[Interview] The People Behind the Galaxy Z Fold8 Series’ Camera Innovations ①: How My FanCam Keeps Favorite People in Focus

Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked July 2026, Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Z Fold8 series introduces My FanCam — a new feature that lets users focus their edits on a person of their choice — as well as an enhanced Portrait Video that recreates the look of professional camera lenses.While the two features offer different camera experiences, both draw on expertise spanning foundational technology research, feature development, and user experience design. As part of “The People Behind the Galaxy Z Fold8 Series’ Camera Innovations,” Samsung Newsroom sat down with experts from Samsung Research and the Mobile eXperience (MX) Business to discuss the technical challenges and collaboration behind the two features. Since the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold8 series, one feature has been generating buzz among K-pop fans as a must-have — My FanCam. Users simply select a person in a video, and My FanCam automatically tracks their movements throughout.