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Samsung just gave its Galaxy foldable phones a big security upgrade - for free

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-02-01 20:14:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Alongside the release of its latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, tech giant Samsung also announced a slew of new AI features for its devices at Samsung Unpacked. While the new features make it easy to access AI assistance, they also highlight the need for enhanced security -- and Samsung, with its latest Knox update, has stepped up to the plate. Also: The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you) Tech companies tend to prefer on-device

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I tried the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it made my every other phone feel outdated

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-02-01 20:18:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Has Samsung finally done it? As a foldable phone enthusiast, I've been asking myself that question throughout the month leading up to Unpacked, where the company today pitched its newest shape-shifting handset, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Within a second of the phone's unveiling, the answer was a resounding yes. But I didn't need the roar of the crowd to tell me that. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more Samsung's latest f

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Pixel Watch 3: Which Android smartwatch should you buy?

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-01 20:24:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung announced its newest lineup of Samsung Galaxy smartwatches on Wednesday at its annual summer Unpacked event. The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the brand's thinnest and lightest smartwatches yet, and they feature a wide array of health features aimed at continuous wellness capture. Right around the time of Samsung's hardware announcements, Google stole some of Samsung's thunder when it announced its Pixel Watches would also be getting Google's Gemini in a latest

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I wanted to recommend the Samsung Z Flip 7 FE to everyone - but then I saw the price

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-02-01 20:33:00

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a big upgrade over its predecessor. It features an edge-to-edge cover-screen display, a bigger battery, and more polished AI features. It retains the $1,099 price tag, but Samsung needed a flip phone under $1,000 to address the increasing competition from Motorola Razr. Enter the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more The new entrant in Samsung's flip lineup isn't as affo

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Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Watch 8 and More: Everything Announced at Samsung Unpacked

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 18:14:00

In an all-too common (and annoying) tactic these days, Samsung has been drip teasing its "Ultra-experience" for more than a month prior to Unpacked, despite the lack of anything named "Ultra" besides a new blue version of the Watch that bears the name. We've seen teasing views of the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Z Flip 7 and 7 FE and the Watch 8 (and the Watch 8 Classic), which are now officially official. All the devices debut One UI 8, Samsung's skin and apps for Android 16, which brings a new lo

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Epic Games Settles With Samsung. That's a Big Deal for Fortnite Players and Gamers More Broadly

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 18:15:40

Epic Games says it's reached a settlement with Samsung after suing both Samsung and Google last year over antitrust issues. The action is likely a turning point for players of Fortnite and other games. Epic didn't disclose the terms of the settlement, but the original suit focused on Samsung blocking the installation of apps on its mobile devices, making it more difficult for users to install Epic Games titles, such as the popular Fortnite. At the time, Epic said it took 21 steps to install a g

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I Was Excited About Samsung's Cheaper Folding Phone. Then I Saw the Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 18:34:00

Every young person today should get to experience the specific fun, flirty pleasure of having a quirky flip phone that is both a fashion accessory and a cutting-edge piece of tech. It's the noughties tech experience in a nutshell – or a clamshell, if you will. But even though folding phones are now more sophisticated than ever thanks to advances in flexible screen technology, the devices on the market are usually extortionately expensive. Samsung's latest flagship phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, an

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: There’s a clear winner for me

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-01 23:00:36

Last year, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold raised the bar significantly over its predecessor, while also giving the Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 a run for its money. Of course, the market never stands still for long. The new Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 is now here, but how does it compare to its Tensor-powered rival? For me, the choice is clear. Although the Pixel 9 Pro Fold was a close rival to the Galaxy Fold 6, Samsung’s latest model brings enough improvements to widen the gap. Below, I’ll dive into why I re

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Pre-order Samsung’s new foldables or watches and get up to $300 in Amazon gift cards

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 00:13:44

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Samsung just launched its latest foldables and smartwatches, and Amazon is marking the occasion with big pre-order perks. If you pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Watch 8, or Watch 8 Classic before July 24, you’ll get an Amazon gift card worth up to $300. Here’s how the deals break down: Galaxy Z Fold 7: $300 gift card plus a free storage upgrade to 512GB (normally $2,419.99, currently $1,999.99). $300 gift card plus a free storage upgrade to 512GB (norm

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Confirmed: Samsung’s tri-fold device is ready to go, so why can’t you buy it yet?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 00:16:27

TL;DR A Samsung executive has told Android Authority that Samsung’s triple-screen or ‘tri-fold’ foldable is ready to go into production. The executive says Samsung was investigating whether there was consumer demand for the form factor. This comes after a report that Samsung could launch the device in just two markets in Q4 2025. Samsung has been working on a triple-screen foldable phone (or tri-fold, to use the misleading but popular moniker) for a while now. It teased the device at the Gala

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Get up to $1,100 trade-in credit when you preorder the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at AT&T

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-02-02 00:19:07

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is one of the latest folding smartphones from Samsung, offering a thinner, lighter build, an 8-inch AMOLED display, and internal storage options up to 1TB. It just launched on Wednesday during Samsung Unpacked. If you're looking to upgrade your current smartphone, right now at AT&T, when you preorder the Galaxy Z Fold 7, you can get up to $1,100 trade-in credit for your device, dropping the price of the premium phone down to $800. Also: I tried Samsung's $2,

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Hands-On With the Galaxy Z Fold 7: So Thin You Forget It's a Foldable

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 23:00:00

Perhaps the most extraordinary thing about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is how ordinary it feels in my hand. Well, at least when it's closed. Unfolded, it's a whole different story. I got to check out the Z Fold 7 during Samsung's Unpacked event in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday, along with the Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE. (Also happening this week is Amazon's Prime Day, which is unlikely to include these devices but includes sales on Samsung TVs and laptops.) Watch this: Ultra Thin: First Look at the

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My Favorite Feature's Back! I Tried Out the New Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 23:00:00

You have to hand it to Samsung -- the company has never been afraid to break from the cookie-cutter smartwatch mold. Unlike the predictable updates from its competitors, Samsung surprises us nearly every year. The new Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, blend design cues from previous generations: There's the Ultra's functional, squared-off frame and the romantic elegance of the Classic's physical rotating bezel -- a feature that made me fall

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I Tried the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE and I'm Here for the Larger Cover Screen

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 23:00:08

Are two Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phones better than one? That's the question I kept pondering as I held the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 in one hand and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in the other at a Samsung press preview. It's a strategy that's worked well for one of the company's foldable phone competitors, Motorola, which has Razr models starting as low as $700 and as much as $1,300. The new Galaxy Z Flip 7, which starts at $1,100, has been completely redesigned with a 4.1-inch cover screen, a 6.9-inch main

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: the 7 biggest announcements

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-02 00:09:51

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked event has come to a close. As expected, the company unveiled next-generation Galaxy Z Flip and Fold smartphones, as well as three new additions to its smartwatch lineup. If you didn’t get a chance to watch the event yourself, you can catch up with all of Samsung’s major announcements below. Samsung has revealed the

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Samsung launches three new foldable smartphones as it fends off Chinese rivals

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2026-02-02 05:00:01

In this article SSU-FF SSNHZ Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is super thin, measuring just 8.9 millimeters when closed and 4.2 millimeters when unfolded. Ryan Browne | CNBC Samsung on Wednesday launched three new folding smartphones — including thinner top-end devices and a cheaper version of its flip phone — as the tech giant looks to entice buyers to make the switch to foldables. The main new additions to Samsung's foldable phone range are the Galaxy Z Fo

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The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s best new feature is one that other Samsung phones have had for years

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:08

TL;DR The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the first in the clamshell foldable series to finally get full support for Samsung’s DeX desktop mode. DeX transforms the phone into a portable PC when connected to an external display, providing a desktop interface with a taskbar and windowed apps. Samsung previously omitted DeX from the Flip lineup due to thermal concerns, an issue it has seemingly resolved for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Clamshell foldables like the Galaxy Z Flip are gaining popularity by

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Samsung drops S Pen support from Galaxy Z Fold 7 — here’s why it had to go

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:12

TL;DR Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a significantly thinner and more ergonomic design. To achieve this slim profile, Samsung has removed the digitizer layer from the inner display, consequently dropping S Pen support. Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which finally features a noticeably thinner design that is easier to hold. While everyone gushes over how good it feels in the hand, this thinner design comes at a cost: the Fold 7 no longer supports the S Pen. Samsung hasn’t me

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One UI 8 on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 brings live captions for phone calls

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:20

TL;DR The newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 have received several notable software features as part of Samsung’s new One UI 8 interface. One of them, Call Captions, offers real-time transcriptions of phone calls. Other Samsung phones are expected to receive this feature with a wider software release. Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Flip 7, and the more affordable Flip 7 FE, along with the new Galaxy Watch 8 series at its July Unpacked event. Along with new hardwar

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Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab S11 is coming, but when?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:23

Samsung has just launched new foldable phones and smartwatches, but what else should we expect before the end of the year? Well, a company executive has confirmed to us that you should expect the Galaxy Tab S11 series . We asked a Samsung South Africa executive whether the Galaxy Tab S11 series was on the way, and here’s what they told us: So Samsung will be announcing a (Galaxy Tab) refresh for the range coming through, shortly. In line with our traditional cadence. For what it’s worth, the

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Galaxy Z Flip 7, Flip 7 FE get a major cover screen widget upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:26

TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE now let you add virtually any Android widget to the cover display. The new foldable phones allow you to add up to four widgets on one screen. Samsung will bring this feature to older Galaxy Z Flip models via the One UI 8 update. Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE, offering two clamshell foldable phones in its portfolio for the first time. These phones offer large cover screens, and the software has been upgraded to take

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I love the look and feel of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but the price confuses me

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:27

When Samsung launches new foldable phones, most people who read sites like Android Authority are only really interested in the Fold model — the ultra-expensive one that opens like a book. However, the foldable that sells the most is the Flip model — the smaller, cheaper design that opens like a clamshell. This year is no different, as the eyes of the internet seem to be exclusively on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which got its first significant design refresh in years and is positioned to be competitive

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is here, and it’s one of the thinnest foldables to date

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:28

TL;DR Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable phone at its Unpacked event. This is the lightest book-style foldable phone on the market, and among the thinnest ones too. Expect to pay $1,999 when the Galaxy Z Fold 7 goes on sale. We’ve seen several slim book-style foldable phones in the last couple of years, but Samsung has largely refused to follow this trend for its mainline Fold models. Fortunately, that changes today as the company has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung

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Samsung’s Audio Eraser now lets you clean up audio in other apps

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:30

TL;DR One UI 8 now lets Galaxy owners access Audio Eraser outside of the Gallery app. The feature is accessible in Samsung Notes, Voice Recorder, and on recorded calls. Audio Eraser also works on any video played in the Samsung player, not just ones captured on your phone. The big day for Samsung’s foldables is here. While the spotlight is on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, plenty of other news was also revealed during Galaxy Unpacked. Something that may have slipped under the radar is an int

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Samsung finally confirms whether or not it’ll start making you pay for Galaxy AI tools

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:33

TL;DR Samsung has introduced several new Galaxy AI features with One UI 8 on its latest foldables. These tools are expected to roll out to more Galaxy devices as One UI 8 becomes widely available. Despite significant improvements, Samsung has confirmed it has no plans to charge users for its Galaxy AI tools. Samsung jumped on the AI bandwagon with the Galaxy S24 series last year, debuting a new set of AI-powered tools. The Galaxy AI suite has since made its way to more devices, picking up sev

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Samsung One UI 8 hits stable with launch of new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:37

TL;DR Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE are finally here. As expected, the new devices are the first from the company to ship with One UI 8 based on Android 16. Older models, including the Galaxy S25 series, are expected to receive the update in the coming weeks. At today’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung lifted the covers off its latest foldable phones. The all-new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 bring several noteworthy hardware upgrades over last year’s models,

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Wear OS 6 is here, but your Pixel watch isn’t getting it first

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:42

TL;DR The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the first smartwatches to ship with stable Wear OS 6. Samsung’s new wearables run One UI 8 Watch based on Google’s latest platform. It’s unclear if all Wear OS 6 features, like dynamic color theming, are included on Samsung’s version. Samsung has one-upped Google by being the first to roll out the stable version of Wear OS 6. The newly launched Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the first smartwatches to come with the latest version of Goog

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The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE gets Flip 7’s fancy cover screen features, but what about the Flip 6?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:44

TL;DR Samsung has confirmed that the Now Bar, Now Brief, Gemini, and Gemini Live will be available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE’s cover screen. These features are also available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s larger cover display. Furthermore, the company told us that these features would be coming to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 as part of the One UI 8 update. Samsung has just launched its new foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the slightly cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. The former phone has seve

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Galaxy Watch Ultra gets more storage, a fresh color, and One UI 8 Watch — all without a price hike

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:45

TL;DR Samsung launched the new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) with 64GB storage and a new Titanium Blue color. The refreshed Watch Ultra retains its $649.99 price and core features, including a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and 590mAh battery. It also ships with the latest One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS 6 update. At Samsung Unpacked, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, giving users updated options if they want to pick up a Samsung wearable. But that’s not all, as the com

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE shows us what Samsung thinks an ‘affordable’ foldable looks like

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:48

While foldable phones have been around for years now, relatively high prices compared to their stiff-screened brethren have meant that they’ve been an unapproachable option for many smartphone shoppers. And for the longest time, we’ve been wondering when a major player in the foldable space might finally tackle the challenge of creating a foldable phone with not just mass-market appeal, but a price tag to match. For this year’s refresh to its folding lineup, Samsung is bringing us not just its

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