24h Technology News: Samsung prepares to launch a triple-folding smartphone, Perplexity releases free Comet AI browser.

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first triple-folding smartphone.

The latest information suggests that the Galaxy Z TriFold – Samsung's first triple-folding phone – could be announced as early as the end of this month. Notably, Samsung is likely to introduce this device at the APEC Summit, taking place in South Korea from October 31st to November 1st.

This is an international diplomatic event, rarely the place to launch a smartphone, but South Korean media suggest that Samsung wants to portray the Galaxy Z TriFold as a national technology icon, not simply a new product.

Previously, Samsung had hinted at a new foldable product launch event in China in mid-October, believed to be for the W26 series, which typically includes higher-end versions of the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7.

However, numerous leaks claim that the Galaxy Z TriFold will appear soon after. Several animated clips showcasing its multitasking capabilities and work-related features have been shared, further fueling anticipation in the tech world.

Unlike last year's special edition Galaxy Z Fold, which was limited to South Korea, the Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to be sold in the US as well, marking Samsung's global ambition in the race against rival Huawei Mate XTs.

Perplexity launches its free AI browser, Comet.

AI startup Perplexity has just announced the free launch of its Comet browser for all users. Initially, Comet was only available to the Max customer group with a $200/month plan, but after just three months, it had millions of registrations waiting to download.

Comet is designed as an AI assistant when you browse the web: it can answer questions about page content, summarize information, organize and manage data, and even navigate the web for you.

Free users will experience the basic version, while the Max package adds more powerful features, including a background assistant, a background assistant that can perform multiple tasks simultaneously such as composing emails, booking tickets, or searching for flights.

In addition, Comet integrates many tools such as Discover (personalized news recommendations), Spaces (project management), Shopping, Travel, Finance, and Sports. This free release is seen as a step for Perplexity to compete with giants like Google Chrome, as well as preparing for OpenAI's launch of its own AI browser.

Google integrates Jules, its AI programming assistant, directly into the development environment.

Google continues to expand the capabilities of Jules, its AI programming tool, by launching Jules Tools, a command-line interface (CLI), and a public API. This allows developers to use Jules directly in the terminal, CI/CD system, or integrate with Slack, instead of having to work on the web or GitHub as before.

Jules differs from Gemini CLI in its focus on specific tasks and their automated execution after user approval. Google has also added a memory feature for Jules to save interactions, along with several improvements such as a new diff interface and the ability to read and reply to comments on pull requests.

With its API, developers can integrate Jules into IDE environments like VS Code, optimizing the coding process. However, Google also notes that monitoring remains crucial, because if problems arise, Jules will pause and request user assistance.

Currently, Jules is offered in several pricing plans, from free (15 tasks/day) to the premium Ultra plan at nearly $125/month, which allows for up to 20 times the workload.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 sold better than expected in the US.

A new report from Samsung indicates that the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are experiencing impressive sales in the US. This is the company's best-selling foldable smartphone generation to date.

The Galaxy Z Flip7 was particularly successful in attracting users from other brands to switch over. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold7 primarily appealed to customers already familiar with the Galaxy S Ultra series.

Samsung says nearly 30% of Z Fold7 buyers are upgrading from the Ultra series. Current sales are already 50% higher than the previous generation.

iOS 26 sparks controversy over icons in Dark Mode.

Apple has just released the iOS 26 update, but not everyone is happy. Users on Reddit and other tech forums are complaining that the new Dark Mode makes icons appear tilted, with a lighting effect in one corner. Some say this is uncomfortable for the eyes, even causing dizziness after looking at it for a long time.

Switching between Dark Mode and Light Mode is also inconvenient, as users have to adjust it directly on the home screen instead of in the Settings.

It is currently unclear whether Apple will release a patch or change this design in the near future. In the meantime, users are advised to try switching to other themes to avoid the unpleasant feeling.