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Galaxy Z Flip 3 Folding Test: folds and unfolds 420,000 times and still working
If you are a fan of Galaxy Z Flip 3, then today, we are bringing you some entertaining and enjoyable news.
On 5th June, a YouTuber named Mrkeybrd uploaded a video on youtube titled,” How Many Times Can a Samsung Z Flip 3 Fold Before It Breaks?”
It all started with a video with the tag #TheGreatFoldingTest. The user started flipping the Galaxy Z Flip 3 with the introductory video and shifted it to Livestream on 8th June. He then invites several people to flip the phone twice a second continuously.
“Even if you open and close the device 100 times a day, you can use it for more than 11 years, and if you do it 200 times, you can use it for five and a half years,” he said based on consumer’s feedback.
To test this theory and also in response to many users complaining about the cracking and malfunction in the display of Galaxy Z Flip 3, he conducted a test that used a machine similar to Squaretrade Fold Bot and Samsung’s foldable devices for doing 80000 flips counts.
But eventually, he ditched the original plan and decided that every 2 hours, a new person would flip the phone and count it. After this, he went to live stream and ended on 13th June with a count of 418500 counts.
In between, these people dip the device in muddy waters and throw dirt & sand at the device to replicate the beach conditions.
After 352,000 times phone became a little loose at the hinge but continued till 418500 counts, then dropped it on the floor to perform the ‘drop test’ 16 times, resulting in cracking the exterior and partially lifting the hinge, but the phone still worked.
After about 142 hours and 30 minutes test ended with 418,506 flip counts with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, the hideaway hinge made little noise but still responded to the touch, and the screen turned on fine with minor scratches.
This test was unique and was way fun to test the durability and endurance of the phone. Samsung did a commendable job with its flagship smartphone.
Clamshell-designed Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G has a foldable form factor. Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold series, Samsung promoted fold & flip ability as a helpful feature to attract consumers for standing out in the crowd.
Samsung officially says the Z Flip 3 is 200,000 folds certified by Bureau Veritas.
When the device is closed, the cover display allows you to view your notifications, and playing music does other practical small tasks. The phone measures 4.2 inches diagonally when folded, so it easily fits into a pocket or purse featuring a Hideaway Hinge. Samsung’s Flex Mode Apps will reorient to fit the screen, letting you send messages or browse the web without holding the phone. Other features Samsung claims for durability are armour aluminium frame and rated as IPX8 water-resistant &Corning® Gorilla® Glass VictusTM.
So hope you enjoyed this experience. Suppose you own or are planning to buy a flippable clamshell design smartphone and worry about the device’s fragility. In that case, you should consider watching the video and visiting the given links for more information that will give you the confidence to reassure your purchase of the Galaxy Z Flip 3.
The U.S. and the European Union (EU) have sponsored heavily around $81 billion for developing next-generation semiconductors, mounting strong competition in the industry.
The report says governments around the world have consigned an overall $380 billion with US and EU benefaction and a combined $81 billion to raising production by companies such as Intel and TSMC. Talking about the dedicated investment of the US in boosting domestic semiconductor production, it appears to be $52.7 billion over the next five years.
Under the Semiconductor Support Act, the U.S. plans to offer a total of $52.7 billion, including $39 billion in production subsidies and $13.2 billion in research and development (R&D) support. Apart from this, the US has confirmed subsidies of $8.5 billion for Intel. $6.6 billion for TSMC, $6.4 billion for Samsung Electronics, and $6.1 billion for Micron.
On the other hand, the EU decided to invest about $46.3 billion in powering semiconductor manufacturing authorities within the region. Based on this investment, the EU estimates that over $108 billion will be invested in both the public and private sectors.
In short, the US and EU are building strong competition in the industry for next-generation semiconductors. The US is playing a strategic game by partnering with the EU, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, especially against China. The EU is offering subsidies for Intel and TSMC factories in Germany; however, the final license is pending.
China is estimated to be financing the cost at more than $142 billion, which includes a new $27 billion chip fund. Japan allocated $25.3 billion to support domestic production, which includes subsidies for TSMC and Rapidus factories, and the aim behind this is to triple chip production sales by 2030.
India confirmed a $10 billion subsidy plan for its very first domestic chip factory, which has seen growth via an indirect support program, but critics point toward direct support being required to maintain its supply chain. The analyst also pointed out that Samsung also needs to provide direct support to maintain its semiconductor supply chain, with this year’s government direct support for the semiconductor industry at only 1.3 trillion won.
Samsung is already leading the AI market; now the other smartphone makers are also competing to win the AI war, and Apple is actively looking to add AI features to the iPhone and is close to a deal with OpenAI, another major name in AI development.
Previously, a few leaks teased somehow Apple and Google’s Gemini AI together in a way to bring something to the iPhones. But evidently, the deal is not closed yet, but one with OpenAI is nearly ready. A new report is reporting that Apple and OpenAI are cooking something as they have “closed in on an agreement” to use ChatGPT features on the iPhone as a part of iOS 18.
Apple has already started gearing up for its next major iteration, iOS 18, in which ChatGPT will be capitalized within iOS. The deal is not exactly clear yet, but it is under discussion and still live. The report also states that a deal between Apple and Google regarding AI isn’t cold yet.
A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that Apple was looking forward to a deal with Google to use Gemini to power AI features in the forthcoming iOS version. It was also stated that Apple was deciding to use Gemini for cloud-based text and image generation.
However, until now, both companies have not come to the same conclusion to reach an agreement, but discussions are still “ongoing.” Apple’s next iOS 18 version is expected to be unveiled at WWDC, along with AI features. The WWDC event is scheduled for June 10, a month after Google’s own I/O developer conference, which is scheduled for May 14.
T-Mobile US, Inc., is a telecommunications firm that provides wireless services in the United States. Now that it is setting up to expand its coverage area, it is looking forward to buying parts of U.S. Cellular, including cell towers and licenses, for more than $2 billion.
US Cellular is also a kind of mobile network operator in the US but has never been one of the major or demanding providers, despite the fact the fact that the carrier has operated its network for some time and is by no means a small player.
However, the carrier has also been slowly losing subscribers over the past few years. If the reports are to be believed, it will be revealed that T-Mobile and Verizon are both trying hard to buy the network US Cellular runs.
T-Mobile is evidently ‘closing in’ on a deal valued at $2 billion, which would take over some of US Cellular’s operations and spectrum licenses. Meanwhile, Verizon is also shadowing a same deal, but while the T-Mobile deal could close as soon as this month, Verizon’s deal is further away.
The report also added that Verizon’s talks with the regional carrier are expected to take more time and probably not result in an agreement; however, the 4,000+ towers that US Cellular owns are reportedly not part of the bargain, as the wireless spectrum licenses are the key point of value.