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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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☆ Podcast: Samsung bets on the Galaxy Ring and AI as its next big thing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +42 min

Along with its S24 series of smartphones, foldable devices, smartwatches and now the Galaxy Ring, Samsung is hoping to lock users into its world of products held together with its suite of artificial intelligence features, known as Galaxy AI. Arjun KharpalOne of the things Samsung said was look, the ring is one product, but we've got the watch, we've got the smartphone. I think that's the right approach for Samsung, I don't think they have unrealistic expectations for volumes on this. And you'd feel like if there was some sort of Apple ring, it would do pretty good volumes. Do you think Samsung is seriously looking at ways to monetize this via subscriptions or other kinds of service business model?

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☆ Samsung hints at new products as it bets on AI to drive upgrades to its latest foldable phones
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Samsung unveiled a slew of new products including foldable smartphones, new smartwatches and the Galaxy Ring. "I believe strongly that these Galaxy AI, mobile AI are strong motivation and driver for purchase of new products," he added. Still, many analysts don't expect these early AI apps alone to drive new phones sales. So we're going to provide and enhance Samsung software and apps for consumers," Roh said. He said that the hardware components required for foldable smartphones are improving, as is the relevant software.

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☆ Samsung is developing AI features specifically for China as it looks to claw back into market
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

TM Roh, head of Samsung's mobile business, talks about Galaxy AI at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, France. On Wednesday, Samsung launched two new foldable smartphones with new AI features as it continues to build up capabilities. PARIS — Samsung is developing its suite of artificial intelligence features known as Galaxy AI specifically for the Chinese market, the company's mobile chief told CNBC, as it looks to regain market share that has been decimated by local players. But China, the world's biggest smartphone market, has been a struggle for Samsung over the last few years. Foreign firms looking to launch AI features in China likely need to partner with local companies.

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☆ Samsung to launch upgraded voice assistant Bixby this year with its own AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The voice assistant has a variety of functions including live translations and restaurant recommendations. PARIS — Samsung will launch an upgraded version of its voice assistant Bixby this year based on its own artificial intelligence models, the head of the company's mobile business told CNBC. CNBC previously reported that Samsung was working on an upgraded Bixby, but this is the first time the company has confirmed a timeline for the launch. Roh's confirmation of its Bixby upgrade comes just over a month after Apple announced its assistant Siri will be getting an AI upgrade. I believe strongly that these Galaxy AI, mobile AI are strong motivations and drivers for the purchase of new products."

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☆ Apple seems super confident that AI will make you want to buy a new iPhone
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIt seems Apple is quietly confident about the power of AI to sell iPhones. Apple's AI ambitions face challengesFor one, Apple's sagging iPhone sales have been no short-term blip. Related storiesIn its last full financial year, iPhone sales were down to $200 billion from $205 billion the previous year. It means Apple will need its AI offering to be strong enough to change consumer behaviour. AdvertisementThe bigger question looming over Apple is whether users care about AI enough to shell out for upgrade.

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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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The Galaxy Ring is designed as a discreet health-tracking wearable for your finger, with features powered by Samsung's Galaxy AI, which we detail below. Samsung says the index finger is preferred for the Galaxy Ring, but this show unit could only fit my pinky. The Galaxy Ring's charging dock case can hold 1.5x the charge of the Galaxy Ring itself. AdvertisementAI-backed featuresSamsung's Galaxy AI for its latest wearables, including the Galaxy Ring, the Galaxy Watch 7, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, focuses on two new features — Energy Score and Wellness Tips. The Galaxy Ring supports Samsung's Galaxy AI for two major features, including Energy Score and Wellness Tips.

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☆ Apple wants to put AI in your pocket — but Samsung is putting it on your finger
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Samsung has decided to put AI into a ring. The Korean company just revealed the Galaxy Ring, a wearable designed to track health biomarkers with AI. AdvertisementApple wants to put artificial intelligence in your pocket or on your desk — but Samsung wants to put it on your finger. On Wednesday, the South Korean company officially unveiled the Galaxy Ring, a wearable piece of smart jewelry it first teased in January. While the titanium ring's black, silver, and gold models look deceptively simple, they represent Samsung's latest hardware to boast Galaxy AI, its bold alternative to the AI-led Apple Intelligence platform announced in June.

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☆ Samsung launches latest foldable phones in the face of rising competition and Apple's AI play
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold6 at its Unpacked event in Paris, France. PARIS — Samsung launched its latest foldable smartphones on Wednesday — and they're packed with artificial intelligence features. The company took the wraps off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, which come with improvements from the previous models and are enhanced with Galaxy AI, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6, which starts at $1,899.99, is a foldable device that opens out like a book. Both devices are available from July 24, Samsung said at its Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris.

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☆ Samsung announces its latest smartwatches, including a brand-new Galaxy Watch Ultra designed to take on Apple's high-end wearable
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Learn moreSamsung announced its new Galaxy Watch lineup on July 10, including a first-of-its-kind Galaxy Watch Ultra and a Galaxy Watch 7. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultras run Samsung's Galaxy AI for two major features, Energy Score and Wellness Tips. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: FeaturesThe Galaxy Watch Ultra sports a rounded square titanium case with a circular display face, and it includes a new Quick Button for various inputs during a workout. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderThere's no Galaxy Watch 7 Classic with a spinning bezel released at the moment — only a standard Galaxy Watch 7 that comes in two sizes, including a large 44mm option in green and silver colors. For preorders of the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, Samsung is offering a free additional watch band and a 25% discount on a second device if you preorder one of the new smartwatches alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, or Galaxy Buds 3.

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Two models were announced: the Galaxy Watch 7 series and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, a new high-end smartwatch not unlike the Apple Watch Ultra. The Galaxy Watch 7 starts at $300, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra starts at $650. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra $649.99 Samsung's new line of Galaxy Watch offers more precise heart rate tracking and the longest lasting battery of any of its predecessors. Samsung Galaxy Watch dealsThough the prices appear to be marked down on Samsung's website, retail prices for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra are $300 and $650, respectively. Samsung preorder quicklinks How to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6How to preorder the Samsung Galaxy RingTo learn more, check out our breakdown of the new Samsung Galaxy Watches.

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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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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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Samsung Galaxy Ring Samsung's new Galaxy Ring brings health tracking to a new discreet level. Check price at Amazon Check price at Samsung What we like Check mark icon A check mark. No screen for interacting withSamsung Galaxy Ring featuresThe Samsung Galaxy Ring is similar to a fitness tracker or smartwatch but with a much smaller form factor. One of the main benefits of a Galaxy Ring, when compared to the Oura Ring, is the lack of a membership fee. Learn more about the new device and our impressions after trying it in our Samsung Galaxy Ring features breakdown.

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☆ Samsung really wants to outsmart Apple in the Galaxy-iPhone battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

From the city of Suwon, Samsung — the family-led titan of Korean industry — has been the world's top smartphone seller, beating Apple. Last month, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a vision of generative AI that will give its devices a total refresh. In doing so, Apple hopes to inspire consumers to upgrade their iPhones so they can access its suite of AI features. (Only newer models like the iPhone 15 Pro and upcoming iPhone 16 line-up will offer Apple Intelligence). It debuted Galaxy AI, its first take on generative AI features for its devices, at the January launch of its flagship Galaxy S24 range.

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☆ A new era of smartphone wars is about to begin
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Competition may have died down but the original smartphone wars were so intense for Steve Jobs he once declared that he'd start a "thermonuclear war." Smartphone wars in the AI eraThe smartphone market has been lagging. The company will be banking on Apple Intelligence being a hit with consumers, potentially revitalizing sales in markets like China. Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup. SamsungThe South Korean tech giant must be hoping to regain its crown as king of the smartphone market.

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☆ Samsung says it needs to 'redefine' its voice assistant Bixby with generative AI upgrade
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"So Bixby has been a key voice assistants voice assistant for Samsung not just for the mobile devices, but also for TVs and digital appliances that exist in Samsung's ecosystem. So it has been the core voice assistant assistant so far," Won-joon Choi, executive vice president at Samsung's mobile business, told CNBC in an interview last month. Choi did not give a timeline when Bixby may get generative AI features, but said that Samsung is "working so hard" to deliver them. Samsung's focus on the technology comes at a time when investors are scrutinizing what Apple will deliver when it comes to generative AI. Apple announced it would hold its annual developers conference, WWDC, in June, when the company is largely expected to talk up some AI features across its products.

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☆ China’s AI stocks are surging. Here are the names to watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The investment analyst team led by Gary Yu has a $140 price target and overweight rating on Baidu's U.S.-listed shares. "We believe the current AI cloud integration between Galaxy AI and Ernie is just the first step," Yu said. For all the interest in AI stocks, China markets this year are still grappling with worries about whether Beijing is doing enough to support economic growth. They have a price target of 160 yuan on Shanghai-listed shares of Cambricon — upside of 12% from Friday's levels. They have a price target of 380 yuan on Shanghai-listed Kingsoft, up more than 50% from Friday's levels.

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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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