Whew, it has been a loopy few weeks for us at Engadget. College should be out, however there is not any summer season break for the regular stream of latest devices coming throughout our desks. I am going to forgive you when you missed a assessment or two over the previous few weeks — we have been busy. Here is a fast rundown of what we have been as much as, simply in time so that you can catch up over the weekend.
Samsung Z Flip 7
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The Z Flip 7 has first rate battery life, larger screens and extra AI smarts. Nonetheless, the cameras are dated and Samsung isn’t providing sufficient utility on this foldable’s second display screen.
- Greater entrance display screen
- Higher battery life
- Slimmer design
- Cameras are dated
- Entrance display screen utility continues to be restricted
- Sluggish cost pace
Alongside the Z Fold 7, Samsung debuted an up to date model of its extra compact foldable, the Z Flip 7. UK bureau chief Mat Smith famous that the corporate managed to supply a considerable overhaul, however there are some areas that had been left untouched. “Sure features of the Flip 7 are missing, most notably the cameras, which haven’t been modified since final yr,” he stated. “Samsung additionally must put extra work into its Flex Window.”
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There are some stable upgrades that may enchantment to critical athletes and energy customers, however they do not fairly justify the upper worth.
- 5 hours of steady music playback
- 3K video recording
- Meta AI is lastly getting helpful
- Awkwardly thick frames
- Cumbersome charging case
- (At the very least) $100 greater than Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses
Meta’s first non-Ray-Ban good glasses have arrived. Whereas we look forward to a extra inexpensive model to get right here, senior editor Karissa Bell put the white and gold possibility by way of its paces. “Whereas I do not love the type of the Oakley Meta HSTN frames, Meta has proven that it has been persistently capable of enhance its glasses,” she wrote. “The upgrades that include the brand new Oakley frames aren’t main leaps, however they ship enhancements to core options.”
DJI Osmo 360
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DJI’s Osmo 360 is a worthy rival to Insta360’s X5, due to the revolutionary sensor and 8K 50 fps video. Nonetheless, the enhancing app nonetheless wants some work.
- Sharp 8K 10-bit log video
- Seamless 360 stitching
- Works with DJI’s mics and equipment
- Good design and dealing with
- DJI Studio app wants work
- Stabilization breaks down in low mild
Reporter Steve Dent argued that DJI is lastly giving Insta360 some competitors within the 360-degree motion cam area. The design and efficiency of the Osmo 360 are nice, however the issue comes when it is time to edit. “The all-new DJI Studio app additionally wants some work,” he defined. “For a primary effort, although, the Osmo 360 is a surprisingly stable rival to Insta360’s X5.”
Nothing Telephone 3
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The Nothing Telephone 3 may be the corporate’s first “true flagship,” however a number of specs don’t match that flagship moniker. The larger display screen, battery and new Glyph Matrix make it a serious step up from Telephone 2, however digicam efficiency is erratic and also you’d anticipate a extra highly effective processor at this worth.
- Massive, shiny show
- Distinctive {hardware} and software program design
- Massive silicon-carbon battery
- Digital camera efficiency is erratic
- Middling processor
Nothing’s first “true flagship” cellphone has arrived, able to tackle the likes of the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25. Regardless of the corporate’s lofty chatter, Mat argued the Nothing Telephone 3 is hampered by a lower-power chip and disappointing cameras. “Whereas I would like Nothing to proceed experimenting with its telephones, it ought to in all probability prioritize shoring up the digicam efficiency first,” he stated.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
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The redesigned Galaxy Watch 8 has an extended battery life and way more snug match. The Gemini integration is definitely useful and the brand new well being metrics and health steering are helpful.
- Remarkably snug match
- Tiles interface is snappy
- New antioxidant degree and vascular load well being metrics might assist customers control their well being
- The operating coach may be inspiring for learners
- Good Gemini integration
- Improved battery makes the AOD extra viable
- The raised glass display screen may be simply broken
- AI-running coach could possibly be extra customized
- Notifications are simple to overlook
Samsung debuted an enormous replace to its Galaxy Watch line when it unveiled the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Senior shopping for recommendation reporter Amy Skorheim spent two weeks testing the brand new wearable, which galvanized her a lot she declared it was “Samsung’s finest smartwatch in years.” You’ll be able to learn her in-depth assessment right here.
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