Galaxy Z TriFold takes premium performance and experience of an ultra phone to the next level by unfolding twice to reveal the most immersive screen on a phone, providing ultimate productivity of mobile workspace and cinematic viewing

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 08 December 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of Galaxy Z TriFold, further expanding Samsung as one of the leaders in new form factors for the mobile AI era. Built on a decade of foldable category innovation, Galaxy Z TriFold showcases engineering mastery with its most advanced foldable technologies optimised for the unique demands of a multi-folding design. Its slim profile ensures the portability of a premium phone that provides ultra performance and, when unfolded twice, it reveals an immersive 10-inch display that elevates productivity and cinematic viewing – offering a best-in-class mobile experience never before seen in any other form factor.

“Samsung’s relentless pursuit of new possibilities continues to shape the future of mobile experiences,” said TM Roh, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “Through years of innovation in foldable form factors, Galaxy Z TriFold solves one of the mobile industry’s longest-standing challenges – delivering the perfect balance between portability, premium performance and productivity all in one device. Galaxy Z TriFold now expands the boundaries of what’s possible for mobile work, creativity and connection.”­­

Shaping the Future With Decades of Mobile Expertise

Samsung has long been one of the leaders in the mobile industry, pioneering new categories and experiences such as large screen devices, foldable form factors and the use of AI on a mobile device, with each of these innovations created with the user in mind. Backed by state-of-the-art R&D, end-to-end manufacturing and rigorous quality control, Galaxy Z TriFold showcases how Samsung continues to set new benchmarks for a phone that maximises output while remaining portable.

In Samsung’s research and design process, innovation is driven by understanding how people use devices. The company’s decade-long experience in foldable category innovation inspired Galaxy Z TriFold’s unique multi-folding form factor, which uses an inward-folding design to protect the main display. The folding mechanism has been precisely engineered for easy opening and closing, with an auto-alarm alerting the user of incorrect folding through a series of on-screen alerts and vibrations. Every detail is crafted with precision and purpose to deliver an intuitive, user-friendly experience.

Measuring just 3.9 mm at its thinnest point, Galaxy Z TriFold delivers flagship-level performance powered by the customised Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, a 200 MP camera and the biggest battery Samsung has ever had in a foldable phone. The 5,600 mAh three-cell battery system has been placed in each of 3 panels of the device for balanced power delivery and all-day endurance. Combined with 45 W super-fast charging, Galaxy Z TriFold lets users stream, create and work with simplicity.

To balance the power of an ultra-quality device in a thin, portable frame, a re-optimisation of the core foldable technology had been applied. Every part of the device was crafted with deep attention to structural innovation and product assurance:

• Samsung’s Most Advanced Hinges Yet: Drawing on its heritage in foldable phone innovation, Samsung refined the Armor FlexHinge to meet the unique demands of Galaxy Z TriFold. Two differently sized hinges with a dual-rail structure work in harmony, creating a smoother, more stable fold despite varying weight and components across the device. The hinge structure also allows the screen panels to meet securely with a minimal gap, enabling a thinner, more portable device.
• Restructured Foldable Display: Galaxy Z TriFold introduces new display technology made for the 10-inch screen that folds twice into a pocketable phone. A reinforced overcoat has been added to a shock-absorbing display layer for better resistance across the dual-folding device.
• Advanced Materials on the Exterior: The titanium hinge housing introduces a thin piece of metal that protects the folding mechanism and resists wear over time. The frame of the device is supported by Advanced Armor Aluminum, a high-strength alloy that adds rigidity without increasing bulk. The frame helps ensure that the screens don’t make contact with each other, and a ceramic-glass fiber-reinforced polymer back panel keeps the design thin yet resistant to cracks.
• High-Quality Inspection, on Each Device: Every unit goes through a series of strict quality checks to achieve every small requirement. For instance, CT scanning of the flexible printed circuit board verifies that it has been correctly manufactured according to the design, ensuring accuracy and reliability before bonding it together with the other internal display components. Laser scanning verifies that all internal components are mounted precisely at their intended height, securing surface quality.

Through design innovation, engineering excellence and high-quality standards, every device has been built to deliver the best user experience possible.

Samsung’s Most Versatile AI Phone, Powered by the Largest Screen

Productivity on Galaxy Z TriFold is heightened with powerful experiences, customised for the 10-inch display – the largest screen ever on a Galaxy phone. Like the users who inspired its dynamic design, Galaxy Z TriFold is powerful, versatile and ready for the modern AI era.

When Galaxy Z TriFold opens, the screen performs similarly to three 6.5-inch smartphones across the 10-inch display, giving users more room to multitask during their day. Users can use the screen with endless versatility – they can create across three different portrait-sized apps side-by-side without interruption, resize apps in multi-window to view the most important information clearly, or hold it in a vertical orientation when reviewing documents for improved focus. For example, an architect drafting design plans for a new home can use the large screen to operate three applications at the same time, to review blueprints, write a proposal, and calculate measurements in a single, multi-window workspace. If a call comes in unexpectedly, they can answer without disrupting their layout or losing their momentum. When it’s time to jump back into work, the Taskbar at the bottom right of the display instantly resurfaces recently used apps, bringing the full setup back into view with a single tap. Familiar apps and features, such as My Files and Samsung Health have also been optimised for a large screen, allowing users to organise and understand insights at a glance.

To match the powerful capabilities a screen of this size can provide, Galaxy Z TriFold is the first mobile phone to have standalone Samsung DeX available, meaning users can set up a full working environment from virtually anywhere. By going to the Quick Settings panel and selecting DeX for Galaxy’s most advanced work setup, users can access up to four workspaces that can each run five apps simultaneously. From there, they can review and edit a meeting presentation in one workspace and then quickly navigate to another to chat with friends and shop online. For even more productivity, users can add a secondary screen in Extended Mode, which enables a seamless dual-screen experience with an external monitor. Users can easily drag and drop apps across screens and work across both screens with desktop efficiency. Users can also add a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, instantly creating the ultimate portable workstation for complex projects or creative designs.

Certain apps may not run or require a separate license (for purchase) on Samsung DeX. The following features require Android 16 or higher: launching Samsung DeX with drag and drop, Multi desktops and Extended mode. Samsung DeX wireless connection is supported with TVs that support Android smartphone screen mirroring (Miracast) only. There may be a difference in performance depending on TV’s specifications and Wi-Fi environment. Recommended to use Samsung Smart TVs launched after ’19.

Every detail of Galaxy Z TriFold is designed for excellence – and with Galaxy AI, those capabilities elevate the device by making every feature more intuitive on a large screen. Features like Photo Assist, including Generative Edit and Sketch to Image, adapt to Galaxy AI flexibly with impressive scale, enabling users to capture and create with Samsung’s most versatile creative platform. Users can also easily compare before and after edits side by side. Browsing Assist can simplify how Samsung Internet is used as it can provide instant summaries or translations as needed.

Gemini Live on Galaxy Z TriFold is enhanced with multimodal AI that understands what users see, say and do. Users can seamlessly speak contextual questions and get answers without having to switch between apps for high level multitasking. The bigger screen provides design advice – when a user shows it a room, a shopping site and paint swatches, it will provide a custom recommendation. With screen or camera sharing on Gemini Live, users can simply ask questions about what they are viewing to get real-time assistance and insights – all on one device.

Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier.

A Pocket-Sized, Cinematic Viewing Experience

Galaxy Z TriFold’s unique form factor unlocks not only increased possibilities for creating and working, but also provides a perfect canvas for high-quality viewing of photo and video content.

Designed for maximum viewing with greater portability, Galaxy Z TriFold’s expansive 10-inch main screen is perfect for getting lost in movies or shows. For an extended YouTube experience, users can now watch a video and read the comments side-by-side. Minimised creasing on the device keeps content seamless and uninterrupted, and once closed, its slim profile allows it to easily slide back into any pocket.

Drawing on Samsung’s expertise in visual display, the device provides silky-smooth visuals on a Dynamic 2X AMOLED cover screen with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Galaxy Z TriFold features a bright display both opened and closed, with up to 2600 nits on the cover display and 1600 nits on the main screen. With Vision Booster optimising colour and contrast in any lighting, every image and frame comes to life in vivid detail, creating a truly immersive experience.

The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on Galaxy Z TriFold based on Samsung internal testing for 100 percent Mobile Colour Volume in the DCI-P3 Colour range, which means your images aren’t washed out and you’ll get unbelievably vivid colours regardless of differing levels of brightness.

Sensor Networks, South Africa’s leader in smart home and energy-management technology, has introduced a solar farm geyser management system built for large-scale residential developments.

As estates increasingly shift to solar power, the upgraded system gives developers real-time visibility and centralised control over thousands of geysers, reducing electricity costs, improving grid stability, and unlocking greater value from solar installations in our country.

“Large estates often experience synchronised geyser usage during morning and evening peaks, creating strain on PV and battery systems. Our solution installs a smart controller on every geyser, all connected to SensorDesk, our company’s cloud-based energy management platform. Developers can instantly switch off units during low-generation periods, automate heating schedules, and redirect excess solar into water heating using real-time data and advanced algorithms,” says Mark Allewell, CEO of Sensor Networks.

South Africa is moving rapidly toward solar-powered living, but without intelligent load management, developers carry the same problems from the grid into renewable systems: “If you can’t manage hot water at scale, you can’t stabilise or optimise a solar development. Our tech and system aims to solve that challenge, automatically and reliably.”

With the upgraded system, developers have real-time control over thousands of geysers – all at once. By directing surplus solar into water heating and protecting inverters during peak demand, the local tech company is giving developers a level of precision the industry has never had access to before.

More than 12,000 South African households already use Sensor Networks’ smart geyser technology, and over 2,000 homes in major developments run the solar farm system today. Developers report immediate efficiency gains, lower grid reliance, and dramatically improved operational control.

Sensor Networks is now preparing to scale the technology to tens of thousands of homes nationwide, with upcoming enhancements including predictive optimisation and AI-driven decision-making.

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, today announced a landmark regulatory achievement: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, has formally approved the authorisation of Binance’s global platform, Binance.com, under a comprehensive regulatory framework.

This global first is a major step in Binance’s mission to create the most trusted and compliant digital-asset ecosystem in the world. A license granted by FSRA of ADGM offers Binance credibility and seamless access across multiple markets, extending well beyond the UAE, and cements Binance’s position at the forefront of regulatory progress in digital finance.

This comprehensive regulatory approval covers Binance’s global platform, Binance.com, via three separate regulated entities operating within ADGM. Each of the three entities (an Exchange, a Clearing House, and a Broker Dealer) holds distinct regulatory permissions to carry out specific financial services activities in line with ADGM’s internationally recognised, gold-standard regulatory framework.

• Nest Services Limited (to be soon renamed “Nest Exchange Limited”) has been approved as a Recognised Investment Exchange “RIE”, with permission to operate a Multilateral Trading Facility. This entity is responsible for all “on-exchange” trading activities, including spot and derivatives products.
• Nest Clearing and Custody Limited has been approved as a Recognised Clearing House “RCH”, with additional permissions to provide custody and CSD services . It will manage the clearing, settlement, and secure custody of digital assets, ensuring robust operational resilience and asset protection.
• BCI Limited (to be soon renamed “Nest Trading Limited”) has been approved as a Broker-Dealer, with permissions to deal in investments, arrange deals in investments, manage assets, arrange custody and provide money services. This entity will deliver Binance’s “off-exchange” offerings, including over the counter “OTC” trading, conversion services, and other principal-based activities.

Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance, commented: “Achieving regulatory status through ADGM’s respected framework reflects our deep commitment to compliance, transparency, and user protection. ADGM is one of the most respected financial regulators globally, and holding an FSRA license under their gold standard framework shows that Binance meets the highest international standards for compliance, governance, risk management, and consumer protection.”

Teng added, “This license provides regulatory clarity and legitimacy, enabling Binance to support its global operations from ADGM. While our global operations remain distributed, leveraging talent and innovation worldwide, this regulatory foundation offers our users peace of mind knowing Binance operates under a globally recognised, gold standard framework. We are grateful for the FSRA’s forward-thinking approach, which safeguards users while fostering innovation.”

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said, “We are pleased to welcome Binance, a key global player in digital assets and financial innovation, to ADGM. Their presence underscores Abu Dhabi’s standing as a leading international hub for innovation, sustainable growth, and the future of finance. We look forward to seeing them harness the strength of ADGM’s progressive regulatory framework and dynamic ecosystem contributing to the evolution of a more innovative, inclusive, and future-ready global financial sector.”

With over 300 million registered users globally and more than $125 trillion in cumulative trading volume, Binance continues to lead the evolution of the digital asset ecosystem by building a secure, transparent, and fully compliant infrastructure. Operating under ADGM’s robust financial services regime ensures all Binance users benefit from high standards of oversight and consumer protection as the platform scales into its next phase of institutional and retail adoption.

Subject to final operational preparation, Binance.com will start operating its ADGM regulated activities on Jan 5, 2026. This milestone cements Binance’s position at the forefront of regulatory progress in digital finance. It also reinforces the UAE’s emergence as a global hub for innovation in financial services, supported by clear regulatory pathways and a deep talent base.

South Africa’s beauty consumer is changing in clear and meaningful ways, and NIVEA South Africa is adapting its e-commerce approach to meet this shift. People are more mobile, better informed and increasingly comfortable making skincare decisions online. E-commerce hasn’t replaced the traditional beauty journey. It has expanded it by offering convenience, education and personalised guidance in one place.

NIVEA South Africa forms part of Beiersdorf, whose global skincare expertise supports the digital experiences NIVEA delivers locally. For Beiersdorf, this shift has created a powerful opportunity to rethink how skincare is discovered and supported in a world where routines move with people. Whether someone is preparing for a long-haul flight, escaping to the coast or adjusting to different climates between cities, digital touchpoints now help keep their skincare consistent and reliable.

A mobile-first consumer is reshaping skincare discovery

With more affordable data and widespread smartphone use, South Africans are starting their skincare journey online. Before ever reaching a shelf, they compare ingredients, read reviews, watch tutorials and look for products suited to their needs, including those linked to travel.

This shift has shaped how NIVEA shows up online. By expanding its digital range and improving product content with clear, helpful information, the company ensures consumers can make confident decisions from their phones. In a world where movement such as daily commutes or seasonal trips is constant, accessible digital guidance has become essential.

Reintroducing personalisation into digital beauty

More than ever, consumers want personalised advice, even when shopping online. They want reassurance that the products they choose truly match their skin type, concerns and the environments they may encounter, such as dry cabin air, coastal humidity or intense sun.

Beiersdorf is helping bring this reassurance back by applying digital tools that support meaningful personalisation. AI-driven tools now offer quick and accurate guidance that helps consumers understand their skin and select products that suit their needs. What once required an in-store consultation can now happen during a moment of browsing or comparison.

For NIVEA, technology is a way to extend human expertise, not replace it. By translating dermatological insight into clear digital guidance, the company makes personalisation feel intuitive, even on the smallest screens. This expertise helps NIVEA give South African consumers guidance that feels clear, credible and useful.

Building the foundation for seamless online beauty

South Africa’s e-commerce growth is still in its early stages, but the pace is rapid. Consumers are more confident, and digital shopping is becoming a natural part of how people buy beauty essentials.

NIVEA is supporting this shift by strengthening online availability, improving supply consistency and designing formats that suit real lifestyles, including travel-friendly products that fit easily into changing routines. When logistics and consumer needs align, e-commerce becomes more than a channel. It becomes part of the everyday ritual.

As beauty, travel and technology continue to overlap, the opportunity is to create online experiences that are fast, reassuring and grounded in genuine expertise. People want convenience, but they also want guidance they can trust. The brands that deliver both will succeed. NIVEA is committed to finding this balance. By combining decades of skin science with evolving digital tools, the company is shaping experiences where expertise travels with the consumer, not just the product. When digital builds confidence rather than replacing connection, e-commerce becomes more than a transaction. It becomes a companion to the journey, wherever that journey leads.