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Google has confirmed that Googlebook OS will expand to detachable devices. Lenovo’s rumored 13-inch Googlebook Duet m could pair an OLED display with a keyboard, active stylus support, and a MediaTek chip, but its final specifications, price, and U.S. availability remain unconfirmed.

Samsung may bring an under-display camera back to the Galaxy Z Fold9’s inner screen in 2027, according to an unverified rumor. The same report claims a notably thinner foldable chassis, though key camera and launch details remain unknown.

Samsung regional social accounts are using reported inner-display cracks on some iPhone Duo units to highlight the company’s eight generations of foldable-phone experience and promote the Galaxy Z Fold8.

A new Huawei Mate X8 rumor describes a book-style foldable that could combine an approximately 8-inch inner display, Kirin 9050 Pro chip, and a camera system centered on two 50MP sensors.

OPPO is preparing a November launch in China for the Pad Air 6, Reno17 phone series, and Watch 5. Early Pad Air 6 teasers point to a workflow centered on OPPO Notes, quick file transfers, and moving video into CapCut for editing.

TrendForce still expects Apple to ship roughly 5 million iPhone Duo foldables in 2026, though the company has acknowledged a small number of inner-display issues.

Out-of-warranty U.S. repair pricing puts the iPhone Duo’s foldable inner display well above comparable charges for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

RedMagic has outlined a China-only rollout for RedMagic OS 12, its Android 17-based software. The update is scheduled to reach eligible gaming phones and tablets in waves from December 2026 through April 2027, while U.S. availability remains unconfirmed.

Samsung will unveil a new book-style foldable in China on October 29. The teaser points to another premium W-series model, but its name, specifications, and availability outside China have not been confirmed.

OPPO’s updated Pad Mini pairs an anti-reflective 144Hz AMOLED display with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 hardware in a slim, roughly 280-gram tablet. U.S. availability and pricing have not been confirmed.