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Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
First look at top-secret Samsung phone that folds THREE times with giant screen after ‘leak' days before big reveal
Onlookers reckon the device will be called the "Galaxy G Fold" THREE-LY BIG First look at top-secret Samsung phone that folds THREE times with giant screen after 'leak' days before big reveal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAMSUNG fans may have just had their first peek at the new "multifold" phone just days before the Korean tech giant is due to reveal it. Animations in an update on the latest One UI 8 software - which Samsung devices run on - has inadvertently exposed the new device, according to Android Authority. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Samsung's Flex G concept shared by NotebookCheck Credit: NotebookCheck 4 Samsung's Flex G concept shared by NotebookCheck Credit: NotebookCheck 4 The middle panel appears to be the cover display, with a front-facing camera that can be used even when the device is folded shut Credit: Android Authority 4 The three-panelled phone has a dual-hinge folding mechanism, which allows it to fold up in a Z-shape formation Credit: Android Authority They show what the trifold Samsung flagship might look like. The three-panelled phone has a dual-hinge folding mechanism, which allows it to fold up into a Z-shape formation. The leaked design also shows a large triple-camera setup on the rear, located on the right-hand panel when fully unfolded. Onlookers reckon the device will be called the "Galaxy G Fold". Although Android Authority noted that it is labeled as the "Multifold 7" in the One UI 8 animation files. Samsung first teased the new foldable at its Unpacked event in January, alongside a basic illustration of what looks like a triple-screen phone. The illustration matches up with the design in the leaked animations. The middle panel appears to be the cover display, with a front-facing camera that can be used even when the device is folded shut. When unfolded completely, the front-facing camera is on the right side, and is the same panel that houses the rear triple-camera on its reverse. Samsung is set to host a Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 July, where it is slated to reveal its next generation of foldable phones, likely the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Samsung's home robot Ballie rolls around and projects TV anywhere you like The design closely resembles rival Huawei's Mate XT trifold phone.
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
First look at top-secret Samsung phone that folds THREE times with giant screen after ‘leak' days before big reveal
SAMSUNG fans may have just had their first peek at the new "multifold" phone just days before the Korean tech giant is due to reveal it. Animations in an update on the latest One UI 8 software - which Samsung devices run on - has inadvertently exposed the new device, according to . 4 Samsung's Flex G concept shared by NotebookCheck Credit: NotebookCheck 4 Samsung's Flex G concept shared by NotebookCheck Credit: NotebookCheck 4 The middle panel appears to be the cover display, with a front-facing camera that can be used even when the device is folded shut Credit: Android Authority 4 The three-panelled phone has a dual-hinge folding mechanism, which allows it to fold up in a Z-shape formation Credit: Android Authority They show what the trifold Samsung flagship might look like . The three-panelled phone has a dual-hinge folding mechanism, which allows it to fold up into a Z-shape formation. The leaked design also shows a large triple-camera setup on the rear, located on the right-hand panel when fully unfolded. Onlookers reckon the device will be called the "Galaxy G Fold". READ MORE ON SAMSUNG Al though Android Authority noted that it is labeled as the "Multifold 7" in the One UI 8 animation files. Samsung first teased the new foldable at its Unpacked event in January, alongside a basic illustration of what looks like a triple-screen phone. The illustration matches up with the design in the leaked animations. The middle panel appears to be the cover display, with a front-facing camera that can be used even when the device is folded shut. Most read in Phones & Gadgets When unfolded completely, the front-facing camera is on the right side, and is the same panel that houses the rear triple-camera on its reverse. Samsung is set to host a Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 July, where it is slated to reveal its next generation of foldable phones, likely the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Samsung's home robot Ballie rolls around and projects TV anywhere you like The design closely resembles rival Huawei's Mate XT trifold phone. A brief timeline of the Samsung Galaxy Fold Here's all the major things to happen in the controversial phone's history so far... May 2011 : South Korea's Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology announces its researchers have made a folding smartphone prototype November 2013 : Samsung promises to bring folding display devices to the market Spring 2016 : Engineers start working on what we now refer to as the Galaxy Fold Otober 2018 : Samsung officially confirms its foldable phone is on the way February 20, 2019 : The Samsung Galaxy Fold is unveiled with May 3 release date and a staggering £1,800 price tag April 15, 2019 : Journalists with early access to the phone complain its screen breaks after a couple days of use April 22, 2019 : Samsung announces it's postponing the Fold days before release to address and fix durability issues May 31, 2019 : All pre-orders of the Fold are cancelled by Samsung, with no new release date in sight June 18, 2019 : Samsung Display Vice President Kim Seong-cheol claims 'most of the display problems have been ironed out' September 18, 2019 : Samsung relaunches the Fold following a hasty redesign Samsung has since released several foldable smartphones without further major issues
Mint
04-07-2025
- Mint
Samsung caught!! Brand might have leaked its tri-foldable phone design in One UI 8
Samsung might have accidentally confirmed what foldable fans have been waiting for: a tri-fold phone. A recent leak hidden inside the One UI 8 beta software hints at a brand-new form factor, and it's not subtle. If the clues are to be believed, this could be the company's most ambitious foldable yet. The leak comes from within Samsung's own One UI 8 update. Developers digging through system animations spotted new device outlines that don't match any current or announced Galaxy device. These hidden animations, meant for internal system prompts, show a foldable device that doesn't just fold in half, it folds twice. That's right, the animation files suggest a dual-hinge setup. The design revealed appears to follow a G-shaped fold: two hinges, three segments, and a fold-in + fold-out motion that resembles the Flex G prototype Samsung showed off years ago. The layout shows two outer panels folding over a central screen, which stays protected when closed. There's a front-facing camera module on one end and possibly a taskbar-like screen visible even when the device is folded. This similar to early Z Fold side panels but more refined. This leak lines up neatly with the Flex G prototype from CES 2022, but with one major difference: it looks production-ready. Unlike Huawei's S-shaped tri-fold or TCL's concept devices that fold outward, this design folds inward, offering better screen protection and potentially more battery space. While Huawei's version looked fragile, Samsung's take feels a step closer to retail. Leaks suggest the unfolded display could stretch close to 10-inches. It's expected to pack a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Gen 4 chip, likely a triple-camera setup, and ultra-fast charging. Notable details include NFC placement for wireless payments on folded panels and potential software adjustments for split multitasking. Oh, and those animations also hint at warning popups for misfolding, so Samsung seems serious about user guidance. The timing's suspiciously perfect. Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked is set for July 9, and this leak may be the company's soft-launch teaser. The name? Rumours suggest Galaxy G Fold or Multifold 7. Still unknown: pricing, durability, and whether it'll actually hit the market in 2025 or remain a tech showpiece.
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Business Standard
04-07-2025
- Business Standard
Samsung may preview tri-fold Galaxy G Fold at Unpacked: What to expect
Samsung's maiden tri-fold smartphone could be called Galaxy G fold and may feature a mechanism similar to the Flex G prototype previously demonstrated by Samsung Display Samsung could be ready to showcase its first tri-fold smartphone at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for July 9. According to a report by Android Authority, the device might feature a unique wing-style unfolding mechanism, distinct from the Huawei Mate XT's 'Z'-shaped tri-fold design. Samsung's approach is said to centre around a cover display built into the middle panel, with the display folding inward from both sides. This design concept matches the Flex G prototype previously demonstrated by Samsung Display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022. Samsung tri-fold smartphone: What to expect As per Android Authority, Samsung included a new video tutorial in a beta build of its Android 16-based OneUI 8. The tutorial shows how NFC (Near Field Communication) will function on a tri-fold smartphone, further hinting at an imminent reveal. The report suggested that the device may be officially called the Galaxy G Fold. According to the video, the Galaxy G Fold could include three panels. The left-most rear panel appears to house a triple rear camera set-up in a design reminiscent of current Galaxy Z Fold models. The centre panel will reportedly carry the cover screen, while both hinges will fold inward—mirroring the G-shaped Flex G concept—leaving the rear of the centre panel exposed when folded, so it can function as the outer display. Notably, the report mentions that the two hinges are of different sizes. This asymmetry may help the device fold more cleanly, as equal-sized hinges may not allow for a flat-folding design. A second tutorial within the beta warns users not to fold the camera-side panel first, likely because doing so would prevent the rear panel from lying flat atop the camera bump. While technical specifications remain under wraps, Samsung is expected to tease or preview the Galaxy G Fold at the July 9 Galaxy Unpacked event, where it will also unveil its next-generation Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip models. The tri-fold device itself is tipped to launch later in the year, likely by October.
