Samsung Launches Foldables

Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Z foldable phones and watches ahead of Apple’s expected debut.

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Summary

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Samsung unveiled its 2026 Galaxy Z8 foldable lineup at its July 2026 Unpacked event, introducing three phones for the first time: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. The devices start at $2,099, $1,899 and $1,199, respectively, with availability set for August 7 and preorders offering up to $350 in gift cards. The new Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung’s first wide-body book-style foldable, positioned between the clamshell Flip8 and the top-end Fold8 Ultra, while Samsung also announced updated Galaxy Watches.

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Everyday foldables

Samsung is trying to make its foldables feel less like niche productivity machines and more like devices people want to use every day. Thinner shapes, stronger hardware, better usability, and entertainment-friendly design all push the category toward mainstream appeal.