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If you’re hoping to get your hands on the rumored Samsung Galaxy S24 FE then you might be in luck, as signs suggest this mid-range alternative to the standard Samsung Galaxy S24 will be launching soon – and in lots of countries. The latest evidence for this comes from Android Headlines, which has found the phone mentioned by name online. Unfortunately, the site doesn’t say where online, but it appears to be some sort of database listing, which also mentions four model numbers. These numbers are SM-S721B, SM-S721U, SM-S721W, and SM-S721N, with the letters at the end denoting different regions, specifically Europe (B), the US (U), Canada (W), and South Korea (N). So, if this is accurate, then the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE should be sold in many parts of the world. There’s no mention of Australia, but there’s every chance this list of model numbers is incomplete. We might see the Galaxy S24 FE on July 10 The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was announced on October 4, 2023 and went on sale in the US on October 26 (Image credit: Future / Philip Berne) The fact that this list and the phone’s name have been spotted on some sort of online database also suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is probably landing quite soon. While we don’t know what site this information is from, the included details suggest it might be some sort of certification, which is something that usually happens quite close to launch, and includes official details of the device. This timing would also make sense for that, given that a few weeks ago we heard that some display components for the phone had apparently entered mass production, ready for the Galaxy S24 FE to launch this ‘summer’ (likely meaning between June and August). We can even get more specific and say that the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE might land on July 10, as that’s when Samsung is rumored to be holding a major event, where we’ll also probably see the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, and various other devices. You might also like Best Samsung phones: top Galaxy handsets rankedSamsung Galaxy S24 review: the Galaxy's pocket powerhouseSamsung Galaxy S25: what we want to see View the full article

We've heard several rumors around the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, expected to arrive in July, and the latest to appear backs up earlier claims that we'll see a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra alongside the standard model. This comes from Android Headlines (via Android Police): a Samsung phone with the model number SM-F958N has been spotted, and that 8 at the end usually signifies an Ultra edition of a phone (as it does with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra). All the previous Samsung foldables have had model numbers ending in 6, so the thinking is we might be getting an Ultra foldable this time around – the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra – alongside the regular model. However, there aren't any related model numbers that would point to editions of the phone for different countries. There is a chance this new Ultra model might only appear in Samsung's home country of South Korea, with the rest of the world missing out. Details to come Samsung certainly has experience in making phones that are branded with the Ultra moniker, and this would enable it to offer consumers an even more premium product for those people who are able to pay a premium price. However, it's not clear what the differences would be between the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Ultra model. According to Android Headlines, both foldables are set to come running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset from Qualcomm. We have heard rumors of a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra before, but again they were quite light on detail. What's more, there's been talk of a cheaper Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE, so we might even get three versions of this handset in the coming months. A few days ago, a new leak suggested that July 10 is the date when the Z Fold 6 will break cover, alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. We might also get the unveilings of the Galaxy Watch 7, the Galaxy Buds 3, and the Galaxy Ring at the same time. You might also like Our full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs predictions5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 upgrades we really wantThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be slim and light View the full article

Back in February, Samsung Mobile boss TM Roh teased that more Galaxy AI features are on the horizon for compatible Galaxy devices, and now we’ve got a better idea of what one of these new Galaxy AI features might be. According to serial Samsung leaker Ice Universe, “the key functional innovation of One UI 6.1.1 will be video AI.” One UI 6.1.1 refers to the next major Samsung software update, and while Ice Universe doesn’t elaborate on what “video AI” means, specifically, there’s a good chance that the term refers to either a generative AI-powered video editing tool, or some form of AI-powered video shooting assistance. Ice Universe’s claim comes just hours after Samsung’s official X account again confirmed that new Galaxy AI features are in development: “Our collaboration with Google continues [...] Exciting things are coming up for the future of AI-powered Android and Galaxy experiences,” the company writes in a new post. Our collaboration with @Google continues as we work towards a shared vision of delivering the best Android ecosystem of products and services. Exciting things are coming up for the future of AI-powered Android and Galaxy experiences. https://t.co/QNvFEiSq9uApril 25, 2024 See more At present, Samsung’s suite of Galaxy AI features includes Generative Edit, which lets you resize, remove or reposition objects in an image, and Instant Slow-Mo, which uses AI-powered frame generation to let you turn almost any regular video into a slow-motion video. Might this mystery “video AI” feature build on those creative tools by letting you retroactively edit the composition of videos? Or perhaps Samsung is preparing to roll out a full-blown text-to-video generator à la OpenAI's Sora. Generative Edit lets you resize, remove or reposition objects in an image (Image credit: Samsung) We won’t know for sure until Samsung confirms more details, but the company could use its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event to showcase this rumored One UI 6.1.1 feature (since One UI 6.1 was unveiled at Samsung’s previous Galaxy Unpacked event in January). The latest leaks suggest that the next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 10, so hopefully we don’t have too long to wait. In any case, Samsung’s assertion that new Galaxy AI features are on the way will come as a welcome reminder to Samsung Galaxy S24 owners of their new phones’ longevity. Samsung is committing to seven generations of OS updates and seven years of security updates for every phone in the Galaxy S24 line, but it’s exciting to hear that these phones will continue to be improved, rather than just maintained. Perhaps this mystery “video AI'' feature will come to a handful of previous-generation Galaxy phones, too. Samsung Galaxy S23 phones received every Galaxy AI feature two months after they debuted on the Galaxy S24 line, so we’re inclined to believe that the same will be true of any new Galaxy AI features. For a device-by-device breakdown of the current state of Galaxy AI feature compatibility, check out our Samsung Galaxy AI compatibility explainer. You might also like... Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are getting two Galaxy AI features soonSamsung’s first budget foldable could cost less than the Galaxy S24Samsung shares fix for Galaxy S23 One UI 6.1 touchscreen issue View the full article

Galaxy users are seeing green – literally. Several reports have recently cropped up online from people complaining about a vertical green line appearing on their smartphone. It’s unknown if this is a widespread issue or just a localized problem. What is known is it is affecting multiple models. News site Android Authority in their report says they found social media posts of the line appearing on the screens of the Galaxy S21 FE and the S21 Ultra. SamMobile, in their coverage, calls out even more devices including the Galaxy A73, M21, and the entire S22 series. Luckily, the phones still function as normal. The device isn't dead, but a big green line is cutting down the middle of the screen, which is annoying. No one really knows what’s causing the error in the first place, but the finger is being pointed at a recent Samsung patch: either the “One UI 6.0 or the April 2024 security update.” It could be some sort of glitch, although pinning it on the software is a little dubious. Green lines are typically the symptom of a faulty connection between the display and the hardware. They can show up as a result of physical damage either from someone dropping their phone or bending the screen way too far. Overheating is another possibility. Recurring problem Normally, blaming a bad connection due to damage is enough to call the case closed, but it is not the first time green lines have appeared on Galaxy phones. You can go back months or years and find people running into the same problem. A Facebook poster back in 2023 saw the issue arise on their Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Earlier in the year on the official Samsung forums, user Qu1JcMmacCO shared the experience of seeing the line on their Galaxy S24 Ultra. What’s interesting is these two as well as others all claim they received the screen defect after updating their smartphone. So, what gives? This many people blaming firmware updates can’t just be a coincidence. Well, one theory argues the green line is caused by both the software and hardware and that these patches cause Galaxy phones to run so hot that it damages the connection between the display and the chipset. Possibly fixable It’s important to mention Samsung isn’t the only manufacturer guilty of this. Green lines have also been seen on OnePlus devices, though the problem seems to be more pronounced on Galaxies. If you run into the glitch, you can try to fix it yourself. Another user on the Samsung forums posted a guide on how to get rid of the line with multiple solutions, one of which involves rebooting your phone in safe mode. You can try to ask Samsung for repairs, although the company or its partners may not be willing to help. One customer tried to receive assistance with the green line on their Galaxy S24 only to be met with unhelpful support. We reached out to Samsung for comment, but have yet to hear back. We’ll update this story if we learn anything new. Be sure to check out TechRadar's list of the best phones for 2024 if you're in the market for a new mobile device. You might also like Can't afford an iPhone 15? Then don't forget the iPhone 13Google's latest Pixel update brings Circle to Search to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 phones are getting two big Galaxy AI features next month View the full article

Despite being Samsung’s most expensive phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 isn’t available in very many colors, so once you’ve decided you want to spend big on a flagship foldable, you’re quite limited in your shade selection. So far, it looks like the same might be true of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. While none of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 colors have been confirmed just yet, we have seen some leaks about the possible options, including one source who specifically claims there will be just three Galaxy Z Fold 6 shades. This would largely be in line with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, except on top of that there are two Samsung.com exclusive colors, bringing the total to five. So we’re hopeful that will happen again this year. For now though, we’ve heard of four possible colors, all of which you’ll find below. Dark Blue The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in blue (Image credit: Samsung) Our main source of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 color information so far is Ross Young (a leaker with a decent track record), who listed three shades the phone will apparently be sold in, one of which is Dark Blue. We don’t have any images of this, but it might look similar to the blue Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, pictured above, though given the name it might be a bit darker. This is likely to be a smart shade, but one that will stand out a little more than other smart shades like black might. No word yet on whether a color-matched frame will feature, either. Light Pink The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 in Pink (Image credit: Samsung) Ross Young also mentioned a Light Pink shade, which once again we don’t have a picture of, and hasn't – to date – featured as a color choice across existing Galaxy Z Fold devices, meaning this could be a truly new option. That said, we have seen Samsung use pink on other phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 3, which you can see in a pink shade above. So it’s possible the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6’s rumored Light Pink shade will be similar. Silver The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 in Phantom Silver (Image credit: Samsung) The final color rumored by Ross Young is Silver, which is a classy, conventional, and enduringly popular shade, yet it’s one that Samsung hasn’t offered with the Z Fold line since the Phantom Silver Galaxy Z Fold 3, pictured above. It’s possible then that if the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is offered in Silver it will look similar, but either way we’d expect this will be one of the most popular colors. Phantom Black A leaked render of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Image credit: @OnLeaks / SmartPrix) The final rumored shade comes from a different source, as leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 from SmartPrix and @OnLeaks (a leaker with a great track record) show the phone in a Phantom Black shade, as you can see above. It’s not clear whether this color is just for illustration or might actually be offered, but since the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available in five colors, we’d expect more than three for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, so it’s certainly possible. Black is also an obvious choice, as it’s such a popular smartphone shade, and it’s one that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is also available in. However, if this shade is offered on Fold 6, then it might be exclusive to Samsung.com, since it’s not among the three shades leaked elsewhere. Other possible colors Given that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available in five colors, there’s a good chance the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be too, yet only four have leaked so far. So what could the other one be? Well, it’s possible this phone will inherit some of the Z Fold 5’s colors, which for reference include Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, and Blue. Now, Phantom Black is already rumored, as is a Dark Blue, so we wouldn’t expect a standard Blue to be offered in addition. Arguably Gray might also be a bit too close to the rumored Silver shade. So that leaves Icy Blue and Cream as options, and we’d say Cream is more likely, since although Samsung offered two blues last year, we’re not sure that’s a habit it would get into, and Cream is almost white, which itself is a popular smartphone color. Of course, there’s every chance we’ll see a different fifth color altogether, or that there won’t be five colors this year. We’ll likely find out for sure in late July, as that’s when the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumored to launch. You might also like Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so farBest Samsung phones: top Galaxy handsets rankedBest foldable phones: the top folding smartphones right now View the full article

All being well, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 should be with us at some point during July – and if there were any doubts that Samsung's next flagship wearable is indeed coming soon, a new leak may have dismissed them for good. As spotted by SamMobile, a Samsung wearable with the product code SM-L305U has just appeared on the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) database, as all Bluetooth-capable gadgets must do before they're released to the public. That code is thought to refer to the US version of the 40mm Galaxy Watch 7 with LTE. This doesn't tell us very much about the watch, besides Bluetooth 5.3 LE support (as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 had), it does indicate a launch is imminent. Rumors have suggested Samsung will hold another Unpacked event in July 2024, ready to show off the Galaxy Z Fold 6, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, and the brand new Samsung Galaxy Ring, as well as the Galaxy Watch 7 series. The rumors so far The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) We certainly haven't been short of Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 rumors to date. The thinking is that we might get three models this year, for the first time: the Galaxy Watch 7, the Galaxy Watch 7 Classic, and possibly a cheaper model as well. A significant chipset upgrade has been rumored for this year too, as well as a squarer design – a bit like the Apple Watch, then. There's also been talk that sleep apnea detection will be added to the Galaxy Watch 7. Other leaks point to improvements in battery life – always welcome when it comes to wearables of course – and so it looks like there are going to be plenty of reasons to choose these smartwatches over, say, Samsung's new smart ring. Ahead of the grand 2024 unveiling, check back over our Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review to refresh your memory when it comes to what we thought of the current smartwatch models. You might also like These are the best smartwatches you can buy right nowThe Samsung Galaxy Ring now has a rumored on-sale dateWear OS 5 could be ready in time for the Galaxy Watch 7 View the full article

Samsung this weekend has the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor at a steep discount, available for $899.99, down from $1,599.99. In addition to this $700 discount, you'll find deals on 4K and 5K Samsung monitors, including the Smart Monitor M8, as well as storage, audio, TVs, smartphones, and home appliances. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Overall, the ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor is at a very solid second-best price this weekend, just $50 higher compared to the previous record low price. This monitor has a matte display, modular 4K SlimFit camera, and support for Thunderbolt 4. $700 OFF27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor for $899.99 Samsung's 27-inch Smart Monitor M8 is also being discounted during this sale, available for $399.99 in Warm White, down from $699.99. This is a 4K smart monitor with a design that looks similar to the iMac line, and it's at another great second-best price during Samsung's monitor sale. $300 OFF27-inch Smart Monitor M8 for $399.99 Additionally, Samsung has quite a few more monitor and TV deals, which we've rounded up below. Anyone shopping for a Samsung smartphone or tablet can also find a few offers on the Galaxy AI-powered Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Monitors 34-inch ViewFinity HDR10 Curved Monitor - $499.99, down from $699.99 49-inch Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $999.99, down from $1,299.99 34-inch OLED Curved Smart Gaming Monitor - $1,199.99, down from $1,499.99 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,099.99, down from $1,799.99 TVs/Audio Q-Series Wireless Dolby ATMOS Soundbar - $1,099.99, down from $1,399.99 55-inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $999.99, down from $1,499.99 The Frame - Save up to $1,000 on select models 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,599.99, down from $2,599.99 85-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $2,399.99, down from $4,799.99 Smartphones/Tablets Galaxy S24+ - Save up to $1,050 with participating carriers Galaxy S24 Ultra - Save up to $900 with participating carriers Galaxy Z Fold5 - Save up to $1,100 with participating carriers Galaxy Z Flip5 - Save up to $1,050 with participating carriers Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra - Get up to $800 instant trade-in credit Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Samsung Introduces Sitewide Savings on Galaxy Devices, Smart Monitors, TVs, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

There’s not much we can say for sure about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 yet, but one thing we can be almost certain of is that it will be an expensive phone. After all, this line of handsets is typically Samsung’s most expensive each year, with 2023's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 costing even more than this year's uber-flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. As for exactly how much the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will cost though, that’s less clear. But between leaks and educated guesses, we do have some idea, and the good news is that there’s at least a chance it will be cheaper than the Z Fold 5. Below, we’ll look at the predicted pricing. How much is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 likely to cost? When predicting the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, a good starting point is to look at the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, since there’s a high chance Samsung will sell the upcoming phone for a similar price. You can see the prices for the current model in the chart below, but in short if the prices are the same this year, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will start at $1,799.99 / £1,749 / AU$2,599. However, there are reasons to think the price might not be the same this year, as – at least in the UK and Australia – the Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs more than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 did, with that phone launching at $1,799 / £1,649 / AU$2,499. As such, it’s possible Samsung will raise the prices in some or all regions again this year. On the other hand, the pricing in the US has held firm, and even the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 had the same US starting price as the Z Fold 5. So at least some regions might maintain the previous price. Though you could also see the US pricing being the same three years in a row, as a sign that a price rise is due by now. Still, based on past form, we wouldn’t expect the price to rise more than around $100 / £100 / AU$150. So that might, at most, mean a starting price of around $1,899 / £1,849 / AU$2,749. But there’s also a chance the price will drop. After all, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 actually launched for less than the Z Fold 2, so there’s some precedent for this. And as foldable phones become more mainstream, and Samsung perfects the form, it’s likely aspects of the production cost could drop. We’ve also heard that Samsung might use a new, cheaper method of creating the bezels on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, which could also lead to reduced production costs, and those savings might be passed on to buyers. There's a chance the Z Fold 6 could be cheaper than the Fold 5 (Image credit: Future) That’s speculation, and in any case we wouldn’t expect a drastic price cut – probably at most around $100 / £100 / AU$150. So in other words, the same amount as it could alternatively rise by. Hopefully, we’ll have a clearer idea of pricing soon, as with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 reportedly launching in July, there’s a good chance prices will start leaking before long. But for now then, we predict that the lowest possible starting price would be around $1,699.99 / £1,649 / AU$2,449, and the highest, as noted, would be roughly $1,899 / £1,849 / AU$2,749, with a price in line with the Z Fold 5 at $1,799.99 / £1,749 / AU$2,599, perhaps being the most likely. That, of course, is just the starting price though – the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is sold in three configurations with between 256GB and 1TB of storage, so it’s likely we’ll see similar this year. In which case, it’s possible that prices will exceed $2,000 / £2,000 / AU$3,000 for the top-tier model. What about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE and Z Fold 6 Ultra? There was only one Fold 5, but there could be three Fold 6's (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) This could be an unusual year for the Galaxy Z Fold, because for the first time there might be more than one phone in the line – with talk of both a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE and a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra. Whether one, both, or neither of these will launch is uncertain, and if they do they might land later in the year than the standard Z Fold 6. But if there is a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE, then it could cost substantially less than the standard model. How much less? Well, one leak suggests that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE could start at less than $800 (around £630 / AU$1,205). That, frankly, sounds unrealistically cheap, so we’d take this claim with a pinch of salt – and if it is true then it would likely mean the hardware and features are drastically cut down by comparison to the standard model. But true or not, an FE model is sure to cost less than the full fat Galaxy Z Fold 6. Equally, if there’s a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, then that model is likely to cost even more than the standard Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. How much more is uncertain, but this model – if it launches at all – is expected to arrive alongside the standard Z Fold 6, not instead of it; so you could always choose the relatively affordable base model. You might also like Best Samsung phones: top Galaxy handsets rankedBest foldable phones: the top folding smartphones right nowSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so far View the full article

Apple is very likely to lean on generative AI features for the much-rumored iPhone 16. Like it or not, the Cupertino crew will need to adopt this new generation of artificial intelligence tech to not cede ground to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and Google Pixel 8 line-up, both of which come with generative AI tools baked in. But Apple doesn’t simply ape the tech of others. While it may be slow at adopting the features of others, think 120Hz displays and USB-C, it tends to offer better implementation; though one might argue Apple didn’t do enough with the move to USB-C on its iPhone 15 models. So that has me thinking of how Apple could use generative AI to stand out from the rest of our picks for the best phones. Some of the below may be wishful thinking and wild speculation but other bits are born out of educated hypotheses. Generative AI built into Siri (Image credit: Apple) I’ve never been a big Siri user, preferring smarter and more capable virtual assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. But Siri has been getting smarter and I feel there’s an opportunity to give the assistant a shot of smarts by injecting it with generative AI. With phones like the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra, generative AI is implemented into select apps or exists as a dedicated tool - think Circle to Search or the Magic Editor. But you can’t ask the likes of Bixby or the Google Assistant to edit a photo for you or provide natural language descriptions of what’s happening on screen; at least not yet. But if Apple could bake generative AI models into Siri, we could have an assistant who could answer such queries as “come up with a plan for my day based on my emails” or “draw me a picture of a dog on the moon”, or more likely “edit this photo for me”. Doing that not only makes using such AI features feel seamless, it could also go some way to demystify the use of generative AI for non-tech-savvy users. And knowing how Apple presents and markets such tech, I could see such a move proving very popular. Smart video editing (Image credit: Apple) Magic Editor on the Pixel 8 and Generative Edit on the Galaxy S24 phones are two powerful, if not perfect, generative AI tools. They let you recompile a photo without needing Photoshop knowledge. But arguably people are so skilled with mobile photography and built-in editing tools that such a feature could be mildly redundant. So Apple could blaze a path by using generative AI with videos. Imagine smartly generating clips from a video either by using an AI-powered editor or simply asking Siri to create a reel out of video footage; such a feature could be massively useful for content creators. Since iPhones tend to lead the way for videos in the smartphone arena, I can absolutely see Apple using generative AI to keep its lead and continue to be the video champion of our best camera phones list. Supercharged translation tools (Image credit: Apple) AI-powered language translation isn’t new, but generative AI has helped deliver better and real-time translations via phones like the Pixel 8. Apple lags behind here somewhat, so it would make sense to embrace AI live transactions at a granular level, with the ability to translate verbal conversations. But it could go further, say, with Siri automatically detecting different languages and serving up responses. Or perhaps AI tech could smartly switch the language of a phone to that of a native speaker when showing someone an email or block of text. Clever call screening (Image credit: Ronstik / Shutterstock) Call screening with generative AI-powered responses is something some of the best Android phones can offer. So it’s about time Apple did the same. I adore using my iPhone 15 Pro Max, but as some spam calls make it through, I’d appreciate a smart call-screening feature that could serve up polite but direct responses without my intervention. Supercharged Maps Apple Maps is no longer the dud it used to be when compared to Google Maps, but I’d still like it to have smarter features. In this case, I’d like generative AI built in so I could pose natural language queries to the app and get back recommendations and guidance based on what I want to see, where I am, the time I have to spend, and my budget. Such tools could even see me drop my use of Google Maps, something I’d never normally entertain. You might also like iPhone 16 Pro Max: latest news, rumors and everything we know so farThe best phone 2024: top smartphones right nowSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 colors: every rumored shade View the full article

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is fast approaching, with a launch rumored for July – but whether it will be worth buying is another matter entirely, because one of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 upgrades we most want apparently won’t be happening. This is according to leaker @UniverseIce, who has a good track record and claims on X that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will have a 4,400mAh battery with 25W charging. If that sounds familiar it’s probably because those are exactly the same battery specs as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Now, we don’t expect every spec to improve with every new model, but the battery is definitely among the most needed upgrades, as 4,400mAh is positively tiny for a phone with two screens – one of which is likely to be almost tablet-sized. Regarding the Galaxy Z Fold6 battery, it is still 4400mAh and has a charging power of 25w.April 4, 2024 See more It’s also smaller than the batteries in key foldable rivals like the OnePlus Open and the Google Pixel Fold, so it’s unlikely that there are technical reasons for keeping it this small. A 25W charging speed is also disappointingly slow, especially when you consider that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra can manage 45W. But the OnePlus Open has even more charging power at 67W, and some phones can reach well over 100W. So if this leak is accurate then the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will have a small, slow charging battery. While there’s a chance @UniverseIce is wrong, they sound very confident, adding in a follow up post that this is the ‘final’ configuration. There’s still some hope That said, while this also matches up with an earlier Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 battery leak, it’s at odds with another previous leak, which suggested the Z Fold 6 would have a slightly larger 4,600mAh battery. So that remains a possibility. Our greatest hope though comes from rumors of a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, which if it exists may well have a bigger battery. That said, whether this phone exists is still in question, and a recent leak suggested the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra might only launch in South Korea, so getting hold of it could be easier said than done. You might also like The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be slim, light, and packing major screen upgradesBest Samsung phones: top Galaxy handsets rankedBest foldable phones: the top folding smartphones right now View the full article

ZTE subsidiary Nubia (aka the name behind some of the best gaming phones) debuted its budget-friendly foldable, the Nubia Flip 5G, at MWC 2024, and now we’ve got a better idea of where (and when) the upcoming phone will launch. Nubia itself has confirmed that the Flip 5G – which is known in selected regions as the ZTE Libero Flip – will officially launch in Europe on April 9 as part of a global reveal event. Set to kick off at 7am ET / 4am PT / 12pm BST, this event will presumably play host to a pricing and release date announcement, since we’ve already handled the Flip 5G in-person. At MWC 2024, Nubia teased that the Flip 5G will be available in Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia for the local equivalent of $599, though pricing could vary with different specs in different markets. There’s a good chance that the phone will ship in the US, too, albeit at a later date (and potentially through third-party retailers rather than Nubia itself). An Australian release seems unlikely, though. The Flip 5G now has a dedicated page on Nubia’s website, and UK shoppers can currently get £20 off by signing up to the company’s mailing list (you’ll also be entered into a free Nubia Flip 5G giveaway for your troubles). Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: Future / Axel Metz)Image 2 of 4 (Image credit: Future / Axel Metz)Image 3 of 4 (Image credit: Future / Axel Metz)Image 4 of 4 (Image credit: Future / Axel Metz) As for what we already know about the device, the Nubia Flip 5G sports a 6.9-inch folding AMOLED display (1188 x 2790) with a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as a versatile external display that can function as a camera, a calendar, a stopwatch, and more. Under the hood, the Nubia Flip 5G is powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, and a 4,310mAh battery with 33W fast charging. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 boasts an objectively faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, but that phone will set you back an almighty $999.99 / £1,049 / AU$1,649 (its 3,700mAh battery is significantly smaller, too). On the cameras front, Nubia’s upcoming foldable is equipped with a 50MP wide lens, a 50MP telephoto lens and a 16MP selfie camera. Again, for comparison, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 sports a numerically lesser 12MP wide lens, 12MP ultra-wide lens and 10MP selfie camera, though the superior processing power of Samsung’s latest flip-style foldable could see it outperform the Nubia for image quality. That said, the Nubia Flip 5G boasts an impressive suite of specs for its as-yet-announced $599 price tag; it’s all-but-certain to be half the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 5, but it's much more than half the phone. As for whether the Nubia Flip 5G will earn a spot on our list of the best foldable phones, the jury is out, but it could well end up being the best cheap phone of its kind. Roll on April 9! You might also like... Samsung’s first budget foldable could cost less than the Galaxy S24Galaxy S23 users are blaming One UI 6.1 for slower charging speedsThe Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 will likely come in these colors View the full article

If you’re a Samsung Galaxy S23 owner then your phone might get a major update on March 28, as following news that Galaxy AI would start rolling out to the Galaxy S23 line in late March, Samsung Korea and Samsung China have both now announced March 28 as the big day. These announcements were spotted by SamMobile, though as we haven’t heard this date specified for other countries yet it’s possible that S23 owners in other regions might be waiting a little longer. Still, we’d think most owners should have Galaxy AI on their phones by the end of the month, so keep an eye out for the update from March 28 onwards. This Galaxy AI update is coming as part of One UI 6.1, and it’s launching for all Samsung Galaxy S23 models, so the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. We know that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series will also be getting Galaxy AI, but they weren’t mentioned in the March 28 announcement, so they might be waiting a little longer. A whole suite of AI features As for what the update consists of, One UI 6.1 is packed full of new AI features, including Generative Edit (which allows you to move and resize objects in photos), and Circle to Search (which lets you circle something in an image or video to search the web for it). There’s also Note Assist, Browsing Assist, and Transcript Assist, which can transcribe recordings with AI, summarize and translate recordings and notes, and summarize online articles. Plus, there’s Chat Assist, which can adjust the tone of your messages or translate them to another language, and Live Translate, which can provide voice and text translations of phone calls. Similarly, there’s Interpreter, which can deliver text translations of live conversations. This is set to be one of the biggest software updates yet for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, and might even end up being bigger than the update to Android 15 we’ll likely see towards the end of the year. You might also like Samsung Galaxy S25: what we want to seeAndroid 15: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so farSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: news, rumors, and everything you need to know View the full article

Samsung doesn't always put new chipsets in new versions of the Galaxy Watch, but it did with the Galaxy Watch 6 – and it looks as though it will with the Galaxy Watch 7 series launching later this year as well. That's according to reliable tipster Roland Quandt (via SamMobile), who says that a processor with the internal codename Exynos 5535 is going to be powering the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 models. Considering 2023 watches were powered by the Exynos W930 – see our Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review for details – it's likely that this new chipset could be marketed as the Exynos W940. And that's all the information we have about this component right now: we don't know how much faster it's going to be or what new features it will bring with it, but it's encouraging that Samsung doesn't seem to be using the Exynos W930 again this year. Galaxy Watch 7 is based on Exynos 5535 (again, internal model number, not official marketing name. Guess would be Exynos W940 based on earlier models.There's also an Exynos 5400 (internal model #, no clue, but it is a mobile and likely wearable thing)Also Exynos 6375 exists.January 19, 2024 See more Battery life boost As far as we can tell, this is the first Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 leak to appear, so there's not much more we can tell you about these wearables. We're assuming there will again be both a standard model and a Classic model with a bezel, like last year. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic were unveiled in July 2023 (alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5), so we're probably looking at somewhere around July 2024 for the next devices to appear. Both of last year's models got high scores in our reviews, with lots of praise for the design and polish of the smartwatches, and for the software experience. If there is room for improvement though, it's in the battery life, which is still only average. That's something that the rumored new Exynos W940 should help with: new chipsets are typically more efficient as well as more powerful, meaning that the same tasks can be accomplished with less of a drain on the device battery. You might also like Everything that happened at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 20245 fine wearables we expect to see in 2024The Apple Watch sensors are claimed to be unreliable View the full article