Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Buds3
Ewan Spence
Having a look again at this week’s information and headlines throughout the Android world, together with confirmed Galaxy Z Fold8 particulars, Z Flip8 specs, Galaxy S26 FE design, Honor Magic V6 evaluation, e/OS/ 4 revealed, Boox Go 6’s stylus assist, and the hidden secret of the Trump telephone.
Android Circuit is right here to remind you of some of the various discussions round Android within the final seven days. It’s also possible to learn my weekly digest of Apple information right here on Forbes.
Samsung Paperwork Verify Z Fold8 Particulars
GSM Enviornment stories that Indian certification authorities have signed off on the Galaxy Z Fold8, a certain signal that Samsung’s subsequent foldable is within the closing levels of validation earlier than a public launch:
“It has the mannequin quantity SM-F971B. The certification does not reveal any specs, however based on earlier rumors the machine will sport a 7.6-inch interior show with a 4:3 facet ratio, a 50MP predominant digital camera, a 50MP ultrawide digital camera, and a 4,800 mAh battery with assist for 45W wired charging. It is anticipated to weigh round 200g.:
Galaxy Z Flip8’s Snapdragon Energy
The everlasting query within the Samsung neighborhood is: Exynos or Snapdragon? Whereas final 12 months’s Z Flip7 was solely utilizing Samsung’s homegrown Exynos, some fashions this 12 months could also be operating the extra highly effective Snapdragon chipset, as I famous earlier this week:
“The latter is correct on the prime of Samsung’s portfolio, the smartphone that leads not simply Samsung’s smartphones, however for a lot of leads all the Android ecosystem. The vertical clamshell Z Flip vary is as a lot about style and type as it’s about brute power and flagship specs.”
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Exhibits Up
Particulars on the fourth mannequin within the Galaxy S26 household have come to gentle this week, with photos of the Galaxy S26 FE on present. It’s broadly just like the vanilla S26 with some tweaks to the digital camera island. The true distinction would be the specs. Anticipate Samsung to shave just a few factors of efficiency from every part to go away a reliable premium really feel, however at a decrease sticker value.
“The distinction between Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy S26 FE, a minimum of so far as we are able to inform on this single picture, primarily boils right down to only a new digital camera bump. Like the complete flagships, the FE is getting a raised digital camera bump just like what’s been put in on the Galaxy Z Fold collection for a few generations now.”
This Is The Honor Magic V6
Following a reveal at Cellular World Congress, the tech press has been carefully analyzing Honor’s Magic V6 this week. Daniel Cooper goes into element on the achievements of Honor’s newest foldable, beginning with the core specs and excessive degree of efficiency:
“Honor’s Magic V6 is the primary foldable to ship with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 paired with 15GB RAM and 512GB storage. To say it strikes rapidly could be an insult to issues that transfer rapidly, as a result of this factor zooms, glides or sprints. I’ve not but been in a position to make this factor stutter or decelerate, and it is an absolute dream for gaming.”
Extra ‘Leaving Google’ Options Added To e/OS/
Murena has introduced e/OS/ 4. Constructed on the Android Open Supply Challenge, it’s pitched as a safe different to Google’s model of Android, discovered on billions of smartphones. The most recent model contains new software program options for shoppers prepared to go away Google’s ecosystem, together with a brand new Maps app, cloud backup choices, and a Gmail migration assistant. The corporate has additionally introduced a partnership with Gigaset to supply a brand new telephone operating e/OS/ out of the field:
“Murena provides that it’s additionally labored with German model Gigaset to launch the GS6 and GS6 Professional smartphones operating /e/OS. These telephones pack a Dimensity 7300 chip, a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED display, 8GB of RAM, a detachable 5,300mAh battery, 15W wi-fi charging, eSIM assist, an IP68 ranking, and a 64MP+8MP+2MP digital camera system. “
Boox Brings Inking To Its New eInk Reader
Boox’s newest Android-powered eInk machine is the Go 6 (Gen 2). Naturally, it’s constructed round a cushty studying expertise, however this mannequin provides assist for Boox’s stylus, turning the pocket machine into an always-ready notepad. Andrew Liszeski has their first impressions at The Verge.
“The brand new Go 6 (Gen II) sticks with a 6-inch, 300PPI E Ink display like its predecessor however will get a bump from 2GB to 3GB of RAM and now helps Boox’s InkSense Plus stylus, which can be utilized for sketching, annotating paperwork, or making handwritten notes.”
And Lastly…
What lies beneath the Trump Cellphone? The not too long ago launched golden telephone seemed acquainted to the workforce at iFixit, in order that they determined to strip one down and found an HTC U24 Professional beneath the paint.
“There was one different small beauty change: the speaker grille. The aluminium chassis, whereas nearly similar, has holes which are machined out with a barely completely different sample. The CT scan and our teardown clarify that this distinction isn’t substantive. The audio system are the identical. Their positioning is identical. Every little thing is identical, besides the sample of holes within the case.”
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