Motorola has hit back at claims that its resurrected Razr can only withstand 27,000 folds before showing signs of damage. CNET conducted a durability test with the new foldable phone last week with a FoldBot and after thousands of rapid folds and just three hours, the Razr's hinge was failing and not fully closing the foldable device. However, the US smartphone-maker says the robot'put undue stress on the hinge' and did not allow the foldable phone to'open and close as intended', the firm told Engadget in a statement. Motorola conducted its own tests with a robot it claims folds the phone properly and revealed users should get'years of use.' In a statement to Engadget, Motorola said: 'razr is a unique smartphone, featuring a dynamic clamshell folding system unlike any device on the market.

Samsung claims to have fixed one of the biggest concerns surrounding its new Galaxy Fold device. Part smartphone, part tablet, the Galaxy Fold is part of a new generation of foldable phones coming out in 2019, though secrecy still shrouding the handset has led to speculation that the device still has some issues. A recently leaked video appeared to show a visible crease down the centre of the main screen, which was said to appear after around 10,000 folds of the phone. We'll tell you what's true. You can form your own view.

Voice-enabled devices and AI were the innovations that everyone embraced over the past two years. In 2019, we see a broader landscape of changes come to the forefront. Some of these advancements are right around the corner, and others will take longer to develop into commercial products. However, each of these advancements provides insight into how our professional and personal lives will change. It's been years since we've had a new shape or material in the smartphone space, but that changed in the past two months.

Samsung chose to unveil not just one but five new phones at its Unpacked event this week, complementing its range of Galaxy S10 devices with the innovative Galaxy Fold. The Galaxy S10, S10, S10e, S10 5G and Fold all offer something unique for users, be it size, specs, or the ability to unfold and transform into a tablet. Combined with the vast range of non-Samsung alternatives – the iPhone XS, the Google Pixel 3, the Huawei P30 Pro, to name just three – it may seem more difficult than ever to decide which device is the right one to buy. As American psychologist Barry Schwartz wrote in Paradox of Choices, having too many options "no longer liberates but debilitates" consumers. With prices ranging from around £700 to close to £2,000 for the new Samsung phones, making the wrong choice could be costly.

SAN FRANCISCO - Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled a smartphone Wednesday that when folded open can be used as a tablet, becoming the first major manufacturer to offer the feature as it strives to stoke excitement in a slumping market. The South Korean giant also appeared to get the jump on rivals by announcing the first smartphone for fifth-generation -- or 5G -- wireless networks, while stepping up its efforts in artificial intelligence and wearables. The Galaxy Fold, unveiled at a San Francisco event, serves as a smartphone with a 4.6-inch display but also opens like a book to become a 7.3-inch tablet. "We are giving you a device that doesn't just define a new category, it defies category," said Samsung's Justin Denison at the event. The Fold will be available April 26, starting at $1,980, the company said.