The Vergecast Your next laptop could be a foldable phone
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Feb 17, 2026 
Allison Johnson, senior reviewer who tested a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 as a 'purse computer', talks hardware, compact keyboards, multitasking, and software limits. Jacob Feldman, Sportico reporter covering sports business and streaming, breaks down Winter Olympics coverage, Super Bowl streaming and the evolving sports-rights and streaming landscape. Short, practical, and tech-forward conversations.
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Weekend Without A Laptop
- Allison said she is comfortable leaving her laptop at home for a weekend and relying on the Z Fold 7 plus keyboard for most tasks.
- She estimates being only about 5% unsure about hitting an edge case that would force her to use a laptop.
Plan For Battery Limits
- Plan to recharge or carry a battery for extended work sessions since foldables drain quickly under heavy use.
- Use foldables for 1–2 hour stints rather than full-day heavy workloads unless you can recharge mid-day.
Sports Still Drive Streaming Value
- Sports streaming economics are still dominated by live sports, which drive most TV value and subscriptions.
- New package strategies aim to capture sports-first viewers and reduce churn between seasons.