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This week, we get into how Samsung stunned us with an Extremely announcement, Nothing confirms the launch of Telephone 3 and Headphone 1, the Pixel 10 Professional reveals up in all angles, Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional colours leak, and Samsung could possibly 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 following chapter of Extremely,” Samsung stated that it’s bringing an Extremely expertise that goes past simply function upgrades, however will 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 likely to be extremely modern, Samsung says that customers can “Squeeze onto a crowded subway practice 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 put up by saying, “The Extremely expertise is able to unfold.”
For extra information and knowledge on Samsung’s upcoming foldables, try our Ultimate Guide.
Nothing confirms Telephone 3 and Headphone 1 will launch in July
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Nothing has been on a roll these days, dropping teasers for its upcoming flagship gadget Telephone 3, and confirming that it’ll launch on July 1. Nevertheless, 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 Telephone 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 likely to be, someday final month, Nothing’s design staff obtained to chatting in a YouTube video, and the staff broke down what they’re after, although they’re nonetheless retaining all the primary specs a thriller.
In Pei’s X put up, 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 stage up audio in 2025,” Pei confirmed.
Galaxy Watch 8 Traditional may present up two colorways
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With Samsung Unpacked supposedly around the corner, a number of Galaxy Watch 8 leaks have been doing the rounds. The newest one comes from WinFuture (German), whose sources declare there can be three Samsung foldables this 12 months.
Together with these foldables, additionally it is 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 should arrive in a black and white choice.
The wearable leaks differ right here, because the put up states the common Galaxy Watch 8 may see a 40mm and a 44mm measurement dials, however may solely present up with one colour choice, Graphite (doubtless 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 be rumored to have a 3rd bodily button on the way in which, dubbed the “Fast” button — making it look lots like the subsequent iteration of the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Pixel 10 Professional leaks forward of rumored August launch
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Google Pixel 10 leaks have been coming in scorching, and this time, somebody was capable of get their arms on an alleged prototype of the gadget.
Photos of the alleged Google Pixel 10 Pro have been circulating on Telegram, shared by tipster Mystic Leaks from a Chinese language social media platform known as “coolapk.” The caption of the Telegram message, accompanied by 9 photos, 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 digital camera bar. From the seems of it, the digital camera bar seems a lot wider and maybe a bit thicker compared to the digital camera bar on the Pixel 9 Pro. We are able to additionally see that it is housing three cameras, the flash, and what’s doubtless the temperature sensor.
Moreover, Google seems to have combined up the position of its SIM slot and USB-C port. In response to the pictures, 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 facet.
Perplexity AI may present up on the Galaxy S26
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Samsung could possibly be including one other on-device AI choice to its next flagship series. In response to 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 is also included in Samsung’s Web browser app as properly, if and when the deal goes by means of. Moreover, Samsung’s Bixby may 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 may find yourself changing or being the second choice, 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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