As we reach the midpoint of the year, anticipation builds for a series of updates, including the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and the eagerly awaited successor to the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. There’s also a possibility that Samsung Smart Glasses will be showcased more extensively, following a brief showing at the Google I/O event earlier.
The spotlight, however, is on Samsung’s plans for its foldable devices in 2026. This year is particularly crucial as Apple is anticipated to introduce its first foldable, the iPhone Ultra. Samsung is expected to step up its game to face unprecedented competition in this sector.
To explore Samsung’s offerings for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, continue reading. Additionally, the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide might offer a fresh take with a more compact design that unfolds into a form resembling a standard tablet.
A potential name change
Just as we were beginning to understand what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 might offer, Samsung appears to be considering a new naming strategy, leaving us puzzled.
According to numerous circulating rumors, Samsung is set to release two book-style foldable phones this year. One will be a traditional tall phone succeeding the Galaxy Z Fold 7, while the other will be a more compact model that unfolds to resemble a tablet, echoing the expected design of the iPhone Ultra.
Previously, these devices were referred to as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold Wide. However, recent information suggests that these will not be their official names at launch.
