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iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: What Apple Actually Got Right, and What It Didn't
This is analysis, not neutral reporting.
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This is analysis, not neutral reporting.

Xiaomi launched the 18 Fold in China on September 7, 2026, two days before Apple officially unveiled the iPhone Duo on September 9.

TECNO says its concept removes the final visible border around a smartphone display. The engineering achievement is real, but bezels also protect screens and prevent accidental touches.
The Pixel 11 appears to bring coloured notification lighting to Google's camera bar. The idea could reduce screen checking, but only if it becomes more than decoration.