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TechCrunch· 2025-07-09 14:07
Product Launch - Samsung launches Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 [1] - Samsung adds a cheaper Z Flip7 FE to its foldable lineup [1] Industry Focus - The report focuses on the tech industry, specifically foldable smartphones [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-09 14:04
Market Trends - Samsung introduced thinner and cheaper foldable phones [1] - Samsung aims to popularize foldable phones before Apple's entry next year [1]
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TechCrunch· 2025-07-09 14:04
Samsung brings back the Classic version for the Watch8 series | TechCrunch https://t.co/bq9dGJWcVG ...
Hands-On With the Ultra-Thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
CNET· 2025-07-09 14:01
Product Design & Features - Galaxy Z Fold 7 unfolded is 42% thinner and folded is 89% thinner [1] - Galaxy Z Flip 7 is approximately 6% thinner than its predecessor, the Z Flip 6 [4] - Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a larger 41% inch cover screen [5] - Galaxy Z Flip 7 maintains an IP48 rating for water and dust resistance [6] Battery & Camera - Galaxy Z Fold 7 maintains a 4400 mAh battery despite being thinner [3] - Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 200 megapixel wide camera, a 10 megapixel telephoto camera, and a 12 megapixel ultrawide camera [4] - Galaxy Z Flip 7 is equipped with a 50 megapixel wide camera, a 12 megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 10 megapixel selfie camera [6][7] - Galaxy Flip 7 FE has a 4000 mAh battery and a 2400 XOS processor [8] Pricing & Availability - Galaxy Z Fold 7 is priced at $2000, and the Z Flip 7 is priced at $1100 [6] - Pre-orders are currently available, with general availability starting on July 25th [6] - A more affordable Galaxy Flip 7 FE is available for $900 [7]
Hands-on with Samsung's new foldables
The Verge· 2025-07-09 14:01
Product Design & Features - Samsung's new foldable phones, including Flip models and a redesigned Fold, feature significant design improvements [1] - The Flip 7 boasts a larger cover screen extending to the edges, and the phone is wider, providing a more conventional phone-like experience when unfolded [1] - The redesigned Fold is remarkably thin, barely thicker than a USBC port when unfolded [1][2] - The cover screen is wider, improving usability [2] - The new Fold is lighter and less bulky compared to the ZFold 6 [2] Pricing & Market Position - The new Fold is positioned as a luxury item due to its price of $19.99% [2]
New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back!
CNET· 2025-07-09 14:01
Design & Features - The new Galaxy watches feature design changes, including a rotating bezel on the Classic model [1] - The Galaxy Watch 8 is 11% thinner than previous models [10] - New watch band mechanism may improve health measurement accuracy [11][12] Health & Wellness - Introduces an antioxidant index feature to measure antioxidant levels in the skin [2] - Features a new running coach that provides personalized training plans [3][4] - Includes bedtime guidance to calculate optimal sleep windows and vascular load measurement for long-term heart health monitoring [5][6] Battery & Performance - Both new watches have bigger batteries than previous models, promising a battery boost [7] - Google's AI assistant, Gemini, will debut on these watches, potentially improving command handling and context-aware responses [8][9] Pricing & Availability - Galaxy Watch 8 starts at $350, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic starts at $500, and Galaxy Watch Ultra at $650 [13]
Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra hands-on: why the new face?
The Verge· 2025-07-09 14:01
Product Updates - The Galaxy Watch series introduces three models: Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and a slightly updated Galaxy Watch Ultra [1] - The watches feature a new "squirle" design, which allows for a thinner watch, a flatter fit on the wrist, and a slightly bigger battery [2] - The Classic model now only comes in a 46mm size and includes the rotating bezel and the Ultra's quick button [4][5] - The Ultra model receives an increase in storage from 32GB to 64GB and a new blue color [6] Software and Features - The watches feature Wear OS 6 with Gemini, a generative AI assistant, replacing Google Assistant [7] - Gemini can handle complex queries requiring multiple apps in sequence, such as creating a running playlist or starting a run to burn calories [8] - New health features include vascular load measurement during sleep, bedtime guidance, and a running coach for beginners and intermediate users [11][12][13] - A new antioxidant index uses LEDs to measure carotenoid levels in the skin to provide guidance on fruit and vegetable intake [14][15] Pricing and Availability - The Galaxy Watch 8's starting price increased by $50 to $34999, while the Classic increased by $100 to $49999 [18] - Additional costs apply for LTE versions or the larger size of the regular 8, while the Ultra remains at $64999 [18]
Trying the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series
The Verge· 2025-07-09 14:00
Product Design & Features - The new Galaxy Watch 8 features a "squirrel" design for a flatter wrist fit, thinner profile, and slightly bigger battery [1] - The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic brings back the rotating bezel and includes the Ultra's quick button for shortcuts [2] - A new antioxidant index feature allows users to assess their need for fruits and vegetables via a sensor [3] Software & Functionality - Gemini replaces Assistant on the wrist, enabling more complex queries [2] Pricing & Availability - The regular Galaxy Watch 8 starting price is $50 (349.99%) higher [4] - The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is $100 (499.99%) more expensive [4] - A blue Galaxy Watch Ultra with double the storage is available at the same price [4]
Samsung Fold 7 hands-on: 26% thinner for $2,000?
The Verge· 2025-07-09 14:00
Product Overview & Positioning - Samsung's Z Fold 7 is significantly thinner and feels more like a regular phone when closed [1][3][4] - The Z Fold 7 is priced at $2,000, positioning it as a luxury product [1][4] - The Z Flip 7 features an edge-to-edge cover screen, a 4.1% inch screen compared to 3.4% inches of previous version [1][6][7] - The Z Flip 7 is priced at $1099 and includes upgrades like a larger cover screen and battery [6][8] - A Z Flip 7 FE (Fan Edition) is also available at $899, featuring an older design and Exynos chipset [9] Technical Specifications & Upgrades - The Z Fold 7's inner screen is now eight inches, up from 7.6% inches [3] - The Z Fold 7 is 8.9% millimeters thick when folded [3] - The Z Fold 7 includes a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset and a 200 megapixel main camera [4][5] - The Z Flip 7 has a larger 4,300 milliamp-hour battery compared to 4,000 milliamp-hour [8] Market & Competitive Landscape - Motorola offers a flip phone at a lower price point of $699 [9] - The industry acknowledges Samsung's improvements in design and functionality, making the new models feel like the phones they "were supposed to be from the beginning" [12]