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[Report] Samsung wants Galaxy Z Fold 7 to be as thin as the S24 Ultra
Samsung wants to make the next Galaxy Z Fold phone to be thinner than a regular bar-type phone. The company has recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is 1.3mm slimmer and 14 grams lighter than its predecessor.
According to KEDGlobal, TM Roh instructed Samsung engineers to make the next Galaxy Z Fold phone thinner than the S24 Ultra. Not that all, the engineers are reportedly ordered to further reduce the thickness to 7mm when folded.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 12mm thick when folded and weighs 239 grams. It’s a sharp decline in both thickness and weight compared to the previous Fold models. The company wants to further solidify its edge in the global foldable market.
Samsung’s MX Division is also working to reduce the weight of the next foldables below 239 grams. The report mentions that a 10mm thick Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim could be launched by the end of this year, followed by thinner models in the future.
The Flim model of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could have a larger 8-inch screen than the 7.6-inch Z Fold 6 screen when unfolded. These developments indicate that the Korean tech giant is working hard to make foldable phones its mainstream products similar to Galaxy S.
Samsung has launched task force teams for game development in four countries with research branches in Korea, the UK, China, and Ukraine. It’s also partnering with Google and other Android app developers to produce foldable-specific apps.
Samsung is slowly but amazingly reducing the thickness of Galaxy Z Fold models. The company’s first Galaxy Fold launched in 2019 was 17.1mm thick. Meanwhile, this year’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 has reached the thickness level of 12.1mm when folded.
The Korean tech giant is getting fierce competition in the foldable smartphone market. The entry of Chinese vendors and their aggressive marketing forced Samsung to evolve faster. It all delivers fruitful upgrades for the general consumers.
Samsung has released an update for its Samsung Music app with version 16.2.38.2 for Galaxy devices. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 37.79MB. It fixes some issues and includes various improvements for better performance.
The update fixes issues that users have experienced with the app in the previous version. It provides a more stable and reliable music experience by resolving some issues.
In addition to fixing bugs, the update also enhances some of the app’s features. While specific details about these enhancements are not fully detailed, users can expect better functionality and an improved user interface. However, no new features or changes noted.
Samsung Music has been popular among users for its ease of use and comprehensive features. Now, the version 16.2.38.2 update makes the app more efficient and enjoyable to use.
Users of the Samsung Music app are advised to update to version 16.2.38.2 to take advantage of these improvements. The update can be installed from the Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates.
Also, users can also download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy A72 smartphone, which installs the latest Android security patch released in August 2024 to improve system security. The update is rolling out for users in some Asian countries and the company will expand it soon.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A72 smartphone can verify the August 2024 security update through One UI build version A725FXXU9FXH1. It weighs around 300MB software package.
The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach to reach all models. Samsung advises users to check and install the update to enjoy enhanced features.
To access the latest update on your smartphone, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more personalized and efficient smartphone experience.
Ahead of installing the update, here’s what’s new it brings. As per the official details, it fixes over 45 security issues, including 1 critical and 34 high-level vulnerabilities from Google. Notably, 1 CVE was previously resolved in earlier updates, and 2 CVEs are not applicable to Galaxy devices.
Moreover, the update contains fixes for 14 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) specific to Samsung devices and apps. This includes improvements to system services, Knox services, Galaxy Watch, and other related components.
The newly released Z Fold 6 seems to be struggling with slow sales. Samsung reported less than 300,000 unit sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in the first two weeks of launch. It’s a big blow to the company’s ambitions to attain 10% YoY growth.
Tipster IceUniverse revealed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 sales were only 270,000 units in the first two weeks. The sales figure is for the global market, not just South Korea where the Z Fold 5 sold about 300,000 units during pre-orders.
The Korean tech giant sold around 1 million foldable during pre-orders last year. The overall sale consisted of 70% of the Flip and the remaining 30% of Fold. That said, the Z Fold 5 sold 300,000 units during pre-orders in Korea alone.
The foldable smartphone market hasn’t yet saturated. Consumers still prefer buying bar-type smartphones over foldable ones. The main concern is durability and extremely heavy pricing, leading to avoiding the purchase.
The company fueled the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 with Galaxy AI. However, the artificial intelligence trick is seemingly unable to push foldable sales. There are many refinements but not any major upgrades to attract potential buyers.
Meanwhile, Samsung is working to innovate its foldable segment further. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold SE is said to have a more durable UFG glass technology. It will offer better protection against scratches as well as less visible creases around the folding area.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is worse than Fold5… It seems that AI alone cannot save Samsung.Globally, only 270,000 units were sold in the first two weeks.
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) August 28, 2024