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As they say, fashion is cyclical. It turns out that phones are, too, because flip phones are so back.
Gone are the days of clunky phones that don't fit in tiny pockets. Samsung has just released its brand new Z Flip 7, an AI-full upgrade to one of its most unique smartphone models.
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However, Verizon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free when you trade in a qualifying Apple, Google, Motorola, or Samsung phone through their Unlimited Ultimate plan.
There are some stipulations to cash in on this offer. First, the free phone is paid out through a 36-month billing cycle. Therefore, you will use this phone for three years and pay for its service. You will also have to pay for any taxes and fees required to purchase the device. Also, because you must be on the Unlimited Ultimate plan, you must pay its service fee of $55 a month per line, which is a little pricey.
The Z Flip 7 does something many other smartphones can't -- its touchscreen folds, so you can fit the device in your purse, pocket, backpack, and more without taking up as much space as usual. Plus, when the screen is folded, an outside FlexWindow allows you to stream media, use widgets, and even reply to messages, so you can get full function out of the phone even when it's not in full screen.
The cameras offer competitive options as well. They may not stack up to iPhone Pro or higher-end Samsung models, but the 50 MP wide and 10 MP ultra-wide camera holds its own. It comes in the three fun colors: Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Coral Red.
The new phone also boasts a larger battery capacity than ever before. Samsung advertises 31 hours of battery life, compared to the 23 hours of battery life the Z Flip 6 had.
A closer look at the Z Flip 7 camera. Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET
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