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News Weekly: iPhone 17's surprising Android features, Galaxy Z Fold 8 plans, and Pixel 9's Rapid Growth


A round-up of the biggest tech-related news that stood out this week.

(Image credit: Nandika Ravi/ Android Central)The Galaxy Z Fold 7 seems to be a massive hit, according to recent stats, where Samsung is basically scrambling to make more of its ultra-slim foldables. (Image credit: Shruti Shekar / Android Central)Counterpoint, the research firm, put out some interesting numbers earlier this week, noting that the premium smartphone sales did indeed see an uptick in the first half of 2025. The company has been emphasizing the unique features of these devices by focusing on their AI capabilities and sleek software, rather than just highlighting specs, which has worked in the tech giant's favor.

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