Samsung has officially unveiled its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, bringing exciting new options to the mobile market. As the devices hit preorder status, we're seeing interesting developments in both pricing strategies and software choices.
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| Promotional webpage for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 highlighting preorder information and special offers |
Preorder Offers Across Malaysian Telcos
Malaysian telecom providers have wasted no time in rolling out their preorder packages for the new Samsung foldables. Here's a breakdown of what's on offer:
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Maxis:
- Offers both 24-month and 36-month Zerolution plans
- Flip6 monthly payments start from RM244 (36-month plan)
- Fold6 available on similar terms (specific pricing not provided)
- Bundling Watch7 with Fold6 and Buds3 with Flip6
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CelcomDigi:
- Provides 24-month and 36-month plans
- Flip6 available from as low as RM84/month (36-month plan)
- Fold6 starts at RM144/month (36-month plan)
- Also bundling Watch7 with Fold6 and Buds3 with Flip6
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UMobile:
- Offers 24-month contracts with two package options: U SaveMore and U PayLater
- Flip6 pricing: RM98/month (U SaveMore) or RM282/month (U PayLater)
- Fold6 pricing: RM98/month (U SaveMore) or RM377/month (U PayLater)
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YES:
- Only telco offering 256GB variants of both devices
- One contract type (Infinite) with three postpaid plans
- Flip6 available on all plans, Fold6 only on Ultra and Premium packages
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| Advertisement for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 outlining exclusive preorder rewards available through CelcomDigi |
US Market: Messaging App Changes
In a significant move, Samsung is replacing its proprietary Samsung Messages app with Google Messages as the default messaging application on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 in the United States. This change continues a trend that began with the Galaxy S22 series.
Key points:
- Google Messages will be the pre-installed default SMS/RCS app
- Samsung Messages can still be downloaded from the Galaxy Store if desired
- This change is currently specific to the US market
- European models still come with both Samsung Messages and Google Messages pre-installed
Samsung states that Google Messages will provide a new and enhanced experience to express your emotions, making communication safe and fun.
This strategic shift highlights Samsung's willingness to collaborate with Google on core smartphone experiences, potentially leading to a more unified Android messaging ecosystem in the future.
As the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 make their way to consumers, it will be interesting to see how these devices perform in the market and whether the messaging app change in the US influences user experience and adoption rates.
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| Announcement of Samsung's transition from its Messages app to Google Messages as the default messaging app for the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 in the US |