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Free Galaxy AI on the Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 expires at the same time as the Galaxy S24
Galaxy AI features free until 2025 on Samsung devices, including Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, with potential subscription fees after. Samsung may introduce monthly subscriptions for Galaxy AI after the free trial period ends in December 2025. New Galaxy AI features like Sketch to image and PDF overlay translation...
Google is making its best AI tools more useful for foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6
Google is announcing new and future features to coincide with the launch of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Google Gemini on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 series will proactively show shortcuts offering to analyze what's on the screen when Gemini's assistant overlay is triggered.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring wants to give Oura a run for its money
Samsung officially announced a lot of stuff at its Unpacked event in Paris today. Along with the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra, we also got our first full look at the Samsung Galaxy Ring, the company's first-ever smart ring. The Galaxy Ring is sure to raise awareness about the burgeoning smart ring form factor, but a high retail price might stop the ring from being the runaway success Samsung is hoping for.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Specs, features, pricing, and availability
After months of rumors, Samsung took the wraps off its latest crop of devices today at its Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris. It's a big year for Samsung wearables: along with the Galaxy Watch 7 and the brand-new Galaxy Ring, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Watch Ultra, its latest premium smartwatch. With loads of features geared toward outdoor athletes and a sky-high retail price, there's a lot to get your head around in the Watch Ultra. Here's what you need to know.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 may come in these four colors
Google's upcoming Pixel Buds Pro 2 may come in 4 colors: Raspberry, Mojito, Porcelain, and Haze, adding vibrant options to its lineup. The new earbuds are expected to offer improved sound quality, noise cancelation, longer battery life, and possibly integrated AI features. While the final names for the colors are...
Will AAA games ever find a proper home on mobile?
At the Tokyo Game Show 2023, Apple announced an exclusive deal with Capcom to bring Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 to the iPhone Pro 15 and Pro 15 Max in October later that year. At the time, we lamented that Google seemed content to sit back and collect missed opportunities, but a recent report shows that this exclusive deal may not be as promising as we thought.
Gemini Live could get an always-on mode to work in the background
Gemini curretly offers Ultra, Pro, Flash, and Nano models for different tasks and efficiency needs. A new Live model will also arrive this summer. Gemini Live could revolutionize the user experience by operating in the background and lockscreen mode. Privacy concerns arise with Gemini Live collecting data in the background,...
Our favorite streaming stick of 2024 is now 42% off in this early Prime Day deal
While cord cutting used to be an ultra-affordable alternative to terrestrial TV services, streaming services are now charging quite a bit more thanks to the rising cost of content and the need to engage with aggressive competitors. Regardless, if you've invested in that lifestyle, you'll know that while the standard viewing experience is pretty good, it can also get quite a bit better with the right equipment.
Nothing just did something amazing to celebrate the CMF Phone 1 launch
Even though the CMF Phone 1 isn't available in the US through the traditional retail channels, you can pick it up through Nothing's US beta program for just $200. One of the most compelling things about the Phone 1 is its modularity. The back panel is easily removed and replaced, and there's even a place to mount accessories. But now, Nothing is breaking new ground in the smartphone world by opening up the CMF platform to outside designers, and giving them a helping hand.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7's Sleep Apnea alerts seen on other devices ahead of official debut
A new sleep apnea tracking feature is now finding its way to older Galaxy smartwatches. The feature was announced back in February, with Samsung gaining FDA approval. Some are speculating this new feature could arrive as a tent pole feature for Galaxy Watch 7 devices. There are a lot of...
Report: Pixel Watch 3 will be twice as bright with smaller bezels and UWB
Google's Pixel Watch 3 may feature slimmer bezels for a sleeker look, measuring at 4.5mm compared to the previous 5.5mm. The upcoming Pixel Watch 3 is also rumored to have a brighter display, with a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits, up from 1,000 nits on the previous model. The Pixel...
Smart rings need to change these 3 things to convince me to buy one
The smart ring buzz is at an all-time high. The once-futuristic technology has seen a wide range of legitimate iterations hit the market in the last few years, from the Amazfit Helio Ring to the RingConn Smart Ring. Now, Samsung is poised to join the fray at its Unpacked 2024 event with a smart ring all its own, which could be the catalyst for more and more everyday people trying out the groundbreaking technology.
Firefox now handles passkeys like Chrome on Android 14
Firefox on Android 14 now supports passkeys for third-party password managers in version 128. Devices on Android 13 and lower still only support Google's password manager for passkeys generated in Firefox. Firefox 128 also streamlines password management and fixes permission bugs, respecting user preferences. Even if you use a password...
Matter might be to blame for your Philips Hue lights turning on at full brightness
Matter, a smart home standard, is causing issues with Philips Hue lights turning on randomly at full brightness. Signify, Philips Hue's parent company, acknowledges the issue and promises a permanent fix within the week. Despite initial problems, many manufacturers, including Samsung, are adopting Matter for easier smart home device management.
Google's dark web monitoring will soon be free for everyone
The "Dark web report" feature will be removed from Google One in late July and will be integrated into the "Results about you" section of the Google app. Once integrated, dark web monitoring will be available to all Google account holders without needing a Google One membership. Currently, this feature...
What is Amazon Prime and should you subscribe?
Amazon Prime is a membership program that offers perks like same-day shipping, free two-day shipping, exclusive discounts, and access to services like Amazon Prime Video and Prime Music. Whether you stream on-demand TV shows and movies, listen to playlists and podcasts, or shop smart home products, Amazon's Prime membership has you covered. Another advantage of the loyalty program is Amazon Prime Day, an annual shopping event exclusive to Prime members. Before we go over Amazon Prime benefits and perks, let's talk about pricing.
Motorola's new Razr+ is everything I want from a flip phone
After years of languishing in the wilderness, Motorola returned to flagship form with last year’s Razr+, a foldable so good that we thought it bested Samsung’s. Now, on the eve of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 launch, I’m tempted to say that Motorola’s done it again. Its 2024 take on the Razr+ iterates in all the right ways, delivering the biggest cover screen yet on a flip phone, redesigned cameras, and doubling down on its winning approach to fit and finishes. This phone looks great, feels great, and doesn’t cost a penny more than last year.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic long-term review [Video]
Truly excellent Android watches are few and far between. Here is why the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is one of the best Android smartwatches in Android Police's Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic long-term review - almost 1 year later.
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