{
  "id": 16878129,
  "title": "Samsung may add a second wide foldable alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 9",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/samsung-may-add-a-second-wide-foldable-alongside-the-galaxy-z-fold-9",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T09:13:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-9-plus-fe-leak-3728941/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung is reportedly testing two new hardware directions for its next foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 9. The strong demand for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has led to this development. According to leaker Lanzuk on Naver, based on unnamed display supply chain sources, Samsung is considering a larger-screened \"Plus\" model and a more accessible, spec-trimmed \"FE\" variant. These two potential variations would sit alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 9 (Wide) in the product lineup. However, Samsung is reportedly planning to bring only one of these variations to market, with the variant choice being subject to change as the plans are still in early testing. The shift towards a wider aspect ratio on Samsung's book-style foldable devices seems to be yielding positive results, and Samsung might capitalize on this momentum next year with the potential release of the wider Galaxy Z Fold 9.",
  "summary": "Leak suggests consumers might be able to choose from the Fold 9 and either a Fold 9 Plus or a Fold 9 FE.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "The Galaxy Z Fold 8 still feels refreshing in all the best ways [Video]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/the-galaxy-z-fold-8-still-feels-refreshing-in-all-the-best-ways-video",
        "published": "2026-10-27T16:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}