Live update: Samsung announces new foldable phone

Galaxy Z Fold 4: Multitasking support and feature enhancements, camera system , S Pen support, and a lighter, slimmer design.

Galaxy Z Flip 4: Full smartphone experience at half size, enhanced cover screen and improved camera system.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: Surround sound, active noise cancellation, moisture resistance, up to 30 hours battery life including rechargeable carrying case.

Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro: Enhanced sensors to help monitor heart rate, blood oxygen levels and stress.

The company's part tablet, part smartphone Fold line is working fine. A promise to be a multitasking powerhouse.

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its first device with Android 12L, the new Galaxy Z Fold 4. Android 12L is a special version of Android created by Google for big screen experiences, including foldable devices.

This device allows users to switch full-screen apps to pop-up windows or split the screen in half. For example, users could read emails on one side of the screen and edit presentations on the other. You can also run multiple apps at once.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 also includes new swipe gestures and a taskbar with a PC-like layout. Additionally, it features an interactive cover screen, narrower bezels, lighter weight and slimmer profile. It also works with Samsung's S Pen (sold separately).

Fold also received an upgrade to its camera system, with several photographic features, including his new 50MP wide camera lens, 30x space zoom lens, and the ability to capture clear images even at night. rice field.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at $1,799.99 and comes in gray-green, beige, and black. Also available in burgundy for 256GB and 512GB models.

In addition to new mobile phone models, Samsung has launched its flagship wearable device. is.

The company launched two of his smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5, with new BioActive sensors that help users monitor health metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and stress. Announced Pro.

According to Samsung, the Galaxy Watch 5's sensor is larger than its predecessor and covers more of the wrist to provide more accurate readings.

The Watch 5 Pro is a rugged outdoor version of the wrist-worn device, made from more durable materials, with a larger battery and specific features for hiking and cycling. increase. The

Watch 5 comes in two sizes and four colors: Sapphire, Graphite, Pink Gold, and Silver, starting at $279.99. The Watch5 Pro starts at $449.99 and comes in two colors, black and gray. Samsung will also be selling special Golf His editions of both models with direction and distance functions to aid golfers on the course. The

watch will be available for pre-order starting Wednesday and will be available on August 26th.

Samsung announced at last year's Unpacked event Provided an update on the Galaxy for the Planet initiative. The company said it was inching closer to meeting its 2025 sustainability goals, which included developing and incorporating more recycled materials into its products and designing more environmentally friendly packaging. .

Samsung said it designed the new Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with recycled fishing nets or ghost he nets to reduce marine pollution. According to the company, as of today, 11 Galaxy devices are using repurposed fishing nets. The concept was first incorporated into his Galaxy S22 series in February 2022.

The company also states that his 90% of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are made from recycled materials. He also uses 100% recycled paper for the packaging of the Galaxy S22 series.

Samsung has released an updated version of its Bluetooth earbuds.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro feature surround sound, active noise cancellation, moisture resistance, and up to 30 hours of battery life, including a rechargeable carrying case. The

Buds2 Pro will be available in black, white and purple on August 26th for $229.

Samsung's most popular foldable phone gets a solid upgrade it was done. The 4th generation Galaxy Z Flip is lighter, slimmer and smarter. According to the company, users can expect a full smartphone experience at half the size.

The centerpiece of the new Z Flip 4 is an enhanced cover screen that allows users to make calls, reply to text messages, access Samsung Wallet and lock their car without opening the device. can be unlocked and you can control your smart home gadgets. Covers can be personalized with custom fonts, icons, and designs.

The device also features a 65% brighter lens, improved processing power, and an improved camera system with advanced artificial intelligence that enables sharper, more stable photos regardless of the time of day. I have it.

On the outside, the Z Flip 4 is built with Gorilla Glass and a tougher metal alloy called Armor Aluminum. The device comes in multiple colors of graphite, purple, pink, gold and blue, while the Bespoke line allows users to choose from new body and frame colors, offering 75 combination options. The device will be available starting August 26th for the same price as the previous model, $999.

Samsung's Unpacked event featured Netflix's "Emily in Paris." Executives tried to come up with Samsung's next big slogan. (The company gave a playful nod to "Bridgerton" at the launch of the Galaxy S22.) 

Later, in a previously recorded clip, Samsung showed how the new foldable device has fared. I hinted at how to be the best. Samsung says it took him eight years of research and development to create the Z Fold, and the market tripled last year.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri also appeared in a short video highlighting how the popular app works on foldable devices.He hinted at a feature that would allow users to shoot content hands-free with the foldable device open.

At Wednesday's product launch event, Samsung will once again tout its flip phone. attempts to show that smartphones can now offer flip and fold flexibility without compromising performance or features.

Samsung to unveil next-gen Flip 4 phones that open like a clamshell with a design reminiscent of early 2000s flip phones and his Z-Fold 4 that opens outwards like a book is. form a tablet.

These devices will likely feature camera upgrades, new hinges and slimmer bodies, and longer-lasting batteries. Flip's cover is rumored to have an enhanced interface, making it easier to access notifications, widget controls and wallet features without even opening the phone.

After a dismal start to 2019, Samsung has continued to push the concept of foldable smartphones, often at very high prices. But Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives told his CNN Business that Samsung's foldable effort remains a "huge disappointment" for the company.

"This has been an Everest-like climb to success with the foldable concept. Design, pricing, consumer tastes and habits have made the Flip and Fold a Samsung-based very It's become a niche segment," he said. 

While the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 will be the focus of the event, the company will also unveil a new Galaxy Watch and wireless earbuds.

The Galaxy Watch 5 series is expected to feature an improved screen, faster charging and a more personalized design. Incorporating advanced biometric sensors could also enable better tracking of certain health metrics, such as sleep habits.

Meanwhile, Samsung's Galaxy Buds are due for updates, especially around sound quality and battery life. According to ABI analyst David McQueen, the smartwatch and earbud sectors are doing well during (and thanks to) the pandemic.

"I think this will continue for the next few years," he said.

While Apple AirPods are the leader in the category, McQueen said Samsung's Galaxy Buds work with both his iPhone and his Android device, broadening its appeal. .