Samsung's 2026 foldables are up for pre-order — I've found the best deals on the new Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra in Australia
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Up to AU$1,000 in trade-in and bundle incentives on Samsung’s 2026 foldables is a reminder that premium hardware is now a subsidy game—OEMs, carriers, and retailers are effectively buying share and lock-in. If you build mobile-first experiences, assume a growing base of high-end, large-screen Android devices in markets like Australia and design UI, camera, and multitask flows accordingly.
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