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Microsoft’s Next Foldable Device May Not Feature Dual Screen, Could Get 180-Degree Hinge: Report

Microsoft reportedly may have cancelled plans to work on developing a dual-screen foldable Surface device. The company was said to be prototyping and experimenting with hardware for over a year that was believed to be in conjunction with a dual-screen foldable Surface device, tipped to be the Surface Duo 3. The latest report, however, suggests that Microsoft may opt for a more traditional “True” foldable design — with a single screen and 180-degree hinge — for its next foldable Surface device.

According to a report by Windowscentral, Microsoft had initially planned to launch the Surface Duo 3, said to be the successor to the Surface Duo 2, as a dual-screen foldable device. The company had reportedly intended to release the Surface Duo 3 towards the end of 2023 with narrower and taller edge-to-edge displays and wireless charging.

However, according to the latest report, Microsoft may have cancelled plans to deliver a dual-screen foldable design on its next Surface device. The company had reportedly received mixed reviews over the dual-screen foldable design on the Surface Duo 2, launched in September 2021. This could have prompted the company to shelve its plans of adopting a similar design for the Surface Duo 3, added the report.

It is still not clear what Microsoft’s definitive plans are for the purported upcoming Surface Duo 3, in terms of hardware or software. There is also a speculation that Microsoft may simulate a dual-screen experience via a software feature on its next foldable device. The report also adds that the company has not decided on a definitive time frame for the launch of its next foldable phone, suggesting that it could miss the 2023 train altogether.

It is important to note that Microsoft has not provided any confirmation or details regarding the development of its next foldable device. So far, it is being speculated to come featuring an internal foldable screen, an external cover display and a 180-degree hinge.

 

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Samsung Flip 4 Double Battery Images Leak Hints at Improved Capacity, Charging Speed

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 battery images have reportedly surfaced and hint at a major upgrade in the battery capacity of the foldable smartphone from Samsung. The Galaxy Flip 4 is said to be powered by two batteries with different capacities and the charging speed is also expected to be increased to 25W. The handset’s live images were leaked online recently and it appeared to sport a design similar to its predecessor. The South Korean company is yet to officially announce the smartphone but a previous report had suggested that the pre-orders on the Galaxy Flip 4 would start on August 10 and the smartphone will be available for purchase from August 26. The handset is expected to come in four colour options.

The images of Galaxy Z Flip 4 batteries have surfaced online. As mentioned earlier, the images hint at a major upgrade in the battery capacity of the smartphone. The Galaxy Flip 4 is said to be powered by two batteries made by Samsung SDI. The battery capacity of the first battery is expected to be 2,555mAh and the second battery is said to feature a battery capacity of 1,040mAh. The two batteries will thus have a combined capacity of 3,595mAh.

This is a greater battery power as compared to that of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, for which the battery capacity stood at 3,300mAh. The charging speed of the Galaxy Flip 4 is expected be 25W, which is greater than that of the Flip 3 which stood at 15W. As we mentioned, a recent report had shared purported live images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and it had indicated the smartphone would sport a larger cover display than its predecessor.

A recent report had tipped the launch date and colour options of the smartphone from Samsung. Samsung is said to host an event in August where it is expected to launch the Galaxy Flip 4. As mentioned earlier, the smartphone is expected to be announced and available for pre-order on August 10. It is said to go on sale on August 26 in Blue, Bora Purple, Graphite, and Pink Gold colour options.

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Huawei Mate Xs 2 Foldable Phone Launch Date Confirmed for April 28; Renders, Specifications Leaked

Huawei Mate Xs 2 launch date has been set for April 28. Huawei, via Weibo, has confirmed the arrival of the new foldable smartphone in its home country. Huawei Mate Xs 2 is expected to succeed the Huawei Mate Xs that was released back in February 2020. Separately, specifications and alleged renders of the foldable smartphone have surfaced online. The upcoming foldable handset is said to be available in three distinct colour options. The renders show a hole-punch display at the front to house the selfie shooter. Huawei Mate Xs 2 is tipped to come with a triple rear camera setup helmed by a 50-megapixel sensor.

As we mentioned, Huawei has announced that the Huawei Mate Xs 2 will launch on April 28. The launch event will be held in China at 7pm local time (4:30pm IST), as per a teaser poster shared (in Chinese) by the company on Weibo. The poster carries the tagline: “The face worth seeing”(translated). Huawei hasn’t revealed any specifications about the smartphone yet.

Meanwhile, a Twitter user named Geek_Cao (@GeekCao) has leaked the alleged renders and a few specifications of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 ahead of the official launch. According to the tipster, Huawei’s upcoming foldable phone will be offered in three different colours — Black, White, and Purple. In the leaked renders, it is seen to have a hole-punch display design. Huawei is expected to add multiple buffer layers on the latest foldable phone to ensure protection from accidental drops. As per the leak, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 will feature a triple rear camera unit headlined by the 50-megapixel main sensor. The camera setup could include a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor as well as an 8-megapixel telephoto camera.

Earlier, a Huawei foldable handset thought to be the Huawei Mate Xs 2 had surfaced on China’s TENAA website and China Compulsory Certification (3C) listing with model number PAL-AL00. The listing suggests that the phone will have 4G connectivity with dual-SIM support. HarmonyOS 2.0.1 operating system and 4,500mAh battery are the other suggested specifications. It could be powered by the Kirin 9000 4G SoC.

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