Samsung recently launched its new foldable devices in the market dubbed the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. These devices came with multiple hardware upgrades, but the main attraction was the improvements made on the software front.

Now, these new features are also coming to the previous gen Galaxy foldable like the Z Fold 3, Z Fold 2, and Z Fold as well as the Z Flip 3, Z Flip 2, and the Z Flip via the OneUI 4.1.1 update based on Android 12L.

The update brings the convenient Taskbar feature to all the large screen foldable. It is basically a PC-like taskbar at the bottom center of the display that everything you need within easy reach.

You can also drag and drop any app you want to open from the Taskbar on top of an already open app, which will result in the app opening in a split view. The update also includes Dual Preview, which lets the subject see the shot simultaneously on the cover screen.

On the Galaxy Z Flip series, Quick Shot allows you to see the preview and capture images in their true ratio on the cover screen. The Galaxy Z Flip series gets new Cover Screen features with One UI 4.1.1, allowing you to accomplish more without unlocking your phone. Call a friend, return missed calls, and respond to texts using voice-to-text and emoticons from the Cover Screen. Among the new Quick Setting, options are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, and a flashlight.

The update also includes the August 1 security patch. The update has started rolling out as of yesterday for all the users across the world. It is expected to arrive on all Samsung foldables in the coming days.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3/ Z Flip2 (Tentative) are supposedly a few months away from launch. However, the leaks and reports regarding them haven’t shunned away. Yesterday, GalaxClub.nl reported that the new Galaxy Z Flip will come in about eight color variants. Today, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 concept design renders have been shared on the Korean forum meeco.kr.

The renders shared by a user on the forum show the concept renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in multiple colors. To recall, the colors mentioned in the earlier report include Purple, Green, Black, Gray, White, Dark Blue, Pink, and Beige(Sandy fawn color). Out of this, we already saw an earlier concept render in purple color.

The latest render, albeit having few differences in the secondary cover display area, has the same camera layout as the Galaxy S21. Also, the new renders appear only in Gray, Black, Green, Purple color options.

Speaking of the cover display, the Galaxy Z Flip3 is said to have a bigger foldable and cover display(rumored to be 1.81-inches). In case you don’t know, the earlier version had a 1.1-inch screen. Anyway, if reports are true, this one will get an LTPO AMOLED internal display.

Ther renders show curvy edges on the frames which, if recent reports are anything to go by, may get an upgrade in the form of ‘Armor Frame’ i.e., carbon and titanium materials to add extra strength.

Some of the other expected features of the Galaxy Z Flip3 include IP rating, in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 888 chipset, improved cameras, 3,200mAh battery, and more.

Considering the launch is a bit far away, we will have to wait for a while to get concrete details regarding the 2021 clamshell foldable phone from Samsung.

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Recent reports have revealed Samsung may announce the Galaxy Z Flip2 clamshell phone with a foldable screen in July. It was recently revealed that the device has a model number SM-F711. Fresh information shared by a tipster reveals that the dual-cell battery of the device has received approval from the SafetyKorea certification platform.

As it can be seen in the tweet, the EB-BF711ABY battery with a 2,300mAh rated value. A closer look at the image of the battery reveals that its typical value is 2,370mAh. The other battery with EB-BF712ABY model number has a rated size of 903mAh capacity. Its typical value is not known yet.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2

Battery capacity : 2300+903 = 3203mAh (Rated capacity)

EB-BF711ABY : 2300mAh (Rated capacity) / 2370mAh (Typical capacity)
EB-BF712ABY / CU9032F101 : 903mAh (Rated capacity) pic.twitter.com/5XazBJ0k41

— the_tech_guy (@_the_tech_guy) April 2, 2021

The EB-BF711ABY and EB-B712ABY batteries have also received certifications from authorities like Chinas’ 3C and DEKRA, respectively. With two batteries on board, the Galaxy Z Flip2 is expected to offer a total capacity of 3,300mAh. Hence, it appears that the battery capacity of the Galaxy Z Flip2 could be almost the same as its predecessor model.

Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy Z Flip2 will be sport a 6.9-inch punch-hole display with slim bezels. It may carry support for up to 120Hz refresh rate. Speculations are rife that the Z Flip2 will not feature a flagship chipset.

The Galaxy Z Flip2 is expected to arrive with an enhanced UTG and offer better durability. It may arrive in 128GB and 256GB storage choices and color editions like light violet, green, black, and beige. It will come preloaded with One UI 3.5 based Android 11 OS.

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Recent reports have claimed Samsung may launch its next foldable phones such as the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip2 in July. A fresh report by Sammobile has revealed the color variants of both devices.

According to the publication, the Galaxy Z Fold3 (model number SM-F926B) will be available colors like black and green. There is a possibility that the Fold3 may come in additional color variants. On the other side, the Galaxy Z Flip2 (model number SM-F711) will be coming in hues like light violet, green, black, and beige.

Since the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip2 will come preinstalled with One UI 3.5 based Android 11 OS, these devices are unlikely to launch within the first half of the year. The Z Fold3 could be coming with at least 256 GB of storage, whereas the Z Flip2 could be available in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices.

Previous reports have claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold3 will come with a 7.55-inch main display and a 6.21-inch external screen. It could be Samsung’s first phone to feature an under-display camera. It is also expected to come with S Pen support, and it may feature a dedicated slot to carry it.

The Galaxy Z Flip2 could be coming with a 6.9-inch foldable screen with a smaller punch-hole design and thinner bezels. It may support a 120Hz refresh rate. The clamshell phone may not feature a flagship chip. Other rumored features of the Z Flip2 include improved UTG, a larger external screen, better durability, and a battery of around 3,900mAh capacity. It is unclear whether the South Korean tech giant will announce both foldable phones through the same launch event.

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A recent report revealed that Samsung may announce the Galaxy Z Flip2 (also labelled as Galaxy Z Flip3 in leaks) and Galaxy Z Fold3 foldable phones in July. According to a reliable tipster from China, the Fold3 will come equipped with an Under Panel Camera (UPC), which is also known as the under-display camera technology.

It is not the first time that the rumor mill has claimed the arrival of UPC on the Galaxy Z Fold3. A South Korean publication had reported back in October 2020 that the device will come with an under-display camera. The same report had also claimed that the Fold3 will have a thicker UTG to bring support for the S Pen stylus.

The first-generation Galaxy Fold’s inner display came with a wide notch that housed dual cameras. The Galaxy Z Fold2’s inner screen offered a larger screen-to-body ratio as it came with a punch-hole design. With UPC onboard, the Galaxy Fold3 is expected to offer an even higher screen-to-body ratio than its predecessor models.

S-Connect, a company that manufactures hinges for Samsung’s foldable smartphone has confirmed that it will begin mass production of hinges for Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip2 in Q2 2021. This information seems to be in line with recent reports that have claimed that Samsung’s next-generation foldable phones will debut in July.

A recent report revealed that the model number of the Galaxy Z Fold3 is SM-F926 and it will arrive with 256 GB of native storage. It is expected to come with a 7.55-inch main display, a 6.21-inch cover screen, and One UI 3.5 based Android 11 OS. It is likely to feature a dedicated slot for storing a stylus. The other specifications of the Galaxy Z Fold3 are under wraps.

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Earlier this month, it was reported that  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will launch in Summer 2021. While the reasons for the postponement were unknown, TheElec now says that Samsung has removed it to avoid the overlap of demand for both the S series and Foldable devices.

According to the report, Samsung will focus on popularizing the foldable after the Galaxy S21 launch. It apparently sensed the attraction of foldable devices. Similarly, a DSCC report recently predicted Galaxy Z Flip as the top-selling foldable for 2020. All this means that Samsung can’t afford to lose one eye for another. The company began the year with a vision of spearheading the foldable devices market individually.

However, the S series got over-shadowed by the Galaxy Z Flip. This was evident with poor sales of Samsung Galaxy S20 in Q1. Add to this, the S20 Ultra’s Exynos version had various issues like throttling in Performance, Camera, and Battery life. And now, with the report saying that Samsung has already limited the initial production of Galaxy S21 to 6 million units, it just can’t repeat the mistake again.

Accordingly, the Galaxy S21 series is likely to launch a month earlier. That said, the Galaxy Z Flip 2 is reportedly going to be one of the five foldable models next year. Citing industry insiders, the report says that successors of Galaxy Z Flip(likely Z Flip2) and Z Fold(likely Z Fold3) will launch next year.

Additionally, three new foldable smartphones are under development. And we feel that one of them could very well be the affordable Galaxy Z Flip Lite that is said to come with a UTG display. Anyhow, the Galaxy Z Flip2 itself hasn’t appeared much on the radar of leaks.

It is likely to darn a display larger than the Z Flip(1.1-inch) but smaller than the Motorola Razr. Considering, it’s coming in June 2021, we can expect features like Snapdragon 875 SoC, 5G, fast charging, and more.

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The Galaxy Z Fip launched early this year as Samsung’s first vertically folding smartphone. Some six months later, Samsung announced a 5G version that also swapped the Snapdragon 855+ processor for the more powerful Snapdragon 865+. Rumors of a successor have been flying around for a while now and the latest says that the Galaxy Z Flip 2 will be arriving much later.

According to Ross Young, the founder and lead analyst of DisplaySearch, the 2nd generation Galaxy Z Flip will not arrive until the summer of next year. Just a few days ago, he had reported that the phone will be announced in spring.

Sorry Z Flip fans, hearing the Z Flip 2 launch is being moved back to the summer…

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) November 3, 2020

Cover display is bigger than the Z Flip but smaller than the Razr.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) November 3, 2020

According to the latest tweet, the launch was moved back to the summer but there is no reason attached to the decision.

In the replies, he confirmed that the Galaxy Z Flip 2 will come with a larger cover display than that of the 1st-gen model but which will still be smaller than that of the Motorola Razr. The Z Flip has a 1.1-inch cover screen while the Motorola Razr has a 2.7-inch cover screen.

There is still a lot we do not know about the upcoming phone but it should come with Qualcomm’s top-end processor. However, an Exynos-powered version will be a surprise. It has also been reported that the phone will have a bigger battery and upgraded hinges.

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Samsung has already launched a couple of foldable smartphones in the market, a new category that the company entered last year with Samsung Galaxy Fold. Now, the company is reportedly gearing up for a new foldable device — Galaxy Z Flip 2.

The smartphone in question was recently reported to have been delayed by the company until late 2021. However, the latest report indicates the company could launch the phone sometime during Spring in 2021 but no specific timeline is known.

The Z Flip 2 will not be launched with the S21, but it will be launched in the spring. I am impressed with the upgrades it will get.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) October 28, 2020

This confirms that the device won’t be launched along with the next-generation S-series flagship lineup — Samsung Galaxy S21, which is now expected to launch in January 2021, earlier than its usual release in February or March.

For those who are unaware, the original Galaxy Flip was launched in February earlier this year and then in the month of August, the South Korean giant introduced a 5G compatible variant of the same.

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As of now, not much is known about this upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 smartphone but we expect the device to have 4G and 5G connectivity support given that 5G is now become mainstream, at least for the devices if not for the network carriers.

The report also indicates that the smartphone will come with several interesting upgrades compared to the original model but there’s no information about what these upgrades are. However, we expect to get more information about the device in the coming months.

A few days ago, it was reported that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 will feature a larger outer display, a new UTG display, upgraded hinges, and a bigger capacity battery. But do note that these are just rumors and leaks so take the information with a pinch of salt.

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If you want a foldable phone that folds vertically, the Galaxy Z Flip is your best bet. Seeing as the Galaxy Fold has gotten a successor, it is no surprise that Samsung is working on one for the Galaxy Z Flip too. While we don’t expect the Galaxy Z Flip 2 to arrive this year, some details have surfaced.

The Vietnamese leaker, Chun (@chunvn8888) revealed some details of the phone which should launch as the Galaxy Z Flip 2. According to him, he has confirmed that the phone will feature a larger outer display. The Z Flip has a 1.1-inch outer display which is less than half the size of the 2.7-inch outer screen on the Moto Razr 2019 and Moto Razr 5G.

As of now (September 2020)
100% confident:
– bigger outer display
– new UTG
– Upgraded hinge
– bigger battery
A bit concerned:
– high refresh rate display
Unconfirmed:
– specs (screen size, chipset, cam)
– design#ZFlip2

— Chun (@chunvn8888) September 16, 2020

He also revealed the main display will feature a new type of UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) and an upgraded hinge. Another upgrade is the battery capacity which is getting a bump from the 3300mAh inside the Galaxy Z Flip.

The leaker also mentioned some features he is not sure about such as a high refresh rate display. Other details not revealed include the screen size, processor, and camera configuration. We expect more leaks will surface before the launch of the phone. Nevertheless, we advise you to take the info with a grain of salt.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip clamshell device alongside the Galaxy S20 series in February this year. LetsGoDigital has come across a patent filing for a new design that looks suitable for the successor of the Galaxy Z Flip. The patent images suggest that there could be some changes in the rear design of the alleged Galaxy Z Flip 2.

As it can be seen in the patent images, the image shown at the center showcases the foldable display with tall like the Galaxy Z Flip. Show on its either sides as Model A and Model B are the two possible designs of the successor model.

The original Galaxy Z Flip has a dual camera system on its back along with an LED flash and the secondary OLED display. The latter sees an external window for checking notifications. The Model A shows the presence of the horizontal triple camera system. The flash unit and secondary screen is also available alongside the triple shooters.

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In the Model B, there is a vertical triple camera system.  This arrangement of the cameras allows inclusion of a bigger secondary display. In terms of design, there does not seem to be another major change. The patent filing does not reveal any information on the specs of the device.

Also, it does not guarantee whether the South Korean company will make use of the above shown designs for the purported Galaxy Z Flip 2. However, it would be good to see a triple camera system or a larger rear display on the Galaxy Z Flip 2.

In related news, the South Korean company recently released its financial report. The report revealed that the company could not achieve satisfactory results mainly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report also carried some information on its plans for the second half of 2020. It stated that new Galaxy Note and Galaxy Fold models are arriving in second half of 2020. Hence, it is being speculated that Samsung may unveil the Exynos 992 powered Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 in the third quarter of this year.

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