Main financial assets discussed: Samsung (OTCPK:SSNLF), Qualcomm (QCOM), Motorola (MSI), Google (GOOG, GOOGL)
Top 3 key points:
1. Samsung has unveiled the latest iterations of its foldable phones, the Z Fold5 and the Z Flip5, with improvements in design and performance.
2. The new hinge design and larger external display on the Flip5 contribute to improved usability and competitiveness in the foldable phone market.
3. The developments in foldable technology, along with increased competition, are making foldables more mainstream and poised for significant growth in the market.
Recommended actions: **Buy** Samsung, Qualcomm, Motorola, and Google stocks as the developments in foldable technology and increased competition are expected to drive growth in the market.
The main topic of the article is the author's experience with the Google Pixel Fold foldable phone.
Key points:
1. The author praises Google's implementation of multitasking and the big-screen layout.
2. The author highlights the unique usage pattern of using the phone mostly closed, thanks to the outer screen.
3. The author appreciates the camera quality and image processing of the Pixel Fold but criticizes the battery life and screen brightness.
Android 14 Beta 5.3 has been released by Google, featuring UI fixes for Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, improvements for calling issues on other Pixels, stability and performance enhancements, and important security fixes for high-severity vulnerabilities.
Google is expected to unveil the newest Pixel Watch and Pixel phones at its upcoming event, and a leaked 360-degree view of the Pixel 8 Pro has already surfaced, revealing new features such as a temperature sensor and a revamped camera app.
Google released a sneak peek at the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, showing that the design remains consistent and potentially trying to steal some attention from Apple's upcoming iPhone launch.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 outperforms the Google Pixel Fold in terms of speed and performance, thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and UFS 4.0 storage.
Google's upcoming event, Made by Google, is the most anticipated among Android fans, featuring the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Watch 2, and potentially other surprises.
Google has released the September 2023 update for Pixel devices, which includes the latest security patches but no sign of Android 14, while the Pixel Fold will be among the devices to receive the latest Android updates and features.
Google is rolling out the Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 to Pixel phones, tablets, and Fold, offering new features such as user overrides for large screen devices and an aspect ratio settings menu.
Leaked images reveal a possible early look at Google's Pixel 8a, featuring design elements from the Pixel 7a and Pixel 8, with rounded corners and a blue shade, likely to be released in mid-2024.
The new Pixel Fold smartphone from Google comes with an impressive but expensive flexible inner screen that can be replaced with a repair kit costing $900, featuring a complex repair process involving 126 steps.
The Android 14 QPR1 beta for the Google Pixel Fold now includes a feature that allows the outer screen to stay on when folding, similar to Samsung's One UI, but with the default behavior set to "Only games, videos, and more."
Google will unveil new devices, including the Pixel Watch 2, at its upcoming event in New York City, with leaked renders showing it will come in four colors and have improved battery life.
The OnePlus Open foldable phone, rumored to be similar in design to the Pixel Fold or Find N2, was spotted being used by Indian actor Anushka Sharma in a video, suggesting its upcoming release around October 19 with features including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a large camera array.
Google may be working on a new foldable phone, potentially called the Pixel Flip, according to hidden code found in the latest version of the Pixel Buds app.
Google announced that it is introducing new features for Pixel devices, including the dual-screen interpreter mode on the Pixel Fold, which allows two people who speak different languages to have face-to-face conversations with real-time translations displayed on their screens. Additionally, the Pixel Tablet is receiving updates, such as a new navigation bar for Kids Space and the ability to use Google Assistant while in Hub Mode. The updates will be rolled out gradually to Pixel devices.
Google showcased its latest products and updates, including the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro, Android 14, Google Assistant with Bard, improvements to Call Screen, and the Dual-Screen Interpreter mode, during the Made By Google event.
Google is releasing an October Pixel Feature Drop that includes updates for the Pixel Fold and Tablet, such as a Dual Screen Interpreter mode and Hub Mode, along with improvements to the Google Camera app and lock screen clocks.
Google unveiled new Pixel smartphones powered by AI, along with an AI-enhanced digital assistant called Assistant with Bard, at its Made by Google event, as the tech giant focuses on integrating AI into its products and services.
Google has confirmed that it has no plans to release a low-cost Pixel smartphone in the future due to the compromises that would be required to meet that price point.
Google has unveiled its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, which feature AI-powered software that can simplify tasks such as summarizing news articles and resizing photos, as well as new camera enhancements; while the hardware upgrades are incremental, the AI features may appeal to tech enthusiasts looking for an alternative to Apple or Samsung smartphones, although Google's Pixel line remains a niche product with a global market share of just 1%.
Google is reportedly working on a more affordable version of its Pixel 8 smartphone, featuring a similar design with two rear cameras and a hole-punch selfie cam, but it remains to be seen what software features Google might hold back from the Pixel 8A.
The rumored Google Pixel 8a smartphone is expected to be released next year and will feature a redesigned body with rounded corners, slimmer bezels, and a smaller chin, according to leaked renders.
Motorola has released the Motorola Edge (2023), a midrange device that undercuts the Google Pixel 8 by $100 with its sleek design, MediaTek Dimensity 7030 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage, 6.6-inch HDR-ready OLED display, and 50-megapixel main camera, available for $599.
The upcoming OnePlus Open foldable phone may surpass the Google Pixel Fold as the thinnest foldable available in North America, potentially challenging Google's marketing campaign.
Google's claim that the Pixel Fold is the thinnest foldable may be invalid as OnePlus is set to release the OnePlus Open, marketed as the thinnest foldable in North America, indicating that it will be thinner than the Pixel Fold.
The OnePlus Open foldable smartphone features a new camera sensor that significantly improves image quality and rivals the performance of Google Pixel, potentially positioning OnePlus as a top contender in Android photography.
