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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Phone quickly sells out online despite near $3,000 pricetag
Samsung Galaxy fans did not let the hefty near-$3,000 price tag deter them from snapping up the TriFold phone on Saturday, when it went on sale.
On the morning of Jan. 30, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold officially launched in the U.S., and buyers were quick to order the new Samsung smartphone.
According to our friends at CNET, the $2,9000 TriFold sold out within minutes of going on sale. CNET says multiple people logged in to Samsung’s website to make their purchases at the moment the device went on sale. Only one person was able to order the TriFold.
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Samsung’s website currently lists the TriFold as sold out.
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If you were planning on buying the TriFold today, you’re out of luck. The website currently lists the TriFold as out of stock. While the site also indicates it will be restocked soon, no timeframe is listed for when consumers will be able to order the device again.
There was some question about whether consumers would spend nearly $3,000 on a smartphone, given that it has a foldable screen so big it folds twice. It turns out that people are willing to spend that much money on the TriFold – or at least the early adopters are.
Pricing aside, the TriFold has been receiving rave reviews from those that tried it out. Mashable enjoyed our hands-on time with the device. Mashable’s own Timothy Beck Werth liked the TriFold so much that he walked out of CES 2026 deciding it was among the best tech he saw. In fact, CNET Group, which includes CNET and Mashable, decided as a whole that the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold was the Best of CES.
Mashable will keep readers updated when Samsung restocks the TriFold.
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Apple’s 2017 MacBook Air is now 80% off
TL;DR: A quality refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2017) with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD is on sale for $199.97 — 80% off the regular $999 price until Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Buying a laptop does not have to mean spending four figures, especially for straightforward needs. If you want a reliable Mac for everyday tasks and are open to a previously owned laptop, this quality refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2017) is price-dropped to $199.97 (reg. $999) through Feb 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
The 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM provide ample performance for daily workloads. A 128GB solid-state drive ensures quick boot times and fast file access, while the 13.3-inch widescreen display (1440 x 900) offers comfortable viewing for writing, browsing or streaming. Intel HD Graphics 6000 supports smooth video playback, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth meet the demands of a connected life.
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With a rated 12-hour battery, the MacBook Air remains a solid option for working away from an outlet, whether that is a few hours at a coffee shop or a full day of classes. It is also compatible with macOS Monterey 12, which means access to modern features and security updates without needing the latest hardware.
A refurbished laptop is not for everyone, and it is worth knowing what you are getting. This laptop is listed as quality refurbished, which means it may show light scuffing or minor cosmetic wear on the case. This MacBook is designed to perform as expected, making it a practical choice if you care more about value and function than having a pristine exterior. Buying refurbished can offer significant savings over new models, and each device is inspected and tested to ensure it meets functional standards. For budget-minded shoppers, this is a chance to experience Apple’s build quality and user experience without the big price tag.
This offer is great for students, browser-based remote workers, or anyone seeking a dependable secondary computer for writing, email, and streaming.
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This 2017 MacBook Air delivers the familiar macOS experience. Get it for $199.97 (reg. $999) through Feb 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Everything we know about the iPhone Fold: Specs, pricing, rumors and leaks
The long-awaited foldable iPhone — rumored to be called the iPhone Fold — should arrive soon. So far, Apple has kept a very tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone, but all signs point to a fall 2026 release.
Tech enthusiasts and early adopters already love foldables — and they have plenty of options — but Apple’s been notably absent from the genre. As we await official details, here’s everything we know about the future addition to the iPhone lineup, including the latest rumors, possible specifications, and pricing information.
When will the iPhone Fold be released?
We think the iPhone Fold is coming in the fall of 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Numerous rumors pointed to this over the last year, so it seems pretty certain at this point, though a delay is still a possibility, especially given the global memory shortage.
We’ve also heard several reports about Samsung Display producing the OLED displays for the iPhone Fold, which is likely, as Samsung’s got the best flexible display tech in the game. There’s a reason Samsung released the Galaxy TriFold while the world is still waiting on the first foldable iPhone.
How much will the iPhone Fold cost, and will people buy it?

A hypothetical rendering of the rumored iPhone Fold.
Credit: Zain bin Awais / Mashable
The iPhone Fold is likely to be expensive. An early estimate from research analyst Arthur Liao suggested the price tag for the Fold — gulp — could come in around $2,399. That’s in line with expectations in a new report from International Data Corporation (IDC). Last year, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the iPhone Fold is likely to retail between $2,000 and $2,500.
Despite the sizable cost (the flagship Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is priced at $1,999.99), sales expectations remain high. The IDC report estimated Apple would siphon one-third of the spending in the foldable market in 2026.
“But the real game-changer for the category comes at year-end when Apple enters the foldable space, projected to capture over 22% unit share and a staggering 34% of the foldables market value in its first year, thanks to an expected average price point of $2,400,” read the report.
The latest iPhone Fold leaks

The most recent leaks point to two rear cameras, not three.
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Most recently, a leaker known as Instant Digital posted some alleged renders of the iPhone to the Chinese social media site Weibo. Like most leaks, especially the ones pertaining to Apple, we can’t confirm their authenticity. However, they line up with earlier reports of the overall look of the phone.
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Instant Digital makes some interesting claims. Most notably, the report says the iPhone Fold will have the largest-ever iPhone battery.
“The volume buttons are not on the left side,” reads a translation of the post. “Instead, they are placed directly on the top of the right-side frame (similar to the volume button layout on the top of the iPad mini). This may take some getting used to for users’ typical phone habits.”
The post also stated, “The rear dual camera + right-side microphone + flash are arranged horizontally. The camera module appears to be fully black and does not match the body color. Currently, the only confirmed color is white, but it is expected that Apple will launch two color options.”
In December 2025, we also saw lots of alleged leaks and renders, which all share a similar design. We’d take these with a grain of salt, of course.
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What will the iPhone Fold specs look like?
The iPhone Fold remains a mystery to some extent, of course, but we do have a very rough idea of what it could offer. The report from UDN noted the iPhone Fold could be creaseless, which means you wouldn’t see that awkward line when it was folded open.
Since then, we’ve seen several reports claiming that Apple is committed to making the iPhone Fold’s display the best it can possibly be. It should be very durable, super thin, and yes, without a visible crease.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also posted several reports on the iPhone Fold recently, including laying out the basic specs for the device. He said that the foldable iPhone would be a book-style foldable with four cameras — two on the back, one on the inside, and one front selfie camera. Gurman also predicted it would use Touch ID, even though iPhones typically use Face ID.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported earlier this year that the iPhone Fold would have a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer display, and measure in at just 9 to 9.5mm of thickness. We heard another rumor in September 2025, which claimed the iPhone Fold would look like two iPhone Airs put together, with a similar thickness of 5.6mm. Why the discrepancy between the two reports? It could be the difference between the device’s thickness when folded and unfolded.

What would you want to see in a foldable iPhone design? Let us know in the comments.
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There’s also talk about Apple using innovative tech to make the iPhone Fold lighter and more durable than most foldables. These rumors include a report that the company is using liquid metal for the phone’s hinge, which should improve durability.
Mashable’s Alex Perry also compared the potential specs of the iPhone Fold with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, which we know a lot more about. Obviously, the Samsung trifold will be larger and thicker than the iPhone Fold. Otherwise, we’re still waiting on official details. But if recent rumors prove true, the wait shouldn’t be too much longer.
Finally, even though the iPhone Fold is still in the realm of fantasy, there are already rumors about a follow-up, clamshell-style foldable from Apple, potentially called the iPhone Flip. That one probably isn’t coming until next year, though.
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Forgotten ‘90s Superhero Film Is The Perfect Tribute To Your Favorite Childhood Hero
By Chris Snellgrove
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Even though adult me realized that the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers were a gestalt of many existing pop culture ideas (most especially Voltron), they seemed like a revelation of innovation to my childhood self. After all, what could be cooler than a bunch of high school superheroes who got to kick butt and take names in their own iconic mechs before merging into a super-robot and putting the villain in his place? As it turns out, the only thing cooler than our original crop of heroes was the Green Ranger, and you can now stream Green With Evil (which collects the five-episode miniseries that introduced this mysterious character) for free on Tubi.
The premise of Green With Evil is that when a cool new kid (Tommy Oliver) with mad martial arts skills shows up, Rita Repulsa does the unthinkable: she transforms him into the Green Ranger, making him her ultimate emissary of evil. He quickly proves himself more than equal to the task of defeating the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, utilizing both the Sword of Darkness and his own iconic Dragonzord. Still, the other rangers sense the good in him, and the story soon turns into a race against the clock to save the Green Ranger’s soul before he destroys everything and everyone the Rangers hold dear.
When Evil Goes Green

While there’s a lot to love here for anyone hoping for a serious dose of ‘90s nostalgia, Green With Evil will resonate particularly well for longtime fans of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. For example, this is the first and only multi-episode story in the entire series, which helps to give it a kind of epic grandeur not found anywhere else in the show. This is also the first story to introduce the notion of new Rangers joining the team in the middle of a season, something that would later become a staple of the original Power Rangers and its many fan-favorite spinoffs.
Speaking of fan-favorites, the most notable thing about Green With Evil is that it introduced Jason David Frank, the Green Ranger, to the Power Rangers canon. He quickly established himself as the bad boy of these otherwise squeaky-clean heroes, giving him the cachet needed to headline multiple different spinoffs. In this way, he became a kind of franchise spokesman, and he continued in this capacity until his tragic death in 2022.
Have Zord, Will Travel

For me, returning to these classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episodes (in a convenient movie format, no less) unlocked a nostalgia that had been lying dormant nearly as long as Rita Repulsa herself. The show really is the opposite of modern superhero media in almost every way: it’s bright instead of murky, it’s heartfelt instead of ironic, and it’s gloriously self-contained instead of shoehorning itself into a cinematic universe. Streaming Green With Evil made me feel like a kid again, and before the credits rolled, I found myself trawling through eBay, hoping to buy the Dragonzord toy I coveted as a youngster.
Of course, the simplicity of the Power Rangers is a double-edged sword: the story is nice and straightforward, but that also means it offers no real layers for fans hoping for anything deeper. You’re either all-in on the show’s campy glory (which includes goofy rubber-suited baddies and laughable special effects) or you’re not, and if you don’t love the endless “masks vs. monsters” fights, you may quickly run out of patience. Conversely, if these kinds of goofy action/comedy shenanigans are your jam, you’ll likely find Green With Evil to be a veritable feast of early ‘90s awesomeness.
Looking Your Childhood Hero In The Eyes

Back in the day, I aged out of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fandom fairly quickly, so I never really checked out the spinoffs, many of which were headlined by the late, great Jason David Frank (one of my childhood heroes). But this first show was a huge part of my childhood, and I remember entire classrooms full of sugar-laden children who couldn’t wait to re-enact their favorite episodes on the playground. Rewatching Green With Evil, it’s easy to see why everyone was so hyped: with its blend of monsters, mechs, and martial arts, the Power Rangers had everything anyone could want from a superhero show.
Will you agree that Green With Evil is a perfect tribute to Jason David Frank and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, or would you rather fight an army of Putties than watch the whole thing? The only way to find out is by grabbing your remote and streaming it for free on Tubi. Just be prepared for the nostalgia overdose, and do your best not to wake the family when (not if) you end up shouting, “It’s Morphin time!”

