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In summary:
- Samsung has unveiled a teaser video confirming the Galaxy Z Fold Wide, showcasing a new “passport-style” design that deviates from the taller aspect ratio of previous models.
- According to Tech Advisor, leaked case images indicate Qi2 wireless charging support and hint that the device might be released before the rumored Apple iPhone Ultra foldable.
- The teaser highlights “Bold stroke. New shape” with a July 22 Unpacked event expected to present this revamped foldable along with other new devices.
Samsung has introduced a new addition to its foldable lineup, effectively confirming the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide ahead of its anticipated July Unpacked event.
The tech community is eagerly anticipating Samsung’s next foldable range, likely to be launched at a special Unpacked event on July 22. However, Samsung has not officially confirmed this date. The standout of this lineup is expected to be the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which, despite its naming, is predicted to differ significantly from the Z Fold 7.
The company has validated the speculation around a new, broader foldable design through a vibrant teaser campaign.
While the campaign doesn’t reveal images of the device itself, Samsung’s new videos emphasize a shift from the tall aspect ratio of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (when closed) to a more passport-style design.
Samsung
Tasty teasers
In one promotional video, a chocolate bar is snapped off vertically. Other scenes include a pizza cut into a short rectangle, a cookie being trimmed in a Squid Game style, a photo booth strip being resized, and a jigsaw puzzle with dog themes having specific pieces removed.
The concluding AI-generated video features splodges being wiped away to reveal a passport-sized ‘8’ motif, followed by the phrase “Bold stroke. New shape”.
The message is clear: Samsung is introducing a foldable device with a novel shape.
This move will position Samsung ahead of the anticipated iPhone Ultra, expected to launch its highly portable iPad in the coming autumn.
Android Headlines
Case leak
Outside of Samsung’s official promotions, Android Headlines has shared what it claims are official case images for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (also known as the Fold Wide), the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7), and the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Android Headlines
Among the usual silicone and clear plastic cases, a striking new aramid fibre option is available for the two larger Fold models in black, red, and blue, each equipped with a kickstand.
The clear cases, meanwhile, reveal support for Qi2 wireless charging, identifiable by a visible ring. For the Flip, these cases also feature a ring for attaching the phone to a bag, while the wider Fold model showcases custom artwork on its clear options.
With the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series anticipated to debut later this month, the wait to see these devices up close won’t be long.
