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Steak ’n Shake Partners With Fold to Launch $5 Bitcoin Burger Reward

Fold Holdings (NASDAQ: FLD), the bitcoin rewards company known for letting users earn sats on everyday purchases, has teamed up with iconic fast-food chain Steak ’n Shake for a limited-time promotion that lets customers earn $5 in bitcoin with their meal.

Starting today, Steak ’n Shake diners who order a Bitcoin Meal or Bitcoin Steakburger at one of the 1,200+ participating Steak ’n Shake locations can visit bitcoinmealdeal.com, upload their receipt, and receive a code redeemable for $5 in bitcoin through the Fold app. 

Once the Fold app is downloaded and activated, the reward is instantly credited. The partnership marks the first time a U.S. restaurant chain has paired a menu item with bitcoin rewards, blending food, finance, and pop culture in a single bite.

Even the bun carries a message: it’s stamped with a Bitcoin logo, a subtle but unmistakable symbol of how far the orange coin has traveled into mainstream consciousness.

“Bitcoin goes mainstream when it starts showing up in everyday life,” said Fold Chairman and CEO Will Reeves in a note to Bitcoin Magazine. “That’s been our vision from the beginning, and our promotion with Steak ’n Shake is the next step in that journey. For many people, this will be the first time they ever own bitcoin — and it’ll come from something as ordinary as grabbing a burger.”

Steak ‘n Shake loves bitcoin

For Steak ’n Shake, the partnership deepens its ongoing relationship with the Bitcoin community. 

Earlier this year, the 90-year-old chain rolled out Lightning Network payments across all U.S. locations, allowing customers to pay for meals using bitcoin with instant, low-fee transactions. 

The company even sparked headlines when it publicly scrapped plans to accept Ethereum, declaring its “allegiance” to Bitcoiners.

Now, it’s taking that loyalty a step further.

“Steak ’n Shake has never been afraid to take a bold position, and putting bitcoin on the menu is the latest example,” said Sardar Biglari, CEO of Steak ’n Shake. “Bitcoin is rewriting the rules of culture and commerce, and we want our guests to be part of that future every time they sit down for a meal.”

Fold, which went public earlier this year through a SPAC merger, currently holds roughly 1,500 BTC in its corporate treasury — valued near $160 million — and maintains a market cap just under $200 million. 

The company recently launched a bitcoin rewards Visa card powered by Stripe and continues to expand its product suite bridging traditional finance and Bitcoin-native tools.

The campaign — launching today, a date that coincidentally marks the 17th anniversary of the Bitcoin white paper — runs nationwide while supplies last. For both companies, it’s a symbolic nod to Bitcoin’s evolution from white paper to burger wrapper.

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Google has just published a surprising new update for Pixel smartphones, an update that is all about “performance improvements”. This late October update follows the one that arrived earlier this month with the October 2025 Android security patch.

The second October 2025 Android update is coming to Pixels with “performance improvements”

This update is coming for Pixel 7, 8, 9, and 10 series devices, and Verizon shared the information about it. Google has still not updated its monthly community post or released a new one (at the time of writing this article), which is why we’re referring to Verizon.

In any case, Verizon says that this update “provides performance improvements for your device.” There are no new features mentioned, or anything like that, so it seems to be a general performance-improving update.

In case you’re wondering, no, this is not a Verizon-exclusive update. Users have been reporting that they’re receiving the update despite not being on Verizon, or in the US, for that matter. This one seems to be rolling out to all Pixel smartphones (7-10 series).

This update weighs only 30MB

The update weighs around 30MB, in case you’re wondering, so it’s not that big at all. That’s not surprising as this seems to be more like a hotfix update than anything else.

The timing of this update is a bit odd, though, as November is right around the corner. We’re literally in the last day of October, so the November Android update should be arriving in the near future.

There is a possibility Google will release it later in November, though, hence this update. That’s just a wild guess, it remains to be seen. The company usually pulls the trigger earlier in the month, though. Either way, you’ll be receiving this update soon, if you haven’t already, so stay tuned for that.

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Google debuted the Pixel 10 series back in August at its Made by Google event. The latest smartphone series has been praised for AI and other core features that elevate the user experience in daily usage. It’s worth noting that new devices are susceptible to bugs, and the Pixel 10 series has had its fair share of them. The list of bugs doesn’t seem to end, as a new report suggests that the Pixel 10 series phones have a persistent speakerphone button lag. 

The speakerphone button on the Google Pixel 10 series doesn’t work during calls

The news comes via folks at PiunikaWeb, who spotted posts on Reddit and Google’s support forum related to the issue. Many report that the toggle for speakerphone doesn’t work during calls. Those who got it working say that there’s a significant delay in the response. As a result, one has to tap the toggle multiple times to get it to work.

One user, explaining the issue, notes, “I have a new Pixel 10 Pro XL and when the phone calls the speaker button to change from ear to sound, the speaker takes a few taps to respond.” While another user says that the possible workaround is to double-tap the toggle. No wonder users are saying this is a frustrating issue. 

It’s worth noting that Pixel 9 series users also reported the speakerphone button bug. The issue was the same back then as well. Many suggest that the issue stems from the Google phone app and not the latest Google Pixel phones. Apparently, the issue doesn’t affect users when using third-party calling apps. The report also mentions that users who toggle the speakerphone from the call notification don’t find any issue at all. 

Google knows about the issue, but hasn’t acted yet

Interestingly, Google knows about the Pixel 10’s speakerphone button bug, but hasn’t fixed it yet. An IssueTracker report dated August 29 mentions this problem. However, at the time of writing, it has been closed by the company, noting a lack of “actionable information.” We can only hope for now that Google fixes this issue.

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Samsung could be preparing to launch its first tri-fold phone in 2026, marking a new chapter in its foldable phone lineup. The company has been developing this unique device for several years, and now it looks like it’s finally getting closer to release.

In the Q3 2025 earnings report, Samsung mentioned that new “form factor innovations” are coming in 2026. This phrase has caught attention because it likely points to the long-rumored tri-fold phone.

Earlier this year, Samsung showed the tri-fold phone publicly for the first time at a tech event in South Korea. However, it was kept safely inside a glass case, and people could only view it from a distance.

Source – Chosun

Samsung hasn’t revealed any details about the phone’s design, features, or price yet. Still, showing it in public suggests the company is confident and ready to move forward with the project.

The tri-fold phone is expected to offer an even larger display by folding out in three sections, possibly working as both a smartphone and a small tablet. It might also include new AI-powered features.

If the hints are correct, Samsung’s tri-fold could become one of the most exciting tech launches of 2026. For now, fans will have to wait a little longer, but the future of foldable phones seems ready to unfold once again. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung‘s tri-fold phone has been popping up in some way, shape, or form more recently of late, and now it’s being referenced in Google’s Android app, which is possibly hinting at the launch date for the upcoming device. It’s worth noting that so far, Samsung has not formally announced any sort of launch date for the phone, and it’s not even clear what the phone looks like officially, at least in its entirety. It’s also not clear where Samsung plans to launch the phone. However, recent rumors suggest that Samsung may be looking to launch the phone before the end of October, which means it would have to happen within the next few days. That’s still possible, but time is certainly dwindling.

According to this week’s earlier rumor, Samsung wouldn’t be looking to launch the phone in the US at this time. That doesn’t mean Samsung won’t launch the phone in the US at all. That being said, the reference to the phone in Google’s app seems to suggest the phone may end up in the US at some point. It would just be a matter of when.

Samsung’s tri-fold phone is listed in Google’s app code with the 2025 date

The presence of the phone’s “tri-fold” label alongside the 2025 timeframe points to a launch sometime in 2025, and since there’s only about two months of the year left, a launch is probably not far off. That leaves a question of whether or not Samsung plans to launch the phone in the US at the same time as other regions, and if not, where the company plans to launch first. For the latter, Samsung could be aiming to launch the phone in South Korea first, and this would make sense. Samsung is a Korean company, after all.

In fact, the phone may launch in South Korea, the greater Chinese market, and the UAE, with Samsung unveiling the phone on October 31. The official name for the device hasn’t been revealed yet, but it seems likely that “tri-fold” will be part of the name. Every other Samsung mobile device has the Galaxy moniker as well, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see that with this device.

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Samsung finally removed the proverbial wraps on its much-anticipated Galaxy Z TriFold on Tuesday, revealing a fairly thin triple-folding smartphone that unfurls to a nearly 10-inch display. In fact, given the smartphone's apparent dimensions, it is fairly plausible that it is using silicon-carbon (Si/C) batteries, apparently confirming a week-old rumor. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is between 12mm and 15mm thick in its compact form, a feat that is difficult to achieve without silicon-carbon (Si/C) batteries As we noted earlier this week, Samsung displayed the Galaxy Z TriFold, albeit behind a glass panel, at the "K-Tech Showcase" on October 28 in the […]

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Foldable smartphones have managed to evolve quite a bit over the last 5 or so years. Samsung has finally started catching up to the competition, and we have some really great offerings on the market at the moment. If you’re in the market for one such phone, picking out the very best foldable smartphone for your needs is crucial. Well, this list may help you, as it’s a buying guide, of sorts. Do note that the list is US-centric, so you won’t find devices that cannot be purchased in the States.

With that being said, quite a few compelling foldable smartphones are available in the States. You can take your pick between book-style ones and flip phone ones, there’s something for everyone. If you’re aiming for the very best, we have you covered. If you’re on a budget, that’s not a problem either, even though foldable phones are not as affordable as regular ones, of course. Either way, let’s delve into it, and hopefully help you choose your next or first foldable smartphone. These are some of the best Android phones in general, by the way.

Best Foldable Smartphone

There are several excellent foldable phones out in the market at the moment. We’ve decided to especially highlight the Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Samsung, though. Samsung made a huge leap with this phone compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it’s finally extremely competitive. This is the phone to get if you’re looking for a proper foldable phone that can become a tablet when you need it to.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Rating

$1,999

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is our pick for the best foldable smartphone in general. This is a larger foldable, of course, but it’s the best pick for those of you who live in the US, easily. It is a major improvement over the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it can easily compete with basically every foldable smartphone in the market.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is much thinner and lighter than its predecessor, while it’s also plenty powerful at the same time. It is only 8.9mm thick when folded, and weighs 215 grams. needless to say that’s a huge improvement over 12.1mm of the Fold 6, and its 239 grams of weight.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, while it also packs in 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. A 4,400mAh battery is included here, while the device does support wired and wireless charging. The charging is not blazing fast, though, but it does the trick. You’ll also find two 120Hz displays on the device, both of which are great, actually. Regardless if you need a phone or a tablet, this phone does the trick.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Mindblowingly thin and light
• Bigger, Brighter Displays
• Better cameras
• Class-leading performance

Cons

• Another price increase, now $1,999
• Battery capacity and battery life need improvement
• S Pen Support removed
• Insane camera bump

What makes this phone special?

What makes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 special? Well, the first thing that always comes to mind when we think of this phone are the design improvements. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 weighs only 215 grams and is only 8.9mm thick when folded. That’s a major improvement over 239 grams and 12.1mm of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The Fold 6 felt like it was several generations behind the competition, design-wise, that’s not longer the case, not at all. We’d even argue it’s worth upgrading from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for this reason alone.

Other than that, this phone does offer a really good balance. It has two outstanding 120Hz displays, while it also packs in more than enough power to last your for years. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is here, along with plenty of RAM and storage. The device is also IP48 certified, which is always good to see, especially on a foldable. Granted, its camera performance and battery life could be better, but it’s still a major improvement over its predecessor, and it can compete with basically any foldable out there.

Specs

• Inner Display: 8″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
• Cover Display: 6.5″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
• Brightness: 2,600 nits peak (inner and cover display)
• Protection: UTG (inner display) / Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (cover display)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• RAM and Storage: 12GB/16GB RAM ; 256GB/512GB/1TB Storage
• Cameras: 200MP primary camera at f/1.7, 10MP 3x telephoto at f/2.4, 12MP ultrawide at f/2.2 (120-degree FOV)
• Battery: 4,400mAh
• Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
• Colors: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint

Features

• Android Version: Android 16 (One UI 8)
• Software Support: 7 years of major Android updates
• AI Software: Gemini, Bixby, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: LED flash, Auto-HDR, 8K recording at 30fps, 4K recording at 60fps, HDR10+ recording, 10-bit HDR recording, OIS
• Battery life Score: 20 hours and 2 minutes
• Charging time: 1 hour and 16 minutes

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Best Small Foldable Smartphone

If book-style foldables are not really your thing, and you prefer flip phone foldables, there are several great options on the market. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is one of them, and arguably the very best flip phone that you can buy on the market at the moment. It’s a completely different form factor compared to book-style foldables.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025

Rating

$1,299.99

Not everyone likes book-style foldables. Some of you just want a regular phone that folds in half basically. That was you get a regular phone, and a tiny phone that you can use. Well, in our opinion, the very best such device on the market, at the moment, is the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. This is an excellent phone in every way, basically, and unlike the Galaxy Z Flip 7, it allows you to use that cover display to its full potential out of the box. You don’t have to jump through hoops to do it.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 comes with a rather large cover display, a 4-inch panel. That is large in cover display numbers, and that panel is also really good. It’s an OLED display that has a 165Hz refresh rate, just like the main panel on the phone. It also gets quite bright. The main display is great, too, and it gets even brighter than this one at 4,500 nits of peak brightness.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite will make sure the phone runs properly, along with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Motorola really didn’t skimp out on what matters. A 4,700mAh battery is also included, along with fast wired and wireless charging. Even the camera performance this phone offers is not bad at all, especially with the main camera. Motorola’s processing here is also quite good.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Excellent battery life
• One of the fastest charging smartphones in the US
• Unique materials and colors make the Razr Ultra really pop
• Motorola is still unmatched with its cover display, it’s insanely helpful
• The crease is mostly gone
• Finally, true flagship performance out of the Razr Ultra

Cons

• The Razr is still a bit too tall. It takes some getting used too.
• New AI button is not needed
• Don’t expect many software updates, unfortunately

What makes this phone special?

The design and the cover display are the things we think of first when it comes to the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. The phone looks great, it has a large cover display, and silicon polymer back. That makes it more grippy than its competitors, and it’s actually a pleasure to hold, whether it’s unfolded or not. Motorola did a fantastic job in the design department. The phone is also not too heavy, not at all, it weighs 199 grams.

The cover display is also worth highlighting. It’s not only quite large for what it is, but it supports a 165Hz refresh rate, and it allows you to use all the same apps as on the main display… out of the box. It also gets very bright when you need it to. The main display is great too, while the phone will also charge very fast when you need it to, thanks to 65W wired charging. Wireless charging is also supported, though

Specs

• Display: 7″ & 4″ LTPO AMOLED 165Hz
• Brightness: 4,500 nits / 3,000 nits peak
• Protection: Gorilla Glass Ceramic (cover)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• RAM and Storage: 16GB RAM ; 512GB/1TB Storage
• Cameras: 50MP primary camera at f/1.8, 50MP ultrawide at f/2.0
• Battery: 4,700mAh
• Charging: 68W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wired
• Colors: Pantone: Rio Red, Scarab, Mountain Trail, Cabaret

Features

• Android Version: Android 15
• Software Support: 3 years of major Android updates
• AI Software: Gemini, Circle to Search
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: Pantone Validated Color and Skin Tones
• Battery life Score: N/A
• Charging time: N/A

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Second-Best Small Foldable Smartphone

We had a hard time deciding between the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for the best small foldable, so we decided to include both of them on the list. They’re basically standing side-by-side on the throne, even though we gave a small advantage to the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is an excellent flip phone.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

$1,099.99

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 was neck-to-neck with the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 for the best small foldable. We had to make a choice, though. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is still a great option, though, of course. It may actually suit a lot people better than the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 simply from the software standpoint, if you’re used to using Samsung’s One UI skin.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 also has a very nice and large cover display. It fact, it’s even slightly larger than the one on the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. Both displays on the phone offer a 120Hz refresh rate, and both of them are more than bright enough. The Exynos 2500 fuels the phone, while the device comes with 12GB of RAM.

This smartphone ships with Android 16 out of the box, and comes with a huge software support promise. Samsung is promising 7 years of major Android OS upgrades for the device. A 4,300mAh battery is also a part of the package, while the phone also supports both wired and wireless charging. You’ll find a very fast and reliable fingerprint scanner on the right-hand side of the phone. All in all, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 does have a lot to offer, and it’s also not heavy at all, quite the contrary.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Solid, thin design
• Larger foldable display
• Good performance
• Large, and nice cover display
• Outstanding software support

Cons

• Slow charging
• Cameras could be better

What makes this phone special?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is one of the best-looking flip phones out there, if not the best-looking one. The bezels around its cover display are immensely thin, as Samsung managed to spread out that display to the max. The phone has two really good displays, and you can make that cover display serve you as well as the main one with some slight tweaking. The Exynos 2500 may not have been as great of a choice as the Snapdragon 8 Elite for this phone, but the chip does perform well, you don’t really have to worry about performance here.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is also IP48 certified, which is another positive for the phone. It will give you some piece of mind, that’s for sure. The battery life may not be its strength, but the device does support wired, wireless, and reverse wireless charging. The charging may not be blazing fast, but at least that battery capacity is not huge, so it’ll charge faster than you may think. While its ultrawide camera is kind of forgettable, the performance of the main unit is not bad at all.

Specs

• Display: 6.9” (main) & 4.1” (cover) AMOLED 120Hz
• Brightness: 2,600 nits peak
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover display)
• Processor: Samsung Exynos 2500
• RAM and Storage: 12GB RAM ; 256GB/512GB Storage
• Cameras: 50MP primary camera at f/1.57, 12MP ultrawide at f/2.2
• Battery: 4,300mAh
• Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Features

• Android Version: Android 16 (One UI 8)
• Software Support: 7 years of major Android updates
• AI Software: Gemini, Bixby, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: HDR, panorama, 4K at 60 FPS
• Battery life Score: N/A

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Best Budget Foldable Smartphone

Yes, budget foldable smartphones are a thing these days. Back in the day, that was certainly not the case. Now, you can get a foldable at a rather reasonable price, a current-gen foldable. The Motorola Razr 2025 is our pick for this category. This is also a flip phone, but it’s a rather compelling flip phone at $549.

Motorola Razr 2025

$549

If you really, really want a foldable, but you’re on a budget, the Motorola Razr 2025 is a great option. This smartphone costs only $549, which is actually quite affordable for a foldable smartphone. The Motorola Razr 2025 is also no slouch. Yes, it is inferior to the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, obviously, but it’s still a very good smartphone and worth this price tag, that’s for sure.

The Motorola Razr does offer a really nice design. Even though it doesn’t have as thin cover display bezels as the ‘Ultra’ model, and has a smaller display, it still looks very appealing. Its main display is a very nice 120Hz panel, while the cover display has a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone itself is fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X, which does a fine job. Don’t expect ‘Ultra’ performance, but it does the trick.

Both wired and wireless charging are supported here, too, while the phone is IP48 certified for water and dust resistance. There is also a solid 50-megapixel main camera included. It’s not great, but it’s not bad either, it does the trick. It’s far better than the ultrawide camera that is included here. Motorola had to cut corners somewhere. Its side-facing fingerprint scanner is fast and reliable.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Nice-looking phone
• Not flagship, but good performance
• Very good cover display
• Good photo processing

Cons

• Plenty of bloatware
• Software update longevity

What makes this phone special?

The price tag is something that we always think of first when the Motorola Razr 2025 conversation comes knocking. $549 is a very appealing price tag for a foldable smartphone, especially one as solid as the Razr 2025. If you can catch a discount, then it’s an even better deal, of course. This phone offers a really good design and build quality, and it’s one of the grippiest foldable smartphones on the market. Its eco leather backplate has a lot to do with that, that’s for sure.

The device may not have the best displays on the market, but both panels on the device are really, really good. The fact you can use that cover display for basically anything, same as the main panel, is a huge bonus. That’s not something a lot of flip phones can say for themselves. Despite the fact it’s technically a budget device, this phone supports both wired and wireless charging, and has a very fast and reliable fingerprint scanner on its right side.

Specs

• Display: 6.9″ & 3.6″ Foldable LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
• Brightness: 3,000 nits / 1,700 nits peak
• Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus (cover)
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7400X
• RAM and Storage: 8GB RAM ; 256GB Storage
• Cameras: 50MP primary camera at f/1.7, 13MP ultrawide at f/2.2
• Battery: 4,500mAh
• Charging: 30W wired, 15W wireless
• Colors: Pantone: Gibraltar Sea, Spring Bud, Lightest Sky, Parfait Pink

Features

• Android Version: Android 15
• Software Support: N/A
• AI Software: Gemini, Circle to Search
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: 4K at 30 fps, gyro-EIS
• Battery life Score: N/A
• Charging time: 55 minutes

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Best Foldable Smartphone for Android Purists

If you simply love Google‘s iteration of Android and don’t want third-party software on top of it, there’s a foldable out there for you, too. We’re talking about the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, of course. This is not the best foldable on the market, as it does have several notable drawbacks compared to the competition, but it’s still a very good Pixel smartphone, and it may be ideal for some people.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Rating

$1,699

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Google’s best foldable yet, and the only one announced in 2025. This handset is different than most of the book-style competitors. It is thicker and heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, OPPO Find N5, and other competitors in the space. However, it’s not too thick nor too heavy, at least in our opinion. So if you don’t mind the the added thickness and heft, this phone is definitely worth considering.

The phone looks really nice, Google did a fine job in the design department. Google also made some improvements over the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the design department. The phone has two very compelling 120Hz displays, an 8-inch main panel, and a 6.4-inch cover display. The Google Tensor G5 fuels the device, the latest and greatest chip from the company. Some of the competitors are still more powerful, but this chip is more than enough for this phone. Everything works really, really well.

Google managed to stuff a 5,015mAh battery on the inside of this phone. It could be larger if Google used a silicon-carbon pack, but this is not bad. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold supports 30W wired and 15W wireless charging, while it also supports reverse wired charging. The latest version of Android is included here, while Google promised outstanding software support for the device. Stereo speakers are included as well, and much more.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good cameras, not the best on a foldable however
• Bright, readable displays
• AI features are top-notch
• Great build quality
• First foldable with IP68 rating
• Good battery life for a foldable

Cons

• Heavier and thicker than the competition
• Still Expensive
• No major camera upgrades

What makes this phone special?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a book-style foldable, but it’s notably heavier and thicker than most of the competitors. Some of you may actually like that, and consider that a positive. You’re probably in the minority, though. Still, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold feels so good to hold and use. It’s a quality piece of hardware, at least it feels like it.

A major positive for this phone is its IP68 certification. It is the first foldable phone, to our knowledge, to offer such certification. That puts it on the same level as regular smartphones when it comes to water and dust resistance. Needless to say, quite a few of you will appreciate this.

Google also made a huge software update promise here. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be getting Android OS updates for the next 7 years. There’s a higher chance that the phone will become obsolete or broke down before you lose software support for it, which is saying a lot.

Specs

• Display: 8″ & 6.4″ Foldable LTPO OLED 120Hz
• Brightness: 3,000 nits peak
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover)
• Processor: Google Tensor G5
• RAM and Storage: 16GB RAM ; 256GB/512GB/1TB Storage
• Cameras: 48MP primary camera at f/1.7, 10.5MP ultrawide at f/2.2, 10.8 telephoto at f/3.1
• Battery: 5,015mAh
• Charging: 30W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2)
• Colors: Moonstone, Jade

Features

• Android Version: Android 16
• Software Support: 7 years of major Android OS updates
• AI Software: Gemini, Circle to Search
• Camera Score: N/A
• Camera features: 4K at 60 fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit HDR
• Battery life Score: 16 hours and 49 minutes
• Charging time: 1 hour and 35 minutes

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold phone is on display at the K-Tech Showcase before the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea. The company is displaying an unfinished device, with market arrival scheduled for the end of the year.

While Samsung didn’t let visitors touch or use the device, we’ve exclusive videos right from the launchpad. Korean media outlets Chosun and Dailian have published real-life images, and tipster Ice Universe posted the showcase video.

It is reported that the TriFold has a nearly invisible screen crease. Samsung has already nailed the screen visibility with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it would be interesting to see how the TriFold takes the crease control further.

Source – Dailian

The Z TriFold is placed inside a glass box, which displays a visual clip. It shows the phone in its folded state along with a visualization of unfolding. The cover screen offers a regular phone-like experience, while the full view acts like a tablet.

Here's the Galaxy Z TriFold phone Samsung showcased at APEC Summit in South Korea

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold phone comes with a dual-hinge design to function in the triple-folding form factor. It practically features two foldable panels, which turn into a tablet-sized appearance when completely unfolded.

Galaxy Z TriFold is based on Samsung Display’s Flex G prototype, whose screens fold inward. Korean media reports that Samsung’s TriFold has overcome the technological limitations that caused durability concerns.

The Korean tech giant is expected to have a brief session regarding its TriFold during the APEC CEO Summit on October 31 and November 1. The official reveal is expected in late November or early December in select markets.

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On October 28, Samsung put its most ambitious Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone prototype on showcase on the sidelines of the APEC Summit.

At K-Tech Showcase, Samsung officially unveiled its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone, which features a dual-hinge mechanism to fold twice. This innovative form factor is set to be commercialized by Samsung by the end of the year.

Following this showcase, we’re expecting a little bigger reveal by Samsung during the APEC Summit, which is being held on October 31 and November 1.

It’s an expansion to the existing Galaxy Z Fold lineup, which features a single hinge and unfolds a single time. The dual-hinge mechanism integrates three folding panels into one, and the smartphone can be unfolded twice.

Source – Chosun

The unit put on showcase is a prototype unit, as the mass production and official release in expected by the end of the year. Until then, Samsung might bring even more refinements to the hardware, software, and appearance.

Source – Chosun

Samsung did not allow visitors to touch or use the device directly. It was placed behind a protective glass display case. Meanwhile, tipster Phoneart has also dropped pictures showing off a closer look at the phone’s design.

Source – Phoneart (@UniverseIce)

Galaxy Z TriFold is rumored to have a 6.5-inch cover screen, and the main screens could be extended to 10 inches. That said, the device will become even bigger than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 phone, which has an 8-inch screen.

While the US release is unlikely, Samsung might launch the Galaxy Z TriFold with a price tag of between $2,600 $2,800. Its presence could be limited to select countries: South Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the UAE.

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The moment when Samsung officially unveils its first TriFold smartphone is just around the corner. Ahead of the big reveal, Korean sources expose the tentative launch date, venue, potential pricing, and market availability.

KoreaHerald reports that Samsung is set to launch its TriFold smartphone this week at APEC 2025. The summit will be held between October 31 and November 1. This year, South Korea is holding the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

This week’s just slated for unveiling, as mass production and market debut are expected later this year. The initial production could be up to 200,000 units based on demand and sales response in the market.

Industry insiders expect the first TriFold from Samsung could be priced around 4 million won ($2,800) in South Korea.

Here’s what Korean sources revealed about the Samsung TriFold:

• Launch – APEC 2025 (October 31 to November 1)
• Venue – Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
• Price – 4 million won ($2,800)
• Release – Later this year

We just reported a credible source’s input regarding the limited market availability of Samsung’s TriFold phone. The device, rumored to go official in the US, might miss out on its availability stateside given supply chain challenges.

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• Samsung’s stunning new TriFold phone may skip the US launch

Huawei was the first to commercialize this new foldable form factor. The company has recently launched its second tri-fold phone with improvements over the first model. Samsung is finally entering the segment this week.

While Huawei was the first, Samsung has made some major tweaks to the design infrastructure. The Galaxy TriFold is poised to have a durable build. The hinge has a different structure, and the screens come from Samsung Display.

Image – Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate Design | Via – HuaweiCentral

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Samsung is expected to launch its most ambitious TriFold sometime in 2025, but the phone might skip the US. A veteran tech leaker has poured cold water on global availability for the first TriFold phone from Samsung.

Leaker EvanBlass revealed the countries in which the Samsung TriFold phone could launch, and it excludes the US. This input renders the previous rumors baseless, which claimed a potential US debut at the initial reveal.

The source expresses skepticism about the global rollout of Samsung’s debut trifold, limiting it to South Korea, the greater Chinese market (including Singapore and Taiwan), and possibly the UAE, despite contrary rumors.

It might be disappointing for the foldable enthusiasts, but Samsung is playing it safe. It would follow the OG Galaxy Fold strategy to bring the product to key Asian markets to experiment with the reliability and sales potential.

Over the past couple of weeks, various rumors have hinted at the potential launch countries of the TriFold smartphone. Beyond that, Samsung is rumored to introduce its new form-factor device at the APEC summit 2025.

Even though the US has become a solid market for Samsung’s foldable phones, the first TriFold may skip the launch stateside. Higher costs of the triple foldable display and supply chain challenges could be the key reasons.

Meanwhile, it’s also likely that the device will initially be available in select markets, with gradual expansion may take it to the United States. Well, it depends completely on the supply chain and what Samsung has planned.

Image – Samsung Display @ MWC25 | via nexplit

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