{"id":259175,"date":"2026-01-27T00:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/259175\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T00:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:00:13","slug":"samsung-unveils-exclusive-galaxy-z-flip7-olympic-edition-supporting-athletes-entire-milano-cortina-2026-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/259175\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Unveils Exclusive Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, Supporting Athletes\u2019 Entire Milano Cortina 2026 Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Competing athletes will receive the Olympic Edition device purposefully designed to enrich the Games-time experience, from Olympic Village life to medal moments <\/p>\n

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Samsung Electronics<\/a> Co., Ltd., a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, today unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition,1<\/a> exclusively designed for all athletes competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Provided to almost 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from 90 countries, the special edition device will accompany athletes throughout their Games-time experience \u2013 supporting life in the Olympic Village while enabling them to capture and share meaningful moments from competition to celebration.<\/p>\n

The Olympic Edition will be incorporated into official podium moments with the Victory Selfie, which is making its Winter Olympics debut at Milano Cortina 2026. For the first time, it will expand to team sport competitions at Olympic Games so that all participating athletes can document their moment of victory through their own lens. In addition, athletes2<\/a> from select National Olympic Committees will be able to share their personal passions and spirit through the Victory Profile, a new photo series captured with the Galaxy S25 Ultra<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAthletes are the heart of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and for nearly 30 years Samsung has supported them as a Worldwide partner through meaningful mobile innovation,\u201d said Stephanie Choi<\/a>, EVP and Head of Mobile Marketing Center, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. \u201cSince Sochi 2014, we\u2019ve supported athletes with Olympic Editions and we\u2019re honored to continue this commitment at Milano Cortina 2026. With Olympic Edition, athletes will be able to connect with fans and families at every unforgettable moment, in their own way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Special Olympic Edition to Celebrate the Olympic Winter Games \u00a0<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip7<\/a> is an intelligent pocket-sized companion built for seamless interaction and everyday reliability. It integrates Galaxy AI<\/a> with a new edge-to-edge FlexWindow, providing effortless mobile AI experience<\/a>.3<\/a> This intuitive, one-handed experience makes Galaxy Z Flip7<\/a> a practical support for athletes throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Some key features include:<\/p>\n

The dual rear camera system, including 50MP Wide4<\/a> and 12MP Ultra-Wide lens, delivering flagship-level clarity.
\nNow Brief,5<\/a> which provides personalized daily updates such as reminders, calendar events, and fitness summaries. It can also access health and wellness data from several applications including Athlete365, which provides important competition-related resources.
\nPhoto Assist,6<\/a> which brings studio-quality images by moving, erasing or enlarging objects, adjusting angles, and filling in backgrounds with AI-powered capability.
\nOn-device Interpreter7<\/a> lowers the language barrier by providing real-time translation regardless of network connection, allowing seamless communication \u2013 even in mountainous areas.<\/p>\n

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Adding to these features, Galaxy Z Flip7<\/a> Olympic Edition introduces an iconic design that commemorates athletes\u2019 participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, as well as practical services to help enhance the athlete experience in the Olympic Village and throughout competition.<\/p>\n

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The signature blue color covering the back glass of the device aligns with the unique style of Milano Cortina 2026, and represents the combination of Samsung\u2019s long-standing identity and the cultural resonance of Italian azure. The color also reflects the spirit of unity and sportsmanship embodied by the Olympic Games. The custom gold metal frame symbolizes athletes\u2019 pursuit of excellence and podium moments, as well as the brand\u2019s aspiration for the best. The Olympic Edition device also comes with a clear magnet case with a blue circular magnet, surrounded by gold laurel leaves added as a motif of victory.<\/p>\n

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Each device also includes special Olympic Winter Games\u2013themed wallpaper created specifically for Milano Cortina 2026. The colorful curves represent winter sports, inspired by marks generated from the interaction between skate blades and ice surfaces. These design elements celebrate the Olympic spirit and each athlete\u2019s passion.<\/p>\n

Athletes can make moments with fans, family, and teammates more memorable with Dual Recording, a feature that allows them to capture both what they see and their own reactions in a single shot using the rear and front cameras at the same time. Tailored exclusively for the Olympic Edition, athletes can access Dual Recording mode simply by swiping the shooting mode within the Camera app. Athletes can also open up new and creative angles that bring the action closer using the split view by zooming-in8<\/a> on the rear-camera view, and can preview their shots inn real-time directly on FlexWindow.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy Z Flip7<\/a> Olympic Edition comes with a pre-loaded curated suite of essential apps and services to support athletes throughout Milano Cortina 2026:<\/p>\n

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To encourage connection among athletes during their stay, the Galaxy Athlete Card experience offers a digital means for exchanging profiles, collecting cards and participating in interactive activities, helping to foster a sense of community across disciplines and delegations.
\nAthletes will also receive complimentary connectivity via a 100GB 5G eSIM, along with access to digital passes and services in Samsung Wallet<\/a>, developed in collaboration with Worldwide and Local partners to facilitate their daily needs during Milano Cortina 2026. This includes Coca-Cola Free Beverage Key, which can be used at vending machines across the Villages.
\nAthlete365 offers performance and mental health support while delivering key competition information. It is integrated into Galaxy AI\u2019s Now Brief feature, keeping athletes updated with the latest Olympic Games-related news at a glance on FlexWindow
\nOther applications \u2014 including the official Olympic Games\u2122 app, IOC Hotline and Pinquest \u2014 improve day-to-day convenience in the Olympic Village while aiding athletes\u2019 performance on and off the field of play.
\nThe pre-installed fitness application will enable athletes to track workouts and receive personalized training insights when using exercise equipment installed inside the Olympic and Paralympic Villages.<\/p>\n

Marking the Moment of Victory, Together<\/p>\n

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First introduced in Paris 2024, the Victory Selfie \u2013 powered by the Olympic Edition \u2013 allowed athletes to capture their moments of victory directly from the podium and share them from their own perspective, making moments more connected.<\/p>\n

At Milano Cortina 2026, the Victory Selfie will make its Winter Olympics debut \u2013 and introduce a new, expanded format. For the first time, it will extend beyond individual and pair events to include wider team celebrations for Olympic Games, reflecting the collaborative nature of winter sports. Athletes can now capture and share their achievements together with teammates and instantly share them with their loved ones and fans around the world, so they can also join that life-changing moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing able to share my victory at Paris 2024 in real time with my fans and my family through the Victory Selfie made the podium moment even more special,\u201d said Rayssa Leal, a member of Team Samsung Galaxy and a bronze medalist in the Women\u2019s Street Skateboarding competition. \u201cTaking a selfie is something I\u2019m already familiar with, so it felt both fresh and fun\u2014and it allowed me to capture that moment in my own way, from my own perspective. Sharing that experience on the podium together with my fellow athletes made it even more meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Capturing the First Spark of Excitement with the Victory Profile<\/p>\n

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Athletes\u2019 journeys extend beyond the competition, encompassing preparation, anticipation, and the emotions surrounding the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. To reflect this broader journey and celebrate the athlete experience, Samsung will introduce the Victory Profile, a new athlete storytelling initiative with nine NOCs. The Victory Profile leverages curated portraits captured on the Galaxy S25 Ultra<\/a> to vividly showcase each athlete\u2019s unique passion and individuality.<\/p>\n

The Victory Profile adds a new perspective to the Winter Olympics experience by highlighting moments beyond the podium and providing athletes with a personal keepsake that reflects their journey, as well as their unique personalities. The initial project will start with approximately 490 athletes from France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, the U.K. and the U.S.<\/p>\n

Helping Shape the Future Games-Time Experience<\/p>\n

Samsung will continue to use its mobile innovation to open up the Olympic and Paralympic Games to fans around the world, making every moment feel more connected. Through its devices and athlete-centered experiences, Samsung is creating new ways for athletes to share their journeys \u2013 from preparation to the podium \u2013 while bringing fans closer to the moments and people that define the Olympic and Paralympic Games.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy Z Flip7<\/a> Olympic Edition will be distributed at Athlete Villages across six cities, starting on January 30th. The Samsung Open Station will also offer on-site professional customer service to help athletes activate devices, transfer data and receive general technical support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mobile Competing athletes will receive the Olympic Edition device purposefully designed to enrich the Games-time experience, from Olympic…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":259176,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[85,46,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-259175","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"tag-il","9":"tag-israel","10":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=259175"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259175\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/259176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=259175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=259175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=259175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}