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Phone Arena
10 hours ago
- Phone Arena
New Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 renders show off Samsung's much thinner side profile
Flip 7 Fold 7 Flip 7 Fold 7 Yes, the Fold 7 looks brilliant! No, it's still a dated phone It's good, but needs to be even better Fold 7 Leaked renders of the Flip 7 and Fold 7 . | Image credit — Evan Blass Slim, yet powerful Fold 7 Receive the latest Samsung news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Galaxy Z Fold 6 Just what the foldable industry needed Fold 7 Fold 7 Flip 7 Flip 7 Fold 7 Yeah, 8.9 mm. Compared to the 12.1 mm of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 , it almost feels like Samsung has skipped a generation or Samsung hasn't sacrificed performance to achieve this slim form. Under the hood, thewill be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the same processor that's found in the entire Galaxy S25 is promising its most advanced foldable smartphone yet, and rumors claim that the main display's crease is vastly improved over the. The battery — said to be the same 4,400 mAh as the Fold 6 — and the charging speeds are a bit of a letdown, foldable industry has been in a bit of a downward spiral, despite some excellent phones like the Oppo Find N5, the Honor Magic V5, and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 . Samsung is one of the few manufacturers that can afford to continue investing in foldables, and I'm glad it's doing really good, and may just be what the foldable industry needed. Samsung's upcoming G Fold tri-foldable smartphone will further bring innovation to the market, and give the Huawei Mate XT some competition as well. And, of course, if the foldable iPhone comes out next year, that's likely to get some people's Honor Magic V5 is the slimmest foldable ever, as of now. However, if you value long-term software support, or are just a fan of Samsung's One UI, then theis the phone for you. TheFE, andwill be unveiled next month, and will become available for purchase in August.
Mint
17 hours ago
- Mint
Samsung Galaxy S26 series may outpace iPhone 17 with higher RAM offering: Report
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series, expected to debut soon, could feature a substantial upgrade in memory, according to a new leak. The flagship smartphone lineup, expectedly comprising the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, may come equipped with up to 16GB of RAM, a notable increase over their predecessors. Leaked information shared by tipster Jukan Choi (@Jukanlosreve), referencing data from Macquarie Research, suggests that Samsung plans to offer 16GB RAM variants of all three Galaxy S26 models globally. This could be a considerable jump from the current Galaxy S25 series, where only the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with 16GB RAM, and that too only in select regions such as South Korea and China. The base Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ models are presently limited to 12GB RAM configurations. The reported memory enhancement appears aimed at supporting Samsung's expanding suite of Galaxy AI tools, which are expected to play a major role in the S26 series. Increased RAM could also improve multitasking, gaming, and overall system performance, positioning Samsung's next-gen flagships more competitively against rivals, particularly Chinese brands like OnePlus and Red Magic, which already offer smartphones with up to 24GB of RAM. The leak also sheds light on Apple's future plans. The iPhone 17 series, likely to launch in September, could introduce a 12GB RAM option across its lineup, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This would mark a step up from the 8GB RAM currently found in the iPhone 16 range. However, Apple's iPhone 18 series, tipped for release next year, is expected to maintain the same 12GB RAM configuration. As competition intensifies in the premium smartphone segment, memory upgrades are becoming increasingly crucial to support new AI-powered experiences and demanding user tasks. If the leak holds true, Samsung's Galaxy S26 series could gain a notable edge by offering higher memory across its entire lineup.
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
One UI 8's new lock screen trick might look familiar
One UI 8's latest beta is now bringing a new clock widget for the lock screen, which is somewhat similar to iOS's depth effect. Samsung's clock automatically wraps around the faces on images. It can also be moved around the lock screen and its text would adjust to the available space. One UI 8 is Samsung's upcoming OS based on Android 16, and rumor has it, it may be available earlier than expected with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, the foldable phones scheduled for a July 9 announcement. O With the latest One UI 8 beta for Galaxy S25, Samsung is introducing an improved clock widget for the lock screen. It allows the numerals to adjust automatically and wrap around any central objects on your wallpaper. In One UI 7, if you want to do this, you need to install a Good Lock module called Lockstar: it would give you a depth effect on the lock screen, but it's also quite difficult to get to look just right. The new widget automatically adjusts to your wallpaper and can even be moved around. Each number in the time resizes to occupy the open space in your wallpaper. A beta tester shared images of the new feature on X. Reportedly, the new lock screen widget is added to a One UI 8 beta build number ending with "BYFB" and is available for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Meanwhile, reputable leaker Ice Universe corroborated this information and shared a video of the dynamic clock in action. For the always-on display, the text switches to a standard font size and reverts back to wrap around the object on the wallpaper with an active lock screen. Image Credit - IceUniverse As you can see, this change isn't dramatic or huge, but it's fun to use and adds another layer of customization options for your Galaxy phone. If the rumors are correct, Samsung's next foldable phones will arrive with One UI 8, and hopefully, other eligible phones will get the new OS sooner. Samsung's main competitor, Apple, also offers a similar effect with the clock on the lock screen adapting to your wallpaper and creating a depth feeling. I personally find these clocks hard to look at and distracting so I'm not a fan of using them, but that's just me. Some users really enjoy the stylish, layered look and appreciate the added personality it brings to their lock screen. In the end, it's all about personal preference – and it's nice to see both Samsung and Apple giving people more ways to make their phones feel unique. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Samsung One UI 8 could finally bring useful additions to Now Brief feature- All details
Back in January 2025, Samsung launched One UI 7 with new AI-powered features to Galaxy S25 models. Some of the hyped features of the update were the Now Bar for the lock screen and the Now Brief feature, which showcased a detailed summary of user activities, weather summaries, and others. Now, Samsung is expected to bring new additions to the Now Brief feature with One UI 8, which could make the feature more useful and intuitive. Samsung to upgrade Now Brief capabilities with the upcoming One UI 8 update.(Samsung) Samsung has already rolled out the Android 16-based OneUI 8 beta for Galaxy S25 models. The official launch for the OS is expected to take place during the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, with a stable version rolling out later. If you are familiar with how the Now Bried feature works, then you know how the new generation OS will add more value to this Galaxy AI feature. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 likely to be world's slimmest foldable- Here's what we know Samsung One UI 8 is bringing Now Brief upgrades According to a SammyGuru report, a leaked One UI 8 build (BYFB) showcased a new personalisation feature for the popular Now Brief feature. The Now Brief feature provides users with a daily summary; however, the feature has limited access to smartphone apps and features for a detailed summary. Now, the leaked build highlights Samsung may include new info cards such as parking spot reminders, smart home alerts, and wearable battery alerts. This will enable users to get timely alerts without relying on any particular app or manual navigation. But, does these info cards work? The report highlighted that the parking spot reminders will remember where the users have parked their cars and also allow users to take a picture. Whereas, the smart home alert will keep users updated about their smart home gadgets and appliances, such as lights and thermostats. Lastly, the wearable battery alerts will let users know when their Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds are running low on battery. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Almost the perfect Android flagship Apart from these alerts, Now Brief is also rumoured to include water intake reminders. These info cards are expected to be customised by the users. Therefore, the feature could be used as a one-stop hub for all necessary information. However, we will have to wait for the stable rollout to confirm these new additions to One UI 8, Now Bried feature.
Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
One UI 8 beta introduces a shape-shifting lock screen clock design
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The latest One UI 8 beta brings a clock widget for the lock screen. Similar to iOS' depth effect for the clock, Samsung's clock automatically wraps around faces in real or animated images. The clock can also be moved around the lock screen, where its text adjusts to the available space. Samsung has already begun beta testing its upcoming interface, One UI 8, and is speculated to release it alongside the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7 phones in July. Unlike the minimal and underwhelming additions to One UI 7, the interface based on Android 16 brings several new features that we love. In its latest One UI 8 beta build for Galaxy S25, Samsung is testing interesting new changes, including an improved clock widget for the lock screen. This new widget finally brings iOS-like depth effects for the clock, allowing the numerals to automatically adjust and wrap around any central objects in the lock screen wallpaper. For Samsung devices running One UI 7 and older versions, this cannot be achieved naturally. Instead, you would need to install a Good Lock module called Lockstar to get a depth effect on the lock screen, while it still lacks perfection despite your perseverance. The new widget in One UI 8 beta not only quashes that limitation but also expands utility beyond automatically adjusting to the wallpaper. It can be moved around on the lock screen, where each number in the time dynamically resizes to occupy the open space in any picture or wallpaper. One UI beta tester, Topraks9plus, posted multiple images and videos on X showcasing the new lock screen widget, which, according to them, has been added with a One UI 8 build name ending with 'BYFB' for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. In the images below, you can see that the text from the clock reads differently with changes in the widget's placement. X / Topraks9plus Numerals in the clock shift shape when the widget is moved across the lock screen. Another leaker, Ice Universe, corroborated this addition by sharing a video of the new dynamic clock in action. As seen in the screengrabs from the video below, the text switches to a standard font size on the always-on display and goes back to wrap around the animated character in the wallpaper when the lock screen is active. X / Ice Universe Lock screen clock automatically changes shape on the always-on display (left) vs when the screen is turned on. In addition to the new lock screen clock, Samsung has also added a host of useful actions for its Now Brief interface. Do these new upgrades excite you for One UI 8? Tell us in the comments below! Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
