Galaxy Z Fold 9 at 3.9mm? Plus iPhone Duo Matte Protector

Quick summary: A quick roundup: the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s October update is rolling out, Apple will swap the iPhone Duo’s matte screen protector, there are official iPhone Duo camera samples, and a rumor says the Galaxy Z Fold 9 could be just 3.9mm thin with an under-display camera. I’m calling that last one a dud.

Key takeaways

• The Fold 8’s October update is starting to roll out. I don’t have it yet.
• Apple reportedly replaces the iPhone Duo’s matte screen protector, with a free swap within 12 months of ownership. My guess is that requires AppleCare+.
• Unknown: whether the display works fine with the protector removed. I doubt it’s like the original Galaxy Fold, where removing it caused damage.
• A rumor from a source with a mixed track record says the Galaxy Z Fold 9 targets 3.9mm unfolded and brings back an under-display camera.

iPhone Duo matte screen protector

It doesn’t surprise me that Apple charges for this. I imagine the matte layer will get fingerprinty and gross over time. Will I remove it? Probably, but I want to see how it looks first.

Official iPhone Duo camera photos

Apple also shared commissioned photos taken on the iPhone Duo.

Galaxy Z Fold 9 at 3.9mm?

The rumor says a Fold 9 concept is in development as a direct iPhone Duo competitor, targeting 3.9mm unfolded. I don’t think it’ll happen. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already about 4.1mm, and looking at its USB-C port, it’s basically at the limit of how thin it can get. Maybe Samsung keeps a roughly 4,800mAh battery and still slims down, but I’m skeptical.

What do you think?

Will Samsung hit 3.9mm? Yes or no?