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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Deals: Save Up to $1,000 Off at Samsung, Verizon and More
Right now you can find direct discounts and carrier trade-in offers for this Samsung flagship foldable phone.
This story is part of Samsung Event, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Samsung’s most popular products.
Samsung’s previous generation of sleek, foldable phones impressed us here at CNET, and with the latest generation, things have only improved. The Z Fold 4 is the larger of the two new models — it’s bigger than the Z Flip 4 — and you’ll find you can purchase it easily at most major carriers and retailers. This hybrid device combines the portability of a phone with the display and power of a tablet, and thanks to a variety of currently available deals and discounts, you won’t have any trouble getting your hands on this ingenious foldable for less.
The Z Fold 4 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor and backed by 12GB of RAM. Plus, the book-style foldable has been redesigned with a slimmer, more durable hinge and lighter overall weight. There’s a 6.2-inch outer AMOLED display and a 7.6-inch inner AMOLED display, both of which offer a 120Hz refresh rate. One huge upgrade comes in the camera department, with an array that now includes a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 4 earned a spot on our list of the best Android phones for 2023 as the best foldable option on the market, but this sort of innovation doesn’t come cheap. Thankfully, there are already a ton of Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals to take advantage of right now, so you can get this powerful new Samsung phone in your hand for less. And if you prefer the smaller Z Flip 4, you can check out our roundup of all the best deals on that model as well.
What colors does the Galaxy Z Fold 4 come in?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is available in gray-green, phantom black and beige. There’s also a burgundy model that’s exclusive to Samsung’s online store.
How much does the Galaxy Z Fold 4 cost?
At its full retail price, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at $1,800. That gets you the base spec 256GB variant. US pricing for each model is as follows:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (256GB): $1,800
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (512GB): $1,920
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (1TB): $2,160
Be sure to check out all the Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals below for some ways to save on these retail prices.
Best Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals
Now the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has been available to buy for a few weeks, there are plenty of Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals to take advantage of. We’ve rounded up the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals from carriers and retailers below so you know where the best place to buy yours is.
We will continue to update this page as new offers become available, so keep checking back if your carrier or preferred retailer is not listed below.
Samsung is offering up to $600 off your Galaxy Z Fold 4 when you trade-in an eligible device, which drops the price of the 256GB model down to $1,200. Samsung is even offering up to $375 in credit for old or damaged devices.
For those wanting to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 4 outright, Amazon is offering some of the best no-strings-attached discounts available right now. You can save $350 on certain color variants of the 256GB model, dropping the price down to $1,450. But you may want to opt for the 512GB model, which is down to just $1,570 for certain color variants, also saving you $350 compared to the usual price.
Trade in your old phone to AT&T and get up to $800 off your Galaxy Z Fold 4. Devices that are eligible for the full discount include older models like the Galaxy S9 or iPhone 8 so be sure to check your trade-in value even if you think your existing phone might not be worth that much. The credit takes place over a 36-month period, and if you cancel service before the 36 months is over you’ll have to pay the remaining balance. Also be aware that credits begin within three bills and require that you pay all taxes and associated fees on the retail price up front. AT&T is also offering 50% off any Samsung accessory, like a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds, when you add them to your cart with this purchase.
New customers can get as much as $1,000 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 with trade-in on select Unlimited plans (or $800 for existing customers). Old and damaged phones are accepted, too. New customers will also get a free $200 Verizon gift card when switching their existing number over from another carrier. Plus, Verizon is offering some other bonuses, including a free Galaxy Watch 5 and $490 off a Galaxy Tab S7 FE with the purchase. Though you’ll need a service plan for your new device as well to get these deals.
T-Mobile is offering new subscribers the chance to snag the Galaxy Z Fold 4 from as little as $1,000 with up to $800 in bill credits on a qualifying Magenta Max plan. The credits will be applied over 24 or 36 months. If you don’t want or need a Magenta Max plan. T-Mobile is still offering up to $400 off with a new line of service on. other eligible plans.
Best Buy is currently offering up to $350 on unlocked models of the Z Fold 4 and up to $100 on the Z Flip 4. However, there are some discounts available on carrier models, too. Verizon customers can save up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in and activation on a new line of service. And both new and existing T-Mobile customers can save up to $800 with a qualifying trade-in. There aren’t any offers available for AT&T customers, and Best Buy doesn’t appear to be carrying any models for that carrier. It’s also worth noting that these same deals are also available for the Z Flip 4.
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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Sept. 6
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Sept. 6.
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
Today’s Mini Crossword is extra-long, as usual on Saturdays. And a couple of the clues were stumpers! Need answers? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: U.S. prez who served four terms
Answer: FDR
4A clue: Hurry, in Shakespearean English
Answer: HIE
7A clue: Only country to have a musical instrument (the harp) as its national emblem
Answer: IRELAND
9A clue: Big name in rum
Answer: BACARDI
10A clue: She holds the record for most #1 Billboard hits by a female rapper (5)
Answer: CARDIB
11A clue: Ancient time-tracking device
Answer: SUNDIAL
12A clue: Ctrl-___-Del
Answer: ALT
13A clue: Opposite of SSW
Answer: NNE
14A clue: Used to be
Answer: WAS
15A clue: Jupiter or Saturn, primarily
Answer: GAS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Small lie
Answer: FIB
2D clue: Whom Count von Count of «Sesame Street» is a parody of
Answer: DRACULA
3D clue: Takes back, as testimony
Answer: RECANTS
4D clue: 1920s U.S. president
Answer: HARDING
5D clue: Home to the W.N.B.A.’s Fever
Answer: INDIANA
6D clue: Weed gummies
Answer: EDIBLES
8D clue: Cooking grease
Answer: LARD
11D clue: Observed
Answer: SAW
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Researchers Discover 18 Popular VPNs Are Connected: Why This Matters
All are owned by 3 separate groups but CNET’s recommended VPNs are not on the list
Virtual private networks are popular ways to keep your online activity private and hide your physical location from your internet service provider and apps. But it’s obviously important to choose a safe and secure VPN.
Three university researchers have discovered that 18 of the most widely used VPNs have shared infrastructures with serious security flaws that could expose customers’ browsing activity and leave their systems vulnerable to corrupted data. These VPNs are among the top 100 most popular on the Google Play Store, comprising more than 700 million downloads.
Read more: Best VPN Service for 2025: Our Top Picks in a Tight Race
The peer-reviewed study by the Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium found that these VPNs, despite calling themselves independent businesses, are actually grouped into three separate families of companies.
None of CNET’s recommended VPNs — ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN and Mullvad — are on the list. (If you currently don’t have a VPN, here’s why you might want to start using one.)
According to the findings, these are the three groups that contain the 18 VPNs:
- Family A: Turbo VPN, Turbo VPN Lite, VPN Monster, VPN Proxy Master, VPN Proxy Master Lite, Robot VPN, Snap VPN and SuperNet VPN
- Family B: Global VPN, Inf VPN, Melon VPN, Super Z VPN, Touch VPN, VPN ProMaster, XY VPN and 3X VPN
- Family C: X-VPN and Fast Potato VPN
Researchers determined that the VPNs in Family A are shared between three providers linked to Qihoo 360, a firm identified by the US Department of Defense as a Chinese military company. The VPNs in Family B use the same IP addresses from the same hosting company.
Know your VPN’s parent company
It’s a cautionary tale about why it’s important to know who’s behind the VPN you’re using, says CNET senior writer Attila Tomaschek.
«It’s also crucial to know what kinds of data the VPN provider is sharing with its parent company and affiliated entities,» Tomaschek said. «Some of these companies may even be compelled to log customer activity and share it with authorities, depending on the jurisdiction in which they operate.»
Despite the warnings, Tomaschek says it’s not so easy to figure out who controls your VPN. But he says there are measures that customers can take.
«Users can do a few things to help ensure the VPN they’re using is reputable,» Tomaschek says. «Check the privacy policy — specifically for terms like ‘logging,’ ‘data sharing’ or ‘data collection.’ A Google search of the provider can help determine whether the VPN has been involved in questionable activity. Read detailed, unbiased reviews from reputable sources. Be especially wary of signing on with a free VPN, even if it’s listed as a top choice in your app store.»
The PETS researchers examined the most downloaded VPNs on Android, looking for overlaps among business paperwork, web presence and codebase. After identifying code similarities, they were able to group the 18 VPNs into three groups. The study was initially spurred by VPN Pro’s own findings, «Who owns your VPN? 105 VPNs run by just 24 companies.»
CNET’s Tomaschek has advice for anyone who has been using one of these 18 VPNs.
«I’d recommend deleting it from your device immediately,» he said. «If you suspect that any sensitive personal data may have been compromised, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your credit report and look into services like dark web monitoring or identity theft protection.»
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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 6, #348
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 6, No. 348.
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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition was a stumper. But if you play cards, the green group is a fun one for sure. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.
Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Racket time.
Green group hint: Ante up!
Blue group hint: NY signal-callers.
Purple group hint: Coach’s CV.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Tennis statistics.
Green group: Poker variants, familiarly.
Blue group: Giants QBs, past and present.
Purple group: Teams coached by Lane Kiffin.
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is tennis statistics. The four answers are aces, double faults, unforced errors and winners.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is poker variants, familiarly. The four answers are hold ’em, horse, Omaha and stud.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is Giants QBs, past and present. The four answers are Manning, Simms, Tittle and Wilson.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is teams coached by Lane Kiffin. The four answers are Mississippi, Raiders, Tennessee and USC.
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