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For the first time, Google's Pixel Pro series comes in two sizes with the introduction of the brand new Pixel 9 Pro XL. It's the Pixel 9 Pro that offers something that wasn't available before — a Pixel Pro with a smaller display. AdvertisementPixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XLThe Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro models are evolutions over previous generations. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderGoogle's Pixel 9 Pro Fold is also a total evolution of the original Google Pixel Fold. AdvertisementThe Pixel 9 starts at $799, the Pixel 9 Pro at $999, the Pixel 9 Pro XL at $1,099, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold at $1,799.

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With the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Samsung has effectively addressed some of these compromises. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Samsung's iconic flip phone has been upgraded with a new model, the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Unfolded, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a two-tone device, no matter what color you pick. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has wider black borders around the display than the Galaxy S24. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 changed my critical mind of Samsung's flip phones.

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Learn moreSamsung's newest generation of foldable smartphones is finally here, and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are now both available to preorder. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 dealsEven though they were just released, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 both have great deals to make buying one a little easier. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 $1,099.99 $1,419.99 Save 23% Samsung's iconic flip phone has been upgraded with a new model, the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 colorsThe two new phones come in several colors to best suit different tastes. Here's the available spectrum for each model, some of which are only available to purchase online:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 colorsBlack (online only)Peach (online only)White (online only)YellowMintSilverBlueSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 colorsBlack (online only)White (online only)PinkNavySilverSamsung preorder quicklinks How to preorder the Samsung Galaxy RingHow to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7To learn more, check out our breakdown of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

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Learn moreSamsung announced its new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable phones on July 10, which the company claims are the most durable Galaxy Z series devices yet. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: FeaturesThe Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a large cover screen that lets you do more without having to unfold the phone. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderThe Galaxy Z Flip 6 carries over the larger 3.4-inch cover screen from the previous generation, one of the best upgrades to the Galaxy Z Flip series. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: FeaturesThe Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch tablet display. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6: Specs

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☆ Samsung’s AI-powered foldable phones get slimmer, thinner, pricier
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Samsung’s latest generation of foldable phones aim to draw in traditional phone users with the help of artificial intelligence. The new Galaxy Z Fold starts at $1,899.99, up $100 from last year, and is available in silver, pink and navy. Meanwhile, the Z Flip starts at $1,099.99 (also $100 more than last year) and comes in silver, yellow, blue and mint. Samsung’s foldable line occupies between 80% and 85% of the market share. But those same people might prefer to sleep with a smart ring on their finger rather than a smartwatch on their wrist.

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☆ Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup goes all in on AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Samsung’s next-generation flagship Galaxy S24 devices aim to take messaging, photos and games to the next level with artificial intelligence. At its annual Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, the company showed off its Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones, in what it says will usher in the next era of how people use their smartphones. The 6.2-inch Galaxy S24 ($799.99) and the 6.7-inch Galaxy S24+ ($999) are available in onyx black, marble gray, cobalt violet and amber yellow. Standing outAlthough AI on smartphones isn’t entirely new — Google’s latest Pixel 8 lineup launched in October 2023 with many AI features — Samsung’s scale could make more consumers aware of the possibilities. Some on-device generative AI features could be made exclusive to iPhone 16 models, thanks in part to its custom chips.

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Samsung's new lineup includes the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. SamsungThe base Galaxy S24 starts at $799.99, the Galaxy S24 Plus at $999.99, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $1,299.99. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy S24: New featuresSamsung brought several new features and updates to its Galaxy S24 lineup. The base Galaxy S24 model is now 6.2 inches instead of 6.1, and the Galaxy S24 Plus is now 6.7 inches rather than 6.6 inches. The base Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus also got a slight redesign with less rounded, more rectangular edges.

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Let's find out in our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. At least you can choose something more lively when protecting the phone with one of our picks of the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases or Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. Z Fold 4 on the left and Z Fold 5 on the right.

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Google launched its new flagship Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones at the company's Made by Google event on Wednesday. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are available to preorder now ahead of their October 12 release date. AdvertisementAdvertisementGoogle Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: priceThe Google Pixel 8 starts at $699 with 128GB of storage. The Google Pixel 8 Pro starts at $999 with 128GB of storage. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are available to preorder now from Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store website.

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☆ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: A big improvement to the clamshell foldable phone, but it's still held back by battery life and usefulness
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Learn moreThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 is Samsung's newest foldable phone with an updated compact clamshell design. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers big upgrades, and we mean that literally. Samsung also updated its hinge design for the Z Flip 5 so that it shuts completely flat instead of leaving a gap at the hinge, like previous Z Flip models. Samsung’s new hinge lets the Galaxy Z Flip 5 fold completely flat, without a gap at the hinge. The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s camera quality with boosted brightness and colors will be familiar for long-time Samsung fans.

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Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 during a launch event at its Seoul headquarters. We'll walk you through all the available Z Fold 5 preorder deals and add fresh ones below as they come in. You can preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 today for a starting price of $1,799.99 for the 256GB model, and for a limited time, Samsung is automatically upgrading those orders to 512GB for free. A little bit awkward, as the Z Fold 5 is perhaps best described as a belt-tightening refinement on a maturing form factor. The 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED Flex Display is brighter at 1,750 nits (a 30% improvement compared to the Z Fold 4).

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Motorola announced its new Razr and Razr Plus foldable phones on June 1. Motorola's Razr Plus fixes my biggest issue with clamshell-style foldable phonesThe Razr Plus doesn't have the bottom lip that the previous model had, which makes for a cleaner look. Now, the Razr and Razr Plus have a modern clamshell design, where both halves are identical and flat. Motorola's standard Razr could be the most affordable foldable phone you can buyThe standard Razr also lacks the bottom lip of the previous Razr iteration for a cleaner overall look. Motorola Razr and Razr Plus specs

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end smartphones. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: CamerasBoth the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Pixel 7 Pro sport triple-lens camera systems, including main, ultrawide, and zoom cameras. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Battery lifeThe iPhone 14 Pro Max (left) has better battery life than the Pixel 7 Pro (right) Antonio Villas-BoasThe iPhone 14 Pro Max has one of the best results we've seen in our battery life test at 67% remaining. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Special featuresThis is where Google's Pixel 7 Pro comes into its own when compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. iPhone 14 Pro Max Google Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $1,099 $899 256GB $1,199 $999 512GB $1,399 $1,099 1TB $1,599 N/AiPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) Amazon’s $200 deal on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an all-time low price for Samsung’s most powerful smartphone to date. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Performance and battery lifeBoth the Galaxy S23 Plus (left) and Galaxy S23 Ultra (right) have the same performance, but the Galaxy S23 Plus surprisingly has better battery life. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: CamerasOne of the Galaxy S23 Ultra's main differentiating factors is its camera system. Galaxy S23 Plus Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB $999.99 $1,199.99 512GB $1,119.99 $1,379.99 1TB N/A $1,619.99To be sure, Samsung and carriers (especially carriers) offer tempting trade-in deals for your old phone to offset the cost of a new Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Which should you buy?

Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: ScreensThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have very different screens. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Performance and smart featuresThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro run on the same processor, which helps run the same set of smart features that Google’s Pixel phones are known for. Antonio Villas-Boas/InsiderPixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Battery life and chargingThe Pixel 7 surprisingly showed a better result than the bigger Pixel 7 Pro in our battery test. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: PriceThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro differ pretty dramatically in price, with a steep $300 delta between each model's storage options. Pixel 7 Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $599 $899 256GB $699 $999 512GB N/A $1,099Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

☆ Check out the new Nokia G22 that you can repair at home using a guitar pick and screwdriver — without voiding the warranty
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( Tasmin Lockwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The new Nokia G22, which was rolled out Feb. 25, is designed to be repaired at home. The Nokia G22 has been designed to cut down on the steps and complexity involved in replacing a battery, screen, and charging port. The Nokia G22 starts at £149.99 (around $179), runs on Android 12, and has a battery life of up to three days. Circular, for example, is a subscription service that ensures Nokia phones are recycled or reused when a customer returns them. The Nokia G22 will be on display at MWC 2023 and rollout began Feb. 25.

The new Google Pixel 7 is faster and more powerful than the Pixel 6, but doesn't add many features. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: CameraBoth the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 have three cameras: One "selfie" camera in the front, and two on the back. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: Internal hardwareThe Tensor G2 chip is the brain of the Pixel 7. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: BatteryBattery-wise, the Pixel 7's 4,355 mAh battery has less capacity than the Pixel 6, which is rated at 4,614 mAh. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: PriceFollowing the announcement of the Pixel 7 last week, the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 7 were briefly available from Google at the same price point.

☆ Samsung just announced two new phones that fold in half
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-10 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article AAPLSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 SamsungSamsung on Wednesday announced its newest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. The $999.99 Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the $1,799.99 Galaxy Z Fold 4 look very similar to last year's Flip 3 and Fold 3. Here's what you need to know about Samsung's new phones:Galaxy Z Flip 4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 SamsungSamsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 is currently the most popular foldable phone in the world, so the company has big hopes for the Flip 4. Galaxy Z Fold 4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 SamsungThe Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the first device to ship with Android 12L, a special version of Android created by Google for large-screen devices. Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 SamsungSamsung also announced new smartwatches, the $279.99 Galaxy Watch 5, the $449.99 Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and the $329.99 Galaxy Watch 5 Golf Edition.

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