Mobile Phones 24 August 2025 - 28 November 2025

iPhone Fold: Apple’s Crease‑Free $2,400 Foldable iPhone Is Getting Real – Design, Price, Heated Display Patent and 2026 Launch Leaks
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iPhone Fold: Apple’s Crease‑Free $2,400 Foldable iPhone Is Getting Real – Design, Price, Heated Display Patent and 2026 Launch Leaks

Apple’s foldable iPhone, widely called “iPhone Fold,” has entered engineering validation testing with about 100 units produced, according to multiple reports. The device is expected to feature a crease-free 7.8-inch inner display, a 24-megapixel under-display camera, and launch in September 2026 at around $2,399. Apple has not confirmed the name or release details.
November 28, 2025
New iPhone 17? How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone’s Data in 2025 — Plus Today’s Key iPhone 17 News (22 November)
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New iPhone 17? How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone’s Data in 2025 — Plus Today’s Key iPhone 17 News (22 November)

iPhone sales in China rose 22% year-over-year in the first month after the iPhone 17 launch, with the new models making up nearly 80% of Apple’s smartphone sales there, according to Reuters. Apple has delayed the iPhone Air 2 to 2027, while users report Wi-Fi and cellular dropouts on the iPhone 17 series as Apple prepares a fix in iOS 26.1.
November 22, 2025
Massive Early Black Friday Phone Deals: Free iPhone 17, $300 Off Pixel 10 Fold, 54% Off Galaxy Z Flip 6 & More
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Massive Early Black Friday Phone Deals: Free iPhone 17, $300 Off Pixel 10 Fold, 54% Off Galaxy Z Flip 6 & More

Major carriers are offering free iPhone 17 models with qualifying plans or trade-ins, while Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is $300 off at multiple retailers. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 is 55% off, now $549 for the 512GB version. Last year’s flagships, including iPhone 16 Pro and OnePlus 13, have dropped by hundreds of dollars. Analysts say current deals may beat Black Friday discounts.
November 4, 2025
OPPO Find X9 Pro’s Monster Battery & 200MP Camera Leave iPhone 17 Pro in the Dust
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OPPO Find X9 Pro’s Monster Battery & 200MP Camera Leave iPhone 17 Pro in the Dust

Oppo launched the Find X9 Pro with a 7,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery, lasting over 11 hours in stress tests—four hours longer than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The phone features a 200 MP Hasselblad telephoto camera and offers a detachable telephoto lens for over 10× optical zoom. Both models run on MediaTek Dimensity 9500, start at €999, and go on sale in Europe and the UK in late October. No US release announced.
October 30, 2025
Xiaomi Unleashes Redmi K90 Pro Max: 7,560mAh Battery, Bose Audio – and a Memory Chip Crisis
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Xiaomi Unleashes Redmi K90 Pro Max: 7,560mAh Battery, Bose Audio – and a Memory Chip Crisis

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K90 series in China on Oct. 23, 2025, with the K90 Pro Max starting at ¥3,999 ($555) for 12GB/256GB. The K90 Pro Max features a 6.9″ 2K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, triple 50MP rear cameras, and a 7,560 mAh battery. A Lamborghini-branded “Champion” edition costs ¥5,499 ($764). Xiaomi cited rising memory chip costs for higher prices and announced a ¥300 discount on the 12+512GB K90.
October 24, 2025
Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone
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Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone

Google has invited 15 members of its Pixel Superfans group to test unreleased Pixel smartphones before launch, according to Bloomberg and The Verge. Participants must sign strict NDAs and use camouflaging cases in public. Testers will give feedback on design and features, likely influencing the Pixel 11 expected in 2026. This marks the first time Google has let external fans handle prototype Pixel devices.
October 21, 2025
Samsung AXES Galaxy S26 Edge as ‘Plus’ Model Returns to Lineup
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Samsung AXES Galaxy S26 Edge as ‘Plus’ Model Returns to Lineup

Samsung has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge after poor sales of the S25 Edge, which sold just 1.31 million units by August compared to over 12 million S25 Ultras. The S26 lineup will now include only the base, Plus, and Ultra models. IMEI database entries show the S26 Plus is back in development. Leaks and analyst reports confirm Samsung has ended the Edge line and reverted to its traditional three-tier structure.
October 18, 2025
Smartphone Shake-Up: Apple’s Awe-Dropping iPhone 17, Samsung’s Surprises, Xiaomi’s Bold Moves, and More
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Smartphone Shake-Up: Apple’s Awe-Dropping iPhone 17, Samsung’s Surprises, Xiaomi’s Bold Moves, and More

Apple’s iPhone 17 pre-orders on JD.com in China have surpassed last year’s launch, indicating strong early demand. Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE in India at ₹59,999 and began rolling out One UI 8. Xiaomi will skip to the Xiaomi 17 series, featuring a “Magic Back Screen,” while Huawei unveiled a new tri-fold foldable. Global smartphone sales are projected to rise about 1% in 2025.
September 18, 2025
Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4
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Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 debuts with a wider 6.3-inch cover screen, sturdier hinge, IPX8 water resistance, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12 GB RAM, and a $1,899 price tag. Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 4 is thinner and lighter, features a 7.98-inch inner display, quad Leica cameras, and launches in China from about $1,280. OnePlus Open 2 is rumored to offer a thinner chassis, 16 GB RAM, and a larger battery, but launch details remain uncertain.
August 27, 2025
Mobile Phone Mania: Launches, Leaks & Market Shake-Ups (News Roundup Aug 23–24, 2025)
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Mobile Phone Mania: Launches, Leaks & Market Shake-Ups (News Roundup Aug 23–24, 2025)

Apple is rumored to launch the iPhone 17 on September 9, with schematics showing different batteries for SIM-tray and eSIM-only models. Apple released iOS 18.6.2 to patch a security flaw and added new features in the iOS 19 beta. Google launched the Pixel 10 series on August 20, all eSIM-only in the US. Samsung shipped 58 million phones in Q2, while Xiaomi reported ¥116 billion in Q2 revenue.
August 24, 2025
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