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NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

The multitasking experience is complete Zapper and Stitch team up to
with S Pen functionality, enabling on-the-go
drawing and notetaking with streamlined
storage inside the Standing Cover with Pen offer South Africans fast, secure
case.
Galaxy Z Fold4 takes stunning photos one-click payments
and videos with an upgraded 50MP wide
lens and 30x Space Zoom lens. A variety of
camera modes, including the larger Zoom apper has teamed up with payments and data API Stitch via its LinkPay
map activated on Capture View Mode, Dual product, to bring the latest in payments innovation to more than one million
Preview, and Rear Cam Selfie are custom- ZZapper customers. Now Zapper users can make secure Instant EFT payments
built to take advantage of the unique form at point of sale in just one click, every time they pay, by linking their bank account in
factor for increased capturing flexibility. the Zapper app.
And with the larger pixel size, a 23 percent Zapper was one of the first players in South Africa’s mobile payments market
brighter sensor, and enhanced processing and today enables merchants of all sizes to offer the most convenient and innovative
power, users can capture clear images even digital payment methods.
at night. “Our work with Stitch continues our commitment to ensure Zapper merchants
Content is even more immersive and can offer as many payment options as possible. By providing a simple, secure,
distinctive on the 7.6-inch Main Screen with instant EFT option, customers can now still use their favourite scan-to-pay method
a brighter screen, a 120Hz adaptive refresh without relying on a bank-issued card. In a tighter economy, instant EFT also helps
rate and a less visible Under Display Camera consumers keep a very tight rein on their balances and will be welcomed by the
(UDC), featuring a new scatter-type sub- budget conscious. We also see this as another way we can help eliminate any barriers
pixel arrangement. Popular social media to payment for our merchants, who also need every advantage in this economy,”
apps like Facebook are optimised for the explains Brett White, CEO of Zapper.
large-screen experience to make content Stitch launched LinkPay in April 2022. LinkPay is the first product in Africa to offer
more enjoyable. Or open your favourite secure, one-click instant EFT payments from a linked financial account, providing an
streaming entertainment service apps like experience as convenient as that of a card, at a fraction of the cost.
Netflix and watch hands-free with Flex mode. Previously, to pay via Instant EFT, Zapper customers needed to log into their bank
For non-optimised apps, users can even accounts to initiate a payment each time before checking out at a Zapper merchant.
control the device without disrupting the Now they can make a payment instantly by scanning the Zapper QR code at the point
content with the new Flex Mode Touchpad, of checkout and choosing to pay from their linked account.
offering accuracy while pausing, rewinding, To link an account in the Zapper app, customers select “Link an account” and the
and playing videos, or zooming in and out of option to set this as their preferred payment method. They select their bank and log
content while the device is in Flex mode. into their account using their online banking details. After authorising with multi-
Games are snappier too thanks to the factor authentication (such as an in-app approval or OTP), their account will be linked,
powerful Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile and they can make any future payments in just one click, without logging in again -
Platform and hyper-fast 5G. With a slimmer just like they would with a linked card.
hinge, lighter weight and even narrower By linking an account, Zapper customers enjoy an extremely fast and seamless
bezels, the wider screen enables easier one-click payments experience, high transaction success rates and reduced fraud.
one-handed interactions while using the
Cover Screen.
Samsung continues its barrier-defying
innovation journey to deliver the level of
durability consumers expect, both in and
out. With our Armour Aluminium frames
and hinge cover along with exclusive
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ on the
Cover Screen and rear glass, Z Flip4 and
Z Fold4 are our toughest foldables ever.
Durability of the Main Screen panel is also
enhanced thanks to the optimised layer
structure, helping to reduce damage from
external shock. In addition, both Z Flip4
and Z Fold4 are equipped with IPX8 water
resistance, so users can worry less if they
get caught in the rain.

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