The custom-built Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphone will be provided to nearly 17,000 athletes competing at Paris 2024, enhancing their Games-time experience like never before.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, has unveiled the Olympic Edition of its newly announced Galaxy Z Flip6, which is specially designed and customized for athletes competing in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This edition continues Samsung’s over thirty-year tradition of supporting the Games with its advanced technology and innovations, marking several new milestones.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition is the first to incorporate Galaxy AI, aiming to enhance the athletes’ experience from their arrival in Paris. It is also the first Olympic Edition to come pre-installed with a comprehensive set of exclusive services and apps. Moreover, this is the first time Samsung’s latest product will be available to athletes before its official market release. The Galaxy Z Flip6 will play a prominent role at the Games, becoming the first Olympic Edition device to feature prominently on the podium.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition features the new phone’s compact and versatile design, highlighted in a striking yellow color with gold Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos. Samsung has collaborated with Berluti, the Parisian Men’s Luxury Maison known for designing Team France’s official outfits for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, to create a special Flipsuit Case for this edition. Crafted from Venezia leather, each Flipsuit Case boasts a unique patina with vibrant colors inspired by the Olympic rings, celebrating the spirit and values of the Games, including 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,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are honored 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.”
Enhancing the Paris 2024 Experience with Galaxy AI-Powered Devices
Samsung’s decision to provide the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition to Paris 2024 athletes before its official release highlights the significant role Galaxy AI technology plays in transforming communication, productivity, and creativity on smartphones. The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition is equipped with a suite of Galaxy AI features designed to facilitate seamless connections and enhance the Games experience:
- Live Translation of Calls: Translates phone calls in real-time into 16 different languages, enabling athletes to communicate effortlessly with Olympic hotlines and local contacts using Samsung’s native and select third-party apps.
- Interpreter: Instantly translates live conversations on-screen, allowing athletes to converse with other competitors and volunteers while receiving translations in real-time on the phone’s dual screen.
- Composer: Assists in drafting emails and social media posts by generating text from simple keywords, and analyzes previous content tones for social media, helping athletes express their excitement during key moments.
In addition to communication tools, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition offers features to support athletes in preparing for competitions, enhancing creativity, and capturing memorable moments:
- Instant Slow-mo: Records performances in slow motion, enabling athletes to analyze and refine their techniques.
- Photo Assist: Helps athletes perfect their photos by resizing, repositioning, or removing unwanted elements.
To ensure a smooth experience for athletes in Paris, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition comes with a 100GB 5G data eSIM in collaboration with Orange and two years of international warranty. It also includes pre-loaded IOC apps such as Athlete 365, Olympic Shop, Paris 2024, Transport Accred App, and IOC hotline for easy access to Games schedules and venue navigation.
Additionally, the phone features an in-app pass for free beverages at vending machines throughout the Olympic Village, thanks to a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, and an unlimited public transport access card in collaboration with Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM), allowing athletes to explore Paris effortlessly.
To add fun and personalization, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition includes Paris 2024-themed apps like PinQuest, Galaxy Experience, Olympic Go!, and Galaxy Skateboard, featuring the Paris 2024 mascots, the Phryges.
For the first time in Olympic history, athletes will use the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition on the podium to capture victory selfies, documenting their personal moments of triumph. Samsung’s technology will sort and upload these selfies to Athlete365 in real-time, allowing athletes to share their experiences with loved ones and fans.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition will be showcased at Olympic™ rendezvous @ Samsung events, including one at Champs-Elysees 125 starting July 12, and athletes will receive their devices from Samsung beginning July 18.
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