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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
I ignored the last two Galaxy Z Folds but the Z Fold 7 actually looks tempting
I've been critical of Samsung over the past few years because I know how good it can be. Even though the OEM continues to produce some of the best Android phones, it doesn't mean Samsung is putting in the effort. When a company has the reach, money, and experience that Samsung has, it can be easy to slip into complacency. However, if the leaks surrounding the next generation of foldables from Samsung are true, the tech behemoth could bring me back to the fold. I was once a Samsung lover. I remember when I got the Galaxy S3 and experienced the incredible leap forward it was at the time. I enjoyed the OLED panel, fast internals, good camera, and the brand's excitement for the phone. I was a Samsung fan for many years after that, even if I did hop back and forth between brands. I found Samsung to be exciting and innovative in more than just its phones. My view of Samsung began to change in early 2021, and the last Samsung phone I bought was the Z Fold 4 in 2022, which I later traded in for the OnePlus Open, which I still use today. Since then, I've said in various ways that Samsung phones had become boring and that the company was coasting on its previous successes. Some may say that the new Galaxy S25 Edge is an example of the company making a turn towards innovating again, and that could be the case, but I disagree. I see the Galaxy S25 Edge as a proof of concept that Samsung can go thin with its phones, and the fruits of the slim slab phone are showing in leaks for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7. These rumors are pointing towards the first folding phone in years that I'm genuinely interested in. The reasons for Samsung's timing are ones that I'm curious about. Did the company sit back and watch to see if these super-thin folding phones, like the Honor Magic V3 or Oppo Find N5, could withstand daily use? Was it hoping that thinness was a fad? Perhaps it took this long for one of the largest and most advanced technology companies to develop a phone that rivals its competitors? While I don't think an ultra-thin phone like the Galaxy S25 Edge is something people want, an ultra-thin phone that folds in half is. Aside from durability, making foldable phones thinner is something I've longed for. Since I can't get my hands on the Honor or Oppo phones, I haven't been able to experience what it's like not to feel like I have two phones in my pocket. If rumors are true, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be its thinnest foldable yet, and by far. I never had issues with the hardware of its phones, but more so with the designs. If the phone maintains the level of engineering I've come to expect from Samsung, and can be really thin, it's a fantastic start to being a winner for me. However, it's about more than being thin, as I said about the Galaxy S25 Edge. It's time for Samsung and other foldable device makers to equip their most expensive phones with top-of-the-line cameras. Book-style foldables are among the most expensive phones on the market and have less than the best cameras. If rumors are true, we could see Galaxy Ultra-level cameras in the Fold 7. However, one of the rumors that has me less than enthused is the potential for a small battery. That would be a big bummer. However, if we can get best-in-class cameras, internals, and a thin phone, I'll deal with the battery life so long as I get a day out of it. While we don't have official dates for when Samsung will unveil its latest foldable offerings, rumors suggest a July 9 release date. In previous years, I would have been interested, maybe even excited, about what Samsung may do with its foldable lineup. While leaks began to trickle out, the tiny flame of hope slowly faded away. However, this year, it feels different. Even with the disappointing Galaxy S25 lineup and the uninspired S25 Edge that followed, I find myself tentatively ready to click pre-order when the chance arrives.
GSM Arena
4 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Pricing details: Galaxy Z Fold7 gets pricier, Z Flip7 costs the same, the FE is cheaper than both - GSMArena.com news
09 July 2025 Samsung's next generation foldables go on pre-order today and will be available from July 25. The same goes for the two new smartwatches. We have detailed coverage of the Galaxy Z Fold7 here, more on the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 here. For the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic, head here. Note that pre-orders get a free storage upgrade, e.g. you get 512GB storage while paying the price of a 256GB model. However, that is only a temporary promo – the prices below are MSRP for each memory configuration. We have some bad news, however, as the price of the Z Fold has gone up (except in the UK) and the vanilla Galaxy Watch has also seen a price hike (even in the UK). That said, the new Z Flip has held the same price and now there is a more affordable FE model. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the base model is $100/€100 more with the top 1TB model going up by $160/€160. Note that this version has 16GB of RAM, while the 256GB and 512GB models have only 12GB like the Z Fold6. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 US UK EU 12GB/256GB $1,900 £1,800 €2,000 12GB/512GB $2,020 £1,900 €2,120 12GB/1TB $2,260 £2,100 €2,360 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 12GB/256GB $2,000 £1,800 €2,100 12GB/512GB $2,120 £1,900 €2,220 16GB/1TB $2,420 £2,100 €2,520 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is $200/£200/€200 less than the Z Flip6 was at launch. Of course, the old Flip has fallen in price since then, but there are price cuts and sales in the FE's future too. As for the premium Galaxy Z Flip7, that costs the same everywhere – again this is in terms of launch prices. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE US UK EU 8GB/128GB $900 £850 €1,000 8GB/256GB $960 £910 €1,060 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 12GB/256GB $1,100 £1,050 €1,200 12GB/512GB $1,220 £1,150 €1,320 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 12GB/256GB $1,100 £1,050 €1,200 12GB/512GB $1,220 £1,150 €1,320 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Next up, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is pricier than its vanilla predecessor. The new Galaxy Watch8 Classic is available only in 46mm size and is £100/€120 more expensive than the comparable 44mm Watch8 (that is looking at Bluetooth and 4G variants). There is no new Ultra model, so we've just included the original. Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stay tuned for more info on the new Galaxy Z foldables and the new smart wearables from Samsung. SamsungAndroidWear OSSmart wearables I'd like to say that 1600 eur should've been the price of it to begin with, but naah that's still overpriced. The Flip 7 might be the same MSRP but it's more expensive after trade-in. $500 after Flip 6 trade in. I'm happy the outer screen is bigger and it will finally have Dex, but it is also bigger (except slightly on depth). So no way for $500... haha samasung fanboy promoting overpriced junk
CNET
4 days ago
- CNET
Unpacked 2025: Samsung's Key Announcements in 8 Minutes -- Foldables, Wearables and AI Redefined
Unpacked 2025: Samsung's Key Announcements in 8 Minutes -- Foldables, Wearables and AI Redefined Unpacked 2025: Samsung's Key Announcements in 8 Minutes -- Foldables, Wearables and AI Redefined Click to unmute Video Player is loading. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Next playlist item Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 8:03 Loaded : 6.16% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 8:03 Share Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Unpacked 2025: Samsung's Key Announcements in 8 Minutes -- Foldables, Wearables and AI Redefined Unpacked 2025: Samsung's Key Announcements in 8 Minutes -- Foldables, Wearables and AI Redefined Jul 9, 2025 Tech Show Transcript In just 8 minutes, get a comprehensive overview of Samsung's latest innovations unveiled at Unpacked. This recap details the key features of the Z Fold 7's advanced camera system, the Z Flip 7's extended battery, and the revolutionary One UI 8, all driven by a suite of new AI capabilities designed to transform your daily experience.
The Verge
5 days ago
- The Verge
How to watch Samsung's foldable-filled Unpacked event
Samsung is preparing to parade the latest Galaxy-branded foldables, wearables, and perhaps some other surprises at its summer Unpacked event tomorrow, July 9th. The show is expected to cap off months of leaks around the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 phones, as well as the lightly redesigned Galaxy Watch 8 series smartwatches. Samsung will hold its latest Galaxy Unpacked event in New York City on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, starting at 10AM ET / 7AM PT / 4PM CET. We'll have hands-on coverage and analysis right here. As usual, a livestream will be available directly on Samsung's website and YouTube channel. You can also check out the livestream that we've embedded at the top of this article for convenience. Samsung is expected to launch the latest generation of its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip phones, which, according to various leaks, have been slimmed down considerably compared to their predecessors. That should help the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to better compete against some of the skinniest book-style foldables on the market, such as Oppo's Find N5 and Honor's Magic V5. The event may also show off a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE variant and allow us to confirm some of the rumored specification upgrades that have been circulating around the devices. We should also see the launch of Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025) smartwatches, which are now all believed to share a similar round face on a squircle body design, introduced with the previous Watch Ultra.
GSM Arena
04-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 pre-order and release dates leak
Samsung is announcing the much-leaked Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 at a special Unpacked event on July 9. While we've already known that, the company hasn't yet mentioned when the duo would go up for pre-order, nor what their release date is. Thankfully, a new rumor today brings us exactly that information. So, the two new foldables will become available for pre-order on July 9 right after the event, and they will both be released on July 25. That's quite a long pre-order period, but, if Samsung does the usual, expect there to be a lot of perks for those who do go this route - think double the storage for free, at least, since that's been a staple of Samsung's recent pre-orders for flagships. Source
