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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 crease to be smaller, Flip 7 to get new hinge
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 might bring a smaller crease over its predecessor. A new report indicates that the company will use thicker ultra-thin glass (UTG) for the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s folding screen.
Upgraded ultra-thin glass (UTG) in Galaxy Z Flip 6 will result in a smaller crease and durable screen. While the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with a UTG of 30 microns, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 might use 50 microns thicker UTG.
TheElec reports that the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s new UTG should bring improved surface hardness and a smaller crease. Besides, a new hinge and even thicker UTG is expected to be employed in the next Flip smartphone.
The South Korean tech giant has greatly reduced the crease visibility with each iteration. Last year, both foldable phones debuted the new waterdrop hinge, which lets them fold flat without leaving a gap in the middle.
Samsung hasn’t yet confirmed the launch of its upcoming foldable phones. However, the event is expected to take place on July 10 in Paris, France, in view of 2024 Olympics kicks off in the same month.
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Samsung will debut the final version of One UI 7 with the Galaxy S25 series next year. The upcoming software will be available for testing on the Beta channel in 2024. Will One UI 7.1 launch or be canceled as Samsung confirms One UI 7 with Galaxy S25?
Final One UI 7.0 is confirmed to be unveiled with the Galaxy S25 series. There are several reasons why Samsung might launch the One UI 7.1, as well as some factors that suggest it could be canceled or delayed for older Galaxies.
Is Samsung streamlining One UI?
As Apple is continuously upping its iOS deployment game, Samsung could focus more on delivering feature-packed major releases. Therefore, the One UI 7.1 is also suspected to be canceled, which isn’t impossible for Samsung.
We still assume the Galaxy S25 series will ship with the new One UI 7.1 software. It could be based on Android 15, the same as the One UI 7.0. The company might keep it exclusive to new Galaxy flagships for about two months.
It’s also possible that One UI 7.0 will debut brand-new designs and experiences. The mid-cycle One UI 7.1 version will introduce more new Galaxy AI features, which Samsung could expand to select older models sequentially.
One UI x.1
Samsung has a history of bringing mid-cycle One UI versions since the beginning. Starting with the One UI 1.1, the South Korean tech giant debuted mid-cycle versions up to One UI 6.1. There’s another Fold/Flip-focused 6.1.1 version as well.
Previously, Samsung used to debut mid-year version as an incremental update. The initial x.1 version brought minor changes and stability improvements. However, the company has completely revamped its One UI software strategy.
Anyways, Galaxy users deserve the best features out there in the industry. Samsung is committed to continuously upscale the Galaxy experience. Whether One UI 7.1 arrives or not, new features and enhancements will arrive on One UI.
What do you think? Will One UI 7.1 arrive, or is Samsung gearing up for a new approach to software updates? Time will tell, but one thing is certain—Samsung is set to make a big impact with its Galaxy S25 series and One UI 7 in 2025.
Galaxy S25 Series
The Galaxy S25 series could be announced in January next year. The company has significantly revamped its design strategy. Signature design language will live on, but other appearance-related changes are most likely.
In particular, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, won’t have a boxy design. Samsung has reportedly rounded the frame corners, making the next Ultra look more like the vanilla Note 20. The screen will be flat as the S24 Ultra and the camera design could be replicated.
Several Samsung users have reported issues when trying to use the Dual Messenger feature alongside the One Hand Operation app. This issue is quite frustrating for those who want to use different accounts on apps. Users are looking for a solution that will allow them to switch between accounts easily.
The problem arises when users try to launch the Dual Messenger version of KakaoTalk using gestures on the Samsung One Hand Operation app. Instead of opening the KakaoTalk 2, the original KakaoTalk app (KakaoTalk 1) launched.
This means that no matter how users try to switch between the two versions like swiping left or right, they always end up with just the main version of the app.
In response to these concerns, a Samsung community moderator clarified the situation. He explained that the current One Hand Operation + app does not support running the Dual Messenger app, which is why users are having difficulty switching between the apps.
He also mentioned that the team is exploring the possibility of adding support for Dual Messenger in future updates of the One Hand Operation + app. However, a specific timeline for when this update will be available has not been provided yet.
Several users are expecting that future updates will make it easier to use both Dual Messenger and One Hand Operation together. With these improvements, they are looking forward to a better way to manage their messaging apps.
Samsung MX President TM Roh will hold a Town Hall meeting on October 23, with the meeting likely focused on the upcoming Galaxy S25 series and AI Vision. Officials will also explore strategies to enhance the Galaxy lineup’s competitiveness.
According to ETNews, Samsung Mobile President TM Roh will hold a town hall meeting with employees. The report states that the Samsung Galaxy S25 and AI Vision will top the agenda at the upcoming meeting.
The focus could be on presenting a blueprint for maintaining an edge in the smartphone market. There may also be fruitful discussions on responding to competitive pressures from companies like Apple and Xiaomi.
President Roh could discuss various important topics including ways to enhance the competitiveness of Galaxy phones. The official may also discuss the sales performance of the newly released foldables and the future of Galaxy AI.
Samsung will launch its next-generation Galaxy S flagships next year. Hence, chances are high that the upcoming Galaxy S25 series will top the agenda at President Roh’s address at the upcoming Town Hall meeting.
An industry insider commented, “While town hall meetings with executives are typically opportunities for communication between management and employees, given the current negative outlook in the smartphone business, it seems likely that a wide range of opinions, including criticism from employees, will be voiced.”
The Korean tech giant is eyeing continuous dominance in the global smartphone market. Amid increasing pressure from Apple and many Chinese brands, Samsung must shift gears to maintain dominance in the global market.
Apart from this, measures to prevent the recurrence of certain issues that have arisen with Galaxy products will likely be discussed. Earlier, we saw quality concerns with the new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Watch series.