One UI 2.5 is Samsung’s Android skin, optimized for large displays and smoother foldable use; current headlines center its competition with Apple’s foldables.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 line remains the flagship, with the Ultra model offering higher-end cameras and battery life. Other foldables from rival brands enter markets with new shapes, improved screens, and pricing shifts. Preorders and deals signal growing consumer interest, while reviews highlight both value and trade-offs.
Google’s Pixel 11 series is expected to launch with price hikes across the lineup, a focus on software advantages, and hardware updates including a Pro Fold variant. The Pixel Watch 5 is also anticipated, with a new LED camera-light on the Pixel 11. Leaks point to a later retail release with preorders opening the same day as the event.
Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, with a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. It launches at $1,999, positioning Apple against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and signaling a potential shift in premium smartphones. The device offers a book-style design, a matte inner display, and an under-display selfie camera, while rivals emphasize their crease-free engineering.