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Introducing Galaxy Z TriFold: The Shape of What’s Next in Mobile Innovation

Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of Galaxy Z TriFold, further expanding Samsung’s leadership in new form factors for the mobile AI era. Built on a decade of foldable category innovation, Galaxy Z TriFold showcases engineering mastery with its most advanced foldable technologies optimized for the unique demands of a multi-folding design. Its slim profile ensures the portability of a premium phone that provides ultra performance and, when unfolded twice, it reveals an immersive 10-inch display that elevates productivity and cinematic viewing — offering a best-in-class mobile experience never before seen in any other form factor.

“Samsung’s relentless pursuit of new possibilities continues to shape the future of mobile experiences,” said TM Roh, Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “Through years of innovation in foldable form factors, Galaxy Z TriFold solves one of the mobile industry’s longest-standing challenges — delivering the perfect balance between portability, premium performance and productivity all in one device. Galaxy Z TriFold now expands the boundaries of what’s possible for mobile work, creativity and connection.”­­

Shaping the Future With Decades of Mobile Expertise

Samsung has long led the mobile industry, pioneering new categories and experiences such as large screen devices, foldable form factors and the use of AI on a mobile device, with each of these innovations created with the user in mind. Backed by state-of-the-art R&D, end-to-end manufacturing and rigorous quality control, Galaxy Z TriFold showcases how Samsung continues to set new benchmarks for a phone that maximizes output while remaining portable.

In Samsung’s research and design process, innovation is driven by understanding how people use devices. The company’s decade-long experience in foldable category innovation inspired Galaxy Z TriFold’s unique multi-folding form factor, which uses an inward-folding design to protect the main display. The folding mechanism has been precisely engineered for easy opening and closing, with an auto-alarm alerting the user of incorrect folding through a series of on-screen alerts and vibrations. Every detail is crafted with precision and purpose to deliver an intuitive, user-friendly experience.

Measuring just 3.9 mm at its thinnest point, Galaxy Z TriFold delivers flagship-level performance powered by the customized Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, a 200 MP camera and the biggest battery Samsung has ever had in a foldable phone. The 5,600 mAh three-cell battery system has been placed in each of 3 panels of the device for balanced power delivery and all-day endurance. Combined with 45 W super-fast charging, Galaxy Z TriFold lets users stream, create and work without limits.

To balance the power of an ultra-quality device in a thin, portable frame, a re-optimization of the core foldable technology had been applied. Every part of the device was crafted with deep attention to structural innovation and product assurance:

• Samsung’s Most Advanced Hinges Yet: Drawing on its heritage in foldable phone innovation, Samsung refined the Armor FlexHinge to meet the unique demands of Galaxy Z TriFold. Two differently sized hinges with a dual-rail structure work in harmony, creating a smoother, more stable fold despite varying weight and components across the device. The hinge structure also allows the screen panels to meet securely with a minimal gap, enabling a thinner, more portable device.
• Restructured Foldable Display: Galaxy Z TriFold introduces new display technology made for the 10-inch screen that folds twice into a pocketable phone. A reinforced overcoat has been added to a shock-absorbing display layer for better resistance across the dual-folding device.
• Advanced Materials on the Exterior: The titanium hinge housing introduces a thin piece of metal that protects the folding mechanism and resists wear over time. The frame of the device is supported by Advanced Armor Aluminum, a high-strength alloy that adds rigidity without increasing bulk. The frame helps ensure that the screens don’t make contact with each other, and a ceramic-glass fiber-reinforced polymer back panel keeps the design thin yet resistant to cracks.
• High-Quality Inspection, on Each Device: Every unit goes through a series of strict quality checks to achieve every small requirement. For instance, CT scanning of the flexible printed circuit board verifies that it has been correctly manufactured according to the design, ensuring accuracy and reliability before bonding it together with the other internal display components. Laser scanning verifies that all internal components are mounted precisely at their intended height, securing surface quality.

Through design innovation, engineering excellence and high-quality standards, every device has been built to deliver the best user experience possible.

Samsung’s Most Versatile AI Phone, Powered by the Largest Screen

Productivity on Galaxy Z TriFold is heightened with powerful experiences, customized for the 10-inch display — the largest screen ever on a Galaxy phone. Like the users who inspired its dynamic design, Galaxy Z TriFold is powerful, versatile and ready for the modern AI era.

When Galaxy Z TriFold opens, the screen performs similarly to three 6.5-inch smartphones across the 10-inch display, giving users more room to multitask during their day. Users can use the screen with endless versatility — they can create across three different portrait-sized apps side-by-side without interruption, resize apps in multi-window to view the most important information clearly, or hold it in a vertical orientation when reviewing documents for improved focus. For example, an architect drafting design plans for a new home can use the large screen to operate three applications at the same time, to review blueprints, write a proposal, and calculate measurements in a single, multi-window workspace. If a call comes in unexpectedly, they can answer without disrupting their layout or losing their momentum. When it’s time to jump back into work, the Taskbar at the bottom right of the display instantly resurfaces recently used apps, bringing the full setup back into view with a single tap. Familiar apps and features, such as My Files and Samsung Health have also been optimized for a large screen, allowing users to organize and understand insights at a glance.

To match the powerful capabilities a screen of this size can provide, Galaxy Z TriFold is the first mobile phone to have standalone Samsung DeX available, meaning users can set up a full working environment from virtually anywhere. By going to the Quick Settings panel and selecting DeX for Galaxy’s most advanced work setup, users can access up to four workspaces that can each run five apps simultaneously. From there, they can review and edit a meeting presentation in one workspace and then quickly navigate to another to chat with friends and shop online. For even more productivity, users can add a secondary screen in Extended Mode, which enables a seamless dual-screen experience with an external monitor. Users can easily drag and drop apps across screens and work across both screens with desktop efficiency. Users can also add a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, instantly creating the ultimate portable workstation for complex projects or creative designs.

Every detail of Galaxy Z TriFold is designed for excellence — and with Galaxy AI, those capabilities elevate the device by making every feature more intuitive on a large screen. Features like Photo Assist, including Generative Edit and Sketch to Image, adapt to Galaxy AI flexibly with impressive scale, enabling users to capture and create with Samsung’s most versatile creative platform. Users can also easily compare before and after edits side by side. Browsing Assist can simplify how Samsung Internet is used as it can provide instant summaries or translations as needed.

Gemini Live on Galaxy Z TriFold is enhanced with multimodal AI that understands what users see, say and do. Users can seamlessly speak contextual questions and get answers without having to switch between apps for high level multitasking. The bigger screen provides design advice — when a user shows it a room, a shopping site and paint swatches, it will provide a custom recommendation. With screen or camera sharing on Gemini Live, users can simply ask questions about what they are viewing to get real-time assistance and insights — all on one device.

A Pocket-Sized, Cinematic Viewing Experience

Galaxy Z TriFold’s unique form factor unlocks not only increased possibilities for creating and working, but also provides a perfect canvas for high-quality viewing of photo and video content.

Designed for maximum viewing with greater portability, Galaxy Z TriFold’s expansive 10-inch main screen is perfect for getting lost in movies or shows. For an extended YouTube experience, users can now watch a video and read the comments side-by-side. Minimized creasing on the device keeps content seamless and uninterrupted, and once closed, its slim profile allows it to easily slide back into any pocket.

Drawing on Samsung’s expertise in visual display, the device provides silky-smooth visuals on a Dynamic 2X AMOLED cover screen with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Galaxy Z TriFold features a bright display both opened and closed, with up to 2600 nits on the cover display and 1600 nits on the main screen. With Vision Booster optimizing color and contrast in any lighting, every image and frame comes to life in vivid detail, creating a truly immersive experience.

Availability & Offers

Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to be available for purchase in Korea on Dec. 12, 2025, followed by other markets including China, Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE and the U.S. At launch, Galaxy Z TriFold will be offered at select retail stores in respective launch countries for hands-on discovery of this exciting new device and in-store assistance. For more information, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, samsungmobilepress.com, or samsung.com.

Customers who purchase Galaxy Z TriFold can get a 6-month trial on Google AI Pro, with access to powerful features in the Gemini app like video generation powered by Veo3, plus 2TB of secure cloud storage. To provide exceptional value to our esteemed Galaxy Z TriFold customers, Samsung is introducing an exclusive display repair benefit for Galaxy Z TriFold customers. As part of this program, every Galaxy Z TriFold purchaser will be eligible for a one-time 50 percent discount on display repair costs.

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts strengthens leadership team with key appointments

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality chains, has announced the appointment of three seasoned industry professionals to strategic leadership roles within the company

It has appointed Rahul Rana as Director-Culinary. A hospitality veteran with 22 years of global experience, Chef Rana holds an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Studies from Switzerland. His career spans leading international hotel chains such as Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, InterContinental and Sarova Hotels with assignments across the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, the Maldives, Indonesia, Kenya and India. Over the years, he has also launched several standalone speciality restaurants, including Thai Chi (modern Pan-Asian), Peruvian concepts and local Kenyan cuisine. Chef Rana is known for his expertise in modern culinary techniques and large-scale international buffet presentations.

Cygnett has also named Sanjit Kumar Thakur as Corporate Learning & Development Manager. Thakur, who currently oversees the L&D function at the company, brings nearly 15 years of rich industry experience. A graduate of IHM Kolkata and an MBA in Human Resources Management from IEC University, he combines deep operational knowledge with strategic capability in people development. His career includes impactful roles with prominent brands such as Taj, Oberoi, Radisson, Sarovar and Accor to name a few.

Meanwhile, Ravvinder Bhola has joined as General Manager – Information Technology. A hospitality technology leader with more than two decades of experience, Bhola has worked with prominent hotel brands including Starwood, Taj and Marriott across India and international markets. His expertise spans IT operations, large-scale system deployments and digital transformation. Recognized for building secure, resilient and guest-centric technology ecosystems, he has strong credentials in cybersecurity, IT governance, risk management and compliance, underscoring his ability to lead technological functions in fast-evolving hospitality environments.

Commenting on the appointments, Sarbendra Sarkar, Founder and Managing Director of Cygnett Hotels & Resorts said, “As a key hospitality chain we are committed to strengthening our leadership team with experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their roles. As we continue to grow our footprints across the country, we are hoping that their unique combination of skills, passion and commitment will help to maintain our service standards and support our expansion plans.”

DEE Development Engineers Reports Strong 121.42 Crore Order Inflows in November 2025

Mumbai, Dec 08th: DEE Development Engineers Limited today announced a robust order inflow of ?121.42 crore for November 2025. The company’s overall order book increased to ?1,332.53 crore as of November 30, 2025, further solidifying its position in the energy and infrastructure value chain.
During the same month, DEE executed ?106.49 crore worth of orders, reflecting the company’s continued focus on timely delivery for domestic and international projects. Cumulatively for FY2025–26, DEE has achieved ?768.93 crore in order inflows and ?665.02 crore in order execution, underlining a healthy pace of project fulfilment and sustained engagement from key global customers across energy, power, and industrial sectors.

Commenting on the performance, K.L. Bansal, Chairman and Managing Director of DEE Development Engineers Limited, stated, “The positive momentum in our order book demonstrates the growing demand for high-performance engineering solutions in global energy and industrial markets. Looking at this growth trajectory, we are planning strategic expansion of our operational footprint in the coming months to further strengthen our execution capabilities, unlock new opportunities, and serve customers with greater scale and speed.”

The company also continued to strengthen its presence in priority sectors, including Indian and international oil & gas, power generation, and heavy fabrication, ensuring a diversified and resilient pipeline of work. In parallel, operations in Thailand maintained stability in execution, while the biomass power division continued to progress with updated tariff and regulatory approvals, driving improved clarity for long-term volume commitments.

Bajaj Life Launches ‘India Consumption Fund’ to Capture India’s Accelerating Consumer Growth Story

Chandigarh, Dec 08th: Bajaj Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, today announced the launch of its New Fund Offer (NFO) – Bajaj Life India Consumption Fund, designed to help investors participate in India’s fast-expanding consumption economy. The fund will invest in companies that stand to benefit from rising household incomes, increasing urbanisation, rapid digital adoption and the growing aspirations of Indian consumers across sectors. The fund will be available under Bajaj Life’s unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs). Bajaj Life ULIP products with underlying Bajaj Life India Consumption Fund, enables policyholders to achieve their life goals, powered by the security of a life cover and the opportunity for wealth creation.

India’s consumption landscape is undergoing a major shift driven by demographic strength, higher disposable incomes and a strong move towards organised markets. With private consumption contributing a large share of India’s GDP, the long-term growth potential for consumer-oriented businesses remains compelling. The Bajaj Life India Consumption Fund aims to tap into this structural transformation by building a diversified, actively managed portfolio of companies linked to the country’s consumption engine.

The fund follows a multi-stage investment approach across large, mid and emerging companies in sectors such as retail, consumer goods, automotive, healthcare, telecom, consumer services, hospitality and lifestyle products. With an investment universe of more than 400 stocks, the fund will shortlist high-conviction ideas using a disciplined Growth at a Reasonable Price framework. The fund will be benchmarked against the Nifty India Consumption Index for performance comparison. It is suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite and a long-term investment horizon.

Speaking on the launch, Srinivas Rao Ravuri, Chief Investment Officer, Bajaj Life Insurance, said, “India has entered a phase where consumption growth is becoming both broad-based and sustainable. Rising incomes, formalisation, digital convenience and evolving lifestyle choices are reshaping how India spends. The Bajaj Life India Consumption Fund is positioned to capture this powerful shift by investing in high-quality businesses with large opportunity sizes and strong earnings visibility. Our aim is to create a portfolio that participates in the next decade of India’s consumer growth and delivers meaningful long-term value for investors.”

The launch of the Bajaj Life India Consumption Fund reinforces the Company’s commitment to building thoughtfully designed, long-term investment solutions. By offering exposure to sectors benefiting from rising consumption and consumer aspirations, the company aims to help investors in their wealth creation journey.

Winter Pollution Patterns Linked to Steady Rise in Respiratory Conditions, Finds ManipalCigna Health Insurance

Chandigarh, Dec 08th: ManipalCigna Health Insurance has reported a substantial rise in respiratory-related claims during the winter months, with the company’s six-year analysis showing that seasonal respiratory claims surged by over 321 percent between 2020 and 2024. This four-fold increase highlights the growing impact of worsening winter air quality across the country.

City-level data shows that Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities account for more than 84 percent of all respiratory claims, making them as affected as urban clusters. Among metros, Delhi NCR contributes 6.5 percent of respiratory claims, the highest among Tier-1 cities, mirroring its previous chronic winter smog levels. Bengaluru and Mumbai contribute 4.5 percent and 4.2 percent respectively, confirming that pollution-linked respiratory conditions extend beyond North India.

In 2024, respiratory conditions made up 18.8 percent of all seasonal (winter) disease-related claims, led by COPD and asthma, followed by lung diseases caused by external agents and ARDS. These illnesses are known to intensify during high particulate and toxic pollutant exposure, reinforcing the health risks caused by winter smog.

The findings underline rising respiratory vulnerability nationwide, cutting across major metros as well as emerging urban centres.

Dr. Vidyadhar Dhaware, Head of Claims and Provider Network, ManipalCigna Health Insurance, said, “In recent years, we have observed a clear rise in respiratory diseases during the winter months, which closely mirrors the increase in smog and particulate pollution. Patients across age groups report coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and heightened asthma or COPD flare ups. Polluted air weakens the lungs natural defence system and makes individuals more susceptible to infections and complications. Children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable. During this period, it is crucial to limit outdoor exposure, use protective masks, improve indoor air quality, and seek timely medical care if symptoms escalate.”

Hello Mahindra XUV 7XO: The New Trendsetter Ready to Build On the XUV700 Legacy

New Delhi, December 8, 2025: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today announced the name of its next major offering in the premium SUV segment — the XUV 7XO. Built on the legacy of the XUV700, which disrupted the SUV segment in India with over 300,000 proud owners in just over four years, the XUV 7XO elevates everything that made the XUV700 a gamechanger.

Crafted to inspire and engineered to excite, it combines the proven strengths of the XUV700 with superior design, technology, comfort and performance — delivering an SUV that’s not just evolved, but truly extraordinary. Designed to reinforce Mahindra’s leadership in the premium SUV space, the XUV 7XO is set to lead the way again for the SUVs of tomorrow.

Aurora Tech Award announces top 100 female founders

The Aurora Tech Award, the only global award dedicated to supporting outstanding female tech founders from emerging markets, has unveiled its Top 100 founders to watch for 2026. This year, a record 3,400 applications were submitted from 127 countries, reflecting unprecedented growth from last year’s 2,018 submissions across 116 nations.

The Top 100 highlights the global breadth of women-led innovation, with the highest number of applications coming from Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Colombia, Egypt, Brazil, India, Chile, Pakistan, and Mexico.

Key Sector Trends

Healthtech remains the strongest sector across the Top 13 countries represented. This year’s cohort includes 23 health-focused startups, continuing last year’s trend when healthtech also led the field.  Founders are tackling many aspects of this sector, including wellbeing, longevity, digital medical tools, productivity platforms, life sciences, sports tech and more. Across these sectors, women founders consistently gravitate toward solving real, tangible problems rooted in their local communities, which strongly shapes the types of innovations emerging from each region.

Along with healthtech, agritech and edtech remain highly relevant, reflecting ongoing global demand and innovation in these sectors. AI continues its rapid expansion across these solutions, paired with blockchain and IoT technologies. In addition, this year saw a rise in fintech representation with 19 fintech startups included in the Top 100. This increase is partly due to the introduction of a dedicated fintech track in partnership with inDrive.Money which drew high-quality founders developing solutions in financial inclusion, digital payments, lending, and broader fintech innovation across emerging markets.

HR tech applications were dominated by founders from Latin America, followed by Africa and MENA, while agritech entries primarily from Africa and LATAM remain focused on B2B business models. Edtech has also retained its relevance, with 18 startups demonstrating some of the highest adoption of AI-driven tools.

Across regions like Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, agritech and foodtech startups stand out, highlighting both agricultural innovation and growing demand for energy solutions essential for the sector’s development.

Global Patterns and Founder Insights

Across all top countries, AI consistently shows up as a core enabling technology within the leading sectors, highlighting its role as a universal driver of innovation.

Two notable insights from this year’s applications:

1. AI adoption is particularly prominent in healthtech and edtech, becoming a standard component of product development.
2. Founders increasingly align their missions with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), signaling a shift toward impact-driven entrepreneurship.

Business model trends show a strong lean toward B2B, especially in Chile (84%), India (79%), and Peru (69%), reflecting market maturity and demand for enterprise solutions.

The award’s open call also provides insight into how much capital early-stage founders are seeking across emerging markets. Startups from India are pursuing the highest average investment, at roughly $1.25 million, followed by those in Kenya at around $840,000 and Colombia at approximately $620,000. Founders in Egypt seek close to $540,000, while those in Nigeria are looking for about $510,000 in funding.

Several other countries show more moderate capital needs, generally under $500,000—including Mexico (about $500,000), Brazil and South Africa (both just under $480,000), Pakistan (around $460,000), Chile (nearly $400,000), and Kazakhstan (around $380,000).

The least capital-seeking applicants come from Peru and Morocco, where founders are looking for approximately $300,000–$340,000 to grow their ventures. 

“From more than 3,400 applications, our Top 100 represent the top three percent—truly exceptional founders. They’re building commercially powerful, category-defining companies that solve real problems their communities and markets face. We’re thrilled they chose to apply and proud to spotlight their impact” said Isabella Ghassemi-Smith, Head of the Aurora Tech Award.

VC & Investor Network Reach

Aurora’s venture network now spans four major regions—LATAM, MENA, Africa, and South Asia. Together, these regions represent roughly 70% of the world’s emerging-market innovation hubs, demonstrating both the global investor appetite for the new wave of female founders and Aurora’s growing ability to unlock downstream capital by aligning the right startups with the right investors.

The Aurora Tech Award empowers the most ambitious female founders in emerging markets with more than recognition. Winners receive up to US$50,000 in non-dilutive funding, tailored support and resources, and access to an industry-leading network of investors and experts. They also gain global visibility and media exposure, helping to amplify their business impact and scale solutions that shape the future.

Last year’s Aurora Tech Award ceremony in Cairo celebrated the achievements of exceptional female founders from emerging markets. The 2025 winners were Solape Akinpelu (HerVest, Nigeria) in first place, Loretxu Garcia Arraztoa (Nido Contech, Chile) in second, and Shreya Prakash (FlexiBees, India) in third, Laura Velásquez Herrera (Arkangel AI, Colombia) and Leonie Korn (UpLeap, Switzerland) in fourth and fifth places respectively.

The number of top finalists is set to be announced in February 2026, with the winners being celebrated at a global ceremony later in the year.