STACK #250 August 2025

FEATURE TECH

What’s new with Galaxy AI* The Gemini Live smart virtual assistant, which responds to conversational voice prompts and instructions, can now be accessed from the Fold7 and Flip7’s cover screen, so there’s no need to open the phone – and it can also be used in conjunction with the Flip7’s Flex screen. The Now Brief feature, introduced with the Galaxy

Android 16 is here! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7 and Flip7 FE are the first phones to launch with Android 16 and the latest software interface, One UI 8, out of the box! One UI 8 promises to improve camera functionality, including a more intuitive Audio Eraser for videos, along with a smoother user experience for foldable phones, more control over display customisation, and more seamless switching between the cover and main display. It also enables context-aware

S25, is now available on the new foldables for that personal touch, while Circle to Search features an AI mode for more complex searching, as well as being accessible when gaming. Galaxy AI has also been optimised for the Z Fold7’s larger main screen.

responses and live screen sharing with Gemini Live.

Specs at a glance

Display: Main 8”, cover 6.5” Camera: Rear 200MP + 12MP +10MP, Front 10MP Video: 8K@30fps Battery: 4400mAh Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4 IP rating: IPX8 Colours: Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow

Display: Main 6.9”, cover 4.1” Camera: Rear 50MP + 12MP, Front 10MP Video: 4K@60fps Battery: 4300mAh Processor: Exynos 2500 Storage: 256GB, 512GB Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4 IP rating: IPX8 Colours: Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Coralred

Display: Main 6.7”, cover 3.4” Camera: Rear 50MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide, Front 10MP Video: 4K@60fps Battery: 4000mAh Processor: Exynos 2400 Storage: 128GB, 256GB Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3 IP rating: IPX8 Colours: Black, White

*Galaxy AI features will be free until the end of 2025 on supported Galaxy devices, after which you may be charged service fees to use Galaxy AI features provided by a third party. Samsung account login may be required for certain AI features.

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