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12,000 Samsung Devices Stolen Amid Soaring Demand

8/5/2025

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Samsung Theft Response

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 are flying off the shelves, but their popularity has a dark side. A staggering theft of 12,000 units, worth $10.6 million, occurred near London Heathrow Airport. This brazen heist underscores the soaring demand for these innovative devices, pushing Samsung to bolster security and team up with authorities for recovery.

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Samsung's Flip 7 Triumph

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 has emerged victorious in rigorous durability tests by YouTuber JerryRigEverything, showcasing its resilience against scratches, flames, and bends. The robust Gorilla Glass Victus 2 outer screen held strong, though the softer inner display revealed some weaknesses. Overall, the Flip 7 stands tall as a formidable player in the foldable phone arena.

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Samsung Theft Response

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 are flying off the shelves, but their popularity has a dark side. A staggering theft of 12,000 units, worth $10.6 million, occurred near London Heathrow Airport. This brazen heist underscores the soaring demand for these innovative devices, pushing Samsung to bolster security and team up with authorities for recovery.

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