Honor has confirmed the launch of its first flip-style foldable, the Magic V Flip, with the largest cover display on any flip phone. Xiaomi has officially confirmed the specs for the 14 Civi via Flipkart, and ASUS introduces the ROG Prism Delta 2, a tri-mode gaming headset built for marathon sessions. Plus, Instagram is testing unskippable ads, and Zoom’s founder shares his vision of AI-powered avatars attending meetings.

Here are all the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Honor’s first flip foldable: Here’s what you can expect from Magic V Flip

After a series of leaks and rumors, Honor has finally confirmed the launch of its first flip-style foldable phone, the Magic V Flip. Scheduled to debut in China on June 13th, this phone is expected to feature the largest cover display on any flip phone.

The phone’s other specifications are also expected to be competitive. So, what can we realistically expect from this new foldable contender? Here’s a breakdown of the confirmed and rumored features of the Honor Magic V Flip.

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Xiaomi 14 Civi specs officially confirmed via Flipkart microsite

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 14 Civi smartphone in India on June 12. After a recent leak of the retail box of the device, the brand has now confirmed a bunch of specifications through 14 Civi’s Flipkart microsite.

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ASUS Unveils ROG Prism Delta 2, A Tri-Mode Headset for Gamers on the Go, Features 50mm Titanium-plated Drivers

If you were looking for a pair of gaming headphones to add to your setup, today marks the announcement of the ASUS ROG Prism Delta 2, a tri-mode gaming headset designed for marathon gaming sessions. This feature-packed headset boasts an incredible battery life of up to 110 hours, ensuring you can stay immersed in your favorite worlds without worrying about running out of juice (as long as you keep the flashy RGB lighting deactivated).

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Instagram is Testing Unskippable Ads in the App, Feature is Dubbed “Ad Breaks”

Social media users were met with surprise recently after Instagram confirmed it’s testing unskippable ads within the app. Screenshots showcasing this new feature, dubbed “ad breaks,” have been circulating online. These ad breaks display a countdown timer, essentially pausing users’ ability to scroll through their feed until the ad finishes playing.

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In a recent interview with The Verge, Eric Yuan, founder of the popular video conferencing platform Zoom, discussed his vision for the future of video conferencing and a novel concept – digital twins for meetings.

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Previously we have seen images of a clamshell foldable phone from Honor surfacing on the internet thanks to a patent application to China’s National Intellectual Property Administration. The phone offers a unique design with sharp corners. The patent has been approved meaning Honor could release a flip phone in the future that stands out from the rest based on how it looks.

A flip phone from Honor with the largest external display and battery capacity

Now reliable tipster Digital Chat Station says that the phone could be released as soon as next month and it could be a part of the Magic series. He also claimed that it is going to be a flip phone with the largest battery and the largest external screen. Based on the images from the patent filing (see below), the rear camera system takes up very little space as compared to other flip phones in the market. The image also shows significantly thinner bezels as compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 5.

The tipster also mentioned that the number of folds that the phone will be able to withstand is “relatively fierce”.

During an interview after the Honor 200 series product launch on May 27, Honor CEO Zhao Ming mentioned their upcoming flip phone hinting that it will make a unique value proposition.

According to reports, the company’s supply chain is currently focusing on offering the largest external screen in a clamshell foldable. The functionality of the external screen could be one of the key highlights of the phone. The exact launch date is unknown at this point. We will share more information as soon as it becomes available.

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Honor made a splash in the smartphone industry with its thin and lightweight Honor Magic V2. The book-style foldable is thinner than any other foldable on the market and weighs less than even a mainstream flagship like the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Honor is also rumored to be launching a flip phone, and while we await more concrete information, an executive has hinted that it could be released sometime next year.

Honor flip to face tough competition from Samsung and Motorola

According to a Reframed report, an Honor executive recently confirmed that the company will launch its first Flip phone in 2024 (via Android Authority). “Honor not only has this Fold, we still have the Flip, but next year,” Honor Middle East and Africa (MEA) president Daniel Wang made the announcement at a media roundtable at the MEA launch of the HONOR 90 series.

While the executive didn’t reveal any other details, we expect the flip phone to offer consumers a unique experience. Similar to what Honor managed to pull off with the Honor Magic V2, the flip phone could have a lightweight design and could even be thin. It could also have a large cover screen, which is a trend in the industry.

The upcoming Honor Flip will have to compete with popular phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Moto Razr 40 Ultra. These phones have already established themselves as reliable and durable devices, with well-designed hinges and other important features. The competition in the folding phone market is fierce, and Honor will need to offer a compelling value proposition in order to succeed.

Currently the details about the upcoming foldable are pretty short. We hope to learn more in the coming days. Are you excited about the Honor Flip?

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