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Phone Arena
a day ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Galaxy A56 is doing so, so much better than its predecessor in Europe
Samsung's Galaxy A56 has made a positive debut in Western Europe, showing signs of improvement over its predecessor, despite broader challenges for the company in the region. According to data from Counterpoint Research, sales of the Galaxy A56 during its first seven weeks on the market were 12% higher than those of the Galaxy A55 during the same period last year. This uptick stands out because Samsung's overall smartphone sales in Western Europe fell by 11% year-over-year, while the regional market declined by only 2%. In contrast, the Galaxy A55 had seen a 22% drop in sales compared to the A54, even as Samsung's total sales rose by 8% during that time. One possible explanation for the Galaxy A56 's relatively stronger start is its inclusion of Galaxy AI features, a first for Samsung's A-series. Alongside the A36 and A26, the A56 introduces more advanced software tools to the mid-tier market, aiming to make premium features more accessible. Consumers appear to have responded well to this shift, although competition in the segment remains intense. – Jan Stryjak, Associate Director with Counterpoint Research, July 2025 Despite the competitive environment, the success of devices like the Galaxy A56 highlights the growing appeal of mid-range smartphones. These phones now offer many of the same core features once limited to flagship models – high refresh rate displays, capable cameras, long battery life, and increasingly, on-device AI. For many users, especially in mature markets like Western Europe, the gap between mid-range and high-end smartphones has narrowed significantly. That's why the mid-range segment isn't just easier on the wallet – it's also where you'll find the sweet spot between price and performance, without giving up the features that actually matter day to day. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Fast Company
3 days ago
- Fast Company
These three underrated features make ChatGPT way better
Often lost in the generally breathless coverage of generative AI, ChatGPT sports a few genuinely useful features that aren't quite so obvious. These options don't get splashy demos or make the headlines, but instead quietly make your life as a gen-AI user a bit easier. Let's take a quick look at some of ChatGPT's unsung heroes. Edit Prompts We've all been there. You type out a prompt, hit enter, and immediately spot a typo that fundamentally changes the meaning. Or perhaps you realize you forgot a crucial piece of context. But lo and behold, hover over your prompt and you'll find a simple 'Edit' button, which allows you to refine your input in real time. Iterate on your questions, add details, and guide the AI more effectively without losing the thread of the conversation. Custom Instructions A must-tweak for anyone who uses ChatGPT regularly, tucked away in the settings (click your profile photo up in the right-hand corner) is the 'Custom Instructions' feature, which lets you tell ChatGPT how you want it to behave. Want it to respond in a particular tone? Prefer bullet points over paragraphs? Want to avoid jargon? This is where you set the rules, ensuring consistency and making the whole experience feel a lot more personal. Regenerate Responses Whether ChatGPT's response is a total dud or simply good, but not perfect, the 'Try again' feature is worth playing around with. Click the recycling arrows-looking icon that appears when hovering over the AI's response and choose 'Try again' to regenerate its response. Each iteration should give you a slightly different angle, new phrasing, or an updated perspective. It's a quick way to explore variations and ensure you're getting the best output for whatever task you're working on. The extended deadline for Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech Awards is this Friday, June 27, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
Bloomberg
23-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Samsung Is Poised to Unveil Latest Folding Smartphones on July 9
Samsung Electronics Co. announced plans to hold its latest launch event on July 9, when the company is expected to introduce new foldable smartphones and other Galaxy devices. The Unpacked summer showcase will kick off in Brooklyn, New York, at 10 a.m. local time, Samsung said, promising to deliver 'the next evolution' of Galaxy phones and artificial intelligence features.
Phone Arena
23-06-2025
- Phone Arena
The end of free Galaxy AI is nigh: the price could be revealed real soon
Galaxy AI How much are you willing to pay for Galaxy AI? I'm OK with paying for the whole Galaxy AI experience. I'll pay only for the top-shelf AI features and tools. I don't want to pay for Galaxy AI at all. I'm OK with paying for the whole Galaxy AI experience. 0% I'll pay only for the top-shelf AI features and tools. 0% I don't want to pay for Galaxy AI at all. 0% Galaxy AI Receive the latest Samsung news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Galaxy AI Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer Are you ready to pay for Galaxy AI ? It doesn't matter if you are not, Samsung's AI suite (that you probably never asked for in the first place) is near the end of its free many of you may remember, back in 2024, when the Galaxy S24 was unveiled – and with it, the wholeconcept – there was a disclaimer on Samsung's website that read:Now, we're nowhere near the end of 2025 (in fact, we're closer to the end of the world than we're to the end of 2025, but, hey, let's not focus on such gloomy Monday thoughts), but it's never too early to learn more about the upcoming latest rumor reads that thepricing should be finalized in Q3 of 2025 (that's July, August or September). It is possible that some concrete numbers might be dropped as early as July, when the annual Summer edition of the Unpacked event will be held. It's the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 (alongside some cool smartwatches) that'll debut at the Unpacked festivities., which powers features like real-time translation, summarization, and advanced image editing, has been central to positioning Galaxy phones as "AI phones". While Samsung has not yet made a final decision, possible approaches include charging only for premium features or introducing a subscription-based of regulatory requirements and potential consumer backlash, Samsung is likely to proceed carefully with phased implementation and possible promotional somewhere said that if you're not paying for the product, well, then you're the product. That saying is especially true for AI – after all, you're giving away some of your most intimate and personal thoughts and feelings to the machine. Now that AI models (as a whole) come with better memory, the data-gathering capabilities (and threats) are infinitely there's going to be a cost attached to it – for now, it'll be in $$$. Stay tuned to learn more about the exact price in the coming weeks!
Phone Arena
19-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Did Apple just rip off Google's Pixel AI?
At WWDC 2025, Apple took the wraps off iOS 26 and its brand-new AI features. If you watched the keynote with even one eye on what Google's been doing with Pixel phones and Gemini, you probably had the same reaction I did: 'Wait… haven't I seen this all before?' Let's take a quick look: Live Voicemail — Google Pixel's 'Call Screening' When you are getting a call from an unknown number, the AI assistant will pick up for you and ask the person the purpose for calling. Their answer is relayed to you, in real time, via a text that shows up on screen. So, you can decide whether to answer or not. Pixel's Call Screening was introduced in 2018 with Pixel 3. Personal Voice Assistant on Calls — Pixel's 'Hold for Me' When calling a support line that puts you on hold, you can set your phone down. The AI will identify when an actual person answers your call and will notify you via ringtone. First introduced on Pixel 5 in 202, as 'Hold for me'. Visual Look Up — launched with Samsung and Google phones as 'Circle to Search' Takes a screenshot of the screen and you can tap or circle objects to perform an image search (to find a product that you really like in a video, for example, or look up details through an event poster). Introduced in early 2024, first with the Galaxy S24 series, then the Pixel 8 phones. As it says on the tin, Live Translation will translate between different languages right within a call. Both parties will hear the translator voice, so they know what is being said, when the sentence is over, when to expect a reply back. First introduced by Samsung in 2024 with the Galaxy S24 series, then announced by Google at I/O 2025. Quite honestly, the tech is still a bit clunky and not quite there — I am curious to see if Apple manages to add some polish to it. Thankfully, there is a twist — it's all about how it worksWhere Apple is leaning in is privacy and on-device processing. The pitch is clear: most of these AI features will run locally on your iPhone (assuming you've got an A17 Pro or newer chip), powered by Apple's so-called 'Private Cloud Compute' when off-device work is what's the difference?Apple's Private Cloud Compute only sends data to servers when needed, and even then, the servers don't retain any personal information. Apple also promised open verifiability — meaning, in theory, security researchers will be able to audit how this system Gemini/Assistant is primarily cloud-based. This is because Google does want to bring most of its AI features to all of Android, which means it just can't rely on hardware. We all know how many flavors of Android phones there are out there. Some tasks do run locally, but for full-featured Gemini, your data often goes to Google servers. Yes, Google promises strong privacy protections, but historically it's a more data-hungry model (because that's Google's business model).At the end of the day, though — from a user experience point of view — Apple is now shipping the same features that Pixel owners have enjoyed for years. If you're a die-hard iPhone user, it's great to finally get these tools. If you've been on a Pixel, you're probably thinking: 'Welcome to 2023, Apple.' Me? I'm just happy we are all getting cool stuff. As mentioned above, Apple's big advantage is integration — these AI features are coming to all iPhones that support iOS 26 (with some limitations on older chips), so you will feel a certain level of polish across the ecosystem, whereas Android has that inherent unpredictability that's tied to multiple manufacturers having their own spin on hardware. Not exactly. If anything, I think it became perfectly clear (as if it wasn't already) that Google is well ahead in the AI game when it comes to useful smartphone tools and implementation. But this does mark the start of a new phase: Apple went back to doing things that others have already done, but with a distinct Apple shine applied on top. If history teaches us anything, it's that Cupertino might use this solid base as a launching pad to make something truly unique and game-changing. At the very least, competition is about to heat up. Very, very fast. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
