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Samsung’s Upcoming Galaxy Device Lineup Has Been Leaked
The GIFs give us a 360-degree view of the rumored Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, two new foldable smartphones, two new smartwatches, and one pair of new wireless earbuds.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, which will be held on August 11, at 10am EST, most likely won’t be full of surprise revelations. In fact, there most likely won’t be a single surprise because a seasoned leaker Evan Blass has just tweeted what seems to be the entire Galaxy device lineup in the form of GIFs.
The GIFs give us a 360-degree view of the rumored Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, two new foldable smartphones (Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3), two new smartwatches (Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic), and one pair of new wireless earbuds (Galaxy Buds2).
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 10, 2021
Right now, the biggest question mark is hanging over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. In June, a report from Korea said production had stopped due to semiconductor shortage. Samsung responded by saying that “nothing has been determined regarding the alleged production suspension.” If the smartphone makes it to the market, it will basically be a more affordable version of the S21 (the FE actually stands for Fan Edition).
The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 expand the company’s line up of foldable smartphones, offering upgrades specifications and a refined folding mechanism. As their names suggest, the Galaxy Z Fold3 folds along the vertical axis, while the Galaxy Z Flip3 is a modern take on traditional flip phones, which were popular more than a decade ago.
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 10, 2021
The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic smartwatches are expected to run Samsung’s new Google-based smartwatch platform, called One UI Watch. Last but not least, the Galaxy Buds2 wireless earbuds promise refined sound quality, improved water resistance, longer battery life, and sleeker design. Their price, however, is yet to be confirmed.
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 10, 2021
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Because of the semiconductor shortage, Samsung and most other large players in the electronics industry have been experiencing major issues with achieving planned production outputs and adhering to product release schedules. Do you like the upcoming Galaxy device lineup?
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Checkout.com Set To Launch Card Issuing In The UAE
The payment service provider’s expansion is a first-of-its-kind investment and could reshape digital transactions across the region.
Checkout.com is laying the groundwork to become the first global payments platform to introduce card issuing in the United Arab Emirates — a move that could reshape how businesses in the region manage financial transactions.
The company plans to roll out its domestic card issuance offering in the UAE by 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The launch would give businesses the tools to issue both physical and virtual branded cards. This, in turn, opens up new ways to reward customers, streamline expense processes, and handle B2B payouts efficiently.
Checkout.com’s CEO and Founder, Guillaume Pousaz, revealed the plans during Thrive Abu Dhabi, the firm’s debut conference in the Emirates. Joined on stage by Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA, Pousaz presented to an audience of over 150 partners and merchants at Saadiyat Island. Also in attendance was H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications.
Abbondandolo highlighted the strategic importance of the announcement: “As a global business, we focus on bringing products to markets that our customers want and need. Today’s announcement is proof of our commitment to the MENA region and its rising influence in the digital economy. The appetite for innovation here is real, and we’re proud to be building the infrastructure that powers it”.
One early adopter of Checkout.com’s UAE acquiring services is Headout, a travel experiences marketplace, which recently named the payment provider as its main partner in Europe. The company has already begun card issuing there and is keen to expand that offering into MENA once approval is granted.
The expansion of services in the UAE and beyond builds on Checkout.com’s track record in the region. It was the first global payments firm to secure a Retail Payment Services license from the UAE’s Central Bank and was instrumental in rolling out Mada and Apple Pay in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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The firm has also been rolling out new products: One of the latest is Flow Remember Me, currently in beta testing. It allows shoppers to store their card information once and access it across Checkout.com’s entire network, potentially cutting checkout times by up to 70%.
Earlier this year, Checkout.com also introduced Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution in the UAE, enabling both domestic and international payouts. Its collaboration with Mastercard has grown as well, making it easier for businesses to send funds directly to third-party cards securely and quickly.
With regional tech ambitions on the rise — spurred by initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s 2031 Agenda — Checkout.com sees its role as one of a key enabler. “Our mission is to help ambitious businesses navigate the complexity of payments, so they can move faster, go further, and make the most of every opportunity,” said Abbondandolo. “In MENA, performance is personal. It’s local. It’s built on trust. And when payments perform, businesses thrive”.
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