Samsung Reveals Stunning New Upgrades To Foldable Phones At Unpacked Event
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At the hotly-anticipated Unpacked 2021 event that took place earlier this week, Samsung unveiled a bevy of new goodies that solidifies the Korean brand’s stance at the forefront of innovative tech. Amongst the new offerings are 5G foldable phones and upgrades of the wearables: Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch.
“Change is the only constant in the world of innovation,” the company declares. It shows in the way it has pioneered the foldable phone and continues to pursue newer heights with them.
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The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G are the newest in foldable phone tech, each serving a different purpose. The Z Fold3 aims to deliver a “multitasking powerhouse” experience for both productivity and entertainment, while the Z Flip3 offers a sleeker silhouette for “style that comes with function.”
Both are built with IPX84 water resistance and Armor Aluminum to ensure that the phone lasts the longest it possibly can despite accidental drops and unfavorable conditions.
Hideaway Hinge, the key to the foldable tech which was first introduced on Galaxy Z Flip, allows the devices to stay in place at any angle in Flex mode. According to the company, the devices can withstand folding 200,000 times.
Doing away with the need for a Note series, Samsung has also integrated S Pen functionality to the Z Fold3. For even more productivity, a Taskbar has been introduced to quickly switch between apps, and the Multi-Active Window receives an upgrade for more efficient multitasking.
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In the Z Flip3, a Cover Screen four times larger than its predecessor allows for even easier access to the widgets most frequently used. When folded shut, users can also still take a photo without needing to even open the phone. An introduction of the Flex Mode Panel makes watching content on the folded phone an even better experience by positioning the video at the top and leaving brightness and volume controls at the bottom.
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Following on from previous successful launches, Samsung and Thom Browne have partnered again to create exclusive colorways for the new products. The sleek white is highlighted by the designer’s trademark colors for a collaboration that “represents creativity and innovation in equal measure.”
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Alongside these gadgets, the company also revealed its vision for environmental sustainability with the ‘Galaxy for the Planet’ scheme. It sets itself an initial goal of creating a more sustainable ecosystem for its Galaxy products by 2025.
All are available for pre-order now, prior to their official release on August 27.
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