Topic: hinge mechanism
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Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 still fails the pocket lint test
iFixit gave the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a repairability score of 4/10, mainly due to its hinge, which lacks protection against particles smaller than a millimeter and is extremely difficult to service or replace. During testing, the hinge began making crunching and grinding noises and stopped opening nor...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: crease-free display, new hinge
The Galaxy Z Flip8 is expected to feature a crease-free folding display with a new hinge mechanism, likely using dual-layer Ultra Thin Glass to minimize the visible crease. The Z Flip8 may be slightly taller but weigh 8 grams less than its predecessor, while retaining the same 50MP main camera, 1...
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Foldable iPhone Leak: Is Apple's Next Big Reveal Here?
A foldable iPhone is credibly reported for a 2026 launch, representing Apple's most significant smartphone redesign in years, with development confirmed by multiple reliable industry sources. The device is said to feature a novel hinge mechanism using a metal plate and liquid metal to minimize sc...
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Foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit revealed in clearest video yet
A new 10-minute video from Unbox Therapy provides the clearest look yet at a dummy unit of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, focusing on its physical feel, size, and ergonomics. The device features a passport-like aspect ratio when folded (117 mm tall, 84.27 mm wide, 11.02 mm thick) and expa...
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iPhone Fold Design Revealed in Leaked 3D CAD Files
Leaked 3D CAD renderings reveal the potential design of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, including a unique form factor with a dual-camera system and a chassis featuring both rounded and squared-off corners. The design files show the device with a critical hinge mechanism on its flattened sides a...
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Future of Folding Phones
Samsung has officially unveiled its first tri-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, at the K-Tech Showcase during the APEC 2025 summit in South Korea. The device features a dual-hinge mechanism that allows it to transform from a 6.5-inch smartphone into a 10-inch tablet, as demonstrated in im...
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