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Emirates Woman
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
Summer escapism with Fay Ezzat and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Fashion by Camille Macawili July 2, 2025 In July's Fresh Perspective , summer escapism is seen through entrepreneur and content creator Fay Ezzat's aesthetic edge, and through the lens of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, where ultra-slim design meets imaging power. The latest addition to the Galaxy S series is both a powerful AI companion and an ultra-slim engineering marvel, merging flagship-level performance with superior portability. More than a smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge offers a premium user experience like no other, taking it one step further with mobile AI that raises the bar in the aspects of mobile photography, from capturing to editing and sharing, as well as its Galaxy AI feature and 200MP wide lens that delivers pro-grade shooting capabilities. Tap and scroll through the gallery to discover the full shoot: Fashion Editor: Camille Macawili Photographer: Lesha Lich Makeup & Hair: Mauro Hernan Talent: Fay Ezzat Location with thanks to The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah Styling with thanks to Magda Butrym, Giaborghini, and Ezzat – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
Tom's Guide
16 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
The iPhone 17 Air can blow Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge out of the water — here's how
Samsung rightly made a splash with the Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this year, delivering a sleek device that doesn't skimp on the Galaxy AI features you'd expect from the phone maker's premium handsets. The Edge is super thin, ridiculously light and delivers impressive performance, particularly from its camera setup. And it also leaves a big opportunity for the iPhone 17 Air to come along and blow it out of the water when Apple's version of an ultra-thin phone shows up later this year. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be joining the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple's annual refresh of its smartphone offerings that will most likely show up in September. If Apple sticks to that expected iPhone 17 release date, it will mean that the Galaxy S25 Edge has had a four-month head start over its slender rival out of Cupertino. And that may not matter. After all, this wouldn't be the first time that Apple has let someone else come out with a product first to establish consumer interest, only to then follow up with its own offering that brushes aside the competition. That's the entire story of the iPhone, which was hardly the first smartphone but certainly the first one to enjoy widescale acceptance. Can history repeat itself with the iPhone 17 Air and the demand for impossibly thin smartphones? I think so, if Apple recognizes the areas where the Galaxy S25 Edge comes up short and delivers on this with its own handset. Samsung certainly got a lot right with the Galaxy S25 Edge, which turned out to be as thin as advertised without making too many sacrifices in the name of a more slender frame. (Well, there's one pretty big sacrifice, but we'll get to that in a moment.) At 5.8mm at its thinnest point, you can set down the Edge next to just about any phone and see how substantially thinner Samsung's phone is. It may be slender and light at 5.75 ounces, but the Edge doesn't feel insubstantial or like it's going to snap in two at the slightest bit of pressure. In his Galaxy S25 Edge review, my colleague John Velasco praised how solid and durable the phone feels when you're holding it. There are other strong points to consider as well. A Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset means the Galaxy S25 Edge can hold its own against any available phone. The Edge also benefits from the same Galaxy AI features available on other Samsung flagships. And though the S25 Edge may lack a dedicated telephoto lens, the 50MP main camera produces some excellent shots, particularly in low-light. Apple doesn't have to beat the Edge in all of these areas, but it will need to come pretty close. That could prove challenging given the iPhone 17 Air is likely to feature just one rear camera, and not the main lens/ultrawide camera setup featured on the Galaxy S25 Edge. But the A19 chipset likely to power the iPhone 17 Air should deliver formidable performance in its own right along with Apple Intelligence support. And the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be 5.65mm thin, which would push it past the Edge in terms of a slender design. While Apple can't take its eyes off those areas, there's at least one way for the iPhone 17 Air to establish its superiority over the Galaxy S25 Edge right out of the gate. And it all comes down to battery life. In the greater scheme of things, the Galaxy S25 does a decent job lasting a long time on a charge. In our test, where we have phones surf the web over cellular until they run out of battery, the Galaxy S25 Edge held out for 12 hours and 24 minutes — about 2 hours longer than the average phone. But the Galaxy S25 Edge does not aspire to be just an average phone. It's a premium device with a price tag to match. And compared to other premium phones, it doesn't have the best phone battery life — especially if you limit the comparison to Samsung flagships. Phone Battery size Batter life (Hrs:Mins) Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 3,900 mAh 12:24 Samsung Galaxy S25 4,000 mAh 15:43 Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 4,900 mAh 16:55 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5,000 mAh 17:14 iPhone 16 3,561 mAh 12:43 iPhone 16 Plus 4,674 mAh 16:29 iPhone 16 Pro 3,582 mAh 14:02 iPhone 16 Pro Max 4,685 mAh 17:17 The Galaxy S25, which costs $300 less than the Edge, lasts ore than 3 hours longer on our battery test. And that's on the lower end of battery life for the Galaxy S25 series — the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra both hover around 17 hours. And that's the opportunity for Apple. If it can find a way for the iPhone 17 Air to not just last longer on a charge than the Galaxy S25 Edge but to handily outlast it, Apple can lay claim to offering the superior ultra-thin handset. The trouble is, the same space limitations that forced Samsung to use a 3,900 mAh battery for the S25 Edge will also apply to the iPhone 17 Air. According to rumors, Apple will turn to a 2,800 mAh battery for its upcoming phone. For context, the most compact current iPhone — the iPhone 16 — features a 3,561 mAh power pack. There are ways around that limited battery size. For starters, Apple's phones don't feature huge batteries compared to their Android counterparts, relying instead on the power management features of Apple's custom-designed silicon. As an example, the iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 4,685 mAh battery, compared to a 5,000 mAh cell in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Yet, that iPhone edges ahead of the Ultra on our battery test by a few minutes. Apple also may have some tricks up its sleeve with the iPhone 17 Air. The iOS 26 update coming this fall introduces an adaptive power mode feature that taps into AI to extend a device's battery life. That should help out the iPhone 17 Air, as would a rumored switch to a denser silicon carbon battery. And the Apple-built C1 modem likely to wind up inside the iPhone 17 Air is said to be more power-efficient as well. Better battery life would certainly help the iPhone 17 Air outshine the Galaxy S25 Edge. A more affordable price than the $1,099 starting price for Samsung's phone would help, too, though the rumors don't give us much guidance on what Apple's planning there. I'd hope to see the iPhone 17 Air cost less than $1,000 with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro model commanding the higher price, but we're likely not going to hear more definitive rumors until we get closer to the fall launch date. Until that happens, I'm going to be keeping an eye out for additional iPhone 17 Air rumors to look for any clues as to how Apple can compete with Samsung on the ultra-thin phone front. But a big opportunity is already out there for all to see with those battery test numbers.
CNET
a day ago
- CNET
How to Watch Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Debut at Unpacked
Samsung is gearing up to debut its next slate of foldable Galaxy Z phones, which likely includes follow-ups to last year's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. It's also expected to unveil its next smartwatch, the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7. The company will host its Unpacked event next week, where it'll also show off Galaxy AI updates. Here's what you can expect and how to tune in. How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Samsung's summer Unpacked event will take place in Brooklyn, New York, and will be live streamed on the Samsung Newsroom, at and on Samsung's YouTube channel. Unpacked kicks off on Wednesday, July 9, at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). CNET will be on the ground bringing you all the live updates. What to expect at Samsung's summer Unpacked Samsung's been teasing its upcoming foldables for the last several weeks. In early June, a Newsroom post pointed to the company bringing "an Ultra-experience" to "a smaller and more portable form factor." That apparently includes a "powerful camera" and "AI-powered tools." The following week, the company said in another blog post that its "newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet." It appears to be following in the footsteps of the slim and lightweight Galaxy S25 Edge, which was released in May. Samsung seems to be especially focused on scaling the capabilities of its foldables' cameras with the help of AI. It noted in a subsequent blog post, "The camera will only get smarter -- helping users capture life's moments more vividly and make everyday experiences more seamless, personal and impactful." Samsung An animated invite for July's Unpacked event begins by showing the slim side profile of a device that then splits into two phones. One of these phones folds like a book, and on-screen text at the end reads "Ultra Unfolds." How many devices will Samsung unveil? It's possible Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Fold 7 and then the Z Fold Ultra, or perhaps the Ultra will be the only version of the Fold. There are also murmurs of a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE phone. Leaker Evan Blass shared renders of the rumored device, which appears similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but the phone could swap out the Snapdragon chip for an Exynos processor. Meanwhile, renders of the flagship foldable Galaxy Z Flip 7 suggest Samsung could nix the physical camera notch and opt for an edge-to-edge cover display. But we'll have to wait and see what the company has in store. There have also been rumors about the Galaxy Watch 8 making its debut at Unpacked. Samsung has already given a sneak peek at its new AI-powered sleep and fitness coaching, expected to debut alongside the next Galaxy Watch. If you're eager to get the upcoming Galaxy device, you can reserve it now and earn a $50 Samsung Credit at
Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: The Ultra Experience Is Ready To Unfold
For years, Samsung Electronics has designed its devices around what people truly need, such as better performance, sharper cameras and smarter ways to stay connected. And, with Galaxy AI, it goes beyond what devices can do — it's about how people interact with AI rapidly becomes the new user interface, it's redefining our relationship with technology. No longer just a collection of apps and tools, the smartphone is evolving into a smart companion that understands user intent and responds in real time. This transformation moves us from reaction to anticipation – where, as AI becomes the UI, intent becomes next-generation Galaxy devices are being reimagined around a new AI-powered interface, supported by breakthrough hardware built to unlock their full potential. This future is already unfolding, and the best of Galaxy AI and Samsung craftsmanship is about to be July 9, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York – a borough with an extraordinary spirit and a distinctive history. Brooklyn is where visionary thinking and bold ideas shape the future, so it's only fitting that Samsung unveils the latest and greatest additions to the Galaxy portfolio in a place known for its culture, creativity, and collaboration. The event will be streamed live on Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung's YouTube channel beginning at 10 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. BST, and 4 p.m. tuned and make sure to visit for all upcoming teasers, trailers and updates ahead of Unpacked 2025.#Galaxy Unpacked #Galaxy Unpacked 2025 #Galaxy Invitation #Samsung Unpacked #Foldable #Galaxy AI © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Samsung to Launch New Foldables on July 9 in New York
For years, Samsung has designed its devices around what people truly need, such as better performance, sharper cameras and smarter ways to stay connected. And, with Galaxy AI, it goes beyond what devices can do — it's about how people interact with them. As AI rapidly becomes the new user interface, it's redefining our relationship with technology. No longer just a collection of apps and tools, the smartphone is evolving into a smart companion that understands user intent and responds in real time. This transformation moves us from reaction to anticipation — where, as AI becomes the UI, intent becomes instant. The next-generation Galaxy devices are being reimagined around a new AI-powered interface, supported by breakthrough hardware built to unlock their full potential. This future is already unfolding, and the best of Galaxy AI and Samsung craftsmanship is about to be unveiled. On July 9, Samsung Electronics will host Galaxy Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York to launch its next foldables.
