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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

iPhone 17 release date: Here’s when to expect Apple’s big launch

It’s been almost a year since Apple’s flagship iPhone 16 lineup debuted. That means the iPhone 17 release date is fast approaching. Here’s when to expect Apple’s new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max to launch. September is iPhone 17 lineup’s launch month Apple products all have their own release cadence. Some go years between updates, while others launch new hardware annually. Out of all Apple product launches, the iPhone is the most consistent. Every year, new

Rumor: Here are the iPhone 17 Air colors

Rumors about what to expect from the iPhone 17 Air are heating up as we approach the September iPhone event. A new leak today suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will be available in four colors: black, silver, light gold, and light blue. Meanwhile, a separate rumor sheds more light on which chip the iPhone 17 Air will use … iPhone 17 Air colors The rumor comes from Majin Bu, who has accurately shared information about unreleased iPhones in the past. Here’s how the source describes each of the ne

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 hands-on: Bigger screens, bigger battery, better foldable?

Once again, it’s time for Samsung’s mid-year Galaxy foldable showcase. Over the last 10 years, Samsung gave us curved edges, curved screens, and then screens that fold (both ways). While we’re still waiting for that rumored tri-fold Galaxy, Samsung has primed two new Flip foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and (surprise!) the Z Flip 7 FE. First, there’s the Galaxy Z Flip 7. This year, the biggest change is a larger 4.1-inch second display with cutouts for the dual cameras. This occupies the entire

How to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy devices

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It's hard to believe, but Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is back. The third Unpacked of 2025 so far falls right after the July 4 holiday in the US and smack in the middle of Amazon's Prime Day week. Typically, the company's summer showcase features devices across its foldable and wearable pro

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a bigger battery and is still thinner than last year's model

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7, along with the Z Flip 7 FE and the Z Fold 7, during its latest Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 4.1-inch Super AMOLED Flex Window, which is the largest external display on a Z Flip model yet. It's also the slimmest iteration of the Flip so far, measuring only 13.7 mm in thickness when folded, and has a larger battery (4,300mAh) than any of its predecessors. Since the new model comes with the AI features of Android 16, Samsung calls it an "intell

I went hands-on with Samsung's Z Flip 7 FE, and it left me with more questions than answers

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a big upgrade over its predecessor. It features an edge-to-edge cover-screen display, a bigger battery, and more polished AI features. It retains the $1,099 price tag, but Samsung needed a flip phone under $1,000 to address the increasing competition from Motorola Razr. Enter the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more The new entrant in Samsung's flip lineup isn't as affo

I unsubscribed from 20 lists in seconds with Gmail's new tool - here's how to use it

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET A few months ago, Google rolled out a new feature for Gmail on Android that makes it easier to clean out your inbox by showing a single list of all your subscriptions and providing a simple way to unsubscribe from these lists. Also: Run out of Gmail storage? How I got another 15GB for free and without losing any files Google officially expanded the feature today, making the announcement in a blog post that "Manage Subscriptions" is now showing up on Gmail for desk

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Hands-On: The Cover Screen Is No Longer Made for Ants

Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung’s Z Flip 7 feels less like a major leap forward. Announced at Unpacked, the fllp-style smartphone has the largest cover screen that Samsung’s ever put on phone that folds in half like an old cellphone, and certain specs are improved, but the dimensions still feel like the Z Flip 6. I really wish Samsung trimmed down the Z Flip 7 the same way it did the Z Fold 7. See Galaxy Z Flip7 at Samsung.com See Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Samsung.com Starting at $1,100, the Z F

How to Watch Samsung Unpacked for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Debut

After weeks of leaks and online teases, Samsung's Unpacked event is happening today. We expect to see replacements for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and perhaps the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7. Here's what you can expect and how to tune in not only to the event, but also CNET's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live blog and a live show, which will cover all the final rumors and big reveals as they happen. When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025? How to watch the livestream Samsung's summer U

Galaxy Z Fold 7 hands-on: Samsung finally made the foldables we’ve been asking for

is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Samsung just announced its seventh-generation folding phones, and it finally retired the long and narrow Z Fold design that it had stuck with for far too long. The Z Flip is also getting an overdue upgrade to a full-size cover screen rather than the file folder shape of the past couple generations. After years of incremental upg

Samsung launches Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, adds a cheaper Z Flip7 FE to its foldable lineup

For the past few years, Samsung has released two foldable phones at its Unpacked event. This year, however, the company has added a cheaper model, the Z Flip7 FE, to the lineup, which sees the new Z Fold7 and the Z Flip7 taking up the foldable flag for the Korean hardware giant. Samsung has once again sought to make its phones thinner, though the new models are thinner than last year’s iterations. The company has also updated the pricing: the new Z Fold7 is $100 costlier than the Z Fold6, reta

Samsung Now Brief is getting much more useful with these new features

TL;DR The Now Brief feature on Samsung’s new foldable phones can now read your briefing out loud for you. It also supports new info types, such as parking spot reminders and wearable battery alerts. These additions are available on Samsung’s new foldable phones. Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 series, which are the first Galaxy phones with One UI 8. The new software has plenty of features, but it also brings two welcome upgrades to Now Brief. We can confirm

Exclusive: macOS 26 beta hints at sealed Mac updates at Apple Stores

In recent years, Apple developed a system codenamed Presto, which updates sealed iPhones wirelessly. This way, customers can unbox their new devices that are already running the latest version of iOS, no matter how long they’ve been sitting in stock. Now, the company is working on something similar for the Mac. Presto, but for the Mac With the release of macOS Tahoe 26 beta 3 this week, Apple has started laying the groundwork for a sealed-device update system on the Mac side, mirroring the Pr

How to Watch Sinner vs. Shelton Live on a Free Channel

Tennis fans are enthralled by Sinner’s quick, and seemingly complete, recovery. You might be wondering how to watch Sinner vs. Shelton live on a free channel and witness this epic clash. Well, you’re in the right place and hopefully at the right time. Sinner’s rocky climb up the Wimbledon ladder had fans concerned. His elbow injury, coming right after Dimitrov’s shocking pectoral tear, shook the Wimbledon crowd. But following Dimitrov’s retirement, Sinner kept going strong. Here’s how you can

Federal ‘click to cancel subscriptions’ rule struck down in court [U]

A “click to cancel” law was last month passed in California, and now the FTC has ratified a federal rule designed to achieve the same goal. The idea of both is to force companies to make it as easy to cancel an online or app subscription as it is to sign up in the first place. Update: Following a court challenge, the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the rule. See update at the end … Both laws were introduced in response to sketchy practices by companies designed to make it as dif

Using MPC for Anonymous and Private DNA Analysis

Earlier this year, Monadic DNA kicked off an experiment to demonstrate that people can access and analyze their genetic data with anonymity and privacy. Monadic DNA collected saliva samples from thirty encrypted genomics pioneers at an event in Denver. These participants later used a Web app to claim their genotyping results using a unique kit ID and a self-selected PIN. The app guided users through uploading their data to encrypted storage powered by Nillion’s multi-party compute (MPC) techno

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Everything announced at the July event

Samsung is set to announce its latest folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 , and maybe a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, during its Galaxy Unpacked event. The summer event is also when Samsung typically announces its latest wearables, so expect to hear updates on the Galaxy Watch 8 series, too. Samsung’s going to need to tell the world... again... why people should spend more on foldable phones. That means we may hear a bit more about added durability and new features that m

BNY Mellon will have custody of Ripple's new stablecoin as institutional interest in crypto swells

Bank of New York Mellon will be the primary custodian for the Ripple's U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin reserves going forward, the two companies said Wednesday. The partnership should enhance regulatory compliance for Ripple, the issuer of ripple USD (RLUSD), and boost institutional credibility for the company as well as the fast growing stablecoin industry. BNY is the nation's oldest bank and primarily serves institutions and corporations. It also adds to the growing number of traditional insti

Save $119 as the Apple iPad Mini gets its biggest price cut to date

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority If you’re not already an iPad Mini fan, Amazon Prime Day might just change that for you. A standout deal this year is the Wi-Fi and Cellular version of the Apple iPad Mini with A17 Pro chip, dropping to just $529.99. Normally retailing at $649, this 18% discount, relative to the recommended retail price, is the lowest price ever spotted on the ubiquitous tablet. Apple iPad Mini (Wi-Fi & Cellular) for $529.99 (18% off) The Apple iPad Mini is packed with featur

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iPod Linux (2017)

Welcome to the home of the ! iPodLinux is an open source venture into porting Linux onto the iPod (https://www.apple.com/ipod/). So far, we have successfully ported a customized uClinux (http://www.uclinux.org) kernel to the iPod, and written a simple user interface for it dubbed podzilla. Additional applications and modules have been written, adding many capabilities not found in Apple's firmware. iPodLinux is currently safe to install on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPods. Software Developmen

Astro is a return to the fundamentals of the web

After migrating several projects from WordPress to Astro, I've become a massive fan of this framework. What is Astro? Astro is a web framework that came out in 2021 and immediately felt different. While most JavaScript frameworks started with building complex applications and then tried to adapt to simpler sites, Astro went the opposite direction. It was built from day one for content-focused websites. The philosophy is refreshingly simple. Astro believes in being content-driven and server-fi

iPod Linux – Linux for Your iPod

Welcome to the home of the ! iPodLinux is an open source venture into porting Linux onto the iPod (https://www.apple.com/ipod/). So far, we have successfully ported a customized uClinux (http://www.uclinux.org) kernel to the iPod, and written a simple user interface for it dubbed podzilla. Additional applications and modules have been written, adding many capabilities not found in Apple's firmware. iPodLinux is currently safe to install on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPods. Software Developmen

US court strikes down 'click-to-cancel' rule designed to make unsubscribing easy

A federal rule designed to make canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up for them has been struck down by a US federal appeals court just days before it was scheduled to take effect. The US court of appeals for the eighth circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required companies to allow consumers to cancel subscriptions using the same method they used to sign up, after finding that the commission behind it failed to follow required procedur

Apple Is Upset, Amazon Just Announced a Record Low Price on the Latest iPad Mini

Apple is always under pressure on Prime Day and this year is no different, particularly as far as their tablets are concerned. The iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Mini are all getting major reductions although these are only available to Prime members who shop through Amazon. One of the most interesting deals is the newest 2025 iPad Mini (128GB, WiFi) which is now down to a record low of $379 from its typical $499. See at Amazon Best in Class Mini Tablet The 2025 iPad Mini brings the full iPad expe

I'm a mobile gadget expert and these Moft MagSafe accessories are my favorite under $35 Prime Day deals

The Moft Tripod accessory. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Prime Day is here, and while plenty of hefty discounts on expensive tech, my favorite offers to scout during a sale are always on cheaper items. After all, who doesn't like saving even more on an already affordable product? Also: The best Prime Day tech deals That's why when I caught these MagSafe accessories on sale, I knew I had to share them. At ZDNET, I test dozens of MagSafe accessories, from battery packs to wallets, phone cases, tripods, an