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News18
16-07-2025
- News18
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge To Replace ‘Plus' Variant Next Year: What Reports Say
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge showed a new way for the brand but does that come at the cost of the Plus variant from next year? Samsung will have three models in the Galaxy S26 series next year which should ideally be announced around January or February 2026. And it seems the company is getting rid of one variant to keep the other one in the lineup. Reports this week suggest the Galaxy S26 Plus variant could be replaced with the S26 Edge model, making them the three variants available in the market for buyers. The launch of the S25 Edge version this year had already hinted at big changes from Samsung and the new report hardly comes as a surprise. The S25 Edge has not exactly lived up to the hype, especially with its premium price tag, the really small battery of under 4,000mAh and other shavings being done to make it sleek. But it won't be the worst idea to prolong the Edge moniker for a few more years and do that by giving up on the Plus variant from its lineup. The Elec has a good record of Samsung-related stories and multiple leaks have suggested the Edge will be the one going ahead with the future models. About the Author S Aadeetya First Published: July 16, 2025, 08:25 IST
Stuff.tv
14-07-2025
- Business
- Stuff.tv
I've found 18 of the best Prime Day deals that are still live today!
Last week was this year's Amazon Prime Day sale. I saw deals on thousands of items including electronics, video games, movies, toys, clothing, sporting goods and outdoor gear for patios, gardens and the like. The four-day sale came to a close at the end of last week, marking the end of most savings… but not all of them. I've been scouring Amazon for the best Prime Day deals that are still live now that the sale is over, and have found 18 of them across every tech category to create one of the most comprehensive lists. But hurry – who knows how long these deals might stay live for. LG C5 OLED 4K TV: $1197/£2300 LG's C5 65-inch OLED 4K TV is a great pick for your living room wall. In fact, it's one of the best TVs of 2025. We reviewed the 42-inch version and gave it a full five stars. It's basically the flagships G5's slightly more down-to-earth sibling. You get the same 4K upscaling, but a slightly less powerful AI-powered processor for a slightly lower price. This screen offers fantastic picture quality, engaging HDR images, and still gets decently bright. Right now on Amazon US, a 65-inch LG C5 OLED TV is $1000 off – down to $1197 from the regular price of $2700. That's roughly a 40% saving on a top-rated TV that's only a few months old, making it an exceptional deal. Unfortunately, shoppers in the UK won't find an identical Amazon deal right now, but can take advantage of a cashback promotion directly with LG. iPhone 16e: $507/£494 Apple's new budget iPhone was one of my most anticipated phones this year. A new design, updated display, the latest chipset from iPhone 16, and a new camera finally make this handset good value for money. In Apple's camp, that is. Many users were still irked by a higher price than budget Android phones. But this Prime Day, Apple's cheap iPhone just got even cheaper, and it's better value than ever. Better yet, the deal is still live! Right now, you can get a refurbished iPhone 16e for $507 from Amazon US and pick up a brand new iPhone 16e from Amazon UK for £494. That's an 11% or 18% saving (respectively) from the regular price of $567/£599. Now that the handset is sub-500, it's a much more compelling cheap phone. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: $920/£1099 While the top smartphones of the year have been impressive, Samsung's ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge might have topped them out. The S25 Edge is a combination of the features of the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra – but it's super thin. It clocks in at 5.8mm thin, which makes it one of the slimmest phones you can currently buy. In our four star review, we declared that 'thin is most definitely in' but were slightly disappointed about the battery life. If you're looking to get in on the slim action, there's never been a better time. Amazon is still offering $300 off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge after Prime Day. That discount brings the 512GB model down from its regular price of $1220 to $920 – which makes the phone much more compelling. In fact, it's actually cheaper than the lower 256GB model! Those in the UK get a slightly smaller saving of £100, also on the 512GB model – bringing the price to £1099. Pixel 9: $599/£549 Being the latest model, the Pixel 9 stands out with its refined design and premium build. But its also a great pick thanks to its impressive array of features that redefine what a smartphone can do. With a powerful Tensor G4 chip, a vibrant 6.3-inch OLED display, and a camera system that consistently impresses, it's clear why Google's latest flagship is a top contender in the premium smartphone arena. Right now, the Pixel 9 with 45W charger is still available for £549 at Amazon UK, down from its original price of £799. That's a tasty £150 saving on the Google flagship, which is a discount of 31%. It's lower than the device's previous lowest price, which was seen in Amazon's Spring Sale. Over on Amazon US, you can score the latest Google smartphone for an identical $599. That's a slightly smaller 25% reduction from the regular price of $799. Nothing Phone 3a: £334 The Nothing Phone 3a packs flagship-like features into an affordable package. It sports a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120-Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset with 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and a robust 5,000 mAh battery with 50-watt fast charging. Its unique design comes complete with LED Glyph lights and AI features like the Essential Key. Right now, you can bag the Nothing Phone 3a for £334 from Amazon UK – that's a 12% saving from the regular price of £379. Unfortunately, US shoppers miss out, since this handset isn't technically on sale across the pond. Apple iPad 10th-generation: $280/£329 This Touch ID iPad is designed as the new entry-level model (despite the 9th generation still being sold) and it runs on the A14 Bionic chipset from the iPhone 12 Pro series. There's a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2360×1640 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and Apple's True Tone technology. And after Prime Day, you can score the cheapest Apple tablet for even less. It's down to $280 on Amazon US – a decent saving of $69. Over on Amazon UK, it's a less impressive £19 off – down to £310 from the usual price of £329. Apple MacBook Air M4 (13-inch): $849/£899 Apple's MacBook Air has been refreshed with M4, and as a laptop, it's the complete package. In fact, I'd go as far as calling it on of the best laptops you can buy. In our review, we said 'the MacBook Air is still the everyday laptop to beat.' It scored a full five stars! Right now, you can score the M4 MacBook Air for £899 on Amazon UK – a £100 saving from the regular price of £999. Over on Amazon US, you get an even better $150 off – bringing the price down to $849 from $999. Now these might not sound like the largest savings, but they're insanely good for a laptop that barely launched 2 months ago. The M4 chip brings a 10-core CPU, an up to 10-core GPU, and support for up to 32GB of unified memory. A new 12MP Center Stage camera makes video calls look better, while the laptop now supports up to two external 6K displays. As for ports, you're getting MagSafe charging, two Thunderbolt ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: $400/£499 We scored the Galaxy Watch Ultra a full five stars in our review. Its 47mm titanium case makes it tough and weather-resistant, although it's bulkier than previous Galaxy Watches. We love its bold design, complete with a sharp AMOLED screen, bright 3000 nits display, and durability for outdoor use. However, it only offers a two-day battery life, which feels a bit short, especially compared to Garmin's sport watches. While this smartwatch excels in fitness tracking, offering accurate heart rate monitoring, dual-frequency GPS, and a multi-sports mode for triathletes, it lags in handling watersports – Apple's Watch Ultra has the edge there. Right now, you can score the Galaxy Watch Ultra for less than half price on Amazon US. The rugged smartwatch is 38% off, down to $400 from the usual price of $650. This Lightning deal only lasts for 24 hours, but may sell out sooner – so make sure to shop fast. UK shoppers get a slightly smaller discount, but no time limited. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is a smaller but still decent £100 off – down to £499 from the regular price of £599. Note that only certain colours are reduced in these deals. Apple Watch Series 10: $299/£350 The Apple Watch Series 10 is Apple's latest and most current model. You get 30% more display than the Series 6, while the wide-angle OLED display gives you better (and brighter) viewing angles. There are new colours on offer, headlined by Jet Black – just like the iPhone 7 series. The body is thinner than ever at 9.7mm, around 10% thinner than Series 9. Powering the Apple Watch Series 10 is a new chipset – the S10 processor. Sleep Apnea tracking is the flagship new health feature. After Prime Day, you can still grab it for less. In fact, it's the lowest I've seen the watch – including on Black Friday. Over on Amazon US, you'll find the smartwatch $70 off – down from $399 to $279. Unfortunately, the UK deal for this smartwatch has ended and it's back to the regular price of £350. Garmin Forerunner 55: $169/£122 If all you want are the fitness-tracking basics done well, the Forerunner 55 is an older running-skewed watch that delivers excellent bang for your buck. With loads of sports profiles, built-in heart rate and a 20-hour GPS battery life, it's great for beginner runners. But it packs enough fitness feature firepower to cater for more serious milers who like to keep things simple, too. In the days following Prime Day, you can score it for even less. The best offer on the running watch is on Amazon UK, where you can save 32% on the watch. The price is down to £122 from the usual price of £180. Over on Amazon US, it's also discounted – down from the regular price of $200 to $169. It's not quite as much, but still a decent saving of $31. Apple AirPods Pro 2: $149/£229 After a new set of wireless earbuds? Apple's top-tier AirPods are an excellent choice. We awarded them a perfect five stars in our Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) review. We praised AirPods Pro 2 for noise cancellation, versatility, and convenient feature set – all of which saw improvements in the second-generation. Right now, you can still bag the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) for $149 at Amazon US – that's an excellent saving of $100 from the regular ticket of $249. Unfortunately for UK shoppers, the earbuds are back to their regular price of £229. Apple AirPods 4: $89 The 4th-gen AirPods finally have some of the top features from AirPods Pro, making Apple's cheaper buds more enticing than ever, with two models to pick from. And thanks to this deal, they're down to $89 on Amazon – a tasty 23% saving from the regular price. Note that's for the version without noise cancellation. If you want noise cancellation, the pricier model is discounted by 17% on Amazon – now at $119. Sonos Ace: $299/£269 Sonos' Ace is the brand's first foray into wireless headphones, and were a long time in the making. As you'd expect they integrate with your other Sonos gear (though only the Arc soundbar at present) and the updated smartphone companion app went down worse than a lead balloon with customers, but the firm is listening and changes are in the works. These are still a fantastic listen, and they look the part too. Amazon US has the headphones reduced by 33% to $299 from the regular price of $449. Or on Amazon UK, you'll find the Sonos Ace on sale for £269 when you order from Amazon. This £100 saving over RRP is a new low for the headphones, even beating last year's Black Friday offer. Fitbit Inspire 3: $75/£59 For those seeking a dedicated fitness tracker, Fitbits still remain one of the most popular options. The Fitbit Inspire 3 is known for its simplicity, reliability, and robust suite of fitness tracking features, including sleep analysis and continuous heart rate monitoring. It's perfect for individuals looking to enhance their fitness journey without breaking the bank. And right now, it's cheaper than ever. On Amazon US, you'll find it discounted to $75 – $25 off the regular price. Meanwhile in the UK, it's down to £59 from £85 in an almost equal saving of £26. Plus, you get 6 months of Fitbit's premium subscription thrown in for free. GoPro Hero 13: $329/£282 The GoPro Hero 13 Black is a darling of adventurers, content creators, and action junkies alike. In fact, it might be the best GoPro to date. Its claim to fame? Swappable lenses that can turn your footage into anything from ultra-wide action-packed reels to macro-level marvels. The Hero 13 knows exactly which lens you've attached, optimising settings like a cinematographer in your pocket. The GoPro Hero 13 is still $329 in the US after Prime Day, down from $430. Over in the UK, it's yours for £282, a hefty drop from its £400 launch price. Both of these prices are lower than the camera reached on Black Friday or Amazon's Spring Sale earlier this year. Insta360 Ace Pro: $240/£227 Insta360's Ace Pro camera is my favourite GoPro alternative. With a familiar rugged, waterproof design and a nifty 2.4-inch flip-up touchscreen, the Ace Pro feels like a natural fit for action cam enthusiasts. Its intuitive interface, reliable mobile app, and clever AI-assisted highlight reels add to the package, while image stabilisation through FlowState keeps things steady even when life isn't. Battery life impresses too, outlasting a GoPro Hero 12 Black in 4K recording tests. The mounting system, however, is a touch fussy and requires a careful hand unless you fancy seeing your pricey new gadget bounce off into oblivion. Right now, you can nab the Insta360 Ace Pro on Amazon US for $240 – that's a 47% saving on this excellent device. Despite being the previous generation, it's still an excellent camera to buy. Over on Amazon UK, the action cam is discounted by a smaller 25% – down to £227 from the usual £300. Ninja Double Stack XL: $220/£229 If you often need to prepare food quickly, then an air fryer is a must. The Ninja Double Stack XL appeals a great deal for this, letting you cook in two drawers at once. While that's nothing new, the real draw (pun fully intended) comes in the fact that the fryers are stacked – so it takes up much less room on your counter. In fact, it still manages a huge 9.5L capacity for plenty of food. The version on sale after Prime Day has copper handles as opposed to the usual silver, so looks pretty smart. It's now £229, which is a great saving of £40 from the usual price of £269. Over on Amazon US, it's discounted by an almost identical amount of $40 to $210. Dreame L40 Ultra robot vacuum: $600/£750 Dreame's L40 Ultra robot vac offers an incredibly powerful 11,000Pa Vormax suction. Its MopExtend RoboSwing technology reaches up to 4cm deep into corners and under furniture, while the innovative TriCut brush efficiently handles hair tangles. The all-in-one base station delivers true hands-free maintenance, self-emptying for up to 75 days and cleaning its own mops with 65°C hot water to maintain peak hygiene. Using OmniDirt Detection Technology, the L40 Ultra identifies and tackles challenging messes like oil or sauce spills with targeted cleaning routines. The robot's camera and five-channel colour sensing system ensure no dirt goes unnoticed, while its smart navigation creates detailed four-level maps for efficient route planning. You also get customisable cleaning modes for different rooms and voice control support via Alexa, Siri, and Google Home. Following Prime Day, this robot vacuum is an absolute steal! Over on Amazon US, it's down by 60% from the regular price of $1500 to $600 – which is an excellent saving. Those in the UK can also grab the vacuum for less than its usual prime. On Amazon UK, the dust-sucker is down to £750 – which is a decent price for this machine.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 review: By far, the most mature and refined foldable
A few generations in, the passage of time, and many a chapter of refinement written, it is easy to say that with the Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung has finally delivered the foldable that always should have been. The idiom hindsight is always 20/20 more than applies here, to a fairly loud narrative that Samsung has somehow broken the shackles because it was forced to. It wasn't. Nevertheless, good to see the back of those narrow-er Galaxy Z Fold designs, and the seventh generation's wider one has been made possible purely because the design has been slimmed down significantly. So much so, when folded, it's easy to forget this is a foldable at all. Perhaps it was the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge that gave us a hint, unwittingly at the time, of the slimness diet Samsung was putting its phones through. It won't be long before you notice the Galaxy Z Fold7's new, wider display format, and this is as welcome a change as any. (Vishal Mathur / HT Photo) The headline changes to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 include a larger (read, wider in terms of footprint) cover display, a bigger foldable main display, the current top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite chip specifically customised for Samsung, the 200-megapixel primary wide camera that also does duties in the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship and a form factor that is significantly thinner (4.2mm and 8.4mm versus 5.6mm and 12.1mm folded and unfolded thickness) and lighter (215 grams vs 239 grams) than the previous generation Galaxy Z Fold6. The competition however isn't that, or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but the latest crop of flagship Android foldable, such as the Honor Magic V5 (6.7mm and 14.3mm) which hasn't been launched in India and Vivo's upcoming X Fold5. It won't be long before you notice the Galaxy Z Fold7's new, wider display format, and this is as welcome a change as any. The cover display, which gets its own titanium layer plate for support, now measures 6.5 inches with a 2520 x 1080 resolution compared to the Fold 6's 6.3-inch, 2376 x 868 pixels screen. The big change is, it is wider, and therefore a lot closer to conventional smartphone displays in terms of typing and reading. So much so, the Galaxy Z Fold7 may actually feel like a traditional candy-bar form factor phone, when folded. The foldable screen is now 8 inches, up from 7.6-inches earlier, and 2814 x 1968 pixels instead of 2160 x 1856 pixels. The tradeoff here is, the foldable no longer has support for the stylus, that is the S Pen. The layer that needed to find integration within the display for the S Pen to work for scribbling, noting, annotating and doodling jobs, has been done away with. Something had to be sacrificed in the quest for slimness, and this in my book, isn't a significant elimination. There are enough devices within Samsung's smartphone and tablet portfolio that do, and in a way helps the company push its ecosystem case. The dimension, footprint, weight and display specific changes make for a collective that can only be described as extraordinary. The Galaxy Z Fold7 may feel unremarkably understated when folded, and equally brilliant when unfolded to derive on the full strengths of that large foldable AMOLED display. More often than not, you may find yourself using the cover display itself for most tasks, including replying to an email or message, quickly checking WhatsApp messages or even the unacknowledged whiling away of time on your Instagram feed (before reality strikes, again). All of this does come at a cost. In India, prices start at ₹174999 but the value is that for a certain period of the foreseeable future, Samsung will ship upgraded 512GB storage variants instead of 256GB. 12GB RAM is consistent across variants, and there can be an argument that for this price and its perceived positioning, 16GB should have been a generational uptick. For early adopters, that may be the value proposition. But all said and done, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is now by far and away the most expensive foldable smartphone you can buy in India, at this time. It is nevertheless a significant annual inflation, with the Galaxy Z Fold6 in the summer of last year, priced at ₹164999 onwards for the 12GB+256GB combination. That 200-megapixel upgrade for the primary camera (alongside a 12-megapixel ultrawide and 10-megapixel telephoto) finally puts the foldable on the flagship platform, something that hasn't been the case in previous generations. You begin to wonder, why wasn't that the case till now? The limitation here is, instead of 5x optical zoom, it is limited to 3x. The ultra wide, particularly in terms of scenarios you may call upon it for, seems a big step down in terms of megapixels and therefore potentially detailing. This primary sensor absolutely delivers across lighting conditions, and the photography results do seem to suggest the Galaxy Z Fold7's image processing seems to be handling light better, and details are more consistent — I draw this based on a comparison of the initial builds of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which leaned a little too much towards AI processing, something that was eventually balanced out with updates. Beyond the core specs and the resulting experience, little details that matter have been ticked off too. The Armor Aluminum frame lends the foldable phone an extremely premium in-hand feel. The Armor FlexHinge closes thinner, and that's visually apparent, with no gap when folded. Earlier generations had that disconcerting gap, and the risk of damage was high. That's gone now. Some of you may, as I did, notice that the unfold still isn't completely flat and there is a very slight hint of a 'V' there. Samsung, rightly so, isn't letting up on the AI integration. Google Gemini integration, Circle to Search and Samsung's own Galaxy AI suite remain as front and centre on the Galaxy Z Fold7, as they have done on the flagships this year. It may not mean much, but the Gemini Live interface as it floats across the 8-inch foldable screen, feels more intuitive here, than it has on any other device till now. For a phone that costs ₹174999 onwards, it is difficult to use the word 'value' for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7. But then again, this book style foldable form factor isn't, at least in Samsung's scheme of things, isn't a mainstream device. This is still, if it's the right word, delivering ultimate snob value for those who flaunt it. Yet without doubt, the utility of foldable while at it, has increased manifold over the years. It is a concerted effort of the software and hardware at work. There's a lot of substance to go with that style. Speaking of which, the Blue Shadow is the colour to consider the most, amidst the troika that also has Silver Shadow and Jet Black as options.
Tom's Guide
11-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit images just doubled down on mammoth design change
An alleged dummy unit of the iPhone 17 Pro popped in a video back in April, but new hands-on photos give us a closer look at the next Pro model iPhone. The leaked images come from regular tipster Majin Bu Official on X, where they posted two images of a purported black iPhone 17 Pro model in contrast to the bland beige models shown in the April video. There's nothing spectacularly new in these images that we haven't seen in previous renders or CAD drawings. Compared to a previously leaked image also from Majin, though, the colors in this version of the iPhone 17 Pro appear much darker and less two-toned. The latest images provide us with a look at the expanded camera module on the back of the phone where the flash has been moved all the way to the right side of the phone. Plus, the Apple logo on the back of the iPhone has been pushed down a bit. It's unclear from the angle of the photos, but the buttons appear to be more flush with the phone in comparison to those on the iPhone 16 Pro. With phone makers pushing to produce thinner models like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the much rumored iPhone 17 Air, this Pro model looks surprisingly thick. In a similar vein, Majin Bu followed up those images with a video that purports to show off the a MagSafe case design for the iPhone 17 Pro. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. New Magsafe Case Design for iPhone 17 Pro 11, 2025 It's a clear case with the MagSafe magnet symbol on the back of the base, it looks like it should encompass the altered Apple logo position. The camera bump on the case is gigantic, meaning your phone won't lie flat on a table with the camera bump giving it a significant little boost. We'll get to see for ourselves when the iPhone 17 series arrives in the fall, likely in Apple's usual September window.
Android Authority
09-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
At $315 off, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a different prospect
Ryan Haines / Android Authority We had our reservations about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge after its recent launch, but much of our scrutiny related to the $1,100 price tag. We felt it should have been marginally cheaper, but it's a lot cheaper in the Prime Day sale. The Galaxy S25 Edge is currently available at just $784.99, a substantial 27% discount off the recommended retail price. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for $799.99 (27% off) The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge boasts some impressive features. It's the slimmest phone in the Galaxy S series, measuring just 5.8mm in thickness and weighing 163 grams. You'll enjoy a stunning visual experience with its 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, which offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. Inside, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with 12GB of RAM ensures robust performance. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Ultra-thin. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the thinnest Galaxy S device ever but still packs a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and a 200MP main camera. See price at Amazon Save $315.00 Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the 200MP wide camera and 12MP ultra-wide lens, both enhanced by Galaxy AI, promoting advanced photo capabilities. Running Android 15 with One UI 7, the phone integrates AI features like Cross App Actions and Now Brief, offering seamless user interactions. You can choose from elegant color options including Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Silver. Keep in mind that all Prime Day deals are exclusive to Prime members, so if you're looking to save, consider signing up for a membership. There's even a 30-day free trial available if you're new to the service, offering a chance to take advantage of this and other exciting deals.
