The purpose of a bend test is to determine how much pressure a phone can withstand before bending and breaking. The battery isn’t something you’d usually look at when performing these tests. That said, the new Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold now has the unfortunate distinction of being the first smartphone to explode during a bend test.

Here at GadgetMatch, we don’t really do bend tests. We leave it to the professionals like JerryRigEverything. If you’ve watched a bend test in the past, it’s likely from the renowned YouTuber. In the decade he’s been doing the test, he’s never experienced an explosion.

Today is a first. Putting through the foldable through his usual slate of stress tests, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold surprisingly exploded during the iconic bend test. Upon bending the foldable past its natural folding angles, the battery started swelling and expelling smoke. It eventually causes his smoke alarm to go off. Though it didn’t result in a catastrophic explosion, the phone still looked like a crime scene afterwards.

Via The Verge, iFixit says that the incident shouldn’t be a cause for concern. It’s possible that the exploding phone wasn’t properly discharged before testing. A moderately charged phone can potentially cause heat to run away and cause an incident.

Additionally, regular users don’t usually bend their own phones to the point of breaking. Replicating the phenomenon. Unless the user intentionally tries to replicate the feat, a potential explosion shouldn’t be a concern.

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It’s not often that other brands are trailing behind Apple on an innovation; usually, it’s the other way around. But that’s not the case with the Vision Pro. However, given how lackluster the headset is, it’s no surprise that Apple’s rivals aren’t quickly jumping on the new segment. Now, more than two years since Apple’s debut, Samsung is ready to unveil its own mixed reality headset.

Today, Samsung has officially issued invites for an upcoming event on October 21. There is no mystery as to what’s coming next week. The company has explicitly stated that the event will reveal “a new category of AI-native devices”. The announcement even names Project Moohan, the current codename for the brand’s mixed reality headset.

In contrast to Apple’s native software, Samsung’s headset will run on Android XR, Google’s newest platform for mixed reality hardware, co-developed with Qualcomm. It will also, predictably, infuse the platform with AI-based features.

Looks-wise, the invite comes with a tiny sneak peek at what the headset looks like. Half of the graphic has the familiar dome shape of a typical headset, made to look like the curvature of the globe.

Other than that, we’ll just have to wait a week for the headset’s launch. If anything, the segment is finally warming up. A few months ago, vivo unleashed the Vision, its own take on mixed reality headsets. There’s also some expectation that Apple might finally update the Vision Pro in a more consumer-friendly way.

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HONOR Philippines has officially launched the new HONOR X7d. It’s a durable entry-level smartphone that brings premium AI features to the budget segment. Priced from PhP 7,299, the phone is available for pre-order until October 24, 2025, with a free HONOR Camping Light Speaker worth PhP 4,999 for early buyers at HONOR Experience and Partner Stores.

According to HONOR Philippines VP Stephen Cheng, the X7d “sets a new standard for affordable smartphones by offering enhanced durability, powerful performance, and smart AI features.”

Built to survive everyday mishaps

The HONOR X7d boasts 5-star Premium Drop Protection, earning an SGS certification for drop and crush resistance of up to 1.8 meters. Its reinforced “Bulletproof Vest” corners and Cushioning Architecture help it endure everyday knocks and drops.

The device is also IP65-rated for water resistance, meaning it can handle light rinsing and splashes. HONOR says the X7d can even survive being submerged in half a meter of water for up to a minute. With Wet-hand Touch Enhancement, the screen remains responsive even with damp or greasy fingers.

Big battery, smarter performance

Powering the X7d is a 6,500mAh dual-cell battery, claimed to be one of the largest in its class. HONOR says it offers five years of durable performance with multi-point temperature monitoring to ensure safety between -20°C and 55°C.

It supports 35W HONOR SuperCharge, which quickly refuels the battery for all-day use. The dual-cell design not only extends battery life but also improves stability and charging speed—ideal for users always on the go.

New AI button for quick smart actions

The Instant AI Button is a standout addition. A single press can open a custom app or clean background tasks, while a long press activates AI functions like AI Translation and AI Creation.

Running on MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15, the phone also integrates Magic Capsule, Magic Portal, and Google Gemini Assistant. Other AI features include AI Outpainting, AI Upscale, and AI Cutout—tools designed to simplify creative and productivity tasks.

AI-powered photography made simple

The HONOR X7d features a 108MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera with 3x lossless zoom and three portrait modes: Environmental (1x), Atmospheric (2x), and Close-up (3x). AI-assisted tools like AI Eraser, AI Remove Reflection, and AI Style enhance photos on the fly, helping users get polished shots straight from the phone.

Ample storage and smooth multitasking

The phone offers up to 512GB of storage, enough for photos, apps, and videos. It also comes with HONOR RAM Turbo Technology, combining 8GB physical RAM with 8GB virtual memory for smoother multitasking.

Price and availability

The HONOR X7d (512GB) retails for PhP 9,999 and includes a free HONOR Camping Light Speaker worth PhP 4,999 during the pre-order period from October 14–24, 2025.

The 256GB variant is priced at PhP 7,299, available exclusively online via:

• Lazada
• Shopee
• TikTok Shop