Samsung, a global partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, today unveiled the Olympic version of its recently announced Galaxy Z Flip 6Designed and customized exclusively for all athletes participating in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition continues Samsung’s three-decade-plus tradition of delivering cutting-edge technology and mobile innovation to support the Games and mobile gaming. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition is a series of firsts.
New Olympic Edition Paris 2024 This is the first Olympic edition to feature Galaxy AI. Designed to enhance the athletes’ experience from the moment they arrive in Paris, it comes with a full suite of exclusive services and useful apps for the first time. It is also the first time that Samsung’s latest product has been made available to athletes before its official launch. The Galaxy Z Flip6 will also take centre stage at the Olympics as the first Olympic edition to play a major role on the podium.
It comes in the compact and versatile design of the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 in a vibrant yellow color adorned with the Olympic rings and gold Paralympic waves. To adorn the phone, Samsung has partnered with Maison Parisian Men’s Luxury, which designed the official outfits of the French team for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, to create an exclusive Flipsuit case that will accompany each device. Crafted from Venetian leather, each Flipsuit case is coated with a unique patina in a combination of vibrant colors inspired by the Olympic rings, celebrating the Olympic spirit and the values of excellence and unity.
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“Samsung has been pushing the boundaries of mobile technology in support of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and their athletes for nearly three decades,” said Stephanie Choi, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics. “We are honored to bring our latest Galaxy innovation to the inspiring athletes of Paris 2024 and give them the opportunity to experience the powerful and intelligent Galaxy Z Flip6 first-hand, ahead of its official launch. “We are excited to see how our technology enables athletes to engage with the Games like never before, from creating meaningful connections to sharing and capturing lifelong memories in Paris and beyond.”
Features of the Olympic version of Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition includes a range of useful innovations to enhance athlete experiences during the Games, including the following Galaxy AI connectivity features that will help athletes around the world easily communicate while in Paris:
- Live translation– Translates phone calls directly on the device in real time into 16 different languages, allowing athletes to easily call Olympic hotlines and local contacts in their native language using Samsung’s own apps and select third-party apps.
- Interpreter– Instantly translates live conversations, allowing athletes to communicate with other athletes and volunteers and get a direct translation of what they are saying on screen while talking face-to-face, thanks to the phone’s unique dual screen.
- composer– Helps craft emails and social media posts in apps using simple keywords. In the specific case of social media apps, it even analyzes the tone of previous content, making it easier for athletes to express their emotions during the most exciting and thrilling moments of competition.
- Athletes can also use Galaxy AI on the Olympic Edition phone to prepare for competition, boost their creativity, and create lifelong memories of Paris 2024 with the following features:
- Instant slowdown– Allows athletes to record, share and analyze their performances in slow motion, making it easier for them to improve their technique.
- Photo assistant– Allows athletes to get the perfect shot every time by resizing, moving, or even removing unwanted objects in photos.
To make it easier for athletes to use their phone in Paris and beyond, every Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition will come with a 100GB eSIM for 5G data and a two-year Samsung global warranty. Additionally, to keep track of the latest Games schedules and navigate Olympic venues with ease, several official International Olympic Committee (IOC) apps will be preloaded, including Athlete 365, Olympic Shop, Paris 2024, Transport Accred app, and IOC Helpline.
Through Samsung Wallet, it will also come with a pre-installed in-app pass for free drinks from vending machines located throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Village in collaboration with its global partner, The Coca-Cola Company, as well as an unlimited transport access card to help you enjoy exploring Paris and the region.
To enhance and enrich the athlete experience, every Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition will come with a suite of interactive apps themed around Paris 2024. These include PinQuest and Galaxy Experience, which let you collect and exchange real and digital badges during competition, Olympic Go!, the official Olympic game, and Galaxy Skateboard, a new game featuring the Paris 2024 mascots, Frigs.
Source: Digital Trends
