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Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Fold 7, and tri-fold availability leaked
Samsung is going to unveil its new Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable smartphones next month, alongside a possible Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Availability for these phones will start shortly after, though the tri-foldable — possibly named Galaxy G Fold — will be available for purchase a little later in the year. Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 7 render. | Image credit — Evan Blass According to a report ( translated source ), the Flip 7 and Fold 7 will become available to the general public in August, approximately one month after their announcement. Samsung will be holding a Galaxy Unpacked event in New York City on July 9, where these phones will be shown off. The Flip 7 FE, though not directly named in the leak, will most likely also become available in August after being announced in July. Samsung has promised its most advanced foldable yet, and from leaks we can see that the Fold 7 makes the Fold 6 look ancient. Samsung's tri-fold will directly challenge the Huawei Mate XT. | Video credit — Huawei The tri-fold, which will see a very limited release in a select few markets, will also be unveiled in July, alongside the Flip 7 and Fold 7 . However, though there isn't a confirmed date just yet, the report estimates that this phone will become available in tracks with Samsung's plans to launch it this year shortly after its other foldables, before moving on to a wider launch around the globe if it sells well. The G Fold will only see around 200,000 units manufactured for now, as Samsung has very subdued sales expectations due to the cost. According to the multiple reports we've seen till now, the Fold 7 is shaping up to be a massive leap over its predecessor. The only aspect I can complain about is the battery, which is expected to be the same 4,400 mAh as the Fold 6. It will also only charge at 25W when wired, another somewhat disappointing remnant that desperately needs an upgrade. However, seeing rival offerings like the Oppo Find N5 and the Honor Magic V5, I think it's about time Samsung caught up. Coupled with the long-term software support ( seven years ) and people's preference for One UI, Samsung could be looking at a winner here. The Fold 7 may even reverse the foldable industry's decline, though that may just be wishful thinking. If you were looking for the most advanced foldable on the market, you'd probably still do well with the aforementioned Find N5 and Magic V5. But if software support is important to you, the Fold 7 or the G Fold are your best bet. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
GSM Arena
5 days ago
- GSM Arena
Samsung announces the date of Galaxy Unpacked event for its new foldables
Last week, leakster Evan Blass said that Samsung would host its Galaxy Unpacked event for the unveiling of new foldables on July 9. Well, Blass' claim has turned out to be true, as Samsung has confirmed the July 9 date for the Galaxy Unpacked event. The event will be hosted in Brooklyn, New York, and will begin at 10AM ET. It will also be streamed live on Samsung's official website and YouTube channel. The Korean brand hasn't revealed how many devices it will unveil at Unpacked and simply stated that the "next-generation Galaxy devices are being reimagined around a new AI-powered interface, supported by breakthrough hardware built to unlock their full potential." The video teaser Samsung shared says "Ultra Unfolds" towards the end, which could lead one to believe that Samsung will introduce the folding Ultra at the Unpacked; however, rumors claim that's unlikely to happen. While Samsung didn't explicitly mention the names of the products it will introduce at the July 9 Unpacked event, rumors suggest that the brand will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, and the Galaxy Watch8 series. Source
GSM Arena
20-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well, insiders say
Samsung experimented with the Galaxy S25 Edge – the light, slender flagship could have changed the course of Galaxy S design. But it seems that Samsung has misread the market and insiders are reporting disappointing sales for the Edge. New phones are expected to have good sales during the first three months of availability, say the insiders. The Galaxy S25 Edge, which only launched at the end of May, has sold fewer units than expected and Samsung has reportedly lowered the production targets for it. There was talk that next year the Edge will replace the Plus in the Galaxy S26 series. The Plus has historically been the weakest seller of the trio – we saw it this year, last year and the year before that too. We can understand why Samsung would want to shake things up and find a better-selling model, but the Edge isn't it – at least not this generation. It's not yet clear whether Samsung will change course for 2026 or whether it will give the Edge design another shot. Before that decision is made, the company has to deal with its foldable line-up. Insiders speaking to The Elec claim that Samsung will front-load the production of Galaxy Z7 foldables for the US market – it will manufacture 600,000 units this month, up from the original plan of 400,000 units. This is to get ahead of tariffs that will affect the price of units sold in the US. This will eat into the production numbers for the global market, at least for this month – production will gradually increase in July. The original plan was to manufacture 1.34 million foldables, 630,000 of which would have been Galaxy Z Fold7 units. Source Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Phone Arena
19-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 apparently doesn't have an under-display camera
UDC Fold 7 Galaxy Z Fold 6 Does this news hamper your excitement for the Fold 7? Yeah... Not at all! I'm still not sold on foldables Yeah... 0% Not at all! 0% I'm still not sold on foldables 0% Fold 7 Receive the latest Samsung news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy It's almost certain that, once under-display cameras improve, Samsung will move back to using them in its foldables. However, if you were hoping for a main display free of any spots, then the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will not be for you. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor also found in the Fold 7 will be a worthy competitor to the likes of the Oppo Find N5 and Interestingly enough, numerous reports claim that this is the year that Samsung will release its long-rumored budget foldable as well: the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. I do find it funny that Samsung is moving away from under-display cameras when Apple — its main competitor in the States — is doing the opposite. The iPhone 20 in 2027 is expected to feature a screen without any punch holes or notches. In preparation for that, the iPhone 18 will have a punch hole , and the Face ID will be housed under the almost certain that, once under-display cameras improve, Samsung will move back to using them in its foldables. However, if you were hoping for a main display free of any spots, then thewill not be for by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor also found in the Galaxy S25 series, thewill be a worthy competitor to the likes of the Oppo Find N5 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold . The Galaxy Z Flip 7 , on the other hand, will likely be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 2500 in certain enough, numerous reports claim that this is the year that Samsung will release its long-rumored budget foldable as well: theFE. While the Fold 6 had a punch hole camera on the external display for better photos, Samsung apparently wasn't satisfied. So now, in addition to the crease, there will be another distraction on the main display. Nevertheless, this should at least make for a better camera feed when using the phone unfolded for a video call or something also larger than its predecessor, so you're ultimately gaining more screen real estate than the amount lost to the punch hole camera.
Android Authority
10-06-2025
- Android Authority
Foldables are going to miss out on this major Android 16 multitasking feature
TL;DR Foldables like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold won't support on-device windowing in Android 16. Only tablets will have the option of floating app windows, while phones with Desktop Mode will need an external display. Desktop Mode support is optional for OEMs building phones and foldables. If you were still hoping that Android 16 might finally let you run apps in floating windows on your foldable, you might want to temper those expectations. Despite the larger screens on foldables like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Android 16 won't support on-device windowing for them. That clarification comes from a Google response to Ars Technica, confirming that phones and foldables won't be able to multitask with freeform app windows on their screens. Instead, they'll only be able to use Android's new desktop-style interface when connected to an external display like a monitor or TV. The only devices getting windowing on their built-in screens for now are tablets. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Even the external-display windowing feature won't be guaranteed across the board on larger handsets. Google says it'll be up to individual manufacturers whether or not their phones support Desktop Mode at all. So while Pixel devices will support windowing on external screens, others might stick to basic display mirroring with no added functionality. The rest of Android 16 still strongly advocates for better large-screen support. Apps targeting the update will mostly be resizable by default on bigger displays, which should help make better use of space on tablets and foldables alike. It's becoming mandatory, but developers can temporarily opt out until Android 17, and games are currently exempt. Whatever the consumer demand for on-device windowing, it seems like only a matter of time before it happens. This is just a small reality check for anyone who might have been expecting foldables to become mini desktops overnight. 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.
