Is it True that Samsung wants to launch a triple-folding phone this year ?

 

Samsung recently launched its newest slate of fordable smartphones, but they are currently working on a triple-folding device set to launch before the year ends. T

According to the report from Korea Times, Samsung’s consumer electronics head TM Roh told said that the company aims to release the device this year. 

Specifically, he said, “I expect we will be able to launch the tri-fold phone within this year. We are now focusing on perfecting the product and its usability, but we have not decided on its name. As the product nears completion, we are planning to make a final decision soon,”.

How much do you think the device would cost ?

Google Pixel 10 series is set to launch on August 20, 2025

 

Google will formally make known its Pixel 10 series and other devices on August 20, 2025.

Google annual hardware event, Made by Google, will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The event will be held in New York City, where the tech giant is projected to unveil its flagship Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This year's event will mark a slight shift in timing compared to previous years.

Google will launch the Pixel 10 series and other devices at its Made by Google event on August 20, 2025.

Google has confirmed in a media invite that the Pixel 10 launch event is scheduled for August 20, 2025. The in-person event will begin at 1 PM ET (10:30 PM IST) in New York City. Viewers can watch the live-stream on Google’s official website, YouTube channel, and social media platforms.

The Top Foldable Phones in 2025

There are different types/models of fold-able phones in the market, based on their various features and capabilities. See below for brief detail on each.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold:

Praised for its premium design, bright displays, and refined software. It features a 6.3-inch exterior display and an 8-inch interior display, both with high refresh rates and brightness. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6:

A popular clamshell-style foldable known for its compact size and powerful performance, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. 

Oppo Find N5:

Noted for its exceptionally thin design, large 8.12-inch main display, and high-quality hinge. 

Motorola Razr (2023) / Razr+ (2024):

Offers a more budget-friendly option in the flip phone category, with Motorola's AI features and a flagship chipset. 

OnePlus Open:

A strong competitor in the book-style foldable market, praised for its multitasking capabilities, long battery life, and sleek design. 

Factors to Consider When Choosing:

Form Factor:

Book-style foldables (like the Pixel Fold and Z Fold) offer larger screens and better multitasking, while flip-style foldables (like the Z Flip and Razr) are more compact and portable. 

Price:

Foldable phones range in price, with some offering more affordable options, like the Motorola Razr. 

Performance and Features:

Consider the processor, RAM, storage, camera capabilities, and software features that are important to you. 

Design and Build Quality:

Pay attention to the phone's design, including the hinge mechanism, materials used, and overall feel. 

Battery Life:

Evaluate the battery capacity and real-world battery performance of different models. 

Nothing launches its most expensive device, Phone 3

 

Nothing launched its newest flagship phone after a two-year gap. 

At an event in London, the company unveiled the Phone (3), which starts at $799 (N1.28M- using the current exchange rate in Nigeria) and aims to take on bigwigs like Samsung and Apple with its differentiated design and features targeting tech enthusiasts. 

The Phone (3) has same design look, but it introduces a stranger camera arrangement that forgoes the typical square or circular alignment found on other smartphone devices. 

With the well arranged LEDs on its back — a feature that it calls Glyph. This was always somewhat gimmicky, but the company made use of this to show you different alerts and notifications using the LED lights.

Now, the company is replacing Glyph with a small circular mini LED screen, called Glyph Matrix, on the back of the device at the top right.

This addition displays 16-bit styled patterns, which can offer more information than the earlier Glyph arrangement.

The company is also releasing mini-apps for this interface, such as spin the bottle and rock, paper, scissors.

Specifications and availability

The new smartphone has comparable specifications to other companies’ Android flagships.

This includes a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution, which is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, built on a 4-nanometer architecture. 

The trio of cameras all have a 50-megapixel resolution, but play different roles. The main camera has a 1.3-inch sensor, which is 20% bigger than Phone (2), at a f/1.68 aperture; the periscope telephoto lens offers 3x optical zoom, and 60x digital zoom with AI Super Res Zoom; and the ultra-wide lens provides a 114-degree field of view.

Nothing is also upgrading the selfie camera from 32 megapixels to 50 megapixels.

Google to Roll Out a New Security Feature on Android 16

 

It turns out that your smartphone could be an overlooked vulnerability that puts you at risk of being tracked. To combat this, Google is rolling out a new security feature in Android 16 that will warn users if their device is using a fake or insecure mobile network or if that network requests identifying information about a connected device.

However, these features likely won't be available until the next generation of Android devices, as first reported by Android Authority. Since the current Android devices lack the hardware to support these features, the first compatible Android device we could see with this tech may be the Pixel 10 that's expected to debut later this summer.

This feature is designed to counteract cell site simulators, or devices that act like a cell tower and trick nearby devices into connecting to it. Once connected, these simulators can glean sensitive information, like the location of a smartphone. These cell site simulators are better known by their commercial nickname, Stingray, and have been reportedly used by agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as Customs and Border Protection.

The upcoming security features are rolling out as part of the latest Android OS update, which was released earlier this month. Compatible devices will have the option to toggle "network notifications" on or off, which will warn you if your device connects to an unencrypted network or when the connected network requests your phone's unique identifiers. On top of that, there's another option that lets you turn on "2G network protection" to avoid the less secure mobile network type.

Now Google’s Gemini AI is ready to fill in those empty cells in your spreadsheet

 

Google is launching a new AI function in Sheets to help you generate text to fill out parts of your spreadsheet. The feature, powered by Google Gemini, can reference specific cells to create text, summarize information, or categorize your data.

In the example shared by Google, you can use the new AI function to generate and tailor copy for an advertisement based on the different target audiences listed in your spreadsheet. To do this, you would highlight the cells where you want the AI copy to appear and then use this function (but make sure to change the target range to match your spreadsheet):

=AI(“Write a formal ad copy for the product. Cater copy to the objective and target audience.”, A2:C2).

Another example includes using the AI function to summarize the feedback of customers listed in a group of cells, which you could perform by typing this:

=AI(“For the customer, write a one sentence summary of their feedback.”, A2:D2)

You can also categorize a customer inquiry as a compliment, exchange request, or return request, or even use it to classify restaurants by location. You can check out a range of different examples for the AI function on Google’s support page.

This builds on the other Gemini-powered feature in Sheets that can answer questions about your data and even create a visualization. However, the AI function comes with some limitations, as it only supports text-based responses for now. Google notes that the AI function can’t access your entire spreadsheet or Google Drive files, and you can only generate outputs for the first 200 selected cells — you would have to wait until it finishes and then choose more cells.

AI functions are rolling out now to Google Workspace users on the business and enterprise plans, as well as for Gemini AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. It’s also available to users with the Gemini Education plan or add-on.

As Tesla Sales Plummet in the U.S. and Europe, Elon Reportedly Fires His Top Salesman

 Elon Musk has fired Omead Afshar, the head of Tesla’s sales and manufacturing operations in North America and Europe, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The apparent expulsion of the top exec comes as the billionaire’s car company flounders under plummeting sales in both the U.S. and the EU.

Afshar, who was considered one of the more senior executives at the company, reported directly to Musk and has also worked at Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX. On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Afshar had “left” the company, but did not provide details about why. Not long afterward, Forbes reported that Afshar had been let go by Musk, citing sources with knowledge of the situation. CNBC later claimed to have confirmed the news. Gizmodo reached out to Tesla for more information.

The circumstances surrounding Afshar’s departure are unclear (and, again, the company hasn’t confirmed his termination yet), though there are plenty of reasons why Musk might be angry about his company’s sales operations. In recent months, the number of people buying Musk’s cars has continued to drop at a staggering rate. In April, Automotive News reported that Tesla sales had fallen 16 percent in the U.S., year-over-year. On Wednesday, Cox Automotive, which provides car dealerships with business intelligence, projected that Tesla sales were expected to dip another 21 percent during this quarter.

Tesla has also seen humiliating losses across Europe. On Wednesday, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association reported that sales of Teslas in 30 European countries had fallen 28% in May. That continues a trend that has been building for some time. Throughout the first part of this year, sales of the car dropped by double digits throughout the continent—a cratering that represents the single biggest sales decline in the company’s history.

Ironically, many onlookers have attributed Tesla’s struggles to Musk himself, whose political activities—in both the U.S. and Europe—have angered lots of people and inspired hatred against him and his companies. Specifically, Musk’s role in DOGE, the Trump administration initiative to shrink the federal government, as well as his meddling in European politics, have put a target on his (and Tesla’s) back. In the U.S., the #TeslaTakedown protest movement saw thousands of Americans take to the streets to denounce Musk’s role in the White House, while in Europe, protests against Musk have also taken place.

There are, of course, other potential factors in Tesla’s plummeting sales numbers. In Europe, increased competition from Chinese manufacturers and newer EV brands means trouble for the company. It’s a more EV-saturated market in Europe these days than when Tesla originally got into the game, and, with more choices, there are more opportunities for customers to say “no thanks” to the billionaire’s brand.

In my opinion, firing the sales person doesn't solve the issue. Bringing another person onboard further increases the problem.