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Nokia 3210 reboot for FC Barcelona fans launches with DeepSeek AI subscription
Why do green lines pop up on smartphone displays?
Joel Joseph
July 30, 2025
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First up today, we've got HMD reviving the iconic Nokia 3210 with FC Barcelona branding and DeepSeek AI subscription targeting football fans, then an honest two-month assessment of whether Samsung's ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge still holds up after the initial hype, and a deep dive into why those annoying green lines keep appearing on modern smartphone displays.
Meanwhile, gaming handheld maker Ayaneo is jumping into smartphones with a device that might slide like the classic Xperia Play, while Apple's foldable iPhone timeline gets clearer with a 2026 launch targeting Samsung's Z Fold8.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
HMD's Nokia 3210 FC Barcelona edition launch combining classic design with DeepSeek AI subscription
Galaxy S25 Edge's two-month reality check examining whether its ultra-thin design philosophy still impresses
Complete explanation of green line display issues plaguing modern OLED smartphones since 2020
Ayaneo Phone's gaming smartphone announcement potentially featuring slide-out controls like Xperia Play
Apple's foldable iPhone timeline confirmation with 2026 launch, $1,999 pricing, and Z Fold8 competition
Additional insights spanning nostalgic revivals, design compromises, technical problems, and gaming innovations
Read on for all the details!
HMD is bringing back the nostalgia with a modern twist, teaming up with FC Barcelona to launch a limited-edition version of its 3210 feature phone.
The device mixes the old-school charm of classic Nokia phones with a touch of AI, aiming squarely at fans of the iconic football club. Visually, the phone leans heavily into Barça branding.
It comes in the club’s signature red and blue colors, complete with a hollowed-out FC Barcelona logo on the back.
Read on to find out more.
 It’s been over two months since Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, its boldest take on a flagship in years, and arguably its most polarizing. While the S25 Ultra remains the no-compromise choice for power users, the Edge variant dares to ask: what if a high-end phone didn’t have to be bulky? What if design came first? The S25 Edge isn’t trying to be a ‘Lite’ version of the S25. How does it look two months after launch? Let's check it out |  In recent years, a strange and frustrating issue has swept through the smartphone world: a single vertical green line appearing out of nowhere on high-end phones, especially those with OLED screens. It all seemed to begin around 2020, with reports surfacing from users of devices like the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, OnePlus 8 and 9 Pros, and even the iPhone X. Over time, the issue snowballed. Let’s see why green lines pop up on modern smartphone displays. |
 Ayaneo has officially confirmed its entry into the smartphone market. At its 2025-2026 strategy briefing, the company announced plans to launch its first gaming smartphone, named the Ayaneo Phone. Alongside the phone, Ayaneo also introduced Konkr, a new sub-brand focused on affordable handheld gaming devices. The Ayaneo Phone will mark the company’s first attempt at building a true gaming smartphone. |  Apple is still not ready to enter the foldable phone race. According to a new investor report, the company is aiming to launch its first foldable iPhone—possibly called the iPhone Fold—alongside the iPhone 18 lineup in September 2026. The device is expected to feature a 7.7-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen. Powering it could be the same A20 Pro chip set to power the iPhone 18 Pro, with software based on iOS 27 optimized for the foldable experience. |
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