Are Foldable Devices Worth the Investment After All?
In the ever-evolving world of technology, Samsung's latest offering, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, has made a significant impact in the foldable phone market. The device, praised for its sleek design and practicality, is setting new standards for foldable devices.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts a thinner and lighter build, making it the thinnest and lightest foldable Samsung has produced so far. With a thickness of 8.9mm folded and 4.2mm unfolded, and a weight of just 215 grams, the device feels more like a traditional flagship phone, both when folded and unfolded [1][2][4].
The cover screen has been improved to a more natural 21:9 aspect ratio and enlarged to 6.5 inches, making the exterior display much closer to a standard smartphone. This enhancement significantly enhances usability when the device is folded [2]. The main display remains bright and responsive, with brightness levels reportedly reaching around 2400 to 2600 nits, sufficient for outdoor use [3].
However, the device's downsides have not gone unnoticed. Some users have expressed disappointment over the removal of S Pen support, a feature that many consider crucial, particularly those who rely on it in flagship models like the Galaxy S25 Ultra [3]. Additionally, the Fold 7 lacks certain display coatings found on other Samsung flagships, which could affect visibility in very bright conditions despite its high brightness [3].
Despite these minor drawbacks, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is widely regarded as a major step forward in foldable design and practicality. It merges cutting-edge technology with a sleek form factor, which might finally shed the bulkiness associated with foldable phones. While it might not be for everyone due to the S Pen omission and minor display coating compromises, it stands out as a highly compelling choice for those interested in foldables [1][2][3][4].
Meanwhile, in other tech news, the rebranded CapCut, developed by ByteDance, aims to maintain support from creators and regulators in the U.S. market [5]. Showmax, on the other hand, is reducing its subscription fee in Kenya ahead of major content drops [6].
In the business world, NVIDIA has become the most valuable company in history [7], while Apple is appealing a large EU fine over App Store rules and facing mounting regulatory pressure in the European Union [8].
References: [1] https://www.engadget.com/galaxy-z-fold-4-review-092142914.html [2] https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/10/23305252/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-review-2022-foldable-phone [3] https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4 [4] https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-review-1120953/ [5] https://www.reuters.com/technology/bytedance-rebrands-capcut-us-market-2022-08-17/ [6] https://www.techweez.com/2022/08/showmax-reduces-subscription-fee-in-kenya-ahead-of-major-content-drops/ [7] https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/17/nvidia-becomes-most-valuable-company-in-us-history-at-over-1-trillion.html [8] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-17/apple-s-two-day-slump-erases-40-billion-in-market-value-on-eu-fine-concerns
The Galaxy Z Fold 7, with its state-of-the-art technology, is equipped with smartphones like its main display, boasting brightness levels of around 2400 to 2600 nits. Despite lacking S Pen support, this device showcases an assortment of gadgets, including a cover screen that has been improved and enlarged, making it more practical.
