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Have you pre-reserved for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4?
Next week, Samsung will unveil its next-generation foldable smartphones for global consumers. Ahead of the launch, Samsung announced a great opportunity that lets interested consumers pre-reserve the upcoming Galaxy and get access to additional benefits. Well, have you pre-reserved for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4?
For US consumers, Samsung is bringing credit ranging from $30 to $200 that can be used while purchasing the upcoming Galaxy if you pre-reserved for it ahead. By participating, you’ll be eligible for the pre-defined price cut at the time of ordering the phones.
Pre-reservation credit
- $100 credit towards a new Galaxy phone
- $50 credit towards a new Galaxy smartwatch
- $30 credit towards a new Galaxy wireless earbuds
Bundle Credits
- $200 credit towards a new Galaxy phone, smartwatch, and wireless earbuds
- $150 credit towards a new Galaxy phone and smartwatch
- $130 credit towards a new Galaxy phone and wireless earbuds
- $80 credit towards a new Galaxy smartwatch, and wireless earbuds
Have you pre-reserved for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Flip 4? Let us know in the comments below.
Galaxy Z Fold 4
Inspired by the OPPO Find N, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is rumored to feature a different screen ratio, which makes it slightly smaller in length, while wider in both folded and unfolded conditions. The Fold 4 and Flip 4 will be packed with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, Android 12L software and more.
Galaxy Z Flip 4
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 will be Samsung’s next hit in the clamshell foldable smartphone segment. This device is featuring the almost same design as the Galaxy Z Flip 3, however, the company had surely improved things it offered earlier such as the cover display and crease.
Galaxy Watch 5 Series
The Watch 5 Pro is one of the most discussed topics among Samsung consumers nowadays as it will be ditching the iconic physical rotating bezel. At the same time, the standard Galaxy Watch 5 is likely to be coming with a temperature monitoring sensor.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Currently, the Galaxy Buds Pro is the most expensive hearable device offered by Samsung, which could be succeeded by the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro next week. Compared to its predecessor, the upcoming TWS pair is likely to bring improved functionality and usability for consumers.
Samsung has just announced the Galaxy A16 5G smartphone. This phone is making waves of excitement among users as it is the first budget smartphone to promise six years of Android updates and security patches.
If you buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, you can expect software improvements until October 2030. For a phone priced under $200, this is a remarkable thing.
Now, not only Galaxy flagship users can enjoy the latest features and improvements as Samsung Galaxy A16 has been launched. 6 years of updates keep the Galaxy A16 phone secure and up-to-date with the latest features.
Most budget phones only get updates for one or two years, but Samsung is doing better by offering 6 years longer updates.
Talking about the specs, the Galaxy A16 5G features a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a sharp resolution of 2340 x 1080 FHD+, an octa-core Exynos 1330 processor with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
Moreover, the smartphone includes a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. It also has a 13MP front camera for selfies.
If you’re thinking of buying a budget smartphone, the Galaxy A16 5G is a great choice.
Samsung launches Galaxy A16 5G with 90Hz OLED, 6X OS upgrades and more
Samsung and Nvidia reportedly completed the on-site inspection of the 5th-generation HBM3E. This is a significant development, but mass production still appears to be pending.
Digitimes reports that Samsung’s 5th-gen HBM3E cleared Nvidia’s on-site inspection. This inspection is viewed as a significant step forward, but mass production of the HBM is still pending.
Samsung and Nvidia continue to collaborate on the development of advanced memory technologies, which are crucial for applications in AI, gaming, and data centers.
Back in August, it was reported that Samsung’s HBM3E passed Nvidian’s tests for use in AI processors. It came as a big relief for Samsung as it has been struggling to compete with SK Hynix.
Recently, it was reported that Samsung’s chip decision is facing a slow pace of recovery growth. Despite the AI surge, the company is failing to grow faster amid intense competition.
Samsung’s One UI 8 must bring Android 16’s Advanced Protection features. Google is reportedly developing new Advanced Protection features that could debut in Android 16, which we want to arrive on Galaxy phones with One UI 8 update.
One UI 7 is based on Android 15, scheduled to enter Beta this year and Public early next year. Galaxy phones will get Android 16 update with One UI 8 update – only if Samsung keeps stuck to its current version strategy.
Google is working to develop Advanced Protection integration for Android 16. The program includes new settings and a new API that’ll allow apps to change their behavior depending on whether users have Advanced Protection enabled.
Android could add Samsung’s Auto Blocker-like features. The feature restricts apps to be installed on Galaxy phones from unauthorized sources. However, you can still sideload APKs by disabling the Auto Blocker from Privacy settings.
Android 16 could allow you to enroll in Advanced Protection through Settings. Once enrolled, you will have to keep your Google Account signed in, and the OS will not allow you to install apps from sources other than Play Store and Galaxy Store.
Mishaal discovered a new patch in the AOSP Gerrit, which refers to a “new Service for Android Advanced Protection Mode.” It will allow apps to see whether Advanced Protection is enabled on-device, and to adjust their behavior accordingly.
A comment on the patch from a Google engineer clarified that the service in question “allows users to enroll into ‘advanced protection’ via Settings, and for apps to check if the user is enrolled” using a new API.
When enabled, Android 16 could require additional authentication if you try to access certain content, like protected files or banking details. Details are unknown, but we expect to see the Advanced Protection added in the Android 16 version.