Information Weekly
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This week, we get into how Samsung shocked us with an Extremely announcement, Nothing confirms the launch of Cellphone 3 and Headphone 1, the Pixel 10 Professional exhibits up in all angles, Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional colours leak, and Samsung may very well be Perplexity to energy its subsequent flagship.
Samsung teases a brand new “Extremely” foldable
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Forward of its summer season Unpacked occasion, Samsung simply teased that will probably be bringing a brand new “Extremely” mannequin to its foldable lineup, probably as a rebrand of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or along with.
Calling it “The subsequent chapter of Extremely,” Samsung stated that it’s bringing an Extremely expertise that goes past simply function upgrades, however may even customise the shape issue of the gadget, making it smaller and extra simply moveable.
Whereas showcasing simply the silhouette of the upcoming gadget in a video, Samsung additionally provided glimpses of its potential look, each when folded and unfolded. Hinting that the cellphone is perhaps extremely glossy, Samsung says that customers can “Squeeze onto a crowded subway prepare for a night commute with the gadget, folded in hand.” And turns right into a multi-tasking powerhouse when the cellphone is unfolded.
Retaining the launch particulars and gadget specs a thriller, Samsung concluded the publish by saying, “The Extremely expertise is able to unfold.”
For extra information and data on Samsung’s upcoming foldables, try our Final Information.
Nothing confirms Cellphone 3 and Headphone 1 will launch in July
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Nothing has been on a roll currently, dropping teasers for its upcoming flagship gadget Cellphone 3, and confirming that it’ll launch on July 1. Nonetheless, that is not all. The corporate’s CEO, Carl Pei, revealed at SXSW in London that Nothing will drop its accent, “Headphone 1,” together with the Cellphone 3. Till now, Nothing has solely produced earbuds since launching its first cellphone.
Whereas we do not actually know what these headphones would appear like or what the specs is perhaps, someday final month, Nothing’s design workforce acquired to chatting in a YouTube video, and the workforce broke down what they’re after, although they’re nonetheless protecting all the principle specs a thriller.
In Pei’s X publish, he acknowledged that Nothing was constructed with “no copy-paste options,” and is “real neighborhood co-creation, and a perception that tech ought to really feel completely different.” Then, he additional added that the Nothing Headphone 1 are coming very quickly.
“Our first over-ear headphones are launching on July 1. A complete new product class for us as we proceed to degree up audio in 2025,” Pei confirmed.
Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional would possibly present up two colorways
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With Samsung Unpacked supposedly across the nook, a number of Galaxy Watch 8 leaks have been doing the rounds. The latest one comes from WinFuture (German), whose sources declare there shall be three Samsung foldables this 12 months.
Together with these foldables, it’s also reportedly launching the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional. The publication’s sources additionally supplied some alleged Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional particulars, which declare it’s going to arrive in a black and white possibility.
The wearable leaks differ right here, because the publish states the common Galaxy Watch 8 might see a 40mm and a 44mm measurement dials, however would possibly solely present up with one shade possibility, Graphite (probably a silver tone), for these two measurement variants.
Earlier leaks point out that the Traditional mannequin will sport a squircle (sq., circle fusion) design and can also be rumored to have a 3rd bodily button on the way in which, dubbed the “Fast” button — making it look lots like the following iteration of the Galaxy Watch Extremely.
Pixel 10 Professional leaks forward of rumored August launch
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Google Pixel 10 leaks have been coming in sizzling, and this time, somebody was in a position to get their palms on an alleged prototype of the gadget.
Pictures of the alleged Google Pixel 10 Professional have been circulating on Telegram, shared by tipster Mystic Leaks from a Chinese language social media platform referred to as “coolapk.” The caption of the Telegram message, accompanied by 9 footage, reads “An early DVT 1.0 Pixel 10 Professional.”
The photographs showcase the cellphone from all angles, notably the rear panel of the gadget, highlighting the pill-shaped digicam bar. From the seems of it, the digicam bar seems a lot wider and maybe a bit thicker compared to the digicam bar on the Pixel 9 Professional. We are able to additionally see that it is housing three cameras, the flash, and what’s probably the temperature sensor.
Moreover, Google seems to have blended up the position of its SIM slot and USB-C port. In line with the photographs, the SIM slot seems to have been relocated to the highest left nook of the gadget, whereas the USB-C port appears to have two similar speaker-like cutouts on both aspect.
Perplexity AI might present up on the Galaxy S26
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Samsung may very well be including one other on-device AI choice to its subsequent flagship collection. In line with a latest Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman, Samsung is in talks with Perplexity AI and seems to be discussing together with Perplexity’s app alongside its AI assistant.
Perplexity’s search options may be included in Samsung’s Web browser app as properly, if and when the deal goes by. Moreover, Samsung’s Bixby might find yourself counting on Perplexity’s tech as a part of the incorporation.
The report additionally mentions Samsung’s intentions to announce the Perplexity integration someday this 12 months, and would possibly find yourself changing or being the second possibility, together with Gemini, on the Galaxy S26.
As of now, Samsung’s flagship telephones are graced by Galaxy AI together with Gemini’s newest options.
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