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UPI
a day ago
- UPI
Samsung might launch its next foldable smartphone next month
Samsung likely will unveil the next thinner version of its foldable smartphone next month. Its previous version Galaxy Z Fold 6 (pictured) was introduced in Tokyo in 2024. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- Samsung likely will unveil the next thinner version of its foldable smartphone next month. Over the weekend, leaks showcased a look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 -- it has a thinner hinge, larger camera bump and a 200 MP sensor. It will run on Android 16 and has an 8-inch inner display and 6- to 5-inch cover display. "The newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet -- meticulously crafted and built to last," Samsung said in a blog post earlier this month. The phone is reported to be slimmer at 4.5mm unfolded. It has titanium hinge components, refined crease control and a Snapdragon 8 Chipset. The camera is expected to be upgraded from a 50MP to a 200MP sensor and uses AI-enhanced image processing. "With foldables, thinness has become more critical than ever because people aren't prepared to accept the compromise for a thicker and heavier phone to get the real estate that a folding phone can deliver," Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, said on Thursday. According to a Laptopmag leaker, the phone will be revealed on July 11 and will go on sale July 25. Analysts are expecting models to be priced at about $2,000 and a little higher depending on U.S. tariffs. CCS insight said that foldables will account for just 2% of the overall smartphone market this year. In previous years, over 50% of foldable phone owners have all switched back to traditional phones in the next upgrade cycle, according to data.
Syyaha
5 days ago
- Business
- Syyaha
Thin, Light and Built to Last: The New Era of the Galaxy Z Series
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 15, 2025 – While people have long valued smartphones for their power, convenience and usability, they've also expected a mobile device that blends versatility with portability. At Samsung Electronics, our drive to deliver the ultimate mobile experience has always been guided by the needs of our users. This unwavering commitment to meeting their evolving needs has driven the development and ongoing refinement of innovative form factors that consistently redefine the parameters of mobile experiences. Introduced in 2019, the first Galaxy Fold was a completely new form factor that combined the portability of a smartphone with the extensive productivity of a tablet — challenging conventional perceptions of what a smartphone could be. Driven by the bold vision that foldable phones could reconcile two seemingly conflicting demands—large screens and true portability—Samsung looked to other industries for inspiration, engineering a durable hinge and proving that smartphone displays, too, could fold. It was a synthesis of creativity and productivity that unlocked new possibilities – from seamless multitasking on the go to immersive content creation. But smartphones are constant companions that we tuck into our pockets, use with one hand and take everywhere we go. So it's only natural that users desire a foldable device that is as easy to carry as it is to use. To that end, Samsung engineers and designers are refining each generation of the Galaxy Z series to be thinner, lighter and more durable than the last. This year, that journey reaches a new milestone. The newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet – meticulously crafted and built to last. The Ultra experience is ready to unfold
News18
13-06-2025
- News18
Samsung Confirms The Galaxy Z Fold 7 Series Will Be Its Thinnest Foldable This Year
Last Updated: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is launching soon and the company has started sharing small teasers to build up for the big event. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch is not far away and the company's latest product teaser tells us more about the next-gen foldables from the brand. The silhouette of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the new teaser leaves little to imagination, at least from the way it looks on the side and you cannot argue that the Fold 7 model does look thinner than the previous Fold versions that Samsung has launched till date. The company talks about its focus on making a product that is portable yet functional to operate with a large screen. Recently, Samsung talked about bringing an Ultra experience to its next Fold which many people thought was hinting towards a new variant. But now with the latest teaser, the design clues are becoming clearer. Samsung realises that people want phones that tucks into pockets, can be used with one hand which means you need a thin and lightweight foldable. The company says it has managed to crack all these issues and deliver a product that has been refined to become more durable this year. 'The newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet — meticulously crafted and built to last," this is what the official post says and more or less confirms the rumours around a new-look Galaxy Z Fold 7 model this year. Samsung is expected to make some big changes to the design and hardware setup of its next foldables and this teaser helps us get excited for the new products coming out in the next few months. The company is also quick to highlight the Galaxy AI features that will be part of the device and with the new design gives you better ways to make use of the smart replies features for your emails on-the-go. Going by its recent efforts with the Galaxy S25 Edge and its durability, we can't wait to see how the Galaxy Z Fold 7 builds on the changes of its predecessor this year. First Published: June 13, 2025, 08:15 IST
Forbes
12-06-2025
- Forbes
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Might Finally Break The Iterative Upgrade Cycle
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 'The newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet,' says a Samsung Newsroom release teasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It's paired with a video that showcases a silhouette of the upcoming foldable. This is followed by, 'The Ultra experience is ready to unfold.' But what does an Ultra experience mean for you? Will there be a new Galaxy Z Fold Ultra? Or will the Galaxy Z Fold 7 borrow features from its S-series Ultra sibling? It could be a mix of both. Here's what you should expect from Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 camera module For the last couple of years, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup hasn't reinvented the wheel and nor has it challenged the thinner and lighter Chinese competitors. While the South Korean company has focused on refining the foldable experience, it hasn't introduced any notable hardware advancements. Meanwhile, the likes of Oppo Find N5 and Honor Magic V3 have pushed the limits of book-style folding phone design, while Huawei has developed a tri-fold. But things could finally change with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Going by the new teasers, it's safe to say the upcoming folding phone will be Samsung's thinnest and lightest foldable yet. Looking at the silhouette video, it appears that Samsung is gunning for Oppo's thinnest and lightest foldable phone crown. For context, Oppo's Find N5 is currently the thinnest book-style foldable in the world. At 8.9mm folded and 4.21mm when unfolded, it is considerably thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which measures 12.2mm when folded and 6.1mm when unfolded. According to past reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could finally challenge its Chinese competitors in cutting-edge foldable hardware design. It is rumored to measure just 4.54mm in the unfolded state, which doesn't beat the Oppo foldable but gets very close. Even if it misses, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 will most likely be the thinnest and lightest foldable available in the US, beating the likes of the OnePlus Open and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Samsung has a lot of things going in its favor. As I wrote in my Galaxy Z Fold 6 review, the South Korean tech giant has the most polished Android software and a solid hinge design that feels more reliable than the competition. If Samsung manages to retain those two factors and pair them with its new 'thinnest and lightest' design, it could offer the most complete folding phone experience yet. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra in the background The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to offer an Ultra experience, which, in my understanding, could mean borrowing the Galaxy S25 Ultra's 200MP primary camera and offering a more robust AI phone experience. The latest teaser shows a chip, three camera lenses, and states, 'Galaxy camera is now part of the intuitive interface that turns what users see into understanding and action.' The upcoming Samsung folding phone is said to offer a 'unified vision' to allow 'Galaxy devices to continuously redefine mobile photography, empowering users to capture, create and communicate more meaningfully.' It hints at a smarter camera experience as well as better optics. As for the smarts, I speculate that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could integrate Gemini Live capabilities right into the Samsung Camera app. For the unaware, Gemini Live allows a conversational AI chatbot to answer questions about what you're looking at in real time. You can point your phone's camera at your surroundings and ask Gemini for help. Like, asking how to fix a broken bicycle or clean your messy room. 'When paired with the flexible, expansive screen of a foldable, this experience becomes even more powerful, dynamic, and immersive,' says the Newsroom post. The Galaxy camera is also claimed to be a 'part of the intuitive interface that turns what users see into understanding and action.' So, the 'Ultra experience' is likely meant to convey a smarter device instead of an additional Galaxy Z Fold Ultra smartphone. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 cover screen The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumored to stick with the same 4,400mAh battery as its predecessor. That might not be enough, especially when Samsung is rumored to increase the folding display size from 7.6 inches to 8 inches. While I'm not holding my breath for all-day battery life, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is an efficient processor, and the new Galaxy S25 Edge lasted me longer than expected. Samsung is also tipped to use AI to extract more runtime from its battery. All of this could combine to offer a satisfactory experience. I hoped Samsung would use a silicon-carbon battery, but it's likely not going to happen this year. A recent Bloomberg report claimed that Samsung and Apple battery supplier TDK is all set to begin shipping its third iteration of silicon-anode batteries by the end of June, earlier than its original schedule of September. As a result, we might see the new-gen battery debut on the iPhone 17 Air, but it will likely only make its way to Samsung phones starting with the Galaxy S26 series next year. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 also arrives at a time when Samsung's foldable shipments are dropping. According to a report from The Elec, Samsung now plans to manufacture 1.18 million Galaxy Z series folding phone units—down from last month's estimate of 1.34 million units for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. Last year's Galaxy Z lineup also fell a few million units short of expectations. However, this decline could've been a wakeup call and paved the way for Samsung to start innovating with its hardware again. And if we are to go by the latest teasers, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be the generational upgrade we've been waiting for.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
Samsung teases its next Galaxy Z foldable phone that reached 'a new milestone'
Samsung has started to generate significant buzz for its upcoming generation of foldable smartphones. The South Korean company has teased the next-generation foldable smartphone. While an official launch date remains under wraps, the South Korean tech giant has intensified its teasing campaign, most recently hinting at a major breakthrough in foldable design and durability. In its latest promotional video, Samsung claimed that the new Galaxy Z Series will represent the 'thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable' yet. A 9-second video from Samsung focuses on a thin design, which is believed to be of the purported Galaxy Z Fold 7. The company states it has achieved a "new milestone" in refining the design of its foldable line. "This year, that journey reaches a new milestone. The newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet — meticulously crafted and built to last," Samsung said. While Samsung avoided specific model names or detailed specifications in its tease, the message "The Ultra experience is ready to unfold" strongly suggests a premium and refined user experience. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List What to expect from the next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold While Samsung has not revealed the names of its next foldable phones, reports have suggested that the phones may be called the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 . It has also been claimed that Samsung will launch in July 2025. Moreover, earlier leaks suggested that the rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 7 may set a new standard for slimness. Speculation suggests the device could integrate industry-first technologies and feature a redesigned hinge mechanism. This new hinge is tipped not only to reduce crease visibility on the display but also to contribute to the smartphone's overall enhanced durability.
