I’m going to buy the Samsung Smart Ring, and two other gadgets they have coming out. Samsung has becomes one of the greatest innovators of the tech world.
While much of the tech industry pivots to slick infomercials for product launches, Samsung remains committed to its grand live events. At this year’s Unpacked event in Paris, Samsung unveiled a slew of new gadgets. The new Fold and Flip look polished but not groundbreaking; the Watch Ultra and Buds 3 seem almost too familiar; but the Galaxy Ring hints at something potentially revolutionary.
Here at Samsung Unpacked in Paris! It’s kicking off in 20 minutes @Samsungnz #GalaxyAI#GalaxyUnpacked#SamsungUnpacked pic.twitter.com/lQ4Kf8ZDau
— TechTablets 🇳🇿 (@TechTabletscom) July 10, 2024
In this episode of The Vergecast, we dissect all of Samsung’s announcements and ponder whether the “Apple products but for Android” approach is actually a viable strategy. Spoiler: it just might be! We also delve into Samsung’s somewhat underwhelming updates to the Flip and Fold phones, debating if these designs represent the future of smartphones — or if their time hasn’t yet come.
Samsung finally unveiled its much awaited Galaxy Ring at its Unpacked in Paris today. It is an everyday fitness companion that can track most health analytics with ease. With the Galaxy Ring, Samsung breaks the perception that smart rings will replace smartwatches. #Samsung pic.twitter.com/IYfODfUODd
— GadgetTimes (@gadgettimesnow) July 10, 2024
Next, we dive into a strange week for streaming services, discussing the long-awaited Paramount/Skydance deal, the impending demise of Redbox, and Instagram’s unexpected decision to steer clear of longform video.
Samsung launches Galaxy Ring and new foldable phones
Galaxy Unpacked 2024 just got over in Paris. The event saw the launch of much-awaited Samsung Ring and a new range of foldable phones. Watch this story to know more @tutejankit tells you more pic.twitter.com/nAmelurMyL
— WION (@WIONews) July 13, 2024
Lastly, in our lightning round, we cover Nothing’s impressively affordable new phone, the latest developments in the AI copyright lawsuit saga, and the unfortunate decline of TUAW.
Major Points
- Samsung held a grand live event at Unpacked in Paris, unveiling the new Fold, Flip, Watch Ultra, Buds 3, and the intriguing Galaxy Ring.
- The Vergecast discusses whether Samsung’s approach of “Apple products but for Android” is effective and evaluates the underwhelming upgrades to the Flip and Fold phones.
- The episode covers a tumultuous week in streaming, including the Paramount/Skydance deal, Redbox’s potential end, and Instagram’s move away from longform video.
- In the lightning round, the hosts talk about Nothing’s affordable new phone, the latest in AI copyright lawsuits, and the decline of TUAW.
- The discussion highlights the broader implications of these tech shifts and Samsung’s position in the evolving landscape.
Charles William III – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
