Em linha com os rumores que circulavam, a Apple revelou o iPhone Duo, o seu primeiro smartphone dobrável, num modelo concebido para combinar o melhor de dois mundos.
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A Apple parece estar preparando seus sistemas para a nova leva de produtos que será lançada em breve. A menos de 24 horas do evento “Surprise and shine” (“Surpreendente e brilhante”), a empresa adicionou nada menos que 37 novos identificadores de hardware ao seu backend, abrangendo iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches e outros dispositivos.
A descoberta foi feita por Aaron Perris. No X, ele compartilhou todos os identificadores, sendo sete deles relacionados a iPhones.
A bunch of upcoming Apple device identifiers have been found on Apple’s backend. Interestingly, there are 7 iPhone models listed. We only know of 6.
— Aaron (@aaronp613) September 8, 2026
iPhone19,1
iPhone19,2
iPhone19,3
iPhone19,4
iPhone19,5
iPhone19,6
iPhone19,7
Mac17,10
Mac17,11
Mac17,12
Mac17,13
Mac18,1
Mac18,2…
O número chama atenção pois, até o momento, os rumores dão conta de seis modelos compondo a futura linha: “iPhone 18 Pro”, “iPhone 18 Pro Max” e “iPhone Ultra”, além dos “iPhone 18”, “iPhone Air 2” e “iPhone 18e” — os três últimos, segundo as notícias, só serão lançados no ano que vem.
Isso, porém, não significa necessariamente que a Apple esteja preparando um sétimo iPhone do qual nunca ouvimos falar. O identificador pode muito bem ser simplesmente uma variante de um dos modelos já esperados — como, por exemplo, uma configuração específica do “iPhone Ultra” destinada à China.
Além dos iPhones, a lista inclui nove identificadores de Macs, oito de iPads, nove de Apple Watches, um de Apple TV e três associados à categoria “HomeAccessory”, utilizada internamente pela Apple para produtos domésticos.
Lembrando que, no evento de amanhã, a Apple muito provavelmente lançará produtos como o “Apple Watch Series 12”, o “Apple Watch Ultra 4”, uma nova geração da Apple TV e, quem sabe, o aguardado hub inteligente para a casa — além dos iPhones, é claro. Novos Macs (como um iMac com chip M6 e a estreia dos “MacBooks Ultra”) e iPads (como o iPad mini com tela OLED), contudo, não são esperados para esta semana.
Alguém ansioso por aqui?! 😬
via 9to5Mac
O seu smartphone estar a acusar falta de espaço não significa que tenha de comprar um telemóvel novo. Veja como libertar espaço no armazenamento do seu equipamento em poucos minutos, com dicas simples para Android.
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O iPhone 16 segue sendo uma excelente opção para quem quer um smartphone recente da Apple, mas não quer investir tanto em um modelo da linha 17.
Entre as suas especificações, podemos destacar a tela de 6,1 polegadas, o conjunto de duas câmeras (com um sistema Fusion de 48 megapixels e uma câmera ultra-angular de 12MP) e o processador A18, além da presença do Controle da Câmera (Camera Control) e do botão de Ação (Action Button).
Se você está atrás desse modelo, hoje a Amazon está com uma promoção muito boa! Trata-se da versão de 128GB, em todas as cores. Ele está saindo por R$4.999 em até 12x no cartão de crédito!
iPhone 16 de 128GB
— MM Ofertas (@MMOfertas) August 14, 2026
Parcelado: de R$6.799,00 por R$4.999,00 em até 12x
À vista no Pix: de R$6.119,10 por R$4.499,10
💰 Produto vendido e entregue pela Amazon 🤑https://t.co/JUlvT86usS
Se levarmos em conta que o preço tabelado desse modelo aqui no Brasil é de R$6.799 nessa mesma modalidade de pagamento, estamos diante de um desconto de 26%!
Já para quem preferir pagar à vista no Pix, a oferta também é muito boa: ele sai a R$4.499,10, representando um desconto também de 26% se comparado com o valor da Apple nessa mesma condição, que é de R$6.119,10.
Todos os descontos de promoções divulgadas pelo MacMagazine são calculados com base nos preços sugeridos pela Apple ou por outras fabricantes. Pode ser que um determinado produto seja comumente encontrado por valores inferiores em redes varejistas, mas a nossa base de comparação é sempre em cima das tabelas oficiais.
Se você não é louco, é claro que gosta de economizar. E, para isso, o MacMagazine tem diversas opções para ajudar você a conseguir comprar o seu produto Apple pagando menos!
Você pode usar a nossa extensão para os navegadores Chrome/Opera/Edge, acompanhar as ofertas pelo MM Fórum, pelo Facebook, pelo X, pelo Threads, pelo Bluesky, pelo Mastodon ou por um canal no Telegram. Escolha a melhor opção para você — ou todas, para depois não se arrepender — e economize! 😉
NOTA DE TRANSPARÊNCIA: O MacMagazine recebe uma pequena comissão sobre vendas concluídas por meio de links deste post, mas você, como consumidor, não paga nada mais pelos produtos/serviços usando os nossos links de afiliado.
Há alguns anos, eu troquei a tela de um iPhone XR da minha esposa em parceria com a iFixit. Pois é, o desafio voltou — desta vez, em um aparelho bem mais recente e complexo: o iPhone 15 Pro Max dela, cuja bateria já estava com apenas 77% de saúde.
Aceitei o convite da iFixit para trocar a peça por uma nova, e topei documentar todo o processo em vídeo para vocês. Divirtam-se:
Para a troca, recebi da iFixit o kit de bateria para iPhone 15 Pro Max, que já vem com todas as ferramentas necessárias, e também o iOpener, aquele saquinho que se aquece no micro-ondas e ajuda muito a amolecer o adesivo que prende a tela ao aparelho.
Segui à risca o tutorial passo a passo da própria iFixit para a substituição da bateria, e depois o guia específico para reinstalar o adesivo em volta da tela.
Confesso que desta vez foi bem mais desafiador do que da última: entre um passo e outro, entre pausas para respirar e conferir o manual outra vez, levei quase 3h do início ao fim. Mas deu tudo certo, e a sensação de ver o aparelho funcionando perfeitamente com uma bateria novinha (e a esposa satisfeita) não tem preço. 😄
Meu muito obrigado à iFixit por mais essa parceria e pelas ferramentas certas para o trabalho. E aí, quem topa o desafio também? 😅
O leaker conhecido como Ice Universe [@UniverseIce] publicou ontem no X imagens do que seriam películas para a tela externa do “iPhone Ultra”, o vindouro primeiro smartphone dobrável da Apple.
Como é possível notar, as imagens trazem duas variações do acessório: uma versão completamente transparente e outra com aquele efeito que limita os ângulos de visualização do display para uma maior privacidade.
This is the screen protector for the iPhone Ultra. You can see, the iPhone Ultra actually has an irregular screen with one side square and the other round. Oh my God, can you even handle that? pic.twitter.com/qpQHZHiqcD
— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) August 11, 2026
O detalhe mais importante aqui, no entanto, é o formato das películas, que conta com cantos retos em um lado e arredondados no outro, dando a entender que o foldable da Maçã terá um design assimétrico.
Em uma outra postagem, desta vez com um vídeo da suposta película, no entanto, Ice Universe disse acreditar que isso se trata de um mal-entendido. Para ele, o mais provável é que a tela do “iPhone Ultra” tenha, sim, cantos arredondados em todas as extremidades, já que a película segue o formato do painel de vidro — e ele não precisa ter necessariamente o formato do display em si, já que se trata de componentes diferentes.
I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding – the protective film covers the entire glass panel, not exactly the same as the actual screen display area. The iPhone Ultra screen itself is still a symmetrical rounded rectangle. pic.twitter.com/Iwu52050uw
— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) August 11, 2026
O vídeo compartilhado pelo leaker até mostra um mockup do dispositivo com uma tela assimétrica, mas é bem possível que seu criador tenha seguido esse caminho simplesmente por não saber como o smartphone realmente se parecerá.
De qualquer forma, não deverá demorar muito para que essa dúvida seja sanada, uma vez que os rumores são de que a Apple anunciará o “iPhone Ultra” no comecinho de setembro. Ansiosos? 🙂
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Uma pesquisa da Omdia revelou que donos de iPhones costumam gastar mais por aplicativos de microdramas (as novelas verticais) que donos de smartphones com Android — inclusive em países como o Brasil.
Por aqui, 48% dos usuários do iPhone pagam por esse tipo de conteúdo, contra 39% do Android. Na Alemanha, as porcentagens são de 49% contra 44%, enquanto na Coreia do Sul elas são de 59% contra 45%.
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Nos Estados Unidos, a situação é um pouco mais equilibrada. Por lá, 69% dos usuários do iPhone disseram pagar por conteúdos, enquanto no Android o número caiu apenas um ponto percentual, mais especificamente para 68%.
O relatório também concluiu que usuários do iPhone gastam aproximadamente US$14 por semana nesses apps, enquanto no caso de donos de smartphones com Android o gasto é de cerca de US$10 por semana.
A Omdia destaca que esse resultado vai de encontro a suposições que geralmente relacionam o consumo de novelas verticais a um público com menos poder aquisitivo, que geralmente é mais associado ao Android.
No entanto, é importante ressaltar que ela leva em consideração não apenas o consumo, e sim a compra de conteúdos — que costuma ser mais frequente no iOS em praticamente qualquer tipo de aplicativo.
There are plenty of smartphones in the 2,000-yuan price range that focus on stacking specifications, but very few invest in advanced cooling systems.
Looking across the market, phones in this price segment are usually competing on performance, cameras, and fast charging. Cooling solutions are often mentioned only briefly—or ignored completely.
It is not because cooling is unimportant. The reason is simple: with limited costs, manufacturers usually spend their budget on features that users can immediately notice.
However, overheating and performance throttling are exactly the problems that trouble mid-range smartphone users the most.
Examples include:
OPPO K15 is a practical all-round smartphone that brings an active cooling fan system into the 2K price segment.
The OPPO K15 is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 SUPER processor, OPPO’s Tidal Engine optimization system, an 8000mAh large-capacity battery, and IP69 flagship-level water resistance.
It also features:
The phone aims to solve two of the biggest complaints among mid-range smartphone users:
Honestly, I did not have very high expectations for cooling performance on a 2K-range smartphone. With cost limitations, simply keeping temperatures under control is already considered good enough.
However, OPPO added an active cooling fan this time, making me curious:
Is the cooling fan just a marketing gimmick, or can it actually reduce temperatures?
The OPPO K15 uses a new-generation Wind Cooling Engine, featuring a built-in micro cooling fan.
According to OPPO, the cooling system can:
The fan is integrated with the rear camera module design. Thanks to this approach, the back cover remains completely flat without a large camera bump.
The entire phone is only:
This means the cooling system does not negatively affect the grip or overall feel.
After completing temperature tests, I found that the fan performed better than expected.
Adding a cooling fan to a 2K-range smartphone reminds me of installing a turbocharger on an economy car—not to make it a racing machine, but to ensure it does not lose power when climbing uphill.
For flagship gaming phones, cooling is about achieving peak performance.
For mid-range phones, cooling is about maintaining stable performance during daily use.
The OPPO K15 features an 8000mAh Glacier Battery, providing enough endurance for heavy daily usage.
It supports:
The bypass charging feature allows power to directly supply the motherboard instead of continuously charging the battery during gaming sessions.
This helps:
The reverse charging function also allows the phone to act as an emergency power source for accessories such as:
The OPPO K15 features three 50MP cameras:
The main camera includes:
The ultra-wide-angle camera offers:
The front camera supports:
For a phone in the 2K price segment, this camera configuration is quite generous.
The OPPO K15 focuses heavily on durability.
It supports:
The phone also features:
The combination makes it more resistant to:
The OPPO K15 features a 6.59-inch centered punch-hole flat display.
The rounded corners and narrow bezels provide a comfortable viewing experience.
The display supports:
Daily activities such as:
all feel smooth and responsive.
The front panel uses high-strength Crystal Shield glass, while the back cover has a smooth texture that reduces fingerprints.
The OPPO K15 comes in two colors:
The review unit is the Speed White version, featuring a unique cloud-pattern texture.
When light reflects across the surface, it creates a flowing storm-like visual effect.
At the bottom of the back panel is the text:
“ACTIVE COOLING, MASTER THE WIND”
This highlights the phone’s cooling identity without making the design look aggressive.
The rear camera module is one of the most distinctive parts of the phone.
It uses:
Layout:
The fan and camera system are integrated into one flat module.
Despite including an internal fan, the phone remains:
This design is clever because many flagship phones now have large protruding camera modules, while the OPPO K15 maintains a cleaner back design.
When people think of smartphones with built-in cooling fans, gaming flagships usually come to mind.
However, for users in the 2K price segment, long-term stable performance is arguably more important.
Common scenarios such as:
can easily cause mid-range phones to heat up and reduce performance.
The OPPO K15 features the new-generation Wind Cooling Engine, which uses a three-layer cooling solution:
Large-area VC vapor chamber
The VC cooling plate quickly spreads heat away from the processor area.
High-conductivity graphite layer
The graphite material helps transfer heat more efficiently throughout the body.
Built-in micro cooling fan
The active fan pulls hot air away through the exhaust outlet, actively accelerating heat dissipation.
The key difference is that this is active cooling, not traditional passive cooling.
The fan is physically running, and heat is actively being removed.
First, we used the AnTuTu stress test to push the OPPO K15 into a high-load state.
After continuous full-load operation:
At this point, the phone felt noticeably hot in the hand.
Then we activated the cooling fan.
After 7 minutes:
The phone changed from hot to only slightly warm.
After waiting 12 minutes:
Compared with the peak temperature of 46.5°C, the rear temperature dropped by approximately 10°C.
The thermal imaging results clearly showed that heat was being transferred away through the fan system.
The temperature around the cooling fan area was noticeably lower than other parts of the phone, proving that the fan was actively removing heat.
The OPPO K15 also includes a High-Energy Outdoor Mode, which can be enabled through the accessibility settings.
Once activated, the system automatically:
This mode also includes several practical outdoor improvements:
The display automatically increases brightness, making it easier to see under direct sunlight.
When Bluetooth devices are disconnected, the phone automatically switches to the speaker and increases volume.
The display stays active longer, preventing interruptions during:
Frequently used applications can be pinned to a shortcut bar for faster switching.
There are also desktop shortcut cards that allow one-tap access to important functions.
The combination of cooling assistance and outdoor optimization makes the OPPO K15 more convenient for real-world use.
The purpose of active cooling in a 2K smartphone is not chasing the highest benchmark score.
It is about maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions, navigation, and video recording.
Other phones compete for peak performance.
The OPPO K15 focuses on staying stable for longer.
The OPPO K15 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 SUPER processor.
Although positioned as a mid-range chipset, OPPO has added its own Tidal Engine optimization system to improve long-term performance.
The phone also features:
This combination provides a strong thermal foundation for a phone in this price category.
To evaluate real-world performance, we tested two popular mobile games.
For Honor of Kings, we set:
During a full 5v5 match:
Results:
The phone maintained smooth performance throughout the match.
Whether during:
there were no obvious frame drops or visible lag.
Average power consumption:
Energy consumption per frame:
After enabling the cooling fan in smart variable-speed mode, temperatures remained well controlled.
For PUBG Mobile, settings were:
During the entire match:
the frame rate remained around 60 FPS.
There were no common mid-range phone issues such as:
Average power consumption:
Energy consumption per frame:
The cooling fan helped maintain stable temperature during the gaming session.
The OPPO K15 represents a major improvement in imaging for the K series.
It features three 50MP cameras:
The main camera includes:
The ultra-wide camera provides:
Unlike many mid-range phones where secondary cameras are mainly for marketing, the OPPO K15 gives more attention to practical photography.
The 50MP main camera performs well in daylight scenes.
Strengths include:
Photos maintain good clarity even when zooming into details.
The large sensor also helps improve:
The 143.3° ultra-wide camera is useful for:
The wider perspective allows users to capture more content in a single frame.
The main camera’s large sensor and optical stabilization help improve nighttime shooting.
Night photos show:
For a mid-range smartphone, the camera performance is above average.
Battery life is one of the strongest selling points of the OPPO K15.
The phone comes with an 8000mAh Glacier Battery, which is significantly larger than the batteries commonly found in mainstream smartphones.
For users who rely heavily on their phones every day, such as:
the large battery capacity provides a clear advantage.
To evaluate real-world endurance, we used the Battery Dog testing tool developed by Kuai Technology.
The test simulated typical daily usage scenarios, including:
Testing conditions:
The results showed:
The OPPO K15 lasted:
14 hours and 33 minutes from 100% battery down to 20%.
Based on this result, the theoretical full battery endurance is approximately:
18 hours of continuous usage.
This result matches the expectations of an 8000mAh battery and demonstrates the phone’s excellent endurance.
For normal users, the OPPO K15 can easily handle:
without worrying about battery anxiety.
The OPPO K15 supports:
We tested charging with the included 80W charger.
Starting from:
1% battery
Charging results:
| Charging Time | Battery Level |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 11% |
| 10 minutes | 18% |
| 30 minutes | 43% |
| 60 minutes | 81% |
| 80 minutes | 100% |
Although the phone uses a large 8000mAh battery, it can still reach a full charge within around 80 minutes.
This provides a good balance between battery capacity and charging speed.
The OPPO K15 supports bypass charging, which is especially useful for gamers.
When enabled:
This means users can keep playing games while connected to power without constantly stressing the battery.
For people who often:
this feature is very practical.
The OPPO K15 also supports wired reverse charging.
The phone can temporarily act as a power bank for devices such as:
When traveling, this feature provides an emergency power solution without carrying an additional charger.
Beyond cooling, performance, and battery life, the OPPO K15 also includes many practical features that improve everyday experience.
The OPPO K15 supports:
It also passed eight military-standard durability tests covering:
This makes the phone suitable for more demanding environments.
During testing, we played Douyin videos on the OPPO K15 while placing it under running water.
The results:
The phone remained fully functional after exposure to water.
While IP69 protection does not mean users should intentionally abuse their devices, it provides additional confidence for:
The rear panel includes OPPO’s Mist Shadow Breathing Light system.
Users can customize:
Lighting effects include:
The fan lighting also supports:
Multiple colors are available.
At night, the lighting can synchronize with music, creating a gaming-style atmosphere.
Unlike inexpensive RGB lighting effects, the implementation feels more refined.
Users can also configure:
The OPPO K15 includes OPPO’s self-developed Mountain-Sea Communication Technology.
The system uses:
It is designed to improve connectivity in difficult environments such as:
During testing in an underground parking area:
Network results:
The phone maintained stable connectivity without obvious disconnections.
The OPPO K15 is equipped with:
During navigation testing with Amap:
The real-time navigation interface showed:
Even in complex environments such as:
the positioning performance remained reliable.
At the beginning of this review, the question was:
Is the cooling fan on a 2K-range smartphone just a gimmick, or does it really work?
After testing, the answer is clear:
It works.
During the AnTuTu stress test:
A temperature reduction of around 10°C was confirmed through thermal imaging.
The active cooling fan is the feature that truly separates the OPPO K15 from other phones in the same price range.
Many smartphones offer:
But fewer combine these features with an integrated cooling fan.
The phone delivers:
8000mAh large battery
Active cooling fan
IP69/IP68/IP66 protection
Stable gaming performance
80W fast charging
Three 50MP cameras
120Hz 1.5K display
Dual-frequency GPS
Strong signal performance
The OPPO K15 is especially suitable for users who care about:
However, users who want:
may prefer higher-end gaming smartphones.
The Dimensity 7360 SUPER is not designed to chase extreme benchmark records. Instead, it focuses on delivering stable performance over long periods.
Many smartphones in the 2K price range compete by making their specification sheets look impressive.
OPPO K15 takes a different approach.
Instead of only chasing higher numbers, it focuses on solving real user problems:
The built-in cooling fan is like adding a turbocharger to an economy car—not for racing, but to prevent losing power when climbing a hill.
After testing, the OPPO K15 proves that it can:
For users looking for a practical, durable, and reliable smartphone in the 2K price segment, the OPPO K15 is one of the most complete choices available.
OPPO K15: A truly practical smartphone built for real-world use.
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Portugal vai assistir ao primeiro eclipse solar total desde 1912. Explicamos se é seguro fotografá-lo com o smartphone ou com a câmara, usando dicas de especialistas, para evitar danificar o sensor, e ferir os seus olhos.
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The Galaxy Z Fold8 arrives at an interesting point in the evolution of foldable smartphones. Samsung has had several generations to refine the concept, and the Fold8 represents the company’s latest attempt to make a foldable feel less like an experimental alternative and more like a legitimate flagship. With a new generation of Snapdragon hardware, updated software, a redesigned chassis, and a growing collection of AI features, there is plenty here to evaluate beyond the novelty of having a phone that folds.
For this review, I wanted to look at the Fold8 as a smartphone I could actually live with rather than simply evaluating its specifications. That means looking at its performance, battery life, software, cameras, design, and everyday usability while also considering where it fits among the other flagship phones available today.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung’s latest flagship foldable smartphone, combining the portability of a traditional smartphone with a 7.6-inch foldable display that provides a much larger workspace when opened. The Fold8 features a slimmer and lighter design than previous generations, a 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover and inner display, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor. It also includes a 50MP wide camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a range of Galaxy AI features designed to make multitasking, communication, photography, and everyday productivity easier.
With up to 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, the Galaxy Z Fold8 is positioned as both a premium smartphone and a compact productivity device. Its large inner display makes it particularly suited to multitasking, content consumption, document editing, and other tasks that benefit from additional screen space, while its redesigned hinge and thinner profile make it more practical to carry throughout the day.
Weight & Size
Camera
Battery
Processor
Display
Storage Options
Memory
Durability
Glass
Water Resistance
Connectivity
Galaxy Exclusives
Specifications and benchmark numbers only tell part of the story with a device like the Galaxy Z Fold8. A foldable can have all the right hardware on paper, but what matters is how that hardware comes together when you actually use the phone every day. After spending time with the Fold8, there are several things about the experience that stood out to me.
First of all, the Galaxy Z Fold8 has a bright display that does an excellent job of hiding the crease in most lighting conditions. When the screen is on, the crease is almost impossible to see, which makes the display feel much more like a traditional smartphone screen than I expected.
The hinge also feels tight and well made. Samsung has put a significant amount of R&D into the hinge, including testing how many times it can be opened and closed, and that engineering is apparent in the way it feels during everyday use.
The glass on the front of the phone is nice, although it does not seem to be as scratch-resistant as the glass on the iPhone. If you take care of the phone or use a screen protector, I don’t expect this to be a major issue. The enter screen can potentially scratch, but this isn’t necessarily Samsung’s fault. It is simply where we are with current screen technology. We haven’t quite caught up with what we want to be able to do with glass while maintaining the durability we expect from it.
Using the wider form factor has been a joy for my eyes. I’ve been noticing that I have to squint when looking at text on my iPhone, but text renders comfortably on the Fold8’s larger display. Reading on this phone has been a joy.
The phone is smaller than an iPhone Pro Max when it is closed, yet the screen still feels like you’re reading from a much larger display. The combination of its compact closed form and large inner display is one of the things I have enjoyed most about using the Fold8.
If you’re an Apple fan, this form factor could be particularly interesting when Apple eventually releases its own foldable iPhone coming up in a month. The Fold8 provides a good example of what a larger foldable phone can offer without requiring you to carry a tablet-sized device.
Typing on the Fold8 has been a joy, both open and closed. The wider body when the phone is closed gives me a better grip while texting.
One of my concerns was that typing with the phone open would feel unwieldy, similar to typing on an iPad mini. Instead, the split design of the keyboard felt natural after just a few minutes of use and has been very comfortable.
That was one of the surprises of using the Fold8. I expected the larger screen to make typing more awkward, but Samsung’s approach to the keyboard makes good use of the additional screen real estate.
When setting up the phone, I wanted to test the transfer option between Android devices. Unfortunately, this is where I ran into a problem. The phone would get so far into the transfer process and then fail.
This may have been related to the Google Pixel I was transferring from, but I also ran into an issue when trying to transfer my eSIM. I was ultimately unable to complete the transfer and had to have a brand-new eSIM sent to me via email.
The setup experience wasn’t as seamless as I had hoped, although I don’t necessarily think the transfer issue can be attributed entirely to Samsung.
I’m currently using Samsung’s magnetic case with the Fold8. This case is designed only to fit on the back of the phone. It isn’t intended to protect the front or sides. Its primary purpose is to provide MagSafe-style charging and compatibility with magnetic accessories.
When using this case, the phone actually feels lighter than my iPhone Pro Max with a thin case attached to it. That’s an impressive difference considering how much more screen the Fold8 provides when opened.
The magnetic functionality also gives the Fold8 access to a range of charging options and MagSafe-style accessories, which adds another layer of flexibility to the phone.
Overall, I am very excited about the hardware in this phone. The Snapdragon processor is extremely fast, and the phone comes with a 12GB of RAM. If you keep the phone for more than a year, I expect that combination to make it a relatively future-proof device.
The software experience has also surprised me.
The last time I used a Samsung device, I believe we were on One UI 6 or 7, and I wasn’t a huge fan of it. With One UI 9 and Android 17, the experience feels much more polished. The software feels stable and much more visually appealing than I remember.
I can see how casual iPhone and Pixel users could be tempted to switch to Samsung because of the Fold8. There is a lot to like here, particularly when you combine the hardware with the improved One UI experience.
That said, there are small things I miss from iOS.
For example, I frequently take screenshots, and copying text from a screenshot is incredibly simple on an iPhone. I also miss being able to tap text within an image and select it directly. If this functionality is available in Android 17, I haven’t been able to find the setting that enables it.
These may sound like small things, but when you use a particular operating system for years, those small conveniences add up.
Having my phone work seamlessly with my Mac, iPad, Apple TV, and the other devices in my Apple ecosystem is another factor that is difficult to overlook. Those little conveniences can turn an otherwise excellent hardware experience into more of a challenge when you move outside of that ecosystem.
For someone who is already heavily invested in Apple, the Fold8 would require giving up some of those conveniences. The hardware may be compelling enough to make that worthwhile, but it is something potential buyers should consider before making the switch.
The same is true for Google users. If you enjoy the Google ecosystem, it is worth remembering that Google has an event coming up on Wednesday where it is expected to introduce its next generation of foldable devices, while Apple is expected to make its own announcements the following month.
For me, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has been my secondary phone. It is a great flagship testing phone and has worked well for my second number.
However, as my primary device, as much as I enjoy the new form factor and the speed of the hardware in the Fold8, it can’t push my iPhone into the secondary position. What it has done is knock the Pixel down a spot and taken its place as my secondary phone.
That puts me at something of a crossroads.
I enjoy the bare-bones approach of Google Pixel phones, but that more stripped-down version of Android can sometimes feel a little plain. I previously strongly disliked Samsung’s One UI, but the current version feels much more stable and visually appealing.
Ultimately, both devices are running Android, and your data belongs to either Samsung, Google, or both depending on the services you use. With the Google Pixel, you have options such as GrapheneOS, while there are also Android debloating tools that can be used on the Fold8 to remove some of the software you don’t want.
For example, tools such as Universal Android Debloater Next Generation and ADB AppControl can give experienced users more control over what is installed and running on their device.
For most people, the default experience will be perfectly fine. It’s simply nice to know that tools exist to give you more control if you need it.
After spending time with the Fold8, I’m very impressed with the hardware. The display is bright, the crease is surprisingly easy to ignore, the hinge feels solid, and the phone is comfortable to hold and use.
The rounded corners are a nice touch, although I think a more pronounced curve could have made the phone slightly more comfortable to hold for long periods. This is a relatively minor complaint, but when you’re using a device this large for extended periods, small ergonomic details matter.
The biggest consideration for me isn’t whether the Fold8 is a good phone. It absolutely is. The question is whether its excellent hardware and improved software experience are enough to overcome the ecosystem conveniences I get from using an iPhone.
For me, the answer is no, at least as my primary phone. But the Fold8 has absolutely earned its place as my secondary device, replacing the Pixel 10 Pro XL in that role.
To get a better understanding of how the Galaxy Z Fold8 performs beyond everyday use, I ran a series of industry-standard benchmarks covering CPU performance, GPU performance, artificial intelligence, everyday productivity, battery life, and sustained graphics performance. These tests provide a consistent way to measure the hardware and compare the results with Samsung’s published performance claims.
Benchmarks don’t necessarily represent how a phone will perform during every real-world task, but they can reveal the capabilities of the processor, GPU, NPU, memory subsystem, and battery. They can also help determine whether a device can maintain its performance under sustained workloads rather than simply delivering a high score during a short test.
Geekbench 7 provides a standardized way to measure CPU and GPU performance. The CPU tests are particularly useful for evaluating the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy’s ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Single-core performance is important for many everyday tasks, while multi-core performance becomes more important when several demanding processes are running simultaneously.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 produced a single-core score of 3,056 and a multi-core score of 9,629.
Geekbench 7 CPU
These results provide a useful baseline for the Fold8’s overall processing capability and help demonstrate whether Samsung’s flagship hardware delivers the level of performance expected from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.
Geekbench 7 also includes a GPU compute test. Rather than measuring traditional gaming performance, this test evaluates how effectively the GPU handles compute workloads.
Geekbench 7 GPU
The OpenCL result gives us another way to evaluate the Adreno GPU and provides a useful point of comparison with other flagship smartphones. While it shouldn’t be treated as a direct representation of gaming frame rates, it helps establish how much computational power is available for GPU-accelerated workloads.
The Fold8’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy isn’t only designed to deliver high CPU and GPU performance. Samsung also places considerable emphasis on AI capabilities, making Geekbench AI an especially relevant benchmark for this phone.
Geekbench AI measures machine-learning performance across different hardware acceleration paths. Running the benchmark using the CPU, GPU, NNAPI, and Qualcomm’s QNN framework helps show how the phone handles AI workloads depending on which processing hardware is being used.
CPU
Geekbench AI CPU
The CPU results provide a baseline for AI workloads without relying on the phone’s dedicated AI acceleration hardware. These numbers are useful for understanding how the Snapdragon processor handles AI tasks when they are executed through the general-purpose CPU.
GPU
Geekbench AI GPU
The GPU results demonstrate how the Fold8 handles AI workloads using its graphics processor. This is particularly relevant for applications that can take advantage of GPU acceleration rather than relying entirely on the CPU or dedicated NPU.
NNAPI
Geekbench AI NNAPI
NNAPI, or Android’s Neural Networks API, provides a standardized way for Android applications to access available neural-network acceleration hardware. These results help show how AI workloads can perform through Android’s broader machine-learning framework.
QNN
Geekbench AI QNN
The QNN results are particularly interesting because QNN is Qualcomm’s neural-network framework and is designed to take advantage of Qualcomm’s AI hardware. The dramatic increase in the half-precision and quantized results compared with the CPU, GPU, and NNAPI results highlights the difference between general-purpose AI processing and the specialized acceleration available through Qualcomm’s QNN framework.
The 67,208 quantized QNN score is especially noteworthy. Quantized models use reduced numerical precision to make AI workloads more efficient, which is important for running AI features locally on a smartphone while minimizing power consumption and processing overhead.
These results don’t mean that every AI application will achieve anything close to the Geekbench AI scores. Applications use different models and APIs, and software optimization plays a significant role. However, they provide evidence that the Fold8 has the specialized hardware needed to support the local AI processing Samsung is promoting with this generation of Galaxy devices.
PCMark provides a different perspective than Geekbench because its Work benchmark is designed around common smartphone tasks rather than isolated processor workloads.
For this test, the Galaxy Z Fold8 achieved a PCMark Work 3.1 score of 20,546.
PCMark Work 3.1
PCMark Work 3.1 evaluates tasks representative of everyday smartphone use, including web browsing, document and data manipulation, image editing, and other productivity-oriented workloads. This makes it useful for putting the synthetic CPU and GPU results into a more practical context.
A strong Geekbench score tells us that the processor is powerful. A strong PCMark score helps demonstrate how that hardware translates into everyday productivity.
To evaluate the Galaxy Z Fold8’s sustained graphics performance, I ran 3DMark’s Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. Unlike a standard benchmark that measures peak performance during a relatively short workload, the Stress Test repeatedly runs the same demanding graphics workload to determine how well the phone maintains performance as it heats up.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 produced the following results:
3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
The most notable result here is the difference between the best and lowest loop scores. The Fold8 started with a score of 5,949 but dropped to 3,037 during the later loops. That’s a reduction of approximately 49% from its best performance.
The resulting 51% stability rating indicates that the phone was unable to maintain anywhere near its initial level of GPU performance throughout the extended workload. This is important because it demonstrates the difference between peak performance and sustained performance. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy is capable of delivering very strong graphics performance, but when the GPU is pushed continuously, thermal limitations have a significant impact on how much of that performance can be sustained.
This doesn’t mean the Fold8 will constantly operate at half of its benchmark performance during normal use. Everyday tasks typically don’t place the same continuous load on the GPU that a stress test does. Gaming sessions, however, can create workloads that are much closer to this type of sustained testing, particularly with demanding 3D titles.
For Samsung’s performance claims, the result provides an important qualification. The Fold8 clearly has the hardware necessary to deliver flagship-level peak performance, but the Stress Test shows that sustained performance is considerably lower than peak performance under prolonged heavy workloads. That’s not unusual for a thin, powerful smartphone, but it is something potential buyers should keep in mind if they intend to use the Fold8 for extended gaming or other graphics-intensive tasks.
Taken together, these benchmarks show that the Galaxy Z Fold8 has the hardware to deliver a true flagship-level experience. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy provides strong CPU and GPU performance, while the Geekbench AI results, particularly through QNN, demonstrate the potential of Qualcomm’s dedicated AI hardware. The PCMark Work 3.1 score of 20,546 also shows that this performance translates well to everyday productivity workloads.
The 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test provides an important look at what happens when that hardware is pushed for an extended period. While the Fold8 achieved a strong Best Loop Score of 5,949, its Lowest Loop Score fell to 3,037, resulting in 51% stability. This shows that sustained GPU performance is considerably lower than peak performance under a prolonged, demanding workload. While most users won’t place this kind of continuous load on the phone, it is worth considering for extended gaming sessions or other graphics-intensive tasks.
No benchmark can completely reproduce the way someone uses a smartphone. However, by combining CPU, GPU, AI, productivity, and sustained-performance testing, we get a much more complete picture of what the Galaxy Z Fold8’s hardware is capable of. The results largely support Samsung’s positioning of the Fold8 as a high-performance flagship, while also showing that peak performance and sustained performance are two very different things.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has left me with a somewhat unexpected conclusion. I went into this review expecting to evaluate another generation of Samsung’s foldable hardware, but I came away genuinely impressed by how mature the overall experience has become. The hardware is excellent, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy provides plenty of performance, the displays are impressive, and One UI 9 is considerably more polished than I remember from my previous experiences with Samsung.
The Fold8 also demonstrated why foldable smartphones continue to be interesting. The larger inner display isn’t simply a novelty. For reading, typing, multitasking, and working with content, it can fundamentally change how you use a smartphone. At the same time, the device remains relatively compact when closed, making the form factor surprisingly practical.
The biggest drawback is the price. The Fold8 is an expensive smartphone, and while the hardware helps justify some of that premium, buyers need to decide whether the foldable form factor provides enough additional value to warrant the cost. The 3DMark results also show that while the Fold8 delivers excellent peak performance, sustained GPU performance can drop considerably under prolonged workloads.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 isn’t perfect, and it doesn’t have to be. What matters is that Samsung has continued refining the concept rather than simply making a phone that folds. The Fold8 feels like a mature flagship with a different approach to what a smartphone can be. For users who want a larger screen without carrying a tablet, it is one of the most compelling options available. For those deeply invested in another ecosystem, however, the decision is more complicated.
For me, the Fold8 doesn’t replace my iPhone. It does something arguably more interesting: it made me enjoy using a Samsung phone.
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No último fim de semana, o leaker Sonny Dickson compartilhou no X fotos de protetores de lentes de câmera — acessórios de terceiros — feitos para o “iPhone Ultra” (ou “iPhone Fold”), revelando aparentemente duas das cores planejadas para o dispositivo: prata e azul-escuro.
Vale lembrar que se trata de acessórios de fabricantes terceirizados, criados a partir de informações vazadas da cadeia de suprimentos da Apple, e não de peças oficiais. Ainda assim, Dickson tem histórico consistente de acertos em vazamentos desse tipo.
These iPhone Fold camera protectors give us a look at two of the colors planned for the device: silver and dark blue. pic.twitter.com/KMaMu4JyZE
— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) August 8, 2026
As imagens reforçam um relato de abril, que já apontava um modelo clássico em prata/branco e uma opção em azul-índigo semelhante ao tom azul profundo do iPhone 17 Pro.
O esquema de cores mais contido do “iPhone Ultra” contrasta com o que se espera da linha “iPhone 18 Pro”, que segundo rumores deverá ganhar um novo tom cereja-escuro e uma opção azul-clara, além do prata — depois que a possibilidade de uma versão preta parece ter sido descartada.
As fotos dos acessórios também deixam claro o desenho da plataforma de câmeras na parte traseira do dobrável, com duas lentes dispostas horizontalmente, um flash em formato de pílula e um scanner LiDAR, características já amplamente especuladas para o modelo.
O “iPhone Ultra” é esperado para ser anunciado ao lado do “iPhone 18 Pro” e do “iPhone 18 Pro Max”, no próximo mês.
Com tantos modelos de iPhones e iPads lançados pela Apple desde 2007 e 2010, respectivamente, fica difícil pra muita gente saber qual aparelho de fato possui — principalmente quem não é muito ligado em tecnologia.
A boa notícia é que você pode conferir essa informação de uma maneira supersimples, nas configurações dos próprios dispositivos. Veja como identificar o seu modelo! 📱
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Bem simples, não é mesmo?
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Saber a versão do sistema operacional que o seu dispositivo da Apple está rodando atualmente é muito importante — seja para buscar alguma ajuda com o suporte ou para saber se é a mais recente disponibilizada pela empresa.
Esse processo pode ser feito de um jeito supersimples no seu iPhone ou iPad, como mostraremos em detalhes nos parágrafos a seguir. Veja só! 🙂
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No seu dispositivo, abra os Ajustes (Settings). Depois toque em “Geral” e em “Sobre”. A informação consta ao lado de “Versão do iOS/iPadOS”.
Também é possível usar a Siri para conferir a mesma coisa, bastando perguntar algo como “Qual versão do iOS [ou iPadOS] eu estou rodando?”
Fácil, não? 📱
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O sistema operativo Android conta com ferramentas que ajudam a criar uma espécie de “modo de férias” no smartphone, permitindo silenciar o que é menos importante neste momento e definir as notificações ou chamadas que realmente quer receber nas férias. Veja como configurar.
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O formato “passaporte” do novo Galaxy Z Fold8 da Samsung mostra que há espaço para inovação no tamanho e apresentação dos smartphones dobráveis, com uma experiência de utilização que vai além da forma e se destaca pela funcionalidade.
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O aplicativo de mensagens Signal, conhecido pelo seu grande enfoque em segurança e privacidade, anunciou hoje que está expandindo o suporte a dispositivos vinculados — permitindo agora usar uma mesma conta em mais de um smartphone, tanto no iOS quanto no Android.
No sistema operacional da Apple, o suporte como dispositivo vinculado é uma adaptação do que já era possível fazer com iPads desde 2019. Basicamente, o Signal modificou a mesma interface já existente para que ela funcionasse bem em telas menores, sem perder a compatibilidade com o iPadOS.
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No Signal, ao configurar a vinculação de um novo dispositivo, o usuário pode escolher entre duas opções: transferir todo o histórico de conversas e mídias armazenadas dos últimos 45 dias ou simplesmente começar do zero — nesse caso, o novo aparelho recebe apenas novas mensagens.
A possibilidade de sincronizar o histórico de conversas, vale recordar, estreou no aplicativo no ano passado. Diferentemente de alguns mensageiros, todo o processo é criptografado de ponta a ponta — ou seja: os servidores do Signal não têm acesso ao conteúdo das mensagens.
Além de possibilitar definir outros smartphones e tablets como dispositivos vinculados, o Signal também permite (há bastante tempo) fazer o mesmo com computadores — seja no macOS, Windows ou Linux.
via 9to5Mac
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