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Another Win for Foldables: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Series Sales Outpace Previous Models

The foldable market is picking up steam in the US, and Samsung’s Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are making converts.

Foldable phones are still a niche market in the US: Most Americans say they don’t have any interest in a foldable smartphone.

Despite widespread apprehension, the hype around foldables and flip phones is real for a growing segment of fans. And leading foldable-phone maker Samsung just reported better sales numbers for its seventh generation of foldables than ever before.

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According to Samsung, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 are driving new customers into the company’s foldable ecosystem in droves. The company said the Z Flip 7 is «converting customers to Galaxy at a record pace compared to previous Flip devices.» The Flip 7 has driven more people away from other smartphone brands than any other Samsung flip phone.

A Samsung representative did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.

Read more: I Tested the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and It Impressed Me in Every Way but One

Samsung users are switching, too

The latest generation of Samsung foldables isn’t just converting loyalists from other brands. The latest Galaxy Z phones are convincing existing Samsung customers to switch from a standard smartphone to a foldable or flip phone.

«Users transitioning from S series Ultra models have increased significantly, now making up nearly 30% of Galaxy Z Fold 7 purchases,» Samsung says in its report. «The strong consumer response seen at launch continues, with Galaxy Z Fold 7 purchases currently exceeding the previous generation by 50%.»

Samsung unveiled its latest foldables at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July. The presentation largely focused on AI integration with a focus on Google Gemini and the thinness of the Fold 7 and Flip 7 models.

The new report on increased Galaxy Z sales numbers isn’t entirely unprecedented. The Z Fold 7 broke Fold series preorder records in July, with a more than 25% increase in interested buyers over last year’s model.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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