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CES 2026 showcases triâfold, privacyâfocused and AIâdriven smartphones
At CES 2026, smartphone vendors highlighted evolving designs including **triâfold phones** and handsets with **hardware privacy switches** for instant data isolation during sensitive tasks. AI features across devices focused on onâdevice processing for photography, translation and assistance, underscoring a shift toward smarter, more secure mobile experiences.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold steals spotlight with tripleâhinge âsuperphoneâ
Samsungâs **Galaxy Z TriFold** was demonstrated publicly at CES 2026, evolving its foldable lineup with a tripleâhinge design that unfolds into an expansive tabletâlike display. Early handsâon impressions note increased weight and thickness but position it as a showcase for multitasking and immersive media, foreshadowing a new ultraâpremium foldable segment.
Motorola Razr Fold aims to undercut Samsungâs Galaxy Z Fold 7
Motorola previewed the **Razr Fold** at CES 2026, positioning it as a direct competitor to Samsungâs Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Googleâs next Pixel foldable. While full specs remain under wraps, coverage indicates Motorola will lean on more aggressive pricing and design flair to challenge Samsungâs most expensive phone.
Clicks Communicator revives BlackBerryâstyle physical keyboard on Android 16
The **Clicks Communicator** debuted at CES as an Android 16 smartphone with a full physical QWERTY keyboard, evoking classic BlackBerry devices. It supports the Google Play Store, wireless charging, 256GB storage, a single rear camera and a 3.5mm headphone jack, with preâorders starting at around $399.
Rollable phone displays from Lenovo demonstrate nextâgen form factors
Lenovo showed new **rollable display technology** at CES 2026, hinting at future phones and devices that can dynamically expand screen area on demand. These prototypes extend the competition beyond traditional folding hinges, offering a more seamless way to switch between compact and largeâscreen modes.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch window reaffirmed for February
Mobile industry leaks reiterated that Samsungâs **Galaxy S26 series** is slated for a February launch, continuing its established earlyâyear flagship cadence. The lineup is expected to emphasize display upgrades and AIâenhanced camera features, building on the S24 and S25 families.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and mystery foldable appear in IMEI database
Listings in the GSMA IMEI database revealed identifiers for **Galaxy Z Fold8**, **Z Flip8** and a third unnamed Samsung foldable model. These entries signal that development of Samsungâs 2026 foldable lineup is well underway, with the third device potentially tied to the companyâs emerging triâfold concepts.
OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V detailed ahead of imminent launch
OnePlus has disclosed core specs of the upcoming **Turbo 6** and **Turbo 6V** phones, ahead of their formal unveiling in the next hours. The company is positioning the Turbo line as performanceâfocused midârange devices, with teasers highlighting fast charging and highârefresh displays for gamers and power users.
iQOO Z11 Turbo launch date confirmed with gamingâcentric specs
iQOO announced the **Z11 Turbo** will debut soon in China, opening preâorders and confirming several key specifications. The device targets performanceâhungry users with a highâend chipset, aggressive cooling and fast charging, extending iQOOâs strategy of gamingâoriented value flagships.
Dreame enters wearables with AIâpowered smart rings for health tracking
Smartâhome brand **Dreame** has moved into wearables, unveiling AIâenabled **smart rings** with ECG and healthâmonitoring features. Shown alongside other mobileâadjacent gadgets, the rings reflect a broader trend of miniaturized health sensors and continuous biometric tracking tied to smartphones.
CES 2026 opening keynotes emphasize AI on edge devices and mobile platforms
At CES 2026âs kickoff, AMD and Siemens highlighted AI spreading from data centers to **edge devices**, including smartphones, AR glasses and wearables. Partnerships, such as bringing industrial AI capabilities to Meta RayâBan smart glasses, underscore how mobile and gadget ecosystems are central to AIâs next wave of applications.
Apple rumors point to first foldable iPhone in second half of the year
Reports suggest Apple is preparing its first **foldable iPhone** for release in the second half of 2026, roughly seven years after Samsungâs pioneering foldables. The device is expected to target the ultraâpremium segment and could reshape competitive dynamics in the foldable phone market if it aligns with Appleâs usual ecosystem integration.