- Samsung has confirmed it’ll ship its subsequent foldable telephones with Android 16
- That will seemingly make them among the many first handsets to run Android 16 out of the field
- Samsung’s customizations are centered on AI, safety, and comfort
Usually, Samsung’s new foldable telephones launch with the earlier yr’s model of Android, as previously Google had been launching new Android variations later within the yr than Samsung’s telephones. But that’s all altering this yr.
We already know that Android 16 will roll out quickly, with June wanting seemingly, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will most likely launch in July. So that makes it viable for them to launch with Android 16 out of the field, however till as we speak we weren’t sure that may occur, since Samsung nonetheless wants time to make its personal software program modifications.
However, the corporate has now confirmed that these telephones will ship with Android 16, which is more likely to make them among the many first handsets to run Android 16 out of the field.
Faster than regular
This is barely shocking since Samsung can typically be gradual to replace its handsets, however the firm claims this was achieved by way of “open communication” and “real-time suggestions” with Google.
Specifically, you’ll be getting One UI 8 on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. This is Samsung’s custom-made tackle Android 16, and – as you might need guessed – it places quite a lot of concentrate on AI.
That stated, Samsung additionally highlights safety and “handy, intuitive instruments” like permitting you to hook up with Bluetooth audio gadgets effortlessly by scanning a QR code.
Of course, you gained’t have to purchase one in all Samsung’s upcoming foldables to get Android 16 and One UI 8 – the corporate has already launched a One UI 8 beta on the Samsung Galaxy S25 sequence, so these gadgets may even most likely get entry to the completed model of this software program quickly after it’s obtainable.
