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Samsung shipped 4 times more foldable devices in 2021 compared to last year
When Samsung Electronics unveiled the first prototype of the Flexible Display in 2011, users realized that they were looking at the future of the mobile industry. Now, a decade later, Samsung shipped 4 times more foldable devices in 2021 than in 2020, more than three times the market growth expected by analysts.
Consumer excitement for Samsung Foldable is an example of the success of the Galaxy Z series. In the first month of launch, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 surpassed the total cumulative sales of Samsung foldable devices in 2020.
As foldable smartphone shipments are projected to increase tenfold by 2023, let’s take a look at the key moments, outstanding innovations and key partnerships that helped make foldable devices the next big thing.
Bringing Foldables to Consumers Around the World
After a decade of progress and three generations of innovation, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 offer better durability and a better user experience for the foldable. They not only set a new standard in the industry but also refresh consumer interest in smartphones in general.
Innovations Behind the Technology
Samsung’s dedication to creating new foldable innovations has achieved another major milestone with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 in 2021 the first foldable to receive an IPX8 water resistance rating
But the features that set Samsung foldable apart are not hidden beneath the surface. With application continuity responsive UI that provides a seamless transition between folded and unfolded modes and features like multi-active windows and flex modes, Samsung foldables have created new ways for us to work, play and express. Methods are open.
Driving Consumer Demand for Foldable Devices
This unprecedented push in innovation has led to the growing demand for foldable devices, bringing more customers to the Galaxy family than ever before. Compared to the Galaxy Note 20, Samsung saw a 150 percent increase in users switching smartphone brands for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and a 140 percent increase over the Galaxy S21.
A simple explanation for this huge growth is that both the Galaxy Z series devices offer different features that appeal to specific customer groups like no other smartphone in the past.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 pricing have been tipped for the Europe region. The phones will launch next month, while price-related information has already started to pop up online.
According to SmartPrix, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be priced at €2200 for 256GB, €2330 for 512GB, and €2580 for 1TB. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 could cost €1330 for 256GB and €1450 for 512GB variants.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Europe Price [Leaked]
- 12GB+256GB: €2200
- 12GB+512GB: €2330
- 12GB+1TB: €2580
Galaxy Z Flip 6 Europe Price [Leaked]
- 12GB+256GB: €1330
- 12GB+512GB: €1450
This pricing information is for certain European countries. It should be noted that local VAT and charges make differences in the prices. Converting Euro to USD for any other currency would also present misleading price info.
It’s worth noting that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will be introduced on July 10 in Paris. The company has started pre-reservation, which offers exciting discounts, early access to exclusive colors and free Samsung Credit.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra could be equipped with anti-reflective screen technology. The smartwatch is rumored to use anti-reflective coating, an identical feature to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Ahead of the launch, crucial information about the wearable has been tipped.
According to the info, Samsung might pack the Galaxy Watch Ultra with anti-reflective coating on the screen. It would result in a greatly enhanced user experience over rivals. Apple’s iPhone is already defeated by the S24 Ultra in terms of screen visibility and color vibrance.
For the S24 Ultra, Samsung collaborated with Corning to develop an exclusive Gorilla Armor glass. It significantly reduces reflection and features extra durability. The lower the outside reflection, the better the display will screen colors and hues to the user.
Well, the Galaxy Watch Ultra could feature an anti-reflective coating. Whether it will be a Corning glass or coating material developed by Samsung remains to be known. However, it would be a major upgrade to the Ultra smartwatch, making it stand apart.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is set to feature an anti-reflective coating.
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Samsung will hold the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. The Galaxy Watch Ultra will launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Ring and Buds 3 series. These products are rumored to hit market shelves in the third week of the next month.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 price and specifications revealed on Amazon Canada website. The e-commerce site briefly listed the upcoming Samsung smartwatch. While the page is no longer live, netizens with eagle eyes managed to capture enough screenshots.
According to the info, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 may come with a price tag of $358.55 CAD in Canada. It translates to about $299 in the United States, similar to the Galaxy Watch 6 price. The listing also confirmed that the wearable will launch on July 10.
Interestingly, the upcoming Galaxy smartwatch may feature 128GB internal storage. Apart from the new 3nm Exynos chipset, the wearable may be equipped with Enhanced BioActiveSensor2. Integration of Galaxy AI will make health monitoring even more accurate.
The upgraded BioActiveSensor will offer features like:
- Advanced heart rate monitoring
- Blood oxygen level readings
- Sleep quality analysis
- Stress monitoring
- Various workout modes to suit all fitness levels
Galaxy AI-powered features could include AI Powered Sleep, AI Powered Exercise, and AI Powered Communication. Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch operating system will also bring functional improvements and reliable performance.
Samsung is expected to hold the Galaxy Unpacked event next month in Paris. Earlier, a report claimed that the products would hit the market shelves in late July itself. It will be the first time when Samsung’s H2 Unpacked products will be available in July.