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• [New] The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will feature Samsung's thinnest book-style foldable design to date, measuring just 8.9 mm when folded and an impressively slim 4.2 mm when unfolded if recent rumours are to be believed. SamMobile
• [New] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, two new foldable smartphones, are expected to launch in India. Latestly
• [New] If Samsung does turn to one of its own Exynos chips for the Galaxy Z Flip FE, it may not even be the current Exynos 2500 system-on-chip that may appear in some Galaxy Z Flip 7 models. Tom's Guide
• [New] This month will see the announcement of Nothing Phone, Carl Pei-led brand's first-ever flagship smartphone; Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Flip 7, next-gen flagship smartphones from South Korean giant Samsung; and the arrival of Vivo X200 FE in India. ETV Bharat
• [New] While TSM's 3-nm and 5-nm process nodes have become industry standards, Samsung is making strides with a 2-nm process node and Intel has a 1.4-nm process node targeted for a 2027 debut. 24/7 Wall St.
• [New] In the camera department, Samsung could equip the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with a dual rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter. Gadgets 360
• [New] The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could pack a 4000 mAh battery and charge at 25 W speeds with a wired charger, and may also support fast wireless charging 2.0 along with reverse wireless charging as well. The Mobile Indian
• [New] Beyond smartphones, Samsung is expected to expand its wearables portfolio with the Galaxy Watch 8 series, including standard, Classic, and Ultra 2025 models. Times of India
• [New] In just a few weeks, Samsung is expected to announce its latest generation of foldable smartphones as it does every year. Gizmodo
• [New] The Samsung Galaxy S24, Starting At RP 11.999.000, Features A Stunning FHD + Dynamic Amoled 2 X Display And Is Powered By The Exynos 2400 Processor. archyde
• [New] As the Qi 2.2 standard is nearing its launch, starting with Apple, future Samsung phones could adopt it for up to 50 W fast wireless charging. SamMobile
• [New] Expansion to South Korea will give Samsung Wallet a much-needed boost over Apple Pay. Sammy Fans
• Samsung just unveiled Exynos 2500, its first smartphone chip made using a 3 nm process. Sammy Fans
• You can currently only code Android XR apps for VR headsets like Moohan, but Google will open up software for smart glasses later in 2025, and it's also working with Samsung and glasses designers like Warby Parker to ship the first set of smart glasses soon. Android Central
• Samsung has officially announced that the next generation Galaxy smartwatch - Watch 8 series will launch with pre-installed One UI 8 Watch (Wear OS 6) operating system. Sammy Fans
• Exynos 2500 is Samsung's first 3 nm smartphone chip, which was initially planned for the Galaxy S25 series. Sammy Fans
• India's smartphone manufacturing output will grow to a record 20% share of global output in 2025, fuelled by export demand from Apple and Samsung. BusinessLine
• Samsung will make Perplexity its default AI assistant on Galaxy S26 devices, integrating AI deeply across its ecosystem for enhanced user experience. Blue Tech Wave Media
• When Android 16's Advanced Protection meets Samsung's hardware and software improvements in One UI 8, Galaxy phones are going to be incredibly secure. Sammy Fans
• The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 For Galaxy will be manufactured using Samsung's 2 nm process, rather than TSMC's. Gizmochina
• On the hardware side, Snap is launching its Specs AR glasses in 2026 to consumers, as rumours suggest Samsung's Android XR headset will launch next month in South Korea. UploadVR
• Samsung Electronics is set to fulfill its final DDR4 contracts in June, with production expected to end by the close of 2025. DeepNewz
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics will begin glass substrate sample production in Sejong, South Korea, by mid-2025, aiming to supply two to three major US tech firms. DIGITIMES Inc.

Last updated: 07 July 2025