Save $50 on the next-gen Galaxy Z foldables with Samsung US's early reservation campaign Comments
27 June 2025
Samsung US runs such a campaign for every major launch - it's a glorified email reminder, but $50 is $50.
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Save $50 on the next-gen Galaxy Z foldables with Samsung US's early reservation campaign Comments
27 June 2025 Samsung US runs such a campaign for every major launch - it's a glorified email reminder, but $50 is $50.
