Galaxy S26 Ultra Demo Recreates iPhone Duo’s Fold Animation Without Foldable Hardware
Ice Universe says an app built with GPT-6 Astra recreated the iPhone Duo’s attention-grabbing fold animation on a conventional Galaxy S26 Ultra. The demo is a visual simulation rather than a One UI feature or a port of Apple’s foldable experience.
Huawei and Xiaomi Put Custom Chips at the Center of Their New Foldable Push
Huawei’s Mate XT 2 and Xiaomi’s 18 Fold illustrate two different approaches to controlling the processors, AI services, and supply chains behind premium foldable phones.
vivo X Fold6 Prototype Points to Android 17 as Global Launch Rumors Build
A Geekbench listing for a vivo X Fold6 prototype pairs Android 17 with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 Super and 12GB of RAM. The book-style foldable is also rumored to be headed for more markets, though U.S. availability remains unconfirmed.
Google Pixel Tablet Vanishes From the Google Store, but Updates Continue Through 2028
Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from the Google Store without formally announcing its discontinuation. Existing owners are still promised system and security updates through June 2028, while a reported Pixel Tablet 2 successor appears to have been canceled.
Motorola Teases a Wider Razr Foldable Format, but Key Details Are Still Missing
Motorola has posted an early teaser for the Razr Wide Fold, signaling a new wide-format foldable direction beyond its existing Razr lineup. Pricing, specifications, launch timing, and US availability have not been confirmed.
Blackview’s Active 12 Pro Is Still One of IFA’s Most Unusual Rugged Tablets
At IFA 2026, Blackview and OSCAL showed how far their rugged-device lineup now stretches, from a 30,000mAh projector tablet to satellite phones, a gaming laptop, and expandable backup power.
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Leak Points to a Higher European Price and Dimensity 9500...
New renders and reported European pricing outline Samsung’s expected Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra lineup, with no base model currently shown.
Apple’s iPhone Duo Fold Animation Shows Why Software Polish Still Matters
The iPhone Duo’s most talked-about feature is not its hinge or folding display, but the animation that carries an app from the outer screen to the 7.6-inch inner panel. A Galaxy Z Fold8 user has already demonstrated a similar effect using hinge-angle data.
FOSSiBOT Brings a 21,560mAh Rugged Tablet and 28,000mAh Phone to IFA 2026
FOSSiBOT’s IFA 2026 lineup centers on extreme battery capacity and field-ready hardware, from the 10.4-inch DT3 5G tablet to the nearly 2.2-pound F107 Pro phone and expandable portable power stations.
Apple’s iPhone Duo Brings Apple Pencil Support to Both Foldable Displays
Apple says its first foldable iPhone will support the USB-C Apple Pencil on both its outer screen and 7.6-inch inner display, positioning the iPhone Duo as a phone that can also handle tablet-style note-taking and document work.
