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Android Authority
27-06-2025
- Android Authority
Latest Fold 7 S Pen rumors add a confusing new twist to Samsung's stylus solution
TL;DR Samsung's been rumored to be moving to a new technology for S Pen stylus input, starting with the Fold 7. While it earlier sounded like we might get a stylus with a built-in battery, the latest rumor suggests that won't happen. The Fold 7 could even be compatible with old S Pens, but experiencing different input latency. What the heck is Samsung up to with the technology powering its S Pen stylus? A while back, we heard rumors that the Galaxy phone manufacturer was considering a new tracking system for the S Pen in its upcoming Z Fold 7. That's been fresh on our minds this week, following a report claiming that this same tech could pop up again with the Galaxy S26 Ultra (check out our video coverage above, starting at the 30-second mark). And just when it felt like we were maybe starting to see what Samsung could be up to with this new S Pen approach, a new rumor has us back to scratching our heads. Let's back up for a quick refresher: Samsung's approach to stylus tracking with the S Pen has historically involved the use of a digitizer panel embedded in the phone's screen that tracks a lightweight, unpowered stylus. And while this has the advantage of giving us a stylus that's small enough to store within the phone itself (most of the time, anyway), the presence of that digitizer also contributes to overall phone thickness. For the Fold 7, we first heard that the phone might flip the script on that solution, removing the digitizer to slim the phone down and instead putting more electronics in the stylus itself. While that sounded like it meant a thicker S Pen, with the Fold 7 we weren't worried about carrying it internally in the first place. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Earlier this week, leaker PandaFlash raised the idea that the S26 could similarly adopt this new tracking system for its S Pen, and by abandoning its digitizer panel, Samsung might finally be able to give us a phone with the built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging without requiring an extra case. But at the time it sounded like this would mean a larger pen, and also giving up the internal storage slot. Today we're back in Fold 7 territory, and PandaFlash is back on X, talking about S Pen support. But the new details they offer now leave us with more questions than answers. For one, while we were earlier talking about the possibility of Samsung moving to a battery-powered stylus using a tracking system like Apply employs for its Pencil, we're now told Samsung's solution is 'totally different' and will continue to not require a battery in the stylus. Reserve the next Galaxy for $50 Samsung Credit and a chance to win $5,000! Reserve the next Galaxy for $50 Samsung Credit and a chance to win $5,000! Unpacked is coming. The next generation of Galaxy is coming! Reserve your new Galaxy device today ahead of the July 9 launch and receive $50 Samsung Credit when you preorder and purchase the reserved device. Samsung is also offering 3x Samsung reward points in your pre-order purchase and a sweepstakes entry for a prize of $5,000 for one lucky winner! Sign up to save According to the leaker, the Fold 7 will support the Fold 6's S Pen, although you could expect to notice some degree of difference when it comes to input latency. That's a very, very interesting detail, and puts us back to guessing as to the actual tracking tech Samsung could be working with here. This also throws our expectations for the S26 Ultra for a loop, and if the S Pen really isn't getting any bigger, is there a possibility we could get a phone with both a stylus slot and Qi2 magnetic support? Honestly, at this point we're beginning to question just how reliable this leaker's sources may be (especially having taken a quick look back on past leak performance), but the good news is that we should start getting some actual answers very soon, with the Fold 7 set to debut at Unpacked on July 9. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Digital Trends
09-06-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
Looking for a 2-in-1 laptop? The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is $250 off
Samsung is a brand that's better known for its smartphones and TVs, but it also has fantastic laptop deals, like this one for the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360. You can currently get this 2-in-1 laptop with a $250 discount, which slashes its price from $1,700 to $1,450. We're not sure how much time is remaining on this offer though, so if you're interested in buying this premium device but you want to get it for a lower price than usual, you're going to have to proceed with your purchase immediately. Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 2-in-1 laptop The first thing you'll notice about the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro is its amazing OLED display. The 16-inch touchscreen with WQXGA+ resolution is bright and colorful, and the device comes with Samsung's S Pen stylus as an additional input option for drawing sketches and taking down notes. The device's performance won't disappoint either, as it's powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processor, Intel Arc graphics, and 16GB of RAM that our guide on how much RAM do you need says is on the same level as top-tier machines. Adding more value to the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro is the fact that it's a convertible 2-in-1 laptop, which our laptop buying guide explains as a device that can switch from laptop mode to tablet mode by folding its display all the way back. This design gives the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 extra versatility, and it allows it to take the place of more than one device in your arsenal. For those who are looking for 2-in-1 laptop deals for a device that will be able to keep up with demanding workloads, check out the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360. From its sticker price of $1,700, it's on sale for $1,450 for savings of $250. There's no telling when the offer expires, so if you don't want to miss out, we highly recommend adding the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 2-in-1 laptop to your cart and moving forward with the checkout process as soon as you can.
