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Samsung Launches Fold 8, Ultra with Gemini AI, Pre-empts Apple

7/24/2026

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Samsung Unveils Fold8

Samsung unveiled the Fold 8 ($1,900, 201 g, 5.5-inch cover/7.6-inch inner) and Fold 8 Ultra ($2,100, 5,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, 45 W wired/20 W wireless charging) on July 22, 2026.
Both models use Flex Titanium displays that thin the screen, boost durability and hide the hinge crease, offering 50-MP rear cameras, 3,000-nit brightness and up to 28 hours video playback.
Analysts say the passport-sized Fold 8 is intended to pre-empt Apple’s expected September foldable iPhone.

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Samsung Adds Gemini

Samsung added the Gemini Intelligence AI suite with task automation and a preinstalled Gemini Notebook app.
The “Now Nudge” gesture suggests split-screen apps based on a message or email context.
Smart Switch now uses a QR code to transfer iPhone data.
Quick-Share-AirDrop adds cross-platform file sharing.
Devices run Android 17 with One UI 9 and include six months free Google AI Pro for pre-order customers.

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Samsung Unveils Fold8

Samsung unveiled the Fold 8 ($1,900, 201 g, 5.5-inch cover/7.6-inch inner) and Fold 8 Ultra ($2,100, 5,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, 45 W wired/20 W wireless charging) on July 22, 2026.
Both models use Flex Titanium displays that thin the screen, boost durability and hide the hinge crease, offering 50-MP rear cameras, 3,000-nit brightness and up to 28 hours video playback.
Analysts say the passport-sized Fold 8 is intended to pre-empt Apple’s expected September foldable iPhone.

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