Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphones will come equipped with advanced features to combat scam calls.
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Scam calls are evolving, and your phone is about to evolve too. Samsung's upcoming foldable devices are set to receive an intelligence upgrade, with Scam Detection powered by Google's Gemini expected to be included in models like the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and a new Wide Fold variant. This time, your phone may actually be more efficient at identifying scammers than your patience worn thin after receiving the fifth unknown call of the day at 7 PM.
**Samsung joins the scam detection initiative**
Google has been progressively integrating Scam Detection into its AI framework, utilizing Gemini to monitor live phone calls and identify suspicious activity in real-time. If a caller begins sounding suspicious, your device may intervene with a gentle reminder, “Perhaps you shouldn’t trust this one.” On Pixel devices, this feature operates directly on the device, avoiding the need to send calls to the cloud for analysis, ensuring privacy while still allowing AI to recognize patterns typically indicative of scams.
Earlier this year, Samsung collaborated with Google to implement this feature into its Phone app, beginning with the Galaxy S26 series. This means users no longer need to depend on Google's default dialer for built-in scam protection. However, there was a limitation; the rollout has primarily been confined to English-speaking users in the United States, leaving many international users to handle unknown calls the traditional way. That appears to be changing.
Recent information from the Phone by Google app indicates that Scam Detection is being prepared for Samsung’s next-generation foldable devices. This feature seems to be associated with several model families, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and a new Wide Fold device. These models are linked to various regional variants, indicating a strategy for global deployment. In summary, Samsung is not merely experimenting but looks poised to extend this feature across different markets from the outset.
**Moving beyond the US-only limitation**
Google's Scam Detection currently operates in various regions on newer Pixel devices, such as the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series. This indicates that Samsung’s future rollout may not remain as geographically limited as it currently is. The inclusion of multiple regional variants in the code suggests a wider goal: standardizing scam protection rather than making it a region-specific feature. Frankly, it is long overdue.
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Samsung is anticipated to reveal its next foldables during its usual Galaxy Unpacked event around July 2026. While advancements in hinges, displays, and processors will likely be the main attractions, this AI-enhanced call protection adds a practical element to the offerings. If Samsung and Google execute this correctly, your next foldable could very well be the smartest device you interact with before even unlocking it.
**Shimul is a contributor at Digital Trends, with over five years of experience in the tech industry.**
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