Image: Frank Franklin IIHardware innovation in mobile devices has been
slowing for years. Samsung is addressing that
with a foldable model, with twice the display
when unfolded. The Samsung Fold is coming in
September after Samsung made a few design
changes to address problems with reviewers’
phones breaking.
Apple is expected to release new iPhones
next month. A version that works with next-
generation 5G cellular networks isn’t expected.
Samsung will have a 5G version of the Note 10
Plus starting at almost $1300.
The Note 10 Plus will have a 7.5% boost in
battery capacity over the Note 9, though
Samsung’s high-end phones have already been
promising all-day battery life. Samsung made
no references to the headphone jack during its
70-minute announcement event in New York.
Samsung officials told reporters separately that
while the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack might
seem small, every smidgeon of saved space can
help extend battery life. Samsung is including
wired headphones that plug into the phone’s
USB-C data and charging port. An adapter for