Observe Samsung's TriFold achieve an unfortunate milestone in this durability test.

      Yes, it does seem to be a rather fragile device.

      Samsung TriFold Durability Test: We’ve discovered its limits.

      Zack Nelson’s Christmas present to his 9.7 million YouTube subscribers was a durability test for Samsung’s TriFold smartphone.

      “Occasionally, I receive a piece of technology that makes me feel almost guilty about what's going to happen … almost,” says the person behind JerryRigEverything at the beginning of the test, creating a strong sense that the outcome will not be favorable for Samsung’s first phone featuring two hinges.

      Anyone familiar with Nelson’s durability tests knows they involve plenty of scratching and scraping. He also pours grit over the devices and applies a naked flame to their screens.

      Nelson opens the video by displaying the warning messages that appear on the phone’s screen when it is powered on for the first time. One warning advises not to remove the protective film on the main display, while another mentions the phone’s vulnerability to small particles like sand. It also specifies that when folding the device, you should “always start with the panel that has no camera,” as “starting with the panel that has cameras could damage your phone.”

      Indeed, it appears to be quite a delicate device, and even before Nelson takes out his first metal scraper, it's easy to sense that a disaster is about to unfold.

      The TriFold’s soft, flexible inner display, which expands to a large 10 inches, does not react well when pressed with a hard pointy object, which is typical for all foldable screens. They are simply too soft to withstand harsh treatment.

      Next comes the grit—quite a large amount. Nelson acknowledges that the quantity is excessive, but it is still unsettling to hear the crunching sounds as the phone's hinges struggle under all that dirt.

      “I would feel very anxious about placing the TriFold on anything less than a spotless surface,” Nelson remarks.

      Then there’s the infamous bend test, where the YouTuber uses his hands to flex the phone in order to assess its structural integrity. Within moments of applying pressure, the TriFold’s screen fizzles, though the device manages to remain intact.

      Nelson notes that the TriFold has become “the first Samsung to fail during my bend test,” before concluding: “If you handle the TriFold carefully, it’s probably the coolest phone on the planet. However, if you're someone who tends to be careless with their hardware, this likely isn't the phone for you.”

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      You can still receive your Apple gifts on time thanks to free two-hour delivery.

      Apple has officially kicked off its final holiday promotion by offering free two-hour delivery on eligible, in-stock items, allowing last-minute shoppers in the U.S. and Canada to avoid store crowds today. This limited-time offer is available until noon on December 24 in most major cities, effectively eliminating the standard $9 courier fee. In Australia, the company is implementing a similar three-hour delivery promotion during the same period.

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      Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold exhibits hinge fatigue after 144,000 folds in independent testing.

      A real-world fold test reveals that the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold's hinges start to weaken around 144,000 folds—well below its claimed 200,000-fold capability—though the display remains undamaged.

      Samsung’s newest triple-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, has sparked new discussions surrounding foldable durability. A South Korean YouTube channel recently livestreamed an intense "stress test" that pushed the device beyond its limits. Since its release last month, there has been skepticism surrounding its complex dual-hinge design, and while Samsung asserts it's built to last, this independent test offers a more realistic—and somewhat troubling—view of its long-term durability.

      Stress Test Reveals Early Warning Signs.

      S Pen support might return to a book-style Samsung foldable, but it comes with a catch.

      Samsung is reportedly redesigning its foldable displays to once again support the S Pen, suggesting a productivity-focused future for Galaxy Fold devices, although with some compromises.

      Samsung previously removed S Pen support from the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to make the foldable slimmer than its predecessor (which did support the stylus), achieving a noteworthy accomplishment in doing so. The Fold 7 is now among the lightest and thinnest foldables available worldwide. However, it appears Samsung is reintroducing the S Pen for one of its upcoming foldables to compete with Apple's first book-style foldable, reportedly named the iPhone Fold. According to a post on the Korean blog Naver, Samsung is experimenting with the S Pen on unreleased variants of the Galaxy Z Fold 8.