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The Vergecast · July 22, 2026 · 53m

Samsung's next-generation foldables are here | The Vergecast Livestream

David and Nilay discuss Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, and smart glasses developed with Google. The conversation centers on Samsung's case for foldable phones and the challenge of convincing consumers to spend $2,000 on a folding device.

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Highlights

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Samsung's foldable lineup and the $2,000 phone problem
The hosts work through Samsung's new folding phones—the wider Z Fold 8, the Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the Z Flip 8—and debate what it will take to persuade buyers to pay a premium for foldables.
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New Galaxy Watches and Google smart glasses
The Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 were announced alongside two new designs for Samsung and Google’s co-developed smart glasses.
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