Earlier this month, we reported that Samsung will release the One UI 5.1.1 update for older foldable devices. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 was one of the expected devices to receive the patch. According to recent reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has started receiving the One UI 5.1.1 in the US.

According to a report by SAMmobile, the company has started rolling out One UI 5.1.1 for Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new update comes with various new features, including Multitasking. This new multitasking update lets users get better app previews on the recent screen. For instance, you can now see if an app is opened in split screen, full screen, or as a pop-up, improving the user experience.

The update will be visible with the build number F916USQU4KWH7, including the August security patch. The complete change log of the update is provided below.

Multitasking

• Better app previews on the Recents screen
• Easily switch from pop-up view to split screen
• Restore pop-ups snapped to the edge of the screen

Taskbar

• More recent apps
• Easier navigation

Flex mode

• Use the Flex mode panel with more apps
• Improved media controls
• Customize the toolbar

Quick Share

• Share with contacts: You can now send files to your contacts anytime, even if they’re not near you.

• Share files privately: Protect private content when you share it. You can set expiration dates for the files you send, cancel sharing at any time, and prevent recipients from saving or resharing.

Samsung Health

• Improved sleep coaching
• More meaningful sleep data
• Measure your skin temperature during sleep
• Better workout summaries
• Stay on track to meet your goals

Camera and Gallery

• More date and time styles for watermarks
• Enhanced Flex Mode layout for Pro modes
• Select multiple pictures in the Capture view
• Enhanced remaster previews
• Apply effects more easily
• Copy and paste effects

Additional changes

• Drag and drop with two hands
• Continue using your phone while charging another device
• Keep storage space available
• Enhanced memory management in Device care
• Change your mode from the Lock screen
• Customize your layout in Samsung Internet

One thing to note is that the patch is currently available on the Spring and T-Mobile networks in the US. Those who did not receive the update notification automatically can go to Settings > Software update > Download and install to download the update manually.

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Samsung is all prepared for the upcoming Galaxy Unpack event. The brand will launch its 2023 lineup of flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S23 series and other products such as the Galaxy Book 3 series in the event. Anyway, the USA carrier-locked version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 smartphone has started grabbing the Android 13 Update. The unlocked version received the update a month earlier and now, the update is finally getting released for the locked versions of the device.

The carrier-locked Galaxy Z Fold 2’s One UI 5.0 update runs on Android 13 and has the US firmware version F916USQU2IVK5. The security patch for November 2022 is also included in the update for the foldable phone. The phone hasn’t yet received the upgrades for December 2022 and January 2023, despite the fact that the device is intended to receive security updates every month. We assume that the company will shortly release the most recent security fix for the gadget.

The new version is already accessible on the networks of Sprint and T-Mobile in the US, and additional network providers could roll it out in the coming weeks. Comparing the updated version to the unlocked version, there are no significant changes. The final update is now available after a few minor adjustments made by the brand to make it work with the carrier-locked version. You can get the Android 13 update by going to Settings » Software update and selecting Download and install if you own a carrier-locked version of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the US and use one of the aforementioned networks.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 receives the Android 13 update, which features a revamped user interface (UI), an extended Color Palette (Material You) feature, better widgets, larger app icons in alerts, improved blur effects, and smoother transitions. The update also makes it simpler to customise the lock screen and choose a wallpaper. So that’s the end of our post. I genuinely thank you for continuing to read.

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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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The foldable form factor has finally matured, with plenty of mainstream brands releasing their own versions in recent months. Companies like Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, Motorola, and even Huawei have released multiple foldables over the past couple of years, increasing the number of options consumers have in this niche segment. And as years pass by and the technology gets better, we can expect even mid-range and low-end brands to get into this particular segment. 

If you are looking for a foldable smartphone in 2022, there are plenty of options to choose from, especially if you live in China. However, even international consumers have a variety of options, in a couple of form factors like a vertical or a horizontal folding design. 

So let’s take a look at some of the Best Foldable Smartphones of 2022. 

Galaxy Z Fold3

Samsung has been the pioneer of foldables ever since the form factor first made its entry into the market. The Z Fold3 is the third generation foldable device from the company, and we can finally say that there’s a near-perfect foldable in the market. It improves the built and hinge quality and even comes with water resistance, assuring the stability of its design. What’s more, you can even add in a stylus (which has to be bought separately), making full use of its 7-inch+ unfolded screen. 

The cover display also gets bumped up with a high-resolution panel and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the main display inside gets a dynamic AMOLED panel and a class-leading under-display camera. 

Clearly, the Galaxy Z Fold3 is the pinnacle of foldable technology in 2022, and starting at $200 less than its predecessor, it’s a phone worthy of recommendation, i.e. if it’s within your budget. 

Galaxy Z Fold 2

Fret not if the Galaxy Z Fold3 is not within your budget. Last year’s Z Fold 2 is a competitive device for its current price, and 2021’s best foldable is still worth buying in 2022. 

The phone features a similar form factor as the Z Fold3, a 7.6-inch internal display, and a 6.2-inch cover screen (albeit with lower resolution). While the phone is heavier and bulkier than its successor, it still features most of the features of the new device, especially after the recent software updates. So, if you want a foldable that’s slightly cheaper than the Z Fold3, this would be your best bet for multitasking and productivity tasks. 

However, if you can extend your budget by a couple of hundred dollars, we would still recommend the Z Fold3, as it’s the best horizontal folding device in the market right now. 

Galaxy Z Flip3

Flip phones have made a comeback, in the form of vertical folding smartphones. So there’s no surprise that a lot of consumers have a preference for this clamshell design over the regular horizontal folding devices. 

The third generation Galaxy Z Flip3 is the best vertical folding device that you can get in the market right now. The upgrades from last year’s model like a larger 1.9-inch cover display and IPX8 certification (much like the Z Fold3) make it a significantly better device than its predecessors. On the inside, you get a 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz panel with a Snapdragon 888 chip and 8GB of RAM. And considering the discounted starting price of the device, we can easily recommend the Z Flip3 to those who are looking for a compact and relatively cheaper foldable in the market.

Note that, like all other clamshell foldables, battery life is still one of its weakest departments. The charging speed isn’t great either at 15W wired charging, but you do get 10W wireless charging support. 

Huawei Mate XS

The Huawei Mate XS may have seen a limited international release, but the phone is an excellent foldable if you can live without Google apps. 

The phone continues on its outward folding design, bringing a single large 8-inch screen that folds out to make for a 6.6-inch cover display. Yes, this design is pretty unique and a different approach from the Samsung foldable. With a Kirin 990 chip, 8GB RAM, 512GB storage and 40MP led quad-cameras taking care of the specs department, the Huawei Mate XS is a pretty powerful foldable, despite launching a couple of years ago. 

If not for the lack of Google App support, the Mate XS would have received a much more widespread release. That said, the phone is still pretty hard to get. So, despite being a pretty good foldable, you’ll most likely have to opt for a device from another brand. 

Moto Razr 2020 5G

Motorola brought back the Razr series to life with the Razr foldable lineup a couple of years back. And the company’s last Razr clamshell foldable, the Razr 2020 is still a decent device in 2022. The company builds on the clamshell form factor with a larger 2.7-inch external display that’s bigger than its Samsung rival with an internal 6.2-inch panel. It’s powered by a mid-range Snapdragon 765G processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is one 48MP shooter with OIS on the back and a 20MP selfie shooter. 

Like other clamshell foldables, the battery is again one of its drawbacks. However, with the occasional discounts, the phone can be purchased for under $1000, which would make it a decent alternative to the Galaxy Z Flip3. 

Royole FlexPai 2

The Royole FlexPai stole the thunder from the big brands back in 2018 when it announced the first foldable smartphone. A lot of us were surprised to hear a small-time brand making the big headlines, but honestly, the first generation was far from perfect. Luckily, the company’s second generation model, the FlexPai 2, improves on all the aspects of the initial generation and is better suited for daily use. The company follows Huawei’s approach in using an outward folding design and comes with productivity features like split screen viewing on its large 7.8-inch display.  

With a better build quality and design than the initial generation, the Royole FlexPai 2 can be an alternative to the big brands if you live in China. 

Huawei P50 Pocket

Huawei’s Galaxy Z Flip3 rival, the Huawei P50 Pocket saw a wider international release than its predecessors. The device comes with a form factor similar to the Z Flip3, featuring a premium design, an excellent camera setup, and a no-crease 6.9-inch OLED display on the inside. The design especially is the stand-out feature of the device and is even considered by some, to be better than its Galaxy rival. Notably, it also comes with a relatively large 4000mAh battery with 40W charging, a rarity in its segment. 

However, the lack of Google apps, limited availability, and 4G-only support will still hamper the phone’s chances of shining in this market. Also, even if you find it listed online, it’s likely to be way more expensive than its Galaxy rival. 

If you live in China, you have a bunch of additional foldable options in the market. And we feel it’s worth checking out the recently announced OPPO Find N (review). 

OPPO Find N

OPPO’s first foldable, the OPPO Find N is pretty impressive considering its robust built quality, a powerful triple camera setup that’s comparable to high-end devices, and excellent battery life. Most notably, the phone features a wider 5.5-inch cover screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio, unlike its rivals in the segment with a weird aspect ratio. On the inside, you have a pretty large 7.1-inch 120Hz tablet-like display with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. 

Under the hood, the phone comes with last year’s Snapdragon 888 with up to 12GB of RAM, so it’s never going to be short of power. It also features a large 4500mAh battery with 33W wired and 15W wireless charging. Unfortunately, it lacks water resistance, unlike its Galaxy rival. 

Another big drawback of the phone as I mentioned above is its limited China availability. But if you want to get one, you can resort to international retailers like Giztop to order one for yourself outside of China.

We have also seen more foldables from smartphone brands like Xiaomi and Honor. But the above list contains the foldables that we think are the best options in 2022. 

If you think we missed any specific foldable from this list, let us know in the comments section down below.

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Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 as its latest foldable smartphones. These devices arrive with a new version of the company’s mobile software called One UI 3.1.1 based on Android 11. The South Korean tech giant has now started rolling out this version of One UI to its older foldable smartphones.

Samsung has begun to seed One UI 3.1.1 update for its previous foldable phones. The software update is currently being rolled out in batches for Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip. It will be also available for the original Galaxy Fold around a week later.

The new system update brings all the new One UI features that are present on the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3. Most of these features have to be enabled from Settings > Advanced Features > Labs.

One UI 3.1.1 Features

• Drag & Split
• Multi-Active Window and Natural Window Switching
• Rotate All Apps
• Set Aspect Ratio for Apps
• App Split View
• Flex Mode Panel
• Pin Your Favourite Apps with Taskbar
• Cover Screen Mirroring

All the above-listed features help users make use of the foldables’ unique display. Most of these features are targeted at the large screen on the Fold screens. Hopefully, Samsung makes them available for the Galaxy Tab series as well.

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Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 in August last year. Rumors are rife that the South Korean company may announce the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its successor in August. Fresh information reveals that the company has stopped the sales of the Z Fold2 in the U.S., which probably hints that the Z Fold3’s launch could be a few weeks away.

Last year, the Galaxy Fold went out of stock a few months before the launch of the Galaxy Fold2. At present, the official online store page of the Z Fold3 shows an error message that reads, “The Galaxy Fold is no longer available for purchase on Samsung.com.”

The Galaxy Z Fold2 is no longer available for purchase, but the error message mentions it as Galaxy Fold instead of its actual name. The original Galaxy Fold has long been sold out, which suggests that the company has incorrectly phrased the disclaimer. Android Police claims that the unlocked, AT&TT, and T-Mobile editions of the Galaxy Z Fold2 may have gone out of stock on June 12. Even Sprint and Verizon variants of the foldable phone were found to be out of stock at the time of writing this post.

The Z Fold2 is still available on the websites of Best Buy and AT&T, which indicates that the company could be gradually phasing out the device. Earlier this week, Max Weinbach hinted that Samsung’s next Unpacked event will be held on Aug. 3.

The event may see the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch4, and Galaxy Watch Active4. The leak further claimed that the Z series foldables will go on sale from Aug. 27, while the Watch4 lineup will be for purchase from Aug. 11.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold2 in September 2020. The company’s second flagship foldable smartphone debuted for $1,999.99 in the US. Now, seven months after its release, the firm has announced a permanent price cut on this handset along with a referral program.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has been on sale at a discounted price tag multiple times since its launch. Bu this is the first-ever official price drop by Samsung. The South Korean tech giant has reduced the device’s MSRP by $200.

Hence, the Galaxy Z Fold2 is now retailing in the US for $1,799.99. The new price is applicable to both unlocked and carrier variants (Verizon, AT&T). Also, it is worth noting that, unlike regular smartphones, Samsung’s foldable phones (Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2) come with a 100-day return policy.

Further, alongside the price drop, Samsung has also announced a referral program for the Galaxy Z series. Any existing Galaxy Z Series customer can share a referral code to someone looking to buy a Samsung foldable handset.

By using the code, the new buyer can snag a $100 discount. On the other hand, the referrer gets a $100 credit, which can be used on Samsung’s online store. Hence, interested customers can get the Galaxy Z Fold2 for as low as $1,699.99 in the US.

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Earlier this week, Samsung Electronics announced that it will run a three day free trial period program for its foldable smartphone models. This offer will be available in the company’s home country, South Korea.

According to TheElec report, the new program will be a part of Galaxy To Go service and will lend foldable handsets like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G to its customers. The South Korean tech giant aims to run the free trial period till 30th of April 2021. Till then, consumers can request the service and rent the devices at one of the 63 physical stores that the company runs in the country.

Furthermore, the smartphone maker will also have a pop up message appear to those who borrow these foldable devices that will explain their features as well. The models being given away for the trial period will also have features added via the recent One UI 3.1 update. The new update arrives last month along with the company’s 2021 flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series of smartphones.

The move from the company is likely to boost the sales of its foldable handsets in the local market. While Samsung does hold a dominating position in the foldable smartphone market, it is expected that more brands will soon compete in this segment as well. So, the move is likely to expand awareness and demand for its devices in the market.

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In mid-January, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S21 series consisting of three models. However, these smartphones hit the shelves only later that month. Now, within a few days, the trio has been already discounted in the US by up to $200 along with the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Z Fold2.

For those unaware, Samsung debuted the Galaxy S21 series starting at $799.99 for Galaxy S21, $999.99 for Galaxy S21+, and $1,199.99 for Galaxy S21 Ultra respectively.

The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ come in two storage configurations and hence, customers opting for the higher storage variant have to spend an extra $50. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants. Its mid-variant costs an additional $50 extra but the top-most variant is $130 costlier than the previous version.

However, if you want to buy a Galaxy S21 series device right now, you don’t have to spend the handset’s MSRP. That’s because all three phones have been discounted by popular retailers in the US.

All the storage variants of Galaxy S21 now costs $100 cheaper, whereas those of Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra are discounted by $200.

Similarly, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Z Fold2 are also discounted by up to $200. In case you do not know, Samsung’s first 5G clamshell foldable smartphone just received its first-ever permanent price cut in the US last week. 

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With the new discount, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G is now more affordable than ever

That said, there’s no telling when these promotions will end. Hence, if you were planning to get any of the above-mentioned phones, then make sure to not miss this deal.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the company’s successor to its first foldable smartphone. It was launched earlier this year and now, the company has announced a new Galaxy Z Fold 2 Limited Edition Collection is arriving for its customers in Vietnam.

According to a SamMobile report, the new Limited Edition Collection for Spring 2021 will not be sold along with the vase Galaxy Z Fold 2 variant. Apparently, the South Korean tech giant was taken by surprise by the foldable smartphone’s success in the region. So, Samsung decided to not just replenish the stocks, but also make the fresh batch a bit special as well. The official name of the device is the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Limited Edition Collection – Spring 2021, which essentially is the same as the regular version but its retail box arrives with a handful of goodies and incentives.

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Looking into these special offerings, customers in Vietnam are given the Galaxy Z Elite Privilege card, which was previously only reserved for customers that had placed pre orders in the country. This card is valid till 25th September 2021 and will have holders enjoy benefits like receiving discounts up to 35 percent on non foldable Galaxy handsets, and up to 45 percent off on consumer electronics, excluding the 8K TVs.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Limited Edition Collection also arrives with a Premium Leather Case, Samsung Care+ extended warranty, and even allows users to choose the color of the hinge. All of this would be stores in the special edition retail box adorned with Lotus flowers. For those unaware, Lotus is Vietnam’s national flower and is considered a symbol of purity, commitment, and more. The device will be available for pre orders starting from January 7 from the company’s official Vietnamese website.

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Samsung had a clear dominance in the foldable smartphone market in 2020. The company held a market share of over 90 percent during this year. Although, big changes are expected to arrive in 2021 as the foldable handset market is expected to grow further next year.

According to a DSCC report, the foldable display panel shipments have risen by 454 percent over 2019 to 3.1 million units in 2020. This is further expected to rise by another 394 percent in the following year with estimated shipments being valued at 462 million US Dollars. Notably, these figures are actually lower than initial projections due to US sanctions against Huawei, which is preventing the company from launching the Mate X2 that was expected to arrive in Q4 of 2020.

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Due to the lack of any major competitor, the South Korean tech giant dominated the market with new launches this year. In 2020, the company released the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Fold 2, which were two of the best selling foldable handsets in the year, both in terms of units shipped and revenue. On the basis of panel procurement, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 led the market with a 65 percent market share followed by the Galaxy Z Flip 5G with a 27 percent market share.

Furthermore, the report also states that the company is focusing more on its foldable Z series over its flagship Note series. In the coming year, Samsung is expected to launch no less than 3 foldable handsets, which will likely include Z series phones and their respective 2nd generation iterations. This period would likely also have Samsung Display aggressively push its display technology to help other brands to enter the market as well with its UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) cover solutions.

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Samsung has launched a wide variety of mobile products in 2020 so far. Out of all those, the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Buds Live are some of the unique devices. The former is the best foldable smartphone in the market, whereas the latter is a one of a kind truly wireless earphone. Now, months after their release, the company has announced official leather cases for them.

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Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone brand officially unveiled first-party leather cases for the Galaxy Fold2 and Galaxy Buds Live via a press release (via SamMobile). These cases are priced at KRW 99,000 ($89) and KRW 22,000 ($20) respectively. They are currently limited to South Korea but should make their way to other markets soon.

The leather case offers complete protection for the Galaxy Z Fold2 by covering not only the back like the standard case but also the cover display and the hinge. It comes in two colors namely brown and black, matching the ‘Mystic Bronze’ and ‘Mystic Black’ color variants of the phone respectively.

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On the other hand, the official leather case for Galaxy Buds Live only provides protection for the case and it too comes in two colors – gray and navy. But these two colors only look good on the ‘Mystic White’ and ‘Mystic Black’ versions and therefore, ‘Mystic Bronze’ users may want o check some other cases.

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Samsung has reportedly suspended the One UI 3.0 beta update after users reported persistent issues on the recent update for Galaxy Note 10 series. The list of devices whose update is postponed includes Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold 2, and more.

As reported by Tizenhelp(via Sammobile), a Beta Operation Manager has informed the new decision on Samsung’s South Korean community forums. As per the post, the manager says they are working to stabilize the errors since the One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ rolled out. Further, he mentions that the postponement will last till the stabilization work is done to some extent. Henceforth, we can expect the update cycle to resume for Galaxy S10 models and beyond.

That said, as per the report, the prime issue is the battery drain on the Galaxy Note 10 series devices. Additionally, few other users also faced app crashes. Besides, the report also says Samsung rolled out the One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy Z Flip 5G yesterday. But quickly pulled it back and now the community page shows the UI update for the device as ‘coming soon’.  This is probably to avoid the above issues extending to other devices.

Samsung confirmed the OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11 back at the event on August 5. The beta program began after the initial developer build. And was already on course with Beta Program and a vision to bring it close to 90 devices. Anyway, the public final version will reportedly roll out before 2020 ends. We hope that Samsung finds a fix soon so that it can continue the earlier pace and stick to the plan.

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Samsung‘s popular Buy&Get Promotion is back in South Africa. This time, the company is giving vouchers up to 10,000 ZAR($641) on the purchase of products like smartphones, refrigerators, tablets, TVs, etc.

Samsung’s festive season reportedly runs(via Sammobile) from October 5 through December 31. Cambridge Mokanyane, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung South Africa says it’s a way of saying ‘Thank You’ to customers.

Accordingly, the company’s newsroom says it is offering online store vouchers up to 10,000 Rand(~$641) on the purchase of products through participating retailers. However, on looking at the company’s terms & conditions, it seems like the highest voucher is only for the certain Refrigerators, and TV models as below:

Smart Home Products(Max. Voucher Value- 10,000 ZAR)

• French Door Refrigerator– Flex Zone 689L, Twin Cooling Plus 600L, Twin Cooling Plus Black.
• QLED Smart 8K TV- 82-inch Q800T, 75-inch Q900R, 65-inch Q800T.
• We also noticed that if you buy the QLED 98-inch Q900R Smart 8K TV, you are eligible to get an online store voucher up to 50,000 Rand(~$3203). However, the price of the TV is much costlier. Anyway, we suggest you check it with any of the retailers on the list on the terms & conditions website.

Smartphones

For smartphones, the offer program gets you vouchers up to 5,000 Rand(~$320). Smartphones like Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip are eligible for the above voucher. That said, the list also includes other smartphones like the Note 20 series, S20 series.

Other Products

The Buy & Get Program also has other products like Washing Machines, Wearables, Tablets, Air Conditioners. For Air Conditioners(Wind-Free) you get a maximum voucher of up to 6,000 ZAR($384). Other products like Washing Machines, Wearables, and Tablets have products that get vouchers up to 3,000($192), 3,000, and 1,000 ZAR($64) respectively.

How to redeem the Voucher

So, Once you have purchased any of the “Qualifying products” in the list on the Samsung website, you can follow the steps below to redeem the vouchers online:

1. After purchasing, Scan the QR code on your product to view the Buy & Get offer.
2. Now, you can submit your claim by visiting the Samsung website, or Samsung Members App.
3. Fill the form, and click submit.
4. After validation, you will get a One-time Online Voucher via email which you can use it on Samsung Online Store.

Galaxy Tab A7- Launch Offer

Amidst this, Samsung has also announced(via Sammobile) the Galaxy Tab A7 2020 in South Africa. The Wi-Fi variant gets an introductory price of 3,999 ZAR($255) that includes a 995ZAR instant discount. However, the LTE variant is selling at 6,495 ZAR($415).

The sole Dark Grey model with 3GB RAM, 32GB Storage variant also gets a 50% off on Book Cover case if purchased before December 31. The retail price of the cover is 1,459 ZAR($93).

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Following the launch of the Galaxy Fold last year, Samsung’s China-exclusive W-series has also gotten a massive change. Gone is the clamshell+dual screen+physical alphanumeric keyboard design, and in its place is a phone with a design similar to the Galaxy Fold.

For this year’s Samsung W21 5G, the design is similar to that of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and some folks believe it is rebadged. However, live photos of both phones show that while their design is similar, they are in no way identical.

What? Samsung W21 is actually bigger than Fold2! pic.twitter.com/IIk1mxAI04

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 4, 2020

The photos were posted on Twitter by the popular Chinese leaker that goes by Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) and they show the W21 5G and Galaxy Z Fold 2 side-by-side.

The first thing you notice is the strikingly different finishes of the two phones. The W21 5G comes in gold and appears to have a textured back unlike the smooth finish of the Fold 2. The phone is also slightly larger than the Galaxy Z Fold 2.

On the inside, it has been reported that the Samsung W21 5G will have the same specs as the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The TENAA listing says it has a 6.23-inch cover display, 2090mAh + 2160mAh (rated capacities) dual batteries, and dual SIM support. The phone is also powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus processor

The W21 5G launches today, so do keep an eye out for our launch post.

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Samsung has launched Galaxy Z Fold2 Aston Martin Limited Edition in China ahead of the 11.11 (Single’s Day) sale. The company will be only selling 777 units of this version of the foldable smartphone priced at 20,999 yuan ($3,138). In case you do not know, this is Galaxy Z Fold2’s second limited-edition after the Thom Browne Edition. 

Unlike most limited edition smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold2 Aston Martin Limited Edition is not themed at all. The phone remains the same as the standard version and the only difference is the package contents.

According to Samsung, the package will include the following items. 

• Galaxy Z Fold2 – Mystic Bronze or Mystic Black
• Galaxy Watch3 – Mystic Silver or Mystic Black
• Leather Case
• Navy Blue T-shirt
• Black & White Hat
• A Card With Unit Number

As we mentioned earlier, the actual foldable will be similar to the regular retail unit. The same will be the case for the smartwatch. However, the accessories will feature Aston Martin and BSEM Asia Sonic Racing logos.

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That said, the Galaxy Z Fold2 Aston Martin Limited Edition is cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition, which costs 27,199 yuan ($4,065) for a unique paint job and Galaxy Bus Live, in addition to Galaxy Watch3.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 2 already has a limited edition made in collaboration with Thom Browne, the New York-based fashion house. However, not everyone is familiar with the fashion house. If you reside in China, you should be able to pick up a new limited edition Galaxy Z Fold 2 made in collaboration with the popular automobile company, Aston Martin.

Photos of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Aston Martin Limited Edition were posted on Twitter by Ice Universe and they give us an early look before Samsung’s official unveiling.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 × Aston Martin
＊Only in China pic.twitter.com/GLieswtMYh

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 31, 2020

As shown in the images, the phone will come in a large gray box. On the top is written Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G and Galaxy Watch3 which means that this limited edition unit doesn’t include a pair of the Galaxy Buds Live, unlike the Thom Browne Edition. The box also has Tmall written at the bottom which means it should be sold by the retail giant. We checked the Tmall store but it is yet to be listed there.

Inside the box is the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in Mystic Black with no customization whatsoever including an Aston Martin logo. However, you do get an orange leather Aston Martin case. There is also an Aston Martin polo shirt in navy blue, a black and white baseball hat, and a Mystic Black Galaxy Watch3 included in the box.

We do not know when Samsung plans to unveil the phone but it should not be far off. We also expect it to cost less than the Thom Browne Edition.

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Samsung is the leading player in the foldable smartphone category. The latest foldable from the company is Galaxy Z Fold2. This device is also set to launch as a China-exclusive limited edition Galaxy W21. Ahead of it, a utility patent regarding LED indicators in foldables filed by the South Korean tech giant has been published.

Samsung filed a utility patent for a hideaway hinge with LED indicators with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in March using Galaxy Z Fold2 as a reference. However, this patent was only approved and published on October 1.

It was unearthed by none other than LetsGoDigital. The publication also created 3D renders showcasing the patent in action.

According to the documents, if this patent is ever utilized in a foldable smartphone, that device will come with a six LED module hidden inside its hinge. These red, blue, green and white lights will be covered by a translucent layer to diffuse their rays.

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As per the patent, the above-mentioned four different-colored lights can be used to form more combinations. Talking about their use case, like most LED strip on smartphones, they are merely meant for notifications and aesthetics.

The Galaxy Z series of foldable phones are premium consumer products. These lights make them look fancy, which is not ideal for everyone. Hence, we don’t think Samsung to introduce this as a feature in its next foldable.

That doesn’t mean the company may never use it. As foldable devices become more durable and affordable in the future, the South Korean tech giant could implement it in a separate foldable gaming smartphone series.

Right now, all we can say is Samsung has patented this utility purely to secure this idea.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 that went official in September arrived as a significant upgrade over the original Galaxy Fold that debuted in 2019. The outer and inner displays of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 offer larger screen space. Fresh information shared by The Elec, a South Korean publication, (via Android Authority) reveals that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 arriving next year could be Samsung’s first phone to arrive with under-display camera technology. If this rumor turns out to be true, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will certainly offer users a full-screen experience.

Early rumors had claimed that the next Galaxy S series phone that is being referred to as the Galaxy S30 or S21 by the rumor mill could be the first Samsung device with under-display camera technology. However, the new report reveals that Samsung has encountered low production yields of the under-screen camera tech because of which the Galaxy S30 will not be arriving with the said technology.

Instead, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 arriving in the second half of 2021 is likely to feature the under-display camera technology. As far as the Galaxy S30 series is concerned, it is likely to continue to sport the punch-hole design like the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series.

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The Galaxy Fold that arrived last year as the company’s first foldable phone came with thick bezels for the front display and a camera notch on its inner display. Samsung offers a higher screen real estate on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 as the front and inner displays both sport punch-hole design. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 coming in 2021 with no punch-hole thanks to the inclusion of under-display camera technology is expected to deliver an all-screen experience.

The ZTE Axon 20 5G that debuted last month is the first smartphone ever to arrive with under-display camera technology. The technology has been also available on phones like Vinsmart Vsmart Axis Pro that is available in Vietnam and the Rakuten BIG phone meant for the Japanese markets.

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In case you are not aware of, Samsung sells an exclusive premium series of phones in China going by the name of Galaxy W. Up until 2018, the devices in this series featured flip phone form factor but the company replaced it with foldable in 2019 with its Galaxy Fold 5G. 

This version of Galaxy Fold 5G came in White color and was powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ unlike the regular version with Snapdragon 855. Now, according to a new report, the South  Korean tech giant will be soon launching Galaxy W21 as a custom edition of 2020 Galaxy Z Fold2 in an exclusive gold color paint job.

Every year, Samsung releases a premium smartphone exclusively for the Chinese market in limited quantity in collaboration with China Telecom. These devices bear the Galaxy W branding and is known as 心系天下 in Chinese.

According to a report by The Elec, this year’s edition of Galaxy W series phone will be called Galaxy W21 and it will be based on Galaxy Z Fold2. It will come in gold color and the company will only produce around 30,000 units.

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The upcoming Galaxy W21 is codenamed “victory” mocking Chinese companies like Huawei’s inability to make a foldable smartphone in gold color, which the Chinese customers adore, said a person familiar with the matter

Anyway, Samsung has been having a negligible market share (around 1%) in China smartphone market since 2017 due to the rise of domestic brands. So a victory in making an expensive phone that only elite people can buy cannot be termed as success.

That said, like last year’s Galaxy W20, we can expect the 2020 Galaxy W21 to be at least $1,000 costlier than the standard Galaxy Z Fold2 sold around the world. Last but not least, this handset was recently certified by TENAA and 3C. Hence, it should launch very soon.

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Zack Nelson of YouTube channel JerryRigeverything is well-known for his smartphone durability test videos. Recently, he posted a video on Samsung’s latest foldable handset – Galaxy Z Fold2. Surprisingly, it passed his rigorous fragility assessment.

Last year, when the original Galaxy Fold was re-released, Zack made a video on it. Although the phone survived much of his durability test, some sand particles managed to enter the hinge and never came out. Above all, the folding display was fragile as it featured a CPI (Colorless Polyimide) layer.

Now this year, the Galaxy Z Fold2 comes with a redesigned hinge and UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) cover for its inner 120Hz foldable panel with a single punch-hole instead of a notch. Anyway, the screen did get damaged easily by fingernails but not as much as its predecessor. However, the sand particles came out thoroughly from the hinge.

Further, the handset even survived the infamous bend test, in which the OnePlus Nord and iPad Pro 2020 gave up. But unfortunately, the side-mounted fingerprint sensor got destroyed with scratches. In fact, that was the only negative point of this phone apart from the fragile (still) inner display.

We believe the fingerprint sensor can be easily fixed in the next iteration but the durability of the foldable panel may still take years to be as good as normal glass-covered displays.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy W20 5G foldable phone in China. It arrived as a 5G-ready version of the original Galaxy Fold. It appears that Samsung is now gearing up to launch the Galaxy W21 5G phone in China as the successor of the Galaxy W20 5G. The reason behind it is that the Galaxy W21 5G has received approval from the 3C and TENAA authorities of China.

The Samsung W20 5G’s model number was SM-W2020 and the 3C and TENAA authorities have approved a Samsung device with SM-W2021. While the final name of the SM-W2021 is not known yet, it is speculated that it may go official as Samsung W21 5G.

Currently, the TENAA listing of the SM-W2021 has minimum information on its specs. The images of the device have not appeared yet at TENAA. The listing reveals that the device has 128.2 x 159.2 x 6.2mm dimensions and its main screen measures 6.23 inches. It has a 2090mAh + 2160mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery.

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The Galaxy W21 5G will most likely end up as the Chinese version of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The typical value of the Z Fold 2’s global variant has a 4,500mAh battery. The rated value of the Chinese model suggests that it could be equipped with a bit smaller battery. However, the dimensions and display size of the device matches with the Galaxy Z Fold 2.

The 3C certification of the Galaxy W21 5G revealed that it is a 5G-ready product. It also suggested that the device may ship with a 15W charger. In comparison, the Z Fold 2 supports 25W fast charging. The Galaxy W20 5G went official in November last year. Hence, it is likely that the Galaxy W21 5G could be debuting around the same time in China.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is one of the most expensive and futuristic smartphones released this year. It is also the company’s third foldable device after the original Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. After launching it in key markets like the US and even China where the company has negligible market share, it has finally brought this handset to India.

Surprisingly, the South Korean tech giant has priced the Galaxy Z Fold2 at only ₹1,49,999 ($2,039) in India. For comparison, last year’s Galaxy Fold debuted in the country for ₹1,64,999 ($2,243). That means Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone is ₹15,000 ($204) cheaper than its predecessor in India.

The device will be available in two colors namely Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. People interested in the handset can pre-order it from either Samsung online store or any leading retail store starting September 14.

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Unfortunately, the launch offers are not that great compared to those of Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live.

That said, buyers can avail 12 months no-cost EMI if they purchase the Galaxy Z Fold2 from Samsung online store (Samsung.com) or from any Samsung Experience offline store across the country. They also get YouTube Premium free for 4 months and 22% discount for Microsoft Office 365 subscription.

Nevertheless, at least the price of the smartphone is lower than the last year. Also, it is worth noting that it costs similar to the iPhone 11 Pro Max 512GB storage variant. 

Apple iPhones are the only smartphones that sell well in India above ₹1,00,000 ($1,359). But now as the innovative Galaxy Z Fold2 retails for the same price, people may opt for it instead.

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Samsung has just recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 2, its successor to the original Galaxy Fold. The successor features a larger display with a higher refresh rate, improved screen protection, better cameras, and a lot more. With these improvements, it seems like the company is planning on selling more than its predecessor, with a report from South Korea claiming that 800,000 units will be made by the company.

According to a SamMobile report, sources from South Korea have claimed that the tech giant will be making 700,000 to 800,000 units of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Samsung is currently making the device in multiple production sites, including Brazil, South Korea, and Vietnam. An industry insider stated that the company manufacturing the foldable handset outside of its home country is indicative of the yield of its manufacturing process.

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Reportedly, Samsung is now trying to cut down on manufacturing costs. Analysts have also claimed that the company might sell as many as three million units of foldable smartphones this year, which also includes the Galaxy Z Flip. Furthermore, this figure can grow as high as 8 million units by 2021, while Samsung is also rumored to be working on an affordable foldable device as well.

As of right now, only a few OEMs have launched their own foldable offerings, including Huawei, Microsoft, and Motorola. Samsung, at the moment, seems to be in the best possible position in terms of technology and development into this new breed of smartphones. Due to various advancements, it has been speculated that the company will take a leading position in the market for quite a while as well.

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Samsung officially unveiled Galaxy Z Fold2 earlier this week for a starting price of $1,999. Now, the company announces the handset to launch in China next week on September 9. So far, the South Korean tech giant has debuted all of its previous foldables (both 4G and 5G variants) in the country though it has a negligible share in the region’s smartphone space.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 fixes all the complaints of the original Galaxy Fold. It now comes with a 6.2-inch larger external display and a 7.6-inch internal foldable display with punch-holes instead of huge bezels and notch that are found on its predecessor.

The inner display is now protected by UTG like the Galaxy Z Flip. Also, it comes with a new hinge design in order to support “Flex Mode”. In other words, users can keep the foldable opened at any angle, again similar to Z Flip.

Further, It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 2.1 storage. According to reports, China will also get an exclusive 512GB variant.

The primary triple camera setup on the phone includes a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide unit, and another 12MP shooter with a 2x telephoto lens. Also, both the external and internal displays house a 10MP snapper each in their punch-holes.

Other features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, One UI 2.5 based on Android 10, 4,500mAh battery, 25W fast charging, 11W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

Last but not least, the device comes in two colors namely Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black.

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has surface hardness similar to Galaxy Z Flip

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Samsung recently announced its next-generation foldable smartphone, dubbed as Galaxy Z Fold 2, which is now up for pre-order and is set to go on sale from 18th September. As the name indicates, the company has merged its both of its foldable smartphone lineup — Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip.

Now, a report coming from South Korea reveals that the surface hardness of the cover window on the main screen for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is similar to what we saw on the Galaxy Z Flip smartphone.

A person aware of the development claims that some of the processes for surface hardening have been changed to slightly improve the result but adds that users won’t be able to notice much difference.

However, it seems that noticeable improvements in this department could be seen with the upcoming smartphones from next year. Along with this, the smartphone also comes with Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) by Samsung, found on the Z Flip.

For those who are unaware, the South Korean giant had used polyimide (PI) screen on the first-generation Galaxy Fold smartphone. UTG, used in the current-gen device is prone to scratches but it could be improved with the next iteration. Further, Samsung has added a special protection film on top to make it more durable and improve touch sensitivity.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED cover screen with a resolution of 2260 x 816 that is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The main flexible display is a Dynamic AMOLED screen that unfolds into a 7.6-inch 2208 x 1768 pixels display with Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), having a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus processor and draws juice from a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging, fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

On the back, there’s a 12MP f/1.8 main camera, a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS, and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera. The cover screen has a centered punch hole for a 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera and the same 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera on the inner screen.

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will receive three OS upgrades. Given that it’s running Android 10 out-of-the-box, updates to Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13 are promised.

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Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 2 today. If you loved the Galaxy Fold that launched last year, you will even love its successor even more as it is not only bigger and better in practically all areas but also costs more or less the same as last year’s model.

How much does the Galaxy Z Fold 2 cost?

Yes, I am starting with its price first this time. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is priced at $1999 in the US. You get 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Yeah, that is less storage than the Galaxy Fold which launched for $1,980 last year. However, when you realize that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has bigger displays on both sides, better cameras, and 5G out of the box unlike its predecessor which has a 4G modem, then $20 more for all these with half the storage doesn’t sound bad.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will sell for £1,799 in the UK and €1,949 in the rest of Europe. In Hong Kong and Mainland China, the foldable comes with 512GB of storage but just like in India, their price is unknown. Chance is that these regions will get their own launch.

There is also the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition that is limited to just 5000 units and costs $3,299 in the US and £2,999 in the UK. While it is significantly more expensive, you are also getting a Thom Browne Edition Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Watch3.

Pre-orders start today in the US for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and goes on sale on September 18 while the Thom Browne Edition will be available on September 25. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is available in Mystic Brown and Mystic Black with the option to choose from four different colors for the hinge in select regions.

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Galaxy Z Fold 2 Specs and Features

The new foldable flagship has a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED cover screen with a resolution of 2260 x 816 that stretches from the top to the bottom and is covered with Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus. The main flexible display inside is a Dynamic AMOLED screen that unfolds into a 7.6-inch 2208 x 1768 display with Ultra Thin Glass (UTG). It also has a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood is the Snapdragon 865 Plus processor and it brings a 5G modem with support for both mmWave and sub-6GHz networks. The processor draws juice from a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging, fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

Samsung has redesigned the hinge which it calls Hideaway Hinge now. It uses CAM technology and allows you to lock the screen at any angle. Samsung says its Hideaway Hinge is the most advanced mechanism for folding smartphone technology.

There are five cameras on the phone. On the back is a protruding camera housing that holds a 12MP f/1.8 main camera, a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS, and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera. The cover screen has a centered punch hole for a 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera. The inner display also has a punch hole and the same 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera. There are tons of camera features built into the phone and with its flexible nature, there are multiple ways to take pictures.

The device runs Android 10 with features designed for foldable phones. You can run three apps at the same time and adjust the size for each app. You can even save a configuration you use frequently. For example, if you frequently use YouTube, Twitter, and WhatsApp at the same time, you can save the setting and just launch it anytime from the side pane without having to individually open the apps one after the other.

There is also app continuity that lets you open two apps on the cover screen and when you open up the device, it automatically moves to the main screen with the option to add a third app. You can also launch multiple apps at once and drag and drop from one app to the other.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 will receive three OS upgrades. So updates to Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13 are promised.

Z Premier Service

Samsung is offering a concierge service to owners of the Galaxy Z. They will get 24/7 one-on-one assistance from experts. You can also sign up for Samsung Care+ within the first 30 days of purchasing the phone so you can be entitled to one-time device protection against accidental damage within the first year of purchase.

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Samsung, which teased its next-generation foldable smartphone named Galaxy Z Fold 2 last month along with the flagship Note20 series, has now added a new production base in Brazil for the Galaxy Z Fold 2.

However, it is being reported that the majority of the units will still be produced in the company’s factory in Gumi, South Korea. Additionally, about 20 percent of the units could be produced at the Samsung factory in Vietnam.

In an effort to diversify its production, Samsung is now adding Brazil to the mix, where it will start production of the device from next year. But the report adds that only a few thousand units will be manufactured in Brazil.

Overall, the South Korean giant is planning to manufacture around 700,000 to 800,000 units of the new foldable device by the end of this year. However, the numbers could get changed based on demand.

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Samsung is now all set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 2 smartphone featuring a 7.6-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with 1768 x 2208 pixels screen resolution and a 6.23-inch Super AMOLED HD+ display with 816 x 2260 pixels when folded.

The device will reportedly be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, along with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It will be running the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box along with One UI on top.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is priced at 1,799 Pounds (~$2,387), a bit lower than the original price of the first Galaxy Fold, which started at 1,900 Pounds (~$2,522). The device is currently listed for pre-orders, with shipping starting from 17th September 2020.

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Despite the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 being announced on 5th August 2020, the company had yet to reveal the device’s specifications or price. Rather, the company was planning on hosting another Galaxy Unpacked event in September, but now, Samsung’s official UK website has revealed the foldable smartphone’s price.

According to the official listing online, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is priced at 1,799 Pounds (roughly 2,387 US Dollars). This price may seem exorbitant, but it is actually a bit lower than the original price of the first Galaxy Fold, which started at 1,900 Pounds (roughly 2,522 US Dollars). At the moment, the device is listed for pre-orders, with shipping starting from 17th September 2020.

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Unfortunately, it is currently unknown if the South Korean tech giant listed the price by mistake, or whether this is the final price. Samsung has yet to comment on the matter, and it also unclear if the September 17th launch will be shared with other markets like the US. For those unaware, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the successor to the Galaxy Fold and features various improvements over its predecessor.

Unlike Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, this device features a better display with a more durable ultra thin glass. Furthermore, the improvements are also reflected on the outer secondary screen, which is now a larger 6.2 inch display. We can expect more information to be available on the full reveal on 1st September 2020, so stay tuned as we will be covering the event.

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If you have been waiting for the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 2, then you will be happy to know that Samsung has set a date for the unveiling of its latest foldable.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be launched on September 1 at an event Samsung has dubbed Unpacked Part 2. The announcement was made on Twitter by the official Samsung Mobile Twitter account.

Show’s not over. Watch the shape of the future change at Unpacked Part 2, September 1, 2020. #SamsungEvent pic.twitter.com/djVV76OV2c

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) August 27, 2020

The tweet shows the foldable phone in Mystic Bronze and partly opened. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a speaker grille at the top and the right side is home to the volume rocker and the side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The European price of the device has also been leaked by Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de. According to him, reliable sources have informed him that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be sold for €1999 (in Germany).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will set you back 1999,- Euro once it launches in September. That's 100 less than the first gen Fold: https://t.co/3uNT7A7v8q

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) August 27, 2020

This price tag is €100 less than the launch price of its predecessor. However, seeing as the new model has just 256GB of storage while its predecessor has 512GB of storage may be one of the reasons for the lower price tag even though the features have been upgraded.

The new foldable will come with larger displays on both sides, a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor, a 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear cameras, Android 10, and a 4500mAh battery.

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Despite the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 being announced two weeks ago, the company has yet to officially be released like the Galaxy Note 20 series. Samsung has yet to unveil its finer details as well, but a new leaked hands on video might be a cause for concern regarding the upcoming device.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G.@MaxWinebach @MaxJmb @MishaalRahman pic.twitter.com/nrrx2Q8qEc

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) August 19, 2020

A new leaked video from a tipster on Twitter has revealed a hands on video of Samsung’s latest foldable handset. Unfortunately, the video showcases what seems to be a major crease in the middle of the device. This region is where the device folds from, or in other words, its hinge mechanism resides. Looking at the video, this portion can be clearly discerned, with the display on top of the region seemingly sunken inwards.

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#GalaxyZFold2 pic.twitter.com/j5IAX41WRV

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) August 7, 2020

Apart from this major issue, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is exactly as one would have imagined it during its official announcement. Its secondary outer display seems a lot more practical and useful now than the previous generation and the device seems to be utilizing both half the screens for various functionalities like camera apps and more. Similar to the video shared by Abhishek Yadav, another Tweet from Ben Geskin also revealed the device being folded and, unfortunately, we see that massive crease make a reappearance.

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Although Samsung was expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 2 as well in its Unpacked 2020 event, the company refrained from providing any pricing or availability details. However, new leaks have revealed a few interesting features that the device may arrive with.

Something Samsung didn't mention about Fold2: it had an anti erosion waterproof coating on the main internal components. Doesn't make it waterproof, but should help it survive a dunk.

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) August 5, 2020

According to Max Weinbach on Twitter, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has an ‘anti-erosion waterproof coating.’ This means that Samsung’s successor to the Galaxy Fold does not feature water proofing rating or IP rating of any kind, but its main internal components can survive an accidental drop in the water. Unfortunately, it is still an unconfirmed report and we will have to wait for Samsung to announce more details regarding the device to know for sure.

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The South Korean tech giant has made numerous improvements in the second generation of the foldable series, with a new under-metal cushion and a thicker protective layer. So, it does seem likely that it would try to add some form of protection or water resistance to premium grade flagship handset. We’ll provide more information when additional updates are available, so stay tuned.

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The Galaxy Unpacked event saw Samsung announce a handful of new products including the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new foldable device has a refined design and larger displays

Galaxy Z Fold 2 Design

Before we dive into the design, you should know that the official name is the Galaxy Z Fold 2, not Galaxy Fold 2. The name is a confirmation that all Samsung foldable devices will be announced under the Galaxy Z series.

With respect to design, the first thing you notice is the significantly larger cover display. It is a 6.2-inch screen, a massive jump from the  4.6-inch panel of the first-gen Galaxy Fold. Gone are those thick bezels too, and in their place is an edge-to-edge Infinity-O display.

The main screen is also bigger now, measuring 7.6-inches, making it just a little bit larger than the 7.3-inch screen of its predecessor. It too is an Infinity-O display with the hole on the right half of the screen. Samsung says it is made with Ultra-Thin Glass for smooth flexibility.

On the back, Samsung has borrowed the design of the Galaxy Note20. There is a huge bump that houses three cameras and an LED flash and just like the Galaxy Note20, there is no laser focus module. The hideaway hinge also looks better on the new Fold.

The Galaxy Fold will be available in just two colorways: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. There will also be a Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs

Samsung has kept a tight lip on the full spec sheet of the debice as what we got today was just a partial reveal and not a full launch.

Price and Availability

Just like the specs, details about pricing and availability weren’t revealed. It has been reported that these details will be revealed at a September launch for the device.

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With the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event being just a few hours away, the anticipation for the upcoming announcement has been rising. A few leaks have also surfaced, with the latest one being a video teaser for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G.

The leaked video teaser was shared by known tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) through his Twitter handle. Looking at the video, it seems like the South Korean tech giant has done a commendable job at making the second generation of its somewhat troubled first generation, Galaxy Fold. The secondary front display seems to be a lot more practical now, with slimmer bezels. Meaning, you won’t have to open up the primary large display just for trivial tasks anymore.

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pic.twitter.com/qlg9WyKV3E

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) August 5, 2020

The rear camera comprises of three image sensors, which resembles the camera module that has been seen in the Galaxy Note 20. As the rumors had previously suggested, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a a larger 6.23 inch external display that features a punch hole selfie camera. The display on the inside has also increased from the Galaxy Fold’s 7.3 inch to 7.7 inch display with UTG and a high 120Hz refresh rate.

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Samsung is expected to unveil the much-awaited Galaxy Z Fold 2 on August 5 Galaxy Unpacked event. Like any other device, it has leaked multiple times. Yesterday, even its entire design was revealed, courtesy of press renders leak. Now, a new report, fresh out of South Korea, mentions it to retail for the same price as the original Galaxy Fold.

According to a report by DDaily (via SamMobile), the carriers in South Korea have begun to test the Galaxy Z Fold 2 last week. Even, they tentatively agreed with Samsung on its release date as well as the retail price.

The report says the company’s third commercial foldable smartphone will go on sale starting September 18 in its home country. This goes in line with a previous report, which suggested the chaebol to ship the handset in Septemeber, followed by Galaxy S20 FE (Lite) in October.

As far as price is concerned, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is reported to retail for 2,398,000 South Korean Won, which roughly translates to ($2,005). This is exactly the same price Samsung debuted its predecessor last year. That means the second-gen Galaxy Fold will be priced similar to the original ($1,980) in international markets as well.

Previously, it was thought to be priced lower than the 2019 model. Anyway, it is good to see that the price has not increased like the Galaxy S20 series.

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A leaked shot that surfaced yesterday corroborated on a recent leak that claimed that Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone will be called Galaxy Z Fold 2. The leaked image also revealed that its internal screen will have a punch-hole design. Popular tipster Ishan Agarwal in collaboration with MySmartPrice has shared the leaked press renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new renders not only showcase the design of the foldable phone, but also reveals its color variants.

The publication claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be available in two colors such as Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. These color variants can be seen in the leaked press renders below.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be arriving as the successor for last year’s Galaxy Fold that debuted as Samsung’s first foldable smartphone. One major change that can be seen in the design of the internal display of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is that it does not feature a notch like the original device. The notch has been replaced by a punch-hole design to provide users with a higher screen-to-body ratio.

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Another striking change that can be seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is that the South Korean company has reduced the bezels around the outer display. The exterior screen also sports a punch-hole design. Reports have claimed that the outer display measures 6.23 inches and supports 60Hz refresh rate and the internal screen delivers 120Hz refresh rate and measures 7.59 inches.

The rear side of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 features has a triple camera setup. It is said to include a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 64-megapixel shooter. It is likely to feature a 10-megapixel front camera. The Snapdragon 865+ will power the device with up to 12 GB of RAM. It may arrive in 256 GB and 512 GB storage options. It could be packed with a 4,365mAh dual-part battery that may come with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging support. Speculations are rife that it may cost around $1,980.

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Early this year, Samsung partnered with the American fashion house, Thom Browne, for a limited edition Galaxy Z Flip. The package also had a customized Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy Active2 in it. It has now been reported that Samsung will launch a Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne limited edition too.

The info was revealed by Ice Universe on Weibo earlier today. In his post, he revealed the limited edition Galaxy Z Fold 2 will cost over ¥20,000 (~$2856). While that sure is really expensive considering the standard version will sell for $1,980, it may please you (or not) to know that the package will also include a Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium Edition and a pair of Galaxy Buds Live.

Just like the limited edition Galaxy Z Flip, this too should be sold by Samsung and Thom Browne when it launches. Do note that it may arrive later than the standard edition of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.

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Samsung will be announcing a new foldable smartphone alongside the Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Watch 3, and Galaxy Buds Live on Aug. 5. Initial rumors dubbed the device as Galaxy Z Fold, but newer reports revealed that it could be called Galaxy Z Fold 2. A leaked image of the device was shared by a Twitter user via Max Weinbach. It confirms that it will indeed break cover as Galaxy Z Fold 2. Also, it gives a look at the refreshed inner display of the Z Fold 2.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold that debuted last year came with a 7.3-inch inner display. A notch was placed at the top-right corner of the screen. It housed a dual-camera setup.

Due to the glare from the logo on display, the design of the internal screen is not clearly visible in the leaked shot. However, it does seem to show that the South Korean company has done away with the notch. Instead of the notch, it appears to feature a punch-hole for the front cameras. The design appears to match with the following leaked render of the Z Fold 2 that appeared last month.

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Rumors have it that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a 7.59-inch internal AMOLED display that supports 2213 x 1689 pixels resolution and 372ppi pixel density. The internal display is said to support 120Hz refresh rate. The display cutout could be featuring a 10-megapixel front camera.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is rumored to come with a 6.23-inch cover display with slim bezels around it. It could be a 60Hz screen that may produce 2267 x 819 pixels resolution. It is also expected to sport a punch-hole design.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Render based on latest leaks

Collaboration @byteinsiders x @BenGeskin pic.twitter.com/lN9XMCSHzE

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) July 5, 2020

The Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC is expected to fuel the device. It could be sporting a 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (wide-angle) + 64-megapixel triple camera system. It could be housing a 4,365mAh dual-part battery that will support 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The foldable phone could be available in 256 GB and 512 GB storage choices.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is expected to launch on August 5. Unfortunately, it may take a little longer before folks will be able to get their hands on one. Ahead of the launch, a render of the device has been posted online and it gives us an early look at the device.

The render was posted by Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) and it shows the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will come in Bronze Gold just like the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and the Galaxy Buds Live.

A slightly clearer version, but still blurry. pic.twitter.com/7KK76Fm6gf

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) July 20, 2020

The image is quite blurry but we can still make out a few details. The bottom of the left side of the device has a speaker grille while the right side is home to the USB-C port and primary microphone.

We can also see a part of the external display. It extends further upwards, thus confirming it is now larger than that of the original Galaxy Fold. There is also a speaker grille at the top which confirms the device has stereo speakers.

The render shows the rear cameras too. They are in a rectangular housing that protrudes. The design is actually like that of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. The phone is said to have triple rear cameras but only two are visible alongside the LED flash.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is one of two foldable phones Samsung has planned to launch in the next few weeks. The other is the Galaxy Z Flip 5G which will be unveiled in China on July 22.

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With the Samsung Unpacked 2020 event being just around the corner (5th August 2020), numerous reports and rumors have started surfacing for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 (Galaxy Fold 2 official name according to SamMobile) and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. While a few specs and features have been claimed, a new report has revealed the possible pricing as well.

ETNews reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G will not feature a significant price difference between last gen models. Rather, the pricing might remain the same if not similar, with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 being priced at 2.4 million KRW (roughly 1,990 US Dollars) and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G arriving at 1.65 million KRW (roughly 1,370 US Dollars).

Furthermore, the report also claims that the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 will not be bundled with the company’s truly wireless earbuds in the box. Reportedly, the aforementioned pricing is just temporary and the South Korean tech giant is working internally for the actual pricing and plans on working with telecom operators to finalize other details as well.

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Apparently, internal discussion within Samsung had brought up reducing the price for foldable handsets to increase their popularity. Although, the company could not lower the price any further due to the use of advanced processes, expensive components like the UTG (ultra thin glass), and other innovative technologies.

So while the newer generation would be an improvement over the predecessors, its unlikely that an affordable smartphone will make it into the market this year. Notably, while the upcoming and current lineup of foldable devices is priced at ultra premium segments, the company will launch cheaper models in 2021, when supplies get more stable.

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