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Leaked renders of Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 suggest a mostly familiar design with a single, subtle change: the phone is about 0.5 mm slimmer when folded, while the inner 6.9-inch and outer 4.1-inch displays remain the same as the Flip 7. Expected upgrades include the Exynos 2600 processor, a slightly larger battery, and a marginally shallower crease, with a July launch amid competition from the Z Fold 8 and a new Z Wide Fold.
A Korea Economic Times report (via 9to5google) claims Samsung will host its next Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, likely unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a new 'Wide Fold' with possible S Pen support; the event could also bring a Z Flip 8, and Samsung typically uses summer Unpacked to refresh foldables and watches, building on the favorable reception of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Samsung announced UK availability for the Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G, with prices from £529 and £399 respectively, offering up to 256/512GB storage, IP68 durability, a 50MP triple-camera system with Nightography, a 5000mAh battery with fast charging, and six generations of OS updates plus six years of security updates. The devices are powered by AI-driven One UI 8.5 features (Awesome Intelligence) including Voice Transcription and AI Select, with Enterprise Edition options and Samsung Care+ available.
Samsung has begun rolling out the April 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S25 globally, and to the Galaxy S24 and S23 in Korea first, addressing 47 security issues. The S25 update is 548.89MB (firmware S93xBXXS9BZCH), while S24 and S23 updates are 456.64MB (S92xNKSS5CZCH) and 436.32MB (S91xNKSS7EZCI) respectively, with other markets likely to follow. Samsung is also advancing One UI 8.5 beta activity across these devices (S25 ninth beta, S24 second beta, and S23 beta program).
Leaked renders by OnLeaks and My Mobiles reveal the Galaxy Z Flip 8 with a 6.9-inch main display, a 4.1-inch outer screen, dimensions of 85.4 x 75.4 x 13.2 mm folded (166.8 x 75.4 x 6.6 mm open), and a dual-camera rear setup, suggesting a design similar to the Z Flip 7 but slightly larger, with a July launch anticipated.
Samsung expands the One UI 8.5 beta to additional Galaxy devices—including the S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, S23 FE, and the A36 5G—in select markets with AirDrop support via Quick Share as part of a phased rollout. The program will continue to broaden to more devices later this month, with users able to register via the Samsung Members app.
Samsung will restock the Galaxy Z TriFold in the US on April 10, 2026 via its online store and select stores, marking a limited last chance to buy the device before production ends due to high costs and limited demand; a successor is rumored for 2027 as Samsung shifts focus to other foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold line.
Samsung is expanding its One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices, adding the Galaxy S23 series (and S23 FE), Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy A36 to the beta program with regional availability: S23 family in India, South Korea, the UK, and the US (S23 FE included); Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 beta only in South Korea and the US; A36 beta only in India. Enrollment is via the Samsung Members app, and Samsung notes that three-year-old devices are now included in the beta for the first time.
A Korean report claims Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Fold Wide at a London Unpacked event on July 22, 2026, with the Wide variant rumored to feature a wider 4:3 display and S Pen support; the Fold 8 may bring back S Pen functionality and both foldables are expected to sport crease-free OLED panels.
Samsung has released the second One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, currently rolling out in India and South Korea. The 897.11MB update carries firmware S92xBXXU5ZZD5 and includes the same nine changes as Galaxy S25 Beta 9, plus the April 2026 security patch that fixes 47 vulnerabilities. Users can install via Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold returns for a limited restock this Friday, priced at $2,899, with availability online at Samsung.com and in select Samsung Experience Stores across the U.S., including locations in Cerritos, CA; Mall of America; Queens Center; Roosevelt Field; The Americana at Brand; The Galleria; and Stonebriar Centre. Stock is expected to be limited after a quick sell‑out previously.
Samsung launched Hearapy, a mobile app that streams a precise 100 Hz sine wave to the inner ear to stimulate the vestibular system, claiming about 60 seconds of listening can relieve motion sickness for up to two hours. The approach is based on Nagoya University research and may work with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, though tests suggest it can function with other headphones as well; the app is available on Google Play.
Samsung has expanded AirDrop-style file sharing to more Galaxy devices via Quick Share, enabling cross‑platform transfers with iOS. However, the rollout appears buggy and uneven, with some users seeing the option but reporting it doesn’t work, suggesting Samsung is still ironing out the feature.
Samsung is expanding Quick Share to AirDrop support beyond the Galaxy S26 to more Galaxy devices, including mid-range A-series models, with Android 16 as the baseline and One UI 8.5 updates poised to enable the feature for eligible devices.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 emphasizes durability, refined usability and strong performance over new innovations, with a reworked hinge, dual-layer ultra-thin glass and a reinforced metal plate to reduce creases. It sports a 6.5-inch cover display and an 8-inch inner screen at 120 Hz, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging plus wireless options. The report also teases potential S Pen support and a larger Galaxy Z Wide Fold for productivity-focused users, signaling a dual-category foldable strategy for Samsung.