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Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Renders Leak, Reveals Huge Upgrade

Samsung is planning to launch its next generation of foldable phones, including the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. Recently, the renders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 5G leaked, and a new leak revealed the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 5G design. Furthermore, the phone will sport a familiar compact form factor but will feature a huge upgrade underneath. Here is everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 To Offer Larger Battery, Similar Design

According to a render by OnLeaks in collaboration with SmartPrix, the phone will have a similar design to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. These renders showcase the phone in Lavender colour and offer a glimpse of the phone’s design.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 leak reveals a 6.7-inch inner display with a centre-punch hole cutout similar to its predecessor. Furthermore, the phone has a power button, which acts as the fingerprint sensor, and the volume buttons are on the right.

In addition, you get the USB-C port for charging, a primary speaker and a microphone at the bottom. The placement of these ports and buttons remains unchanged from the last iteration.

However, there is a change in dimensions, and the phone is thicker this time, increasing from 6.9mm to 7.4mm. This suggests the phone will have a larger battery this time.

On the back, the phone will have the same 3.4-inch cover screen and a dual camera setup. Moreover, it will have the same hinge mechanism as the latest year with no gap in its folded state.

Z Flip 6 Expected Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will sport a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ screen and a 3.4-inch cover screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will power the phone paired with AI features.

It will ship with One UI 6.1 based on Android 14 out of the box and will feature a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel sensor. Furthermore, the phone will likely have a 4,000mAh battery and receive seven years of OS updates.

The phone will arrive at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July and will likely cost $999 for the base storage variant with 256GB of storage.

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Smartphone

iQOO Z9 Features Released Including Snapdragon SoCs Ahead Of The Launch

iQOO has recently announced the launch of another device in their Z series – the iQOO Z9. The smartphone is set to be released in India on March 12, 2024. The company has already revealed almost all the details about the device, except for its price. According to iQOO, the Z9 will be the fastest smartphone in its segment. If you are interested in learning more about its features, please read the full article.

iQOO Z9 Features
iQOO has announced that the successor to the iQOO Z7. The iQOO Z9 will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor. The device will feature a dual camera setup, with the main camera using a 50MP Sony sensor IMX882 and will also support optical image stabilization (OIS).

The iQOO Z9 Features are very impressive. So, it offers an incredibly bright AMOLED display with a local peak brightness of 1800 nits. Which is the brightest in its segment. The combination of the 120Hz ultra-bright AMOLED display and 300Hz touch sampling rate. So, it will provide a visually impressive and responsive gaming experience. The smartphone comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and dual stereo speakers. The device will come in a “Brushed Green” variation.

The teaser also confirms that the iQOO Z9 will be an Amazon special, meaning it will only be available on the e-commerce site. As for the price, considering that the iQOO Z7 was priced under Rs 20,000, it is expected that the Z9 will be similarly priced.

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laptop

LG Gram Fold Laptop Launched With Foldable Screen

LG has made its foray into the foldable laptop segment with its new LG Gram Fold. It has launched its first folding laptop called the LG Gram Fold, which will rival the likes of HP, ASUS and Lenovo in this segment. The LG Gram series is known for offering thin and lightweight laptops with powerful specifications.

LG Gram Fold Specifications

The LG Gram Fold sports a 17-inch Foldable OLED display with a 2560×1920 pixels resolution. When folded, it can become a 12-inch screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. This display has DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification with 99.5 per cent coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Moreover, the screen supports both touch and pen input so that you can use it according to your needs.

The Intel i5-1335U 13th Gen processor powers the laptop paired with an Intel Iris Xe graphics card. It runs on Windows 11 Home (64-bit) and comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. In addition, it has 512GB of SSD storage and Dolby Atmos-certified triple speakers. You also get an HD webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition support.

LG has also developed a Bluetooth keyboard for the laptop that can be used separately or attached to the bottom of the screen when folded. Moreover, there is also a kickstand cover that can protect the laptop and prop it up on a desk. The company claims the laptop’s hinge can last up to 30,000 folds, around 20 folds per day for four years.

The laptop packs a 72Wh battery, which you can charge using the 65W power adapter in the box. There is Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 and two USB-C ports for connectivity, with one of them supporting Thunderbolt 4. It weighs around 1.25 kilograms and has a thickness of 9.4mm when unfolded.

LG Gram Fold Pricing And Availability

The LG Gram Fold laptop has launched for a price of 4.99 million won (around Rs.3,07,800) with limited quantities available. The laptop will be available at a discounted price of 3.99 million won (around Rs.2,46,115) for the first 200 customers. It will be available in South Korea starting September 25 in all 20 LG Electronics Best Shop stores. In addition, it will also be available online from October 4 on the LG online store.

Moreover, LG is also offering freebies like a Stylus, Bluetooth Mouse, one year of Microsoft Office 365 subscription and a Gram Office Value pack.