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 In a market saturated with wearables chasing minimalism and touch-only interfaces, Samsung has chosen a different path for its latest flagship timepiece where one paved with heritage, refinement, and intelligence. The newly launched Galaxy Watch8 Classic isn’t just a smartwatch. It’s a statement. Brought back by popular demand, the iconic rotating bezel returns with a satisfying click, offering tactile precision in a sea of swipe fatigue. Nestled within a sleek 46mm stainless steel frame , the Watch8 Classic is Samsung’s bold answer to a modern user’s biggest question: Can a smartwatch be smart, stylish, and deeply human? The answer, it turns out, is a confident yes. A Timepiece That Honors Its Roots While many smartwatches lean aggressively toward sport or fashion, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic walks a more elegant line. With a newly designed cushion-style silhouette and polished stainless steel casing, the watch carries the DNA of a traditional timepiece;  the kind your fath...

 On July 9, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in Brooklyn — once again redefining innovation in foldable smartphones. As the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet, the Galaxy Z Fold7 features multimodal AI capabilities, a redesigned user interface and the series’ first 200-megapixel camera. With ultra-level refinement across design and technology, the device sets a new standard for foldable smartphones. Samsung Newsroom got an exclusive early look at the Galaxy Z Fold7 during Galaxy Unpacked 2025.   ▲ The Galaxy Z Fold7, the thinnest and lightest in the Galaxy Z Fold series to date Design: Slimmer and Lighter The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the thinnest and lightest in the Galaxy Z Fold series to date — measuring 4.2 millimeters when unfolded, 8.9 millimeters when folded and weighing 215 grams. Considering the inclusion of a cover display and a complex folding mechanism, these are breakthrough figures.   ▲ The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 4.2 millimeter...

 On July 9, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in Brooklyn — marking another step forward in foldable innovation. The Galaxy Z Flip7 raises the bar for flip-style smartphones, combining a compact, pocketable design with intuitive AI experiences and the largest cover screen in the Galaxy Z Flip series to date. Samsung Newsroom got an exclusive early look at the Galaxy Z Flip7 during Galaxy Unpacked 2025.   ▲ The Galaxy Z Flip7 debuts with a full-front FlexWindow and sleek design. Design: Larger Window in a Slimmer Frame The Galaxy Z Flip7 introduces the Galaxy Z Flip series’ largest cover screen and its slimmest design yet. The standout 4.1-inch FlexWindow features ultra-thin 1.25-millimeter bezels, allowing the display to span nearly the entire cover — excluding the camera lens — for an expanded viewing experience. Everyday tasks such as checking schedules, replying to messages or using AI-powered features can be done ...

  Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the availability of the One UI 8 Watch update  for Galaxy Watch Ultra, unlocking the motivational health features and refined, intuitive interface unveiled with the new Galaxy Watch8 series to a wider Galaxy users. With the update, Galaxy Watch Ultra users now have access to powerful tools  like Running Coach, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index — all designed to help users build healthier habits through motivational insights. With One UI 8 Watch, the user interface is optimised to deliver essential information at a glance on a smartwatch-sized screen. Multi-Info Tiles pull everything from health metrics to weather into a customisable view, delivering the information users need, exactly when they need it. Now Bar  ensures that whatever users are working on is always accessible. These One UI 8 Watch features integrate seamlessly with Galaxy Watch Ultra’s robust performance and durability.  Galaxy Watch Ultra remains th...

 This summer, in celebration of the upcoming release of Smurfs, from Paramount Animation, Airbnb is inviting two families to become three apples tall and experience life as a Smurf for the day in the Belgian woods - the origin of the beloved blue characters - bookable as an Airbnb Experience. The 4-hour experience will see guests embark on a series of delightful Smurf-inspired activities, where they will learn how to live like a Smurf. From decorating your own hat and trying your aim at archery, to busting out the viral dance routine from the new movie, it will be a day of blue magic, where guests don’t have to worry about Gargamel.  With Papa Smurf away on his adventures from the Smurf’s village as seen in the new film, host Nicolas Tytgat - grandson of The Smurfs creator Peyo - will guide guests through these charming activities and immerse them in the enchanting world of the Smurfs. Taking place on Sunday August 3, 2025, guests will dress, explore, eat and dance like a Smur...

 Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in New York on July 9, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is 48% thinner than the original Galaxy Fold. While overall thickness  declined by 29% across the first six generations — from the Galaxy Fold in 2019 to the Galaxy Z Fold6 in 2024 — a significant 26% reduction was achieved in just the past year. This streamlined design reflects Samsung Electronics’ continued advancements in hinge engineering and product design, delivering a more refined user experience. To highlight this milestone, Samsung Newsroom explores how the Galaxy Z Fold series has redefined thinness in foldable smartphones from 2019 to today.   Making its debut in 2019, the Galaxy Fold was Samsung’s first device to introduce the concept of foldable smartphones. With a maximum folded thickness  of 17.1 mm and a maximum unfolded thickness of 7.6 mm, the device offered the public its first look at foldable display technology. This revolutionary form factor ushered in a new mobile exper...

 Samsung Malaysia kicked off an immersive and exciting showcase of its all-new Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch8 Series on 16 July at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, where Malaysians got to experience Samsung’s latest technological breakthroughs in the mobile foldables space. Celebrating the evolution of the Galaxy Z Series since its inception in 2019, the Galaxy Unfolds roadshow outlines Samsung’s journey towards being a pioneer in creating reliable foldable mobile technologies that suits the needs of its users. Today, the Galaxy Z Series is part of Samsung’s flagship line up, a core part of the ecosystem and have become incredible devices that offer a powerful and seamless experience with Galaxy AI and Gemini Live. Mr. Charles Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics, officially introduces the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 to Malaysia Unveiling the Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch Series on stage was Mr. Charles Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics, joined by Mr. Matth...

 From 16 July to 20 July 2025, Samsung invites Malaysians to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur for an immersive and exciting showcase of its latest technological breakthrough – the all-new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7. This highly anticipated roadshow promises an experiential journey that highlights Samsung’s relentless drive for innovation, style, and functionality. The event is a celebration of evolution – a tribute to how far foldable technology has come since the world was first introduced to the Galaxy Fold in 2019. At the heart of the roadshow are the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, representing the most refined and powerful expressions of Samsung’s foldable design philosophy to date. Visitors will walk through a futuristic space that mirrors the seamless, uninterrupted flow of the Galaxy Z Series – a nod to its ultra-modern, versatile form factor. Samsung’s Flow of Innovation installation will guide visitors through the timeline of foldables, from concept to creation, culminatin...

After just a few days with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, one thing is already clear: this is the most complete, confident foldable Samsung has ever built. The Fold 7 takes a bold leap forward—finally delivering on the vision that the Galaxy Fold promised years ago. Design  Let’s start with the most immediate difference: the hardware. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner, lighter, and more comfortable than any foldable before it. Samsung’s redesigned hinge is slimmer and sturdier, while the reduced weight (215g) makes the Fold 7 shockingly easy to pocket. It’s so light, and so impressive that I am loving it every moment I am using. The ULTRA SLEEK DESIGN is something worth to look on!  DISPLAY The Fold 7’s 6.5-inch cover display gets a subtle but important update: a more natural aspect ratio that is a wow and big improvements. When its open up, the display is impressive and comes with vivid colours, with the 120Hz refresh rate. Now brighter and smoother than ever, with vivid colours a...

 Paydibs, a leading payment solutions provider in Malaysia, is pleased to announce its official onboarding by Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) as a Third-Party Acquirer (TPA) for the Financial Process Exchange (FPX). As one of ten non-bank FPX acquirers connected directly to PayNet’s FPX payment rail, Paydibs can now process FPX transactions independently, removing intermediary layers and enabling greater control over transaction processing, settlement and cost efficiency. This onboarding marks a significant milestone in Paydibs’ growth, strengthening its technical infrastructure and enhancing its ability to deliver seamless, merchant-first solutions across online channel. It also positions the company to better serve the evolving needs of businesses from micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to larger organisations in a rapidly digitising economy. “At the heart of this milestone is our commitment to building a more inclusive and resilient payments ecosystem. ...

    Shopee Malaysia today announced the launch of the Shopee MSME Co-Lab, a new programme designed to strengthen collaboration with local stakeholders and better support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in navigating and succeeding in the digital economy. The Shopee MSME Co-Lab brings together MSME associations, ecosystem partners and other industry stakeholders to share insights, explore emerging opportunities, and co-develop practical solutions that empower small businesses to start and scale online. Launched in conjunction with this year’s Shopee Seller Summit, the programme marks a milestone in Shopee’s ongoing efforts to support MSME digitalisation in alignment with national priorities such as the MADANI Economy Framework and Budget 2025. As part of the programme’s launch, Shopee formalised a collaboration with Advokasi Perusahaan dan Industri (API) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) — marking the beginning of ongoing engagement with industry partners...