Samsung Demonstrates Folding Technique to Apple
**Samsung Unveils the Next Generation of Foldable Smartphones: Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7**
In a groundbreaking move, Samsung has announced the latest additions to its line of foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Both devices showcase significant improvements over their predecessors, offering users an enhanced mobile experience.
**Galaxy Z Fold 7**
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts a sleeker design, measuring 26% thinner than its predecessor. When folded, it is a mere 8.9mm thick, and when unfolded, it expands to 4.2mm. The device is also lighter, weighing 215 grams, down from 239 grams in the Z Fold 6.
The main flexible display has increased in size from 7.6 inches to 8 inches, providing more screen real estate for multitasking and entertainment. The outer display has grown from 6.3 to 6.5 inches, offering a more immersive experience.
Samsung has also reworked the internal design to enhance water resistance, maintaining an IP48 rating for dust and water protection. The hinge is more resistant and stable, reducing the risk of damage. The camera system has been upgraded, featuring a main camera with a resolution of up to 200 megapixels and a bright f/1.7 aperture.
**Galaxy Z Flip 7**
While specific details on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 are not yet available, it is expected to follow the design trend set by the Z Fold 7, featuring a thinner and lighter design, larger and more responsive displays, enhanced processors, AI capabilities, and improved camera systems.
**Samsung Galaxy Watch 8**
In addition to the new smartphones, Samsung has also introduced the seventh generation of its smartphones with flexible displays, including the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip. The Galaxy Watch 8, with its more powerful and efficient Exynos W W1000 chip, offers a battery life of up to 40 hours.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are set to redefine the boundaries of mobile technology, offering users a more immersive, efficient, and versatile mobile experience. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs €999, making it Samsung's first foldable or flip smartphone under €1000, while the Z Flip 7 costs around €1200 and €1320 for 256GB and 512GB models, respectively. The Galaxy Z Fold 7's battery capacity remains at 4400mAh, and both the front and rear sides of the device are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
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In this era of technological advancement, it's worth pondering if the Commission will consider incorporating features associated with the modern marvels like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, like the protection against exposure to ionizing radiation, in their proposal for a directive on the protection of workers, given the increased use of such devices in the workforce.
With Samsung leading the way in smartphone innovation, it would not be surprising to see the future incorporation of advanced technology like the wireless charging found in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 into gadgets and smartphones, enhancing our daily experiences.
