{
  "id": 1492815,
  "title": "Samsung is reportedly building an even wider Galaxy Z Fold 9 for video viewing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/samsung-is-reportedly-building-an-even-wider-galaxy-z-fold-9-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/17/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-9-wider-design-video-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung is reportedly developing a wider Galaxy Z Fold 9 as part of its 2027 foldable lineup, ETNews has reported. This would bring the total number of new foldable releases in 2027 to five, following the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the rumoured Galaxy Z TriFold. The new device, a second wide form-factor model like the Galaxy Z Fold 8, is said to be designed with video consumption in mind. It is expected to feature a screen aspect ratio optimized for video viewing, potentially 16:9 or 16:10, differing from the 4:3 aspect ratio used in the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The specifications of this new device are still unclear, but it is anticipated to be launched in the second half of 2027.",
  "summary": "The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is an absolute smash hit and, with that in mind, Samsung is reportedly doubling down on the form factor with a second wide device now in the works for the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series, making for a total of five new foldables in 2027.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/a-half-price-galaxy-watch-8-headlines-samsungs-august-secret-sale-and",
        "published": "2026-08-17T05:58:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Samsung Galaxy phones could soon get a popular Apple feature",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/samsung-galaxy-phones-could-soon-get-a-popular-apple-feature",
        "published": "2026-08-17T15:51:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Samsung Galaxy design might ditch its ‘core identity’ for a Pixel camera bar – it needs to",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/samsung-galaxy-design-might-ditch-its-core-identity-for-a-pixel",
        "published": "2026-08-17T17:15:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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