News & Reviews:   foldable

The first half of 2026 is packed with festive seasons. We have the Chinese New Year this month, followed by Hari Raya next month. And for football fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place this June. Of course, we can expect smartphones made with all these occasions in mind. In particular, Motorola has plans to release World Cup edition phones.

Nobody knows for sure when Apple will launch the iPhone Fold. However, that's not stopping people from speculating. The latest bit of speculation about the iPhone Fold is how it compares to another phone in development - the Samsung Wide Fold.

Samsung Electronics has revealed a new tri-fold smartphone prototype, showcasing two separate hinge mechanisms that allow the device to open into a larger, tablet-like display of around 10 inches when fully unfolded. This move signals Samsung’s push beyond the standard foldable formats (single-hinge or flip style) into more ambitious form factors, targeting users seeking both phone and tablet functionality in one device.

According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone — expected to debut in 2026 or early 2027 — could end up costing substantially less to manufacture than previously estimated. The savings come from one of the most mechanically complex parts of the device: its folding hinge.

Today, Samsung Display has officially unveiled MONT FLEX, its new foldable OLED brand, during the K-Display 2025 Exhibition in Seoul. Inspired by the French word “mont,” meaning mountain, the name reflects the company’s pursuit of peak innovation in foldable display technology.

While the novelty of foldable phones has mostly worn off, they have become a staple for major smartphone brands. In that sense, Apple is late to the party, as it won't release its foldable iPhone till next year. However, sources believe they know what screen it would use.

In conjunction with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, U Mobile is offering a device promo tied to its family plan. But before we get into what the promo is all about, below is a recap of the details of the two new Samsung foldable smartphones.

While the Android phone brands are quite ahead with their foldable devices, Apple has yet to enter the game in this aspect. However, that could change as a new patent has been discovered, showcasing an Apple Watch with a foldable dual-screen display.

For those unaware, it was reported last month that Samsung only plans to manufacture 200,000 units of its upcoming tri-fold device. Considering that the device would be more expensive to manufacture, it isn't unexpected. But what's worse is that we might not get it in Malaysia.

It was only recently that Tecno showed off its Phantom Ultimate 2 tri-fold device on YouTube, alongside Huawei's Consumer Business Division CEO Richard Yu bringing his own in public. Well, it's now OPPO's turn, as confirmed by Product Manager Zhou Yibao on his Weibo account.