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If you do see one of these phones still on sale and in stock, upgrade while you can. July 11 is the last day of Prime Day, and we've already seen the deal on the 256GB S25+ disappear. We're also tracking other Samsung Galaxy deals through the end of Prime Day — as of this writing, the Z Flip6 is still under $900.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 marks Samsung's entry into a growing sub-category of folding phones, joining the Oppo Find N5 and Honor Magic V5 as a dual-screened device that's as thin as a regular phone when folded.
Commentary: Samsung's new book-style phone has grown out of its awkward adolescence into a more sophisticated design.
Google also announced that, starting with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, you’ll be able to long-press the power button and have Gemini take a gander at your screen while you’re scrolling. With live access to what you’re looking at, you can ask Gemini for help on stuff like product comparisons. Per Google:
Samsung is getting ready to unfold an updated smartphone portfolio on Wednesday, July 9th, at 10AM ET / 7am PT. The biggest thing coming, at least if the rumor mill has things nailed down right, will be a smattering of new foldables, and of course, Galaxy AI features. Wouldn’t be a big tech event without AI these days, right?
Samsung Electronics Co. plans to begin selling a so-called trifold smartphone later this year, joining rival Huawei Technologies Co. in exploring a relatively untested market that pushes the boundaries of foldable technology.