Samsung’s next foldables could take a Galaxy S26-exclusive feature global
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Wide Fold will most likely debut with Scam Detection on board.
- The feature uses Gemini to detect shady calls in real time and is currently limited to English‑speaking users in the US on the Galaxy S26 series.
- Evidence suggests the new foldables will include Scam Detection, and Samsung could expand the feature to more countries.
Background
Google has been steadily pushing Scam Detection as part of its broader AI suite. It uses Gemini to analyze calls in real time and warn users about potential fraud. The feature first appeared on Pixel devices, where it works on‑device to preserve user privacy while still identifying suspicious patterns in conversations.
Earlier this year, Samsung partnered with Google to bring Gemini‑powered Scam Detection to its own Phone app in the Galaxy S26 series. Users of Samsung’s new flagships don’t need to rely on the Google Dialer for on‑device Scam Detection, but its availability is currently limited to English‑speaking users in the US.
Evidence from the Phone by Google App
While digging through the Phone by Google app (version 217.0.895016164-publicbeta-pixel), references were found that suggest Gemini‑powered Scam Detection is expanding to Samsung’s upcoming foldables. The following model numbers appear in the app:
SM-F976– Z Fold 8SM-F971– Wide FoldSM-F776– Z Flip 8
These are accompanied by regional variants:
- B – global
- U/U1 – US carrier‑locked/unlocked
- W – Canada
- C, Z, Q – other regional markets
Interestingly, the expected global variant of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 (SM-F776B) is missing from the list, which could be an oversight or an intentional omission.
Regional Rollout Implications
The breadth of regional SKUs listed in the app suggests that Scam Detection is not only coming to Samsung’s new foldables but also that the company is planning a broader rollout beyond the US. Google already supports Scam Detection in multiple countries on Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 devices, so a wider Samsung deployment aligns with existing trends.
Upcoming Unpacked Event
Samsung is expected to unveil its next foldables at a Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2026 (source). While it isn’t a surprise that the new phones will inherit a feature already present on the Galaxy S26 series, confirming broader availability is valuable. It also signals that Galaxy S26 users in other countries could gain access to Scam Detection once it rolls out to the new foldables—or perhaps even earlier.
Disclaimer
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