Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition for Paris 2024 Athletes
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a key partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has introduced the special Olympic Edition of its latest Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphone exclusively for athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This bespoke device, tailored for nearly 17,000 athletes, underscores Samsung’s enduring commitment of over three decades to deliver cutting-edge technology and mobile innovations in support of the Games.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition for Paris 2024 marks several milestones as the first Olympic Edition to integrate Galaxy AI. It is designed to enhance athletes’ experiences throughout the Games with a suite of exclusive services and essential apps pre-loaded onto the device. Notably, this edition is also the first instance where Samsung’s newest product is available to athletes ahead of its official market release. The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition will prominently feature at the Olympic Games, playing a pivotal role during medal ceremonies.
Enhancing Athletes’ Paris 2024 Experience with Galaxy AI-Powered Features
Samsung’s decision to provide its latest Galaxy Z Flip6 to Paris 2024 athletes before its official launch highlights the pivotal role of Galaxy AI technology in enhancing communication, productivity, and creativity on smartphones. The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition includes innovative Galaxy AI features designed to help athletes connect effortlessly while in Paris:
- Live Translation of Calls: Translates phone calls in real-time into 16 languages, facilitating communication with Olympic hotlines and local contacts.
- Interpreter: Provides instant translation during live conversations, enabling athletes to converse face-to-face with others speaking different languages.
- Composer: Assists in drafting emails and social media posts by analyzing content tone and using simple keywords.
Athletes can also leverage Galaxy AI for competition preparation, creativity enhancement, and capturing memorable moments at Paris 2024, with features such as instant slow-mo for performance analysis and Photo Assist for perfecting photographs.
Integrated Services and Apps for Seamless Games Participation
Each Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition includes an eSIM with 100GB 5G data in partnership with Orange, two years of Samsung’s international warranty, and pre-loaded official International Olympic Committee (IOC) apps like Athlete 365 and Paris 2024 for easy access to schedules and venue navigation. The smartphone also features Samsung Wallet for in-app benefits like free beverages and public transport access during the Games.
Additionally, the device offers interactive Paris 2024-themed apps including PinQuest and Galaxy Experience for collecting pins and participating in Olympic-themed games like Olympic Go! and Galaxy Skateboard.
Capturing Victory Moments Firsthand
For the first time in Olympic and Paralympic history, Samsung will allow athletes to use the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition on the podium at Paris 2024, enabling them to capture personal victory selfies. These moments will be sorted by sport and uploaded in real-time to Athlete365 for athletes to share with their families and fans.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition will be showcased at Samsung’s Olympic™ Rendezvous @ Samsung venues, including Champs-Elysees 125 starting July 12. Athletes will receive their devices from Samsung beginning July 18 in collaboration with the IOC and International Paralympic Committee (IPC).