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Samsung launches three new foldable smartphones as it fends off Chinese rivals

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2025-10-14 21:00:01

In this article SSU-FF SSNHZ Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is super thin, measuring just 8.9 millimeters when closed and 4.2 millimeters when unfolded. Ryan Browne | CNBC Samsung on Wednesday launched three new folding smartphones — including thinner top-end devices and a cheaper version of its flip phone — as the tech giant looks to entice buyers to make the switch to foldables. The main new additions to Samsung's foldable phone range are the Galaxy Z Fo

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Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2025-10-14 21:59:26

Linda Yaccarino, CEO, X/Twitter speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California. Linda Yaccarino on Wednesday announced she is stepping down as CEO of Elon Musk's social media site X after two years in the role. Yaccarino's departure comes one day after Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok repeatedly made antisemitic comments on Tuesday and referenced Hitler in response to posts about the Texas flo

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Increasingly Paranoid OpenAI Has Installed Fingerprint Scanners and Airgapped Systems to Prevent Secrets Escaping

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-14 20:08:23

As the United States embroils itself in a self-inflicted "arms race" with China, tech companies are ratcheting up the paranoia to extreme levels. Take ChatGPT's creator OpenAI, which is reportedly clamping down hard on physical security after it says it was "targeted" by Chinese AI rivals. Per the Financial Times, the company has gone as far as installing fingerprint "biometric access controls" around its offices, as well as electronically-dependent security airlocks, similar to the kind found

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Google is spicing up Gemini’s home screen with a visual revamp (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 20:36:55

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new tweak to the Gemini home screen. The change expands the input box and adds a shadow. Corners now only appear on top of the input box. A few weeks ago, we told you about a change that could be coming to the Gemini home screen. That tweak would make the home screen a little more like ChatGPT’s by adding suggestion chips. But it looks like that may not be the only alteration in store for the page. Authority Insights story on Andr

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The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s best new feature is one that other Samsung phones have had for years

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:08

TL;DR The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the first in the clamshell foldable series to finally get full support for Samsung’s DeX desktop mode. DeX transforms the phone into a portable PC when connected to an external display, providing a desktop interface with a taskbar and windowed apps. Samsung previously omitted DeX from the Flip lineup due to thermal concerns, an issue it has seemingly resolved for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Clamshell foldables like the Galaxy Z Flip are gaining popularity by

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Samsung drops S Pen support from Galaxy Z Fold 7 — here’s why it had to go

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:12

TL;DR Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a significantly thinner and more ergonomic design. To achieve this slim profile, Samsung has removed the digitizer layer from the inner display, consequently dropping S Pen support. Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which finally features a noticeably thinner design that is easier to hold. While everyone gushes over how good it feels in the hand, this thinner design comes at a cost: the Fold 7 no longer supports the S Pen. Samsung hasn’t me

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Gemini Live just got a whole lot more useful for your Samsung Galaxy phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:16

TL;DR Google recently introduced a new Gemini Live feature that lets users perform actions within other Google apps during a conversation. The feature initially supported actions within Google Maps, Calendar, Keep, and Tasks, but it now works with a few Samsung apps. Google has confirmed that Galaxy users can now perform actions within Samsung Calendar, Notes, and Reminders during a Gemini Live conversation. Google recently introduced a new Gemini Live feature that lets you interact with othe

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One UI 8 on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 brings live captions for phone calls

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:20

TL;DR The newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 have received several notable software features as part of Samsung’s new One UI 8 interface. One of them, Call Captions, offers real-time transcriptions of phone calls. Other Samsung phones are expected to receive this feature with a wider software release. Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Flip 7, and the more affordable Flip 7 FE, along with the new Galaxy Watch 8 series at its July Unpacked event. Along with new hardwar

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Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab S11 is coming, but when?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:23

Samsung has just launched new foldable phones and smartwatches, but what else should we expect before the end of the year? Well, a company executive has confirmed to us that you should expect the Galaxy Tab S11 series . We asked a Samsung South Africa executive whether the Galaxy Tab S11 series was on the way, and here’s what they told us: So Samsung will be announcing a (Galaxy Tab) refresh for the range coming through, shortly. In line with our traditional cadence. For what it’s worth, the

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Galaxy Z Flip 7, Flip 7 FE get a major cover screen widget upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:26

TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE now let you add virtually any Android widget to the cover display. The new foldable phones allow you to add up to four widgets on one screen. Samsung will bring this feature to older Galaxy Z Flip models via the One UI 8 update. Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE, offering two clamshell foldable phones in its portfolio for the first time. These phones offer large cover screens, and the software has been upgraded to take

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I love the look and feel of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but the price confuses me

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:27

When Samsung launches new foldable phones, most people who read sites like Android Authority are only really interested in the Fold model — the ultra-expensive one that opens like a book. However, the foldable that sells the most is the Flip model — the smaller, cheaper design that opens like a clamshell. This year is no different, as the eyes of the internet seem to be exclusively on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which got its first significant design refresh in years and is positioned to be competitive

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is here, and it’s one of the thinnest foldables to date

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:28

TL;DR Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable phone at its Unpacked event. This is the lightest book-style foldable phone on the market, and among the thinnest ones too. Expect to pay $1,999 when the Galaxy Z Fold 7 goes on sale. We’ve seen several slim book-style foldable phones in the last couple of years, but Samsung has largely refused to follow this trend for its mainline Fold models. Fortunately, that changes today as the company has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung

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Samsung’s Audio Eraser now lets you clean up audio in other apps

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:30

TL;DR One UI 8 now lets Galaxy owners access Audio Eraser outside of the Gallery app. The feature is accessible in Samsung Notes, Voice Recorder, and on recorded calls. Audio Eraser also works on any video played in the Samsung player, not just ones captured on your phone. The big day for Samsung’s foldables is here. While the spotlight is on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, plenty of other news was also revealed during Galaxy Unpacked. Something that may have slipped under the radar is an int

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Samsung finally confirms whether or not it’ll start making you pay for Galaxy AI tools

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:33

TL;DR Samsung has introduced several new Galaxy AI features with One UI 8 on its latest foldables. These tools are expected to roll out to more Galaxy devices as One UI 8 becomes widely available. Despite significant improvements, Samsung has confirmed it has no plans to charge users for its Galaxy AI tools. Samsung jumped on the AI bandwagon with the Galaxy S24 series last year, debuting a new set of AI-powered tools. The Galaxy AI suite has since made its way to more devices, picking up sev

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Circle to Search gets a key upgrade first on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:35

TL;DR The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are the first devices to receive the improved Circle to Search with AI Mode. AI Mode supports longer questions in Google Search and enables more descriptive answers. With AI Mode in Circle to Search, you can add context to screen snippets for improved results. AI Mode is also coming to Google Lens. Among all other touchpoints, Google has been especially bullish on injecting AI into our Search experience. After first launching its AI Mode in Google search

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Samsung One UI 8 hits stable with launch of new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:37

TL;DR Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE are finally here. As expected, the new devices are the first from the company to ship with One UI 8 based on Android 16. Older models, including the Galaxy S25 series, are expected to receive the update in the coming weeks. At today’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung lifted the covers off its latest foldable phones. The all-new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 bring several noteworthy hardware upgrades over last year’s models,

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Wear OS 6 is here, but your Pixel watch isn’t getting it first

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:42

TL;DR The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the first smartwatches to ship with stable Wear OS 6. Samsung’s new wearables run One UI 8 Watch based on Google’s latest platform. It’s unclear if all Wear OS 6 features, like dynamic color theming, are included on Samsung’s version. Samsung has one-upped Google by being the first to roll out the stable version of Wear OS 6. The newly launched Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the first smartwatches to come with the latest version of Goog

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The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE gets Flip 7’s fancy cover screen features, but what about the Flip 6?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:44

TL;DR Samsung has confirmed that the Now Bar, Now Brief, Gemini, and Gemini Live will be available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE’s cover screen. These features are also available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s larger cover display. Furthermore, the company told us that these features would be coming to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 as part of the One UI 8 update. Samsung has just launched its new foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the slightly cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. The former phone has seve

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Galaxy Watch Ultra gets more storage, a fresh color, and One UI 8 Watch — all without a price hike

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:45

TL;DR Samsung launched the new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) with 64GB storage and a new Titanium Blue color. The refreshed Watch Ultra retains its $649.99 price and core features, including a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and 590mAh battery. It also ships with the latest One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS 6 update. At Samsung Unpacked, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, giving users updated options if they want to pick up a Samsung wearable. But that’s not all, as the com

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE shows us what Samsung thinks an ‘affordable’ foldable looks like

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:48

While foldable phones have been around for years now, relatively high prices compared to their stiff-screened brethren have meant that they’ve been an unapproachable option for many smartphone shoppers. And for the longest time, we’ve been wondering when a major player in the foldable space might finally tackle the challenge of creating a foldable phone with not just mass-market appeal, but a price tag to match. For this year’s refresh to its folding lineup, Samsung is bringing us not just its

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Upgrading to the Galaxy Watch 8? I hope you’re not too attached to your old Galaxy watch bands…

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:50

TL;DR Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with a brand-new Dynamic Lug System for watch bands. While the new system promises better comfort and 11% more accurate heart rate tracking, older Galaxy Watch bands and other standard third-party 20mm bands are no longer compatible with the new smartwatches. Users with a collection of older straps will need to invest in new ones designed for the Galaxy Watch 8 series. Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch 8

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 launches with an upgrade everyone wanted and an Exynos gamble

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:50

TL;DR Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7 starting at $1,099. The phone debuts with One UI 8 based on Android 16 and features an Exynos processor worldwide. Samsung has refined the phone’s dimensions, made the cover display way more usable, added smarter software features, boosted battery life, and embraced more sustainable materials. Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-orders are now open, with general sales starting on July 25. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is here, and it’s better than ever. The clams

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Samsung launches an all-squircle Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic with Wear OS 6!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:51

TL;DR Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch 8 series, including a base and Classic model. The smartwatches adopt the squircle shape of the Ultra lineup and feature a redesigned One UI 8 Watch software experience. Priced starting at $349 and $499, respectively, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic are available now for preorder. Samsung has officially announced its latest smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 8 series, and it’s all about refinement. The new lineup borrows heavily

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Samsung’s new foldables are nearly perfect, but I still won’t upgrade from an older Fold or Flip

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:55

It’s summer, and that means it’s time for Samsung’s newest foldables — the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. And the good news is that this year, the new phones don’t just offer small refinements over last year’s models. The devices have fewer compromises, feel less awkward in the hand, and the cameras are no longer playing catch-up with the mainline series. It’s clear Samsung’s folding phone lineup is finally maturing in the right direction. That said, I can’t help but feel a little cautious since t

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Google is turning Circle to Search into the game guru you never knew you needed

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:56

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google is introducing gaming help for Circle to Search. Players can now use the feature to get tips or learn more about a title when gaming on mobile. The feature is designed to help you find tips related to your exact spot in the game. Whether you’re an expert gamer or not, it’s easy for any player to find themselves stuck in a game. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of walkthroughs and strategy guides to turn to on the internet. While you previously h

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Google’s powerful Gemini assistant is finally coming to the Pixel Watch and Wear OS

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:00:57

TL;DR Google is finally rolling out its Gemini assistant to Wear OS smartwatches, with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series being the first to get it. The wearable version supports voice interactions, like answering complex questions and creating tasks, offering a more advanced experience than Google Assistant. Gemini will also come to existing smartwatches from brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus via an update that will likely replace the current Google Assistant app. When Google unveiled its Ge

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I’ve seen the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic and I don’t hate the squircle redesign

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:01:24

Samsung’s Galaxy Watches have looked almost identical since the brand returned to Wear OS with the Galaxy Watch 4 in 2021, with the exception of last year’s Galaxy Watch Ultra. Now the rest of the Galaxy Watch line-up is changing to match their Ultra cousin with a new shape and strap mechanism that makes the Watch 8 series the biggest redesign in Samsung’s wearable history. I had some brief hands-on time with the Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic, and they could be Samsung’s best, despite the quirky

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Z Fold 7? Samsung exec confirms that Galaxy Z Fold 8 is in the works

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:05:11

TL;DR A Samsung executive has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already in development. The executive was responding to a question about a possible Galaxy Z Fold 7 Special Edition phone. This news comes after the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition was released last year as an unofficial proof of concept for the Fold 7. Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it looks like a major design upgrade over last year’s foldable phone. However, a company executive has also confirmed that t

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5 reasons I’d buy the Galaxy Z Flip 7 over the Fold 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:09:00

Samsung’s new foldables may look like minor upgrades on the surface, but give them a closer look and the changes add up — enough to finally catch up with what Oppo and OnePlus have already been doing design-wise. Thankfully, Samsung’s finally in the same league again. And of the two foldables they’ve launched, I’m leaning strongly toward the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. To be honest, I haven’t been a fan of the Galaxy Z Flip lineup so far — it always felt like it was trying too hard to milk nostalg

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are almost 50% off in this Prime deal

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-14 21:30:33

Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you’re on the hunt for a great deal on wireless earbuds, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE might be worth a look. Thanks to the sweeping Amazon Prime Day effect, these earbuds are seeing a significant price cut. Originally priced at $99.99, you can grab them now for just $52.24, which is a 48% discount from the retail price. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE for $52.24 (48% off) The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are designed for those who want both affordability and functionality in

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