Samsung confirms Galaxy Z Fold Wide with bizarre teaser

Galaxy Z Fold Wide teased

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In summary:

• Samsung released a teaser video confirming the Galaxy Z Fold Wide, featuring a new “passport-style” design that moves away from the tall aspect ratio of previous models.
• Tech Advisor reports that leaked case images reveal Qi2 wireless charging support and suggest the device may launch before Apple’s rumored iPhone Ultra foldable.
• The teaser emphasizes “Bold stroke. New shape” with an anticipated July 22 Unpacked event expected to showcase this redesigned foldable alongside other new devices.

Samsung has teased a fresh addition to its foldable line-up, all but confirming the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide ahead of its July Unpacked event.

We’re all expecting to see Samsung launch its next foldable range at a special Unpacked event on 22 July, though Samsung is yet to confirm that date. The most interesting member of the family is likely to be the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which, despite its name, is expected to be quite different to the Z Fold 7.

The company has just confirmed the rumours of a new, more squat wide foldable with a colourful teaser campaign.

While we don’t get any shots of the device itself, Samsung’s new campaign gives us a series of brief videos highlighting the same point – the tall aspect ratio of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (when closed) is going to make way for a more passport-style design.

Tasty teasers

One video shows a vertically-arranged chocolate bar, with the top row being snapped off. We also see a pizza being sliced into a short rectangular shape, a cookie being shaved down Squid Game-style, a photo booth printout being snipped down to size, and a dog-themed jigsaw having the offending pieces removed.

The final (AI-created) video shows a series of splodges being wiped down, leaving a passport-sized ‘8’ motif in its place, followed by the words “Bold stroke. New shape”.

We get it, Samsung. You’re making a foldable with a different shape.

In doing so, Samsung will pre-empt the widely tipped iPhone Ultra, which is expected to unleash its super-portable iPad on us some time this autumn.

Case leak

Away from Samsung’s official teaser campaign, Android Headlines has published what it claims to be official case images for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (aka the Fold Wide), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (the direct follow-up to the Galaxy Z Fold 7), and the Galaxy Z Flip 8.

In amongst the usual silicone and clear plastic offerings, there appears to be a bold new aramid fibre option for the two larger Fold devices in three colours: black, red and blue. Each has a kickstand.

The clear cases, meanwhile, expose the support for Qi2 wireless charging, courtesy of a visible ring. On the Flip, these also include a ring for hooking the phone up to a bag, while the wider Fold model includes custom artwork on its clear options.

With the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series expected to launch later this month, you won’t have to wait long to see them for real.

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