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Release Date, Price, Features and Why It’s Selling Out Fast
Samsung’s groundbreaking Galaxy Z TriFold, the company’s first trifold smartphone, has taken the mobile world by storm since its global debut late last year. Now available in the United States after a rapid sell-out upon launch, the device commands attention with its innovative multi-folding design, massive display and premium specifications — though at a steep price that positions it as a luxury item rather than a mainstream handset.
Announced December 1, 2025, the Galaxy Z TriFold first hit shelves in South Korea on December 12, 2025, before expanding to select markets. U.S. availability began January 30, 2026, exclusively through Samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores in the Crafted Black color with 512GB storage. Priced at $2,899, it quickly sold out within minutes — or even seconds in some reports — reflecting intense demand despite the eye-watering cost. Samsung confirmed a restock for February 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT, with notifications sent to interested buyers via email. As of mid-February 2026, stock remains limited, with production reportedly capped at 30,000 to 40,000 units per region globally, fueling scarcity and resale speculation.
The TriFold’s appeal lies in its unique form factor: a dual-hinge system that folds inward for durability and portability. When fully folded, it measures 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mm and weighs 309 grams, resembling a thick premium smartphone with a 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display featuring a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Unfold once for tablet-like use, then unfold again to reveal a stunning 10-inch QXGA (2160 x 1584) Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner screen — the largest ever on a Galaxy smartphone — also with 120Hz refresh. This makes it ideal for multitasking, immersive media consumption and productivity, transforming from pocketable phone to mini-tablet hybrid.
Powering the device is Qualcomm’s customized Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM for seamless performance across demanding apps, gaming and AI tasks. Storage starts at 512GB (with some markets offering 1TB), though no microSD expansion is available. Battery life benefits from a massive 5,600 mAh three-cell system distributed across the panels for balanced power, supporting 45W wired fast charging — though wireless charging specs remain standard for Samsung foldables.
Camera capabilities emphasize versatility on the large canvas. The rear setup includes a 200-megapixel main sensor for exceptional detail, a 12-megapixel ultrawide and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens. Dual 10-megapixel front cameras (one on the cover, one under-display on the inner screen) handle selfies and video calls. Galaxy AI integration shines here, with features like Photo Assist, Generative Edit and Sketch to Image enabling advanced editing directly on the expansive display.
The TriFold runs Android 16 with One UI 8, incorporating the latest Galaxy AI enhancements for productivity — from note-taking and translation to creative tools optimized for the big screen. Durability improvements include reinforced hinges tested for longevity, though early adopters have reported isolated display issues, prompting Samsung to handle cases individually without widespread replacements yet.
Reviews praise the engineering feat: slim at just 3.9mm unfolded at its thinnest point, it delivers flagship performance in a portable package. Hands-on impressions highlight the “wow” factor of the 10-inch screen for streaming, document editing and multitasking with up to three apps side-by-side. CNET’s ongoing review calls it a “multitasker’s dream” with an 8.3/10 score, noting it’s more tablet than phone when open but excels in niche use cases. Comparisons to rivals like Huawei’s Mate XT underscore Samsung’s refinements in hinge design and software optimization.
Yet the price draws scrutiny. At $2,899 — roughly $900 more than the Galaxy Z Fold7 — it’s Samsung’s priciest mainstream phone, outpacing even fully loaded iPhone 17 Pro Max models. Limited color options and stock exacerbate perceptions of exclusivity over accessibility. Analysts suggest Samsung targets high-end enthusiasts, professionals and early adopters willing to pay for innovation, with global units potentially around 300,000 total.
Social buzz remains fervent, with unboxings and comparisons flooding platforms. Demand outstrips supply, leading to quick sell-outs and website glitches during restocks. Samsung Experience Stores offer in-person demos, allowing hands-on testing before purchase.
As foldables evolve, the Galaxy Z TriFold sets a benchmark for multi-screen mobility, blending phone convenience with tablet immersion. Whether it heralds a new category or remains a halo product depends on future iterations — rumors already swirl about a TriFold 2 potentially arriving in late 2026 with refinements.
For now, securing one requires vigilance: monitor Samsung.com for restocks, as February 20’s window may fill fast. The future of folding has unfolded — quite literally — and it’s bigger, bolder and pricier than ever.
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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos responds to criticisms over the streaming service’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos accused legendary director James Cameron of believing misinformation after Cameron criticized Netflix’s potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
“I’m particularly surprised and disappointed that James chose to be part of the Paramount disinformation campaign that’s been going on for months about this deal,” Sarandos said on “The Claman Countdown” Friday.
Netflix announced its proposed acquisition of WBD, including HBO and HBO Max, in December. Days later, Paramount Skydance submitted a counter-all-cash offer.
Recently, Netflix has received an outpouring of criticism from some members of the Hollywood elite and California leaders over its proposed purchase of the studios.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and legendary director James Cameron. (LEFT (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images), RIGHT (Araya Doheny/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation) / Getty Images)
Cameron raised concerns about the deal in a letter to Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights.
In the letter, the “Titanic” and “Avatar” director said Netflix’s business model is “directly at odds” with the theatrical film production business.
“Theaters will close. Fewer films will be made. Service providers such as VFX companies will go out of business. The job losses will spiral,” the letter reads in part.
Sarandos said he was “surprised” by Cameron’s criticism of Netflix’s proposed WBD acquisition.
“I met with James personally in late December and laid out for him our 45-day commitment to the theatrical exhibition of films and to the Warner Brothers slate,” the Netflix co-CEO said. “I have talked about that commitment in the press countless times. I swore under oath in front of the Senate subcommittee on antitrust that that’s what we were doing.”
Paramount is bidding against Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and its streaming service HBO Max. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images / Getty Images)
Cameron has vocalized his concern that Netflix was pledging a theatrical release window of 17 days, but the company has repeatedly affirmed it will be 45 days.
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“45 days of theatrical exclusivity – that has been clear from the beginning,” Sarandos said. “I have never even uttered the word 17-day window.”
The Hollywood director also said Netflix would reduce the number of films WBD releases to theaters each year, currently about 15, a claim Sarandos rebuked.
“We will keep the Warner Brothers film and television studio running largely as it is today,” he told FOX Business. “Movies going to the theaters for 45 days, a healthy, robust slate of films every year. That is gonna continue.”
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos insisted the streaming service would have better leadership over Warner Bros. Discovery, citing Paramount’s recent business struggles. ( Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Sarandos also took aim at Paramount over its rival deal to purchase WBD, claiming it will cut $6 billion from WBD.
“The Paramount deal that’s floating around there and all the misinformation swirling around it is guaranteeing to cut jobs,” he said. “They’re guaranteeing to continue to make gigantic cuts to the entertainment industry. And then the alternative, we’re growing, growing, and they are promising to cut, cut, cut.”
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Nissan is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles as part of two separate recalls related to engine and gear issues, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said.
The Japanese automaker is recalling 323,917 model year 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs due to possible bearing failure that could allow hot oil to be discharged and increase the risk of an engine fire and loss of drive power, the recall report said.
The affected vehicles are equipped with a three-cylinder, 1.5-liter (KR15DDT) variable compression (VC Turbo) engine, the NHTSA said.
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A model year 2025 Nissan Rogue drives along a dirt road. (Nissan Motor Co.)
Nissan dealers have been instructed by the agency to reprogram the engine control software, perform a diagnostic inspection and do a test drive, all at no cost to consumers.
The automaker is separately recalling 318,781 model year 2024-2025 Rogues over broken throttle body gears. The fractured gears could lead to a loss of drive power and prevent drivers from engaging gears on restart, increasing the risk of a crash, the report said.
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Interior of a 2025 Nissan Rogue SUV. (Nissan Motor Co.)
Nissan will begin notifying customers via mail in March 2026, the automaker told FOX Business.
In January, Nissan recalled more than 26,000 model year 2025 Sentra and Altima sedans, model year 2025-2026 Frontier pickup trucks and 2026 Kicks SUVs due to improperly welded door strikers that could increase the risk of injury or crash.
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A model year 2025 Nissan Rogue at a campground. (Nissan Motor Co.)
“As a result, the door striker wire loop may have insufficient strength and, in certain cases, could crack and separate from the plate.”
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The door striker is a key safety feature on a vehicle that keeps doors from opening in a crash.
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The new rule would require all commercial driver’s license (CDL) exams to be administered in English. (Credit: Pool)
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday announced sweeping changes to commercial trucking regulations, including a new requirement that all commercial driver’s license (CDL) exams be administered exclusively in English.
Speaking at the Department of Transportation (DOT) headquarters in Washington, D.C., Duffy and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Derek Barrs said the move is aimed at strengthening oversight and ensuring drivers can read road signs and communicate with law enforcement.
“What we’re doing is implementing a rule that will say there’s one language in which you can take your test — It’s English only,” Duffy said. “You take the test in English. You can’t speak English, you can’t read English — You’re not going to do well on the test.”
Duffy noted that several states, including California, currently offer CDL exams in multiple languages.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks at the Department of Transportation headquarters, Friday, in Washington, D.C., where he announced sweeping changes to CDL testing nationwide. (Pool)
“In the state of California, you can take the driver’s test, the skills test and the proficiency test — you can take it in 20 different languages,” he said.
In addition to the English-only testing requirement, Duffy said the DOT will ask states to disqualify drivers who fail to meet federal English proficiency standards.
“What we’re going to do in the future is ask states to disqualify your license,” Duffy said.
Duffy also criticized what he described as lax oversight under the Biden administration, accusing former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg of not enforcing rigorous standards for certifying commercial driving schools.
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Trucks at a facility in Bakersfield, Calif. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Duffy alleged that some commercial driving schools — which he referred to as “CDL mills” — lacked proper curriculum or training. The DOT has shut down 7,000 of these schools, according to Duffy.
“We should expect that we should be safe, and that those who drive those 80,000-pound big rigs that they’re well-trained, they are well qualified and they’re going to be safe,” Duffy said.
Federal officials recently conducted more than 8,200 inspections under Operation SafeDRIVE, taking 704 drivers out of service. About 500 were cited for failing to meet English proficiency standards.
The announcement follows several high-profile crashes involving drivers who were in the country illegally.
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A commercial driver’s license of Singh Sukhdeep, an illegal immigrant from India, accused of killing an Indiana man in a February 2026 crash. (Obtained by Fox News / Fox News)
Earlier this month, Bekzhan Beishekeev, a truck driver from Kazakhstan who entered the U.S. in 2023 using the CBP One app, allegedly killed four people in a crash in Indiana. He was issued a CDL in Pennsylvania.
In another case last August, Harjinder Singh, who was issued a CDL in California, allegedly made an illegal U-turn, jackknifed his truck and caused a crash that killed three people. He was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide.
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The DOT did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Charles Creitz, Peter D’Abrosca, Bill Melugin and Garrett Tenney contributed to this report.
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Apple is gearing up for a significant product rollout in the coming weeks, with the affordable iPhone 17e at the forefront, according to multiple analyst reports and supply chain insights as of mid-February 2026.
The iPhone 17e, successor to the 2025 iPhone 16e, is widely anticipated as Apple’s budget-friendly model in the iPhone 17 family. Unlike the main iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and the ultra-thin iPhone Air—all released on Sept. 19, 2025, following a Sept. 9 announcement— the iPhone 17e follows a shifted timeline. Apple has reportedly moved entry-level “e” series devices to spring launches starting this year, breaking from the traditional fall cycle for premium models.
Reliable sources, including Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and supply chain analysts, indicate the iPhone 17e could be unveiled as early as March 4, 2026. Apple has scheduled a “special Apple experience” event for that date, potentially in multiple locations, which aligns with speculation of a multi-product announcement. Forbes contributor David Phelan, citing industry patterns, predicted devices including the iPhone 17e would go on sale the following week, possibly Friday, March 13.
Other outlets, such as Macworld, have pegged a March 4 announcement, noting the iPhone 17e has progressed to test production. Earlier rumors suggested a February debut—potentially Feb. 19 to mirror the iPhone 16e’s Feb. 19, 2025, arrival—but as that date passed without confirmation, attention shifted to early March. Some leaks on social platforms and forums floated late February or early March dates, but consensus now leans toward March.
The iPhone 17e is expected to target value-conscious buyers while incorporating meaningful upgrades over its predecessor. Key rumored features include:
- Apple’s A19 chip for enhanced performance and efficiency.
- Dynamic Island notch replacement for a more modern display experience.
- MagSafe wireless charging support, a first for the e-series.
- Potential refinements like a single rear camera setup with improvements, thinner bezels and Apple’s in-house C1-series modem for better connectivity.
Pricing remains unconfirmed, but analysts expect it to start around $599, consistent with the iPhone 16e, maintaining its position as an accessible entry into the latest iPhone ecosystem without flagship premiums.
This spring timing fits Apple’s evolving strategy. Reports from Ming-Chi Kuo and others suggest the company is staggering iPhone releases: budget models like the iPhone 17e in the first half of the year, with premium updates (such as iPhone 18 series and foldables) in fall 2026. The iPhone 17 family, launched last September, introduced notable advancements including the A19 processor across models, improved camera systems, Center Stage front cameras and ProMotion displays on select variants.
The March event isn’t limited to iPhones. Gurman and others have tipped additional launches, including updated iPads (potentially entry-level and Air models) and Mac laptops with new M-series chips. A more affordable MacBook variant has surfaced in rumors, alongside possible MacBook Pro refreshes. These could accompany software updates, such as iOS 26 refinements or early previews of future features.
Apple’s decision to “crash the party” during Mobile World Congress season—typically dominated by Android announcements—underscores confidence in its spring lineup. The iPhone 17e could appeal to users upgrading from older models or seeking Apple Intelligence compatibility at a lower cost.
As details solidify closer to the event, expectations remain high for a balanced mix of innovation and accessibility. Apple has not officially commented on specific products or dates beyond the March 4 experience announcement.
For consumers, the iPhone 17e represents the next chapter in Apple’s push to broaden its reach while refreshing hardware annually. Stay tuned for official confirmation in the weeks ahead.
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