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Samsung’s Next Foldable Smartphones Drop On July 26

Mark your calendar for the hotly anticipated summer reveal.

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2 years ago

July 6, 2023

Nour Nasir

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Samsung has announced dates for its next Unpacked event, which will take place on July 26th at 7AM ET. The press release makes it obvious that new foldable smartphones will be unveiled at the show, which will presumably be the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and likely the Z Fold 5 as well. In addition, leaks suggest that a Galaxy Watch 6 reveal will take place, along with news on the latest Galaxy Tablets.

The flip-style foldables in Samsung’s lineup are expected to include lower-profile hinges, with the Flip upgrading its tiny second screen to something much larger.

For the first time, Samsung has some serious competition in the foldable genre, with Google recently releasing its own Pixel Fold and Motorola resurrecting the famous Razr brand of handsets in the form of the Razr Plus.

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On July 25th, Samsung will begin preorder reservations for the new devices, entitling a $50 credit once a preorder is placed, with only a name and email address required to sign up.

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Google Pay Launches In Lebanon With Support From Multiple Banks

Bank Audi, Neo Digital Bank, and Whish Money are all offering support for Mastercard and Visa cardholders.

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2 weeks ago

June 25, 2025

Nour Nasir

google pay launches in lebanon with support from multiple banks

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Google Pay has officially launched in Lebanon, allowing Android users to make secure, contactless payments via their smartphones. The rollout has been quickly supported by BLOM, BLF, Whish Money, Bank Audi, and its digital banking offshoot Neo Digital Bank. Customers of all three services can now add eligible Mastercard and Visa payment cards to their Google Wallets.

The integration enables in-store tap-to-pay transactions, as well as online and in-app purchases, using the same cards users already carry. For Bank Audi and Neo Digital Bank, the launch covers Mastercard products; for Whish Money, BLOM, and BLF it includes Visa cards. Payments are processed through the Google Pay platform, which maintains cardholder privacy while extending standard card protections.

To begin using the service, customers can download the Google Wallet app from Google Play, select “Add to Wallet,” and follow a short verification process. Once set up, payments can be made with a single tap — eliminating the need to carry physical cards or cash.

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“This launch represents a significant milestone in our commitment to digital innovation and customer convenience,” said Toufic Koussa, CEO at Whish Money. “By making Whish Visa Card available on Google Pay, we’re enabling our customers to make everyday transactions faster, more secure, and more inclusive. It’s about giving them the tools they need to transact seamlessly, wherever they are”.

The move follows the official activation of Google Pay in Lebanon on June 24, 2025, and marks a notable expansion of mobile payment options in a market where Apple Pay has yet to gain traction. Google’s entry is expected to increase digital wallet adoption among Android users and pave the way for further collaborations with regional financial institutions.