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Phone Arena
17 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Samsung is treating Galaxy Watch Ultra users to a big surprise
Released around a year ago with One UI Watch 6 out the box, Samsung's first-ever rugged timepiece is today scoring its first-ever major software update. This is not One UI Watch 7, mind you, and I'm also not talking about some new beta build here. That's right, Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) owners have suddenly and completely surprisingly started receiving notifications that the stable One UI Watch 8 promotion is now available for their Apple Watch Ultra-rivaling devices. If you're interested in refreshing your wearable's user interface (which you absolutely should be), you'll need to exercise some patience, as the massive update tips the scales at close to 2GB, thus requiring quite a bit of download and installation time. Of course, your patience will be rewarded with a fittingly huge list of new features, functionalities, and performance improvements officially detailed by Samsung last month. Bedtime Guidance, Vascular Load, Running Coach, and Antioxidant Index are clearly chief on that list of tweaks and add-ons, bringing the first-gen Galaxy Watch Ultra perfectly in line with its (repetitive) 2025 sequel from a software standpoint. After fumbling a lot of updates for many of its best phones, tablets, and smartwatches over the last year or so, we all expected Samsung to turn a new software support leaf, especially after hearing that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 were planned to run One UI 8 at launch. But this is still a much faster stable update than anyone hoped, following mere weeks on the heels of the Watch Ultra's One UI Watch 8 beta program kickoff. For the time being, we only have confirmation that the update is rolling out over the air in the US on carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile , but I'm ready to bet a global expansion will take place in a matter of hours. Days, tops. Act fast and get the Galaxy Watch Ultra in White with $263 off its price. Only a few units are left, so this deal could expire soon. The watch offers great durability and packs a plethora of features. Don't hesitate! Buy at Amazon Alternatively, you can go for the Galaxy Watch Ultra in Gray, which is selling for $230 off on Amazon. Buy at Amazon With One UI Watch 8, the OG Galaxy Watch Ultra becomes even harder to turn down at hefty discounts across the nation... unless, of course, you think the non-rugged new Galaxy Watch 8 is the best smartwatch for you right now. Last year's frequently discounted Galaxy Watch 7 can also be a great option (with its own stable One UI Watch 8 update likely around the corner), while the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is... unfortunately too expensive and too familiar-looking to prove a smart buy for a lot of people.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Samsung's new-gen foldables get an ‘ultra' boost
Samsung has officially introduced its seventh-generation foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 – at the annual Galaxy Unpacked event in New York. This year's upgrades push the envelope in design, camera capability, AI features, and durability, raising the stakes in a maturing foldables segment. Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 launched: Samsung's latest foldables offer stunning upgrades With sleeker designs, upgraded hardware, and even deeper integration of Galaxy AI, both models are all-set to make a splash in the premium smartphone market, bringing together advanced technology with enhanced user functionality. What's even better? Those pre-booking and buying their new foldable smartphones early can avail of jaw-dropping offers to the tune of ₹12,000. Read on to know more. Galaxy Z Fold7: Slimmest and Lightest Samsung Fold with Ultra Fundamentals Form Factor: The Galaxy Z Fold7 is poised to be Samsung's most refined foldable yet. Notably slimmer and lighter than its predecessors, it measures just 8.9 mm when folded and weighs in at 215 grams, which is a technical feat of sorts for a dual-screen device. The company has prioritised portability without compromising on the immersive screen experience that has defined the Fold line. Performance: Samsung has continued its focus on high-performance internals, with the Galaxy Z Fold7 powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite for Galaxy chip, a processor optimised for enhanced efficiency and sustained performance under heavy workloads. This ensures a seamless and responsive user experience Camera: Photography on foldables often is low on priority compared to traditional flagships, but the Galaxy Z Fold7 seeks to close that gap with its Ultra Camera specs. The camera array now includes a 200 MP main sensor alongside an ultra-wide lens equipped with macro capabilities. There is also a 10 MP cover selfie camera with a 100° field of view, aided by ProVisual Engine enhancements that promise better colour accuracy, low-light performance, and AI-assisted framing. Display: The screen brightness now peaks 44% higher than the previous generation, aided by Vision Booster technology, allowing more vivid visuals even in direct sunlight. The display is further protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic2, a new material touted for higher scratch resistance. Samsung also uses Advanced Armor Aluminum for the frame, which contributes to overall rigidity, lending it Ultra Durability. AI features: Another standout innovation is the live integration of Gemini on the Galaxy Z Fold7. AI integration via Galaxy AI is now more deeply embedded, offering live summarisation, smart reply features, and real-time interpreter tools signalling Samsung's intent to integrate AI as a core utility rather than a bolt-on. Galaxy Z Flip7: A Sleek AI Companion for the Creative Generation Form Factor: Galaxy Z Flip7 looks great – it is the slimmest and lightest Galaxy Flip ever, further enhancing its pocketability and stylish appeal. The Galaxy Z Flip7 maintains its charm as a pocketable fashion-forward smartphone, but the upgrades this year shift focus firmly toward functionality. Flex Window: The outer Infinity Flex Window has been upgraded for better visibility and interaction, now boasting a peak brightness of 2,600 nits and a 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring 2X smoother scrolling and usability in various lighting conditions. Camera: Creativity is a key focus area in this upgrade. The Galaxy Z Flip7 has been upgraded with a dual-camera setup, including a 50 MP wide and a 12 MP ultra-wide sensor. For social media-driven users, the FlexCam experience allows partial folding to stabilise the camera while shooting, and a new Zoom Rocker makes one-handed zooming more intuitive. Creativity: A standout addition is the ability to apply filters and settings directly from the cover screen letting users customise content before even unfolding the phone. Interpreter Mode, also accessible from the Flex Window, expands the real-world utility of the device beyond just aesthetic appeal. Durability: Like the Galaxy Z Fold7, the Galaxy Z Flip7 also features the new Armor Aluminum construction, making it Samsung's most durable Flip phone to date. It has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back, in a body made from Armor Aluminium2. The smartphone houses the largest battery yet in the Flip series – 4,300 mAh – supported by a next-gen 3nm processor aimed at optimising battery efficiency for longer daily usage. Colours, Access and Availability The exciting new foldables have been introduced in two finishes – Shadow Blue and Mint – and are open for pre-booking via Samsung's official site. Early buyers can access benefits valued at ₹12,000, including memory upgrades and other bundled offers. If you are not on the Samsung ecosystem yet, you can test-drive features like Galaxy AI, interface customisation, and app continuity across screens through Samsung's 'Try Galaxy' app. This is a clear attempt at easing the transition from competing platforms. Final thoughts With the introduction of Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, Samsung continues to push the envelope in foldable smartphone innovation. Both the new devices offer substantial upgrades in terms of design, performance and AI functionality, making them two of the most compelling foldables of 2025. Note to the Reader: This article has been produced on behalf of the brand by HT Brand Studio and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of Hindustan Times.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 battery life — the results are in
All eyes were on the battery tests for the newly released Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 — at least if you're familiar with the challenges Samsung's foldables have faced when it comes to delivering long battery life. Would the latest models show improvement over their predecessors? And would Samsung finally deliver foldable phones that could challenge more conventional models for a spot on our best phone battery life list. We've put both phones to the test for our Galaxy Z Fold 7 review as well as our Galaxy Z Flip 7 review. And for those two burning questions, we can only offer that most frustrating of answers — yes and no. The good news: both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 posted better numbers than the previous versions of Samsung's foldables on our battery test, where phones surf the web over cellular until they run out of power. But despite that improvement, neither the Fold nor the Flip delivered the kind of battery life you'd expect from such premium phones. They're not even the longest-lasting foldables we've tested. Foldable phones face a longevity challenge. They've got larger screens to keep powered up, but only so much space inside for a battery. That limits a phone maker's reliance on battery size to improve staying power, forcing them to rely on other features like the power management capabilities of whatever silicon is powering the phone. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 have larger screens than their predecessors — both inside and outside the phones. And yet, only the new Flip has a larger battery than its predecessor, sporting a 4,300 mAh power pack to the 4,000 mAh cell inside the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the same 4,400 mAh battery as the Galaxy Z Fold 6. So how well did these new Samsung phones overcome these limitations to improve on battery life? We're going to run additional tests, but the preliminary results are in. We ran our battery test on the 8-inch main display of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with the screen set to its default adaptive refresh rate. That means the refresh rate would adjust dynamic as the phone surfed the web in our testing. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Phone Battery size (mAh) Tested battery life (Hrs:Mins) Galaxy Z Fold 7 4,400 10:55 Galaxy Z Fold 6 4,400 10:35 OnePlus Open 4,805 11:45 Pixel 9 Pro Fold 4,650 11:36 The Galaxy Z Fold 7 posted an initial result of 10 hours and 55 minutes. That's a slight improvement on the Galaxy Z Fold 6's time of 10:35. Considering that both phones have the same 4,400 mAh battery, we figure that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 benefitted from the power efficiency of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset it uses, particularly since it's got a larger screen than its predecessor. The modest gain in battery life means the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is only slightly ahead of the average time posted by smartphones we tested. More significantly, the time isn't as long as other book-style foldables that share the Galaxy Z Fold 7's design. Both the OnePlus Open and Pixel 9 Pro Fold open up to reveal larger interior panels like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 does. And both those phones lasted a little bit longer on a charge, with both posting averages greater than 11:5 hours on our test. The OnePlus Open's result is particularly noteworthy in that the phone came out two years ago and still lasts longer than Samsung's latest foldables. That's after Samsung has had multiple attempts to try and produce a longer lasting fold. OnePlus has already said it won't release a OnePlus Open 2 this year, though we're expecting to see a Pixel 10 Pro Fold when Google holds its next hardware event on August 20. Depending on how much longer that phone lasts on a charge, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could find itself falling further behind the competition. The news is a little better for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, as it saw a more substantial gain in our battery life test over the previous Samsung flip phone. That said, some of Motorola's foldable flip phones continue to outlast Samsung's offerings. Phone Battery size (mAh) Battery life (Hrs:mins) Galaxy Z Flip 7 4,300 12:24 Galaxy Z Flip 6 4,000 11:01 Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) 4,700 15:42 Motorola Razr Plus (2025) 4,000 11:08 Motorola Razr (2025) 4,500 13:45 The Galaxy Z Flip's time of 12 hours and 24 minutes at its adaptive setting is a big improvement over the 11:01 time posted by the Galaxy Z Flip 6. More important, the better battery time — aided by the larger power pack and upgraded Exynos 2500 chipset in the Z Flip 7 — puts more distance between Samsung's smartphone and the average device's time on our test. Still, this is not the longest lasting flip phone you can buy. That would be the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025), which holds out for 15:42 on our battery test — a very impressive time. While that phone costs more than the $1,099 Galaxy Z Flip 7 at $1,299, it's worth noting that the $699 Razr (2025) also posts a better time at 13:45. Only the $999 Motorola Razr Plus trails the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in terms of battery life. Samsung deserves credit for the steps taken to improve battery life on both of its new foldables. But in the case of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, those gains are marginal at best. And it's not an insignificant issue — long battery life is one of the big factors people consider when looking for a new phone. If Samsung wants shoppers to adopt foldable phones in greater numbers, it's going to have to make bigger gains in future versions. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
GSM Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Deals: Pixel 9 series get discounts, Galaxy Z foldables still on pre-order Comments
European pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE have begun
GSM Arena
3 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Weekly poll results: Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are great but pricey, Z Flip7 FE is a miss Comments
Analysts: the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are headed for record-breaking pre-orders in Korea
