Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition, saying the smartphone was exclusively designed for athletes competing in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
Samsung, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, says the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition is the first-ever Olympic Edition to feature Galaxy AI, aimed at enhancing athletes’ experiences during the Games.
This special edition, its marker says, comes pre-loaded with exclusive services and apps marking the first time Samsung’s latest product is available to athletes ahead of its official market launch. Additionally, this edition will play an integral role on the podium at the Games.
For the first time in Olympic and Paralympic Games history, athletes will be allowed to use the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition on the podium during the medal ceremony to create personal memories. Samsung’s technology will sort the athletes’ selfies by sport and upload them to Athlete365 in real-time, allowing athletes to share these moments with family and fans, the smartphone maker says.
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According to the tech giant, the device features a compact and versatile design in a striking yellow colourway, adorned with the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos in gold.
Samsung says it collaborated with Parisian Men’s Luxury Maison, Berluti, to create an exclusive Flipsuit Case made from Venezia leather. Each case has a unique patina inspired by the Olympic rings, celebrating the Olympic spirit and values of excellence and unity.
“Samsung has pushed the boundaries of mobile technology in support of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and its athletes for nearly three decades,” Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics says. “We are honoured to deliver our newest Galaxy innovation to the inspiring athletes of Paris 2024 and give them the opportunity to experience the powerful and intelligent Galaxy Z Flip6 firsthand, even before its official market launch. We are excited to see how our technology opens up athletes’ Games-time experience like never before — from creating meaningful connections to sharing and capturing lifelong memories while in Paris and beyond.”
What’s inside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition?
According to Samsung, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition includes several innovative features to support athletes throughout the Games:
Live Translation of Calls: Translates phone calls in real-time into 16 different languages, facilitating communication with Olympic hotlines and local contacts.
Interpreter: Instantly translates live conversations, allowing athletes to chat and receive translations on screen while speaking face-to-face.
Composer: Assists in drafting emails and social media posts by using keywords and analyzing the tone of previous content.
Athletes can also use Galaxy AI on the Olympic Edition phone to prepare for competition, enhance creativity, and capture memories at Paris 2024 with features including:
Instant Slow-mo: Allows athletes to record, share, and analyze their performances in slow motion to refine their techniques.
Photo Assist: Helps athletes get the perfect shot by resizing, repositioning, or removing unwanted objects within photos.
Each Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition will come with an eSIM of 100GB 5G data in partnership with Orange and two years of Samsung’s international warranty. Several official International Olympic Committee (IOC) apps will be pre-loaded to help athletes keep track of schedules and navigate Olympic venues. Via Samsung Wallet, athletes will have access to free beverages at vending machines and unlimited public transport, thanks to partnerships with The Coca-Cola Company and Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM).
Samsung highlighted that to personalise the athlete experience, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition will feature a suite of interactive, Paris 2024-themed apps, including PinQuest and Galaxy Experience for collecting and exchanging pins, Olympic Go!, the official Olympic game, and Galaxy Skateboard, featuring the Paris 2024 mascots, the Phryges.
For the first time in Olympic and Paralympic Games history, athletes will be allowed to use the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition on the podium during the medal ceremony to create personal memories. Samsung’s technology will sort the athletes’ selfies by sport and upload them to Athlete365 in real-time, allowing athletes to share these moments with family and fans, the smartphone maker says.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition will be showcased at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung locations, including Champs-Elysees 125, starting July 12. Athletes will begin receiving their devices from Samsung starting July 18, according to the tech company.
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