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Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” billboard sparks controversy — but maybe that was the point

How many times you can unfold Z Fold 7 depends on where you live

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Joel Joseph
July 31, 2025

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Today we've got Apple's latest "Shot on iPhone" Miami billboard sparking controversy over what might be an intentional design choice, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 revealing that its durability actually varies based on your local climate, and Lenovo finally releasing their bizarre rollable laptop from CES 2025 for a wallet-crushing $3,200+.

Meanwhile, we're exploring the best pre-owned flagship smartphones that offer premium experiences without breaking the bank, while Xiaomi's 16 Pro leaks suggest a periscope camera upgrade that might come with unexpected trade-offs.

Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:

  • Apple's controversial Miami billboard analysis questioning whether the provocative design was intentional marketing

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's temperature-dependent durability variations affecting fold cycle counts by location

  • Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6's commercial rollable laptop launch with premium $3,200+ pricing

  • Best pre-owned flagship smartphone recommendations offering premium features at budget-friendly prices

  • Xiaomi 16 Pro's leaked periscope telephoto upgrade potentially requiring macro photography trade-offs

  • Additional insights on Apple promoting Samsung foldables, Amazon Freedom Sale deals, and Honor's self-developed imaging system

Read on for all the details!

Apple’s latest billboard campaign in Miami is turning heads.

Part of the company’s well-known “Shot on iPhone, Drawn on iPad” series, the new display was meant to celebrate creativity through the fusion of mobile photography and digital art. Instead, it’s sparked a flurry of online reactions over a design that some viewers say includes an unintended—and unfortunately shaped—visual element.

But as the controversy gains traction, a more intriguing question is emerging: Was the design really a mistake?

Read on to find out.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is turning heads with its sleek design and promising specs, but it’s the phone’s durability that’s drawing particular interest.

But there’s a new detail that could vary depending on where you live.

While the foldable’s upgraded display is built to last longer than ever, its longevity isn’t one-size-fits-all. It turns out: temperature matters.

Back in January 2025, we covered a list of five of the most bizarre tech products unveiled at CES 2025.

One of these entries included the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, Lenovo‘s first commercially available rollable laptop.

Now, this model has finally hit the shelves, and it only costs a few hundred dollars more than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7.

If you’re looking for a flagship-grade phone without breaking the bank, buying an older model during festive discounts or deals is a smart move.

But with pre-owned models, these premium devices basically become a steal deal.

So here’s a short list of the best flagship smartphones you can buy that are worth it in 2025.

Another tipster has just offered more details regarding Xiaomi’s next-gen flagship devices.

This time around, the leak hints at a new periscope telephoto shooter for the Xiaomi 16 Pro.

However, there might be a trade-off to this supposed upgrade.

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