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Samsung Opens Global Sales of Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Watch8, Reshaping Its Update Strategy

Samsung is positioning foldables as its innovation flagship by aligning One UI 8 with Android 16 releases on the Z series.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review
The cover screen wallpapers on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
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Overview

  • The Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Watch8 series launched July 25 in 49 markets and will expand to more than 110 countries.
  • Samsung reports record-breaking pre-orders in Europe, with the Z Fold7 accounting for over half of orders and a 50 percent jump from the previous generation.
  • Both foldables are Samsung’s thinnest and lightest yet and introduce Galaxy AI features such as Gemini Live for real-time camera-driven assistance.
  • The Galaxy Watch8 lineup debuts redesigned models featuring a BioActive Sensor for comprehensive health tracking and a five-second Antioxidant Index measurement.
  • Samsung will no longer debut major Android versions on its Galaxy S series, shifting to interim .5 One UI releases while the Galaxy S25 remains in extended One UI 8 beta testing.