Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 among range of devices launched at Unpacked
Deccan ChronicleSan Francisco: Samsung on Wednesday unveiled an upgraded version of its folding smartphone along with other devices aiming to jump-start sales of devices in a market hit hard by the global pandemic. The Galaxy Z Fold2 was one of several new devices announced at a livestreamed event by the South Korean electronics giant, which recently lost the top position in the smartphone market to China-based Huawei. Samsung also unveiled two versions of its oversized smartphone, the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra, upgraded tablets called Tab S7 and S7+, a new Galaxy Watch3 smartwatch and its ergonomic wireless earbuds called Galaxy Buds Live. Alone, these devices are powerful tools to help you maximize work and play.” Samsung in the second quarter saw smartphone sales slip 29 percent compared with a year ago, according to research firm IDC, as the South Korean firm lost the top position to Huawei in a slumping global market. “Our partnership with Samsung is an important step forward for gaming.” The Samsung launch follows the release of budget-priced smartphones from Apple and Google starting under $400 offering an alternative to high-end devices.