What it’s worthwhile to know
- Samsung casually confirmed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 by itemizing a browser app named after them.
- The “Samsung Web Browser for Fold 7 and Flip 7” was noticed on the Galaxy Retailer, leaving little doubt in regards to the gadgets’ names.
- The browser solely reveals up on gadgets working Android 16 with One UI 8 (underneath a distinct title), however each variations are similar—only a beta in disguise.
After a flood of leaks and rumors in regards to the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, Samsung ended up revealing the precise names themselves—in probably the most surprising means attainable.
Sharp-eyed people over at Galaxy Membership noticed one thing sneaky within the Galaxy Retailer: a browser app straight-up known as “Samsung Web Browser for Fold 7 and Flip 7.” It’s Samsung’s personal in-house app constructed to go toe-to-toe with the main internet browsers on cell. And the truth that it straight-up name-drops the Fold 7 and Flip 7 leaves zero doubt about which gadgets it’s meant for.
Right here’s the place it will get even weirder: that browser itemizing doesn’t present up in any respect on Galaxy gadgets working Android 15 with One UI 7. However if you happen to’ve bought a Galaxy S25 already rocking Android 16 and One UI 8, it reveals up, albeit underneath a distinct title: “Samsung Web Browser for One UI 8 beta.”
New options teased
Regardless of the title change, each variations have the identical model quantity (28.0.2.43). The browser itemizing continues to be reside on the Galaxy Retailer as of now. And it’s not simply the title that stands out—the outline even teases upcoming options like customizable menus and built-in advert blockers.
The truth that this browser is clearly made for telephones Samsung hasn’t even introduced but is a fairly strong clue the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are simply across the nook.
The names observe Samsung’s regular naming playbook for its 2025 foldables, so no actual shocker there. However that consistency clashes with rising buzz about main modifications coming to the Z sequence. Whereas the names could also be enterprise as regular, they’re possible simply the tip of the iceberg, hinting at larger shakeups brewing for Samsung’s foldable line.
From what’s leaking round, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is shaping as much as be loopy slim: anticipate it to be simply 4.94mm thick when unfolded, means thinner than the Fold 6’s 5.6mm. It is fascinating to see how going that skinny may mess with battery life down the street.
Samsung’s early hints make it clear the next-gen foldables are coming quickly. This seems like the primary tease in a gradual drip of official data, however we’re nonetheless ready on the precise date for the Galaxy Unpacked reveal.
- For extra information and data on Samsung’s upcoming foldables, take a look at our Final Information.
