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.
Xiaomi has announced the Mix Fold 3, a new foldable phone for the Chinese market. Key points about the device include:
1. The Mix Fold 3 has a 6.56-inch cover screen and a larger 8.03-inch foldable screen.
2. It features Leica-powered rear cameras with multiple focal lengths, including two telephoto lenses.
3. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and has up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It also has a 4800mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging.
Please note that this information is specific to the Chinese market and there is no word on a global launch yet.
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.
Google is rumored to be introducing new camera features, including AI-powered video noise removal, enhanced sound, perfect group photos, and photo stacking, in their upcoming Pixel 8 series smartphones.
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 has released a teaser video showcasing the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Buds Pro ahead of their expected launch on October 4.
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 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.
OnePlus is rumored to be launching its foldable phone, the OnePlus Open, on October 19, a couple of weeks after the Pixel 8 series announcement by Google. The rumored specs include a 7.8-inch folding display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 16GB RAM, and a 48MP camera.
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 the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones at its Made By Google event on October 4, with both models offering multiple color options and featuring visor-shaped camera modules.
iPhone users may not fully understand the features and benefits they are missing out on until they try a late-model Android flagship device like the Google Pixel Fold, as Apple's innovations have stagnated compared to its competitors.
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 has released an update for its Pixel Buds app ahead of the Pixel 8 event, confirming the addition of new features such as "Hearing Wellness" and "Conversation Detection" that encourage healthier listening habits and pause music during conversations.
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 is releasing a firmware update for its 2022 earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro, which includes features such as conversation detection, improved call quality, hearing health monitoring, low-latency mode for gaming, and compatibility with Chromebooks.
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 has rolled out an update to its Pixel camera app, featuring a revamped interface that improves usability and adds new features, although some users find the change of the camera switching and camera roll buttons' placement to be inconvenient.
Google is introducing new features to the Pixel Buds Pro through a software update, including Bluetooth Super Wideband, Clear Calling, Conversation Detection, low-latency gaming mode, and the ability to control the earbuds from a Chromebook; two new colors, Bay Blue and Porcelain, have also been added.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have achieved peak smartphone design with their fashionable and functional camera bar, comfortable pebble-shaped design, and other notable improvements.
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.
The leaked renders and specs suggest that the upcoming Google Pixel 8a will feature a sleeker design with rounded corners, a smaller and slimmer body, a 6.1-inch flat screen with a hole-punch camera cutout, and a 2.5D curved glass display.
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.
Google's Pixel Buds Pro have received an update that includes Conversation Detection, Bluetooth Super Wideband support, Clear Calling, and reduced latency for gaming.
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.
Google has released a Pixel Buds web app that allows users to control various settings and update their Pixel Buds Pro without an Android device, although it is currently only available on ChromeOS.
The release of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro highlights the missed opportunity for Google to wait and improve upon the Pixel Fold, as the latest devices offer significant improvements in issues such as heat problems and chip performance.
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.
