing tasks. The Kindle app enhances the reading experience by utilizing the larger display for e-books. Samsung's Good Lock app allows for device customization, including features tailored for foldable devices. The Dolphin Emulator takes advantage of the Fold 7's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for gaming, allowing users to play GameCube and Wii titles. Super Display enables the Fold 7 to function as a portable monitor for Windows PCs. Canva's photo editor benefits from the larger display for designing graphics. Octopi Launcher allows users to customize app layouts for different screen orientations. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the thinnest and lightest of Samsung's book-style foldables, enhancing the mobile app experience.
BetaBeacon
July 4, 2025
Samsung accidentally revealed the specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 phones, including memory and storage options. The Fold 7 will come in 12+512GB and 16GB+1TB options, while the Flip 7 will have 8+128GB and 12+512GB options. The increase in memory will benefit gamers who want to play the best mobile games on these devices. The Fold 7 is rumored to have a more powerful processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Samsung will likely reveal more details about these devices at its Unpacked event on July 9.
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