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Galaxy Fold 2 patents, and more tech news you need to know today
August 11, 2025
1. Samsung Galaxy Fold 2: new, just-filed patents intrigue
No one on the planet has yet been able to buy and own aSamsung Galaxy Fold, yet. But, already, 3D product renders of its successor have been released.
Dutch tech siteLetsGoDigitalhas based the following renders offthree key patents from Samsung filed within the past two weeks.
That’s allowed for some intriguing renders to follow Samsung’s lead and evolve the Fold into the Fold 2, with three model design options:
Same but different:
- After all the HUAWEI ban/un-ban/half-ban unknowns, it appears that HUAWEI is finally stuck:Google has reportedly said the HUAWEI Mate 30, apparently launching next month, can’t use Google’s apps or services. In the West, that’s a problem (Android Authority).
3.I had some time with the Fairphone 3 and here are my initial thoughts. (The comments are fun too.) (Android Authority).
4.vivo Nex 3 video shows 5G, capacitive buttons, insane display, headphone jack(Android Authority).
5.Redmi Note 8 series announced: Quad cameras, capable silicon on a budget (Android Authority).
6.Moto G8 / G8 Plus tipped to offer solid power boost, triple cameras(Android Authority).
7.Google to shift Pixel smartphone production from China to Vietnam(Nikkei).
8.Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 goes on sale in September(CNET).
9.Apple has apologized for the Siri recordings snooping debacle, making it opt-in for users, and says it won’t retain recordings any more (Daring Fireball). Boy did Apple get it wrong, but boy Apple has responded well. Overall, though, don’t get a device that can listen to you by mistake if you absolutely value your privacy.
- A man in Australiawent fishing while dangling from a giant homemade drone(ABC News).
11.Now there’s a Vantablack car(BMW).
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