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News18
20-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Did iPhone 17 Air Inspire Samsung To Make The Galaxy S25 Edge? Company Gives The Answer
Last Updated: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge features a thin design with premium features and hardware but was it made after hearing news about the iPhone 17 Air model? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the company's thinnest model ever, featuring a sleek design and a lightweight profile. Following its launch, rumours claimed the Galaxy S25 Edge design was inspired by Apple's rumoured iPhone17 Air model that is expected to be thinner than the Samsung version. However, the South Korean brand has now clarified that the iPhone 17 Air had no influence on the development of the S25 Edge. In fact, its product origins start a few years before we first heard about the iPhone 17 Air model. Not Inspired Kadesh Beckford, Samsung product specialist, recently told Forbes that he had known about the Galaxy S25 Edge since the launch week of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in August 2023. While he didn't confirm exactly when the design reached the concept stage, he talked about the product going through multiple rounds of internal research and development. Beckford noted that while slim phones aren't new, combining ultra thin design with premium features and specs remains a rare achievement in the smartphone industry. 'It is not linked to the iPhone 17 Air. To create this phone, we had to rethink every component to fit inside a thinner casing, which is no easy task," he said. To make the 'slimmest Galaxy S," the company removed every component to fit it into a smaller space. Company Tells Why S25 Edge Launched So why did Samsung decide to bring a thin device? Beckford said the company's market research guided it towards customers who want some Galaxy S25 Ultra characteristics without the weight of an 'ultra' phone, which explains the 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite (the full eight-core version) chipset, and a titanium frame. The Galaxy S25 Edge, like the other Galaxy S25 models, features AI agents that function smoothly across numerous apps, making it a real AI-compatible phone. The company has also partnered with Google to bring Gemini's latest capabilities to the phone. The Galaxy S25 Edge price in India starts at Rs 1,09,999 for the base variant and goes up to Rs 1,21,999 if you want the 512GB model. First Published: May 20, 2025, 12:47 IST
India Today
19-05-2025
- India Today
No, the iPhone 17 Air didn't inspire the Galaxy S25 Edge: Samsung clarifies
Samsung has clarified that the iPhone 17 Air did not inspire the Galaxy S25 Edge. This lays to rest all speculation that the unannounced slim Apple iPhone had anything to do with the making of the 'slimmest Galaxy S ever.' Apparently, the idea of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge dates back to at least 2023, long before rumours of the iPhone 17 Air started to appear on the since Samsung launched the S25 Edge, the internet has been set ablaze with hot gossip that it was a copy of the iPhone 17 Air, a phone that doesn't even exist today. But what the gossip mongers failed to realise is that things take time, they just don't materialise overnight. That is especially true for a smartphone, even more so for one that is trying to be product specialist Kadesh Beckford told Forbes that he had known about the Edge since the Galaxy Z Flip 5 launch week, which was in August 2023. While not explicitly confirmed, the idea might have come even earlier and eventually, gone through multiple stages of research and development internally. You can say that slim phones are not new, but putting flagship specs and features on them is not very common, something that Beckford also make this phone, we had to redesign every component [to fit into a slimmer chassis], which isn't an easy feat,' Beckford was quoted as saying, like, say, for instance, the 200-megapixel primary camera sensor (and lens) had to be redesigned, to fit into a much smaller space than say the Galaxy S25 Ultra which uses the same Samsung executive also explained that a phone like the Galaxy S25 Edge exists because people have been asking for Galaxy S25 Ultra-like features in a relatively leaner package. This seems logical. The Edge does have a lot in common with the Ultra – it has the same Titanium alloy frame, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the full suite of Galaxy AI conveniences, and obviously, that 200-megapixel camera. It, too, is guaranteed to get seven generations of software Galaxy S25 Edge does all this and still comes in at 5.8mm and 163 grams. (You can read our full first impressions of the phone here.) The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, is a gargantuan 8.2mm and 218 the time of writing, the Galaxy S25 Edge is a reality while the iPhone 17 Air is just vapourware. While it would be nice if Apple had a phone like that in the works and is gearing to launch it soon, credit where credit is due, Samsung has got its first dibs at the consumer who has been wanting it. And nobody can take that away from it.
Black America Web
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Searching For Their Queens: Meet The Cast Of Bravo's New Dating Series ‘Kings Court'
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Courtesy / Bravo This week (May 6th), Bravo announced the cast and premiere date for their new dating series Kings Court . Additionally, the network shared a sneak peek of the season. Continue reading to get all the information you need to know! Finding love comes with its challenges and if you're a celebrity with fame and fortune, the stakes are even higher. Kings Court is a new dating series with three celebrity kings —supermodel Tyson Beckford, NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer and WWE legend Thaddeus 'Titus O'Neil' Bullard — searching for their queen among 21 smart, accomplished and beautiful single ladies ready to risk it all for the one. In each episode, the kings take the women on fun, adventurous dates to discover which of them tug at their heartstrings. The ladies pull out all the stops to make a lasting impression, but it comes to a head at the elimination dinner party where the men choose who gets another chance at love and who goes home. After navigating a roller coaster of emotional highs, dramatic lows and tough eliminations, the kings must ultimately decide which of these fabulous ladies is their queen. Joining Beckford, Boozer and Bullard are Hollywood power couple Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, who will host the series. The Will Packer and Lighthearted Entertainment produced show, which is a spin-off of the Peacock original series Queens Court , premiere Sunday, July 13th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Episodes will stream the next day on Peacock. Alongside Packer, Richard Brown, Jeff Spangler, Rob Laplante and Omid Kahangi serve as executive producers. As we wait for the official trailer for the season, check out a special sneak peek of the show and meet the cast below! Searching For Their Queens: Meet The Cast Of Bravo's New Dating Series 'Kings Court' was originally published on Source:Bravo Tyson Beckford is one of the most successful supermodels of all time and the first Black man to be the face of Ralph Lauren Polo. He gained international fame through iconic campaigns with Polo Sport, Ralph Lauren Purple Label and New Era and features in GQ, Vogue and Essence. Named Man of the Year by VH1 in 1996, he has judged, hosted and mentored on several shows, including 'Make Me a Supermodel' and 'America's Next Top Model.' Beckford transitioned into acting with roles in 'Zoolander,' 'Biker Boyz,' 'Addicted' and 'Into the Blue' as well as music video appearances for Britney Spears and Toni Braxton. He's returned to modeling for Beyoncé's Ivy Heart x Adidas campaign and most recently the 'DSQUARED2' runway show. Beckford is an avid supporter and ambassador for the nonprofit Kick4Life F.C., and a proud father to a son. Beckford has been linked to many high-profile women, but has never married. Now in his 50's, he's finally ready to put the past behind him and look for a genuine relationship that will last a lifetime. Source:Bravo Carlos Boozer is a two-time NBA All-Star, Olympic gold and bronze medalist, and national champion with Duke University. After a decorated career at Duke — where he led the Blue Devils to the ACC Championships and earned All-American, First Team All-ACC and MVP honors — he joined the NBA. Over 13 NBA seasons, he played for the Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers (among others), was voted to the NBA All-Star team and earned All-NBA Third Team honors. A Juneau, Alaska, native, Booze was part of the 2008 Team USA Redeem Team and helped the team win Olympic gold. Off the court, Boozer is an ESPN analyst, entrepreneur and author of 'Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience.' He's also a proud father of four. Boozer has been married twice. Though the marriages didn't work out, he still hasn't lost his love for love. He's hoping that 'Kings Court' brings him closer to finding the one. Source:Bravo Thaddeus Bullard, known as WWE legend Titus O'Neil, is a published author, two-time finalist for the ESPN Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award and winner of the 2021 Warrior Award. A former WWE tag team champion and the inaugural WWE 24/7 champion, he was also the 2021 host of 'WrestleMania.' Before wrestling, he was the #1 high school football recruit in the nation and went on to play college football at the University of Florida, where he also served as student body vice president. He's the author of 'There's No Such Thing as a Bad Kid' and 'Wrestling with Fatherhood.' Recognized as one of WWE's most philanthropic superstars, he created the Bullard Family Foundation and has a Tampa, Fla.-based middle school named after him – Thaddeus M. Bullard Academy at Sligh Middle Magnet School. A father of three, he was named Celebrity Dad of the Year in 2015 by the MEGA Dad Awards. Bullard is a divorced dad and has focused his life around his kids. He now finds himself an empty nester and is ready to find someone special to enjoy the next phase of life. Source:Bravo Holly Robinson Peete is an American actress, author and TV host. She's best known for her roles on '21 Jump Street,' 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper' and 'For Your Love,' and recently hosted the Peacock reality dating series 'Queens Court,' alongside her husband, Rodney Peete. Outside of television, Peete is a passionate advocate for autism awareness and Parkinson's disease. With Rodney, she co-founded the HollyRod Foundation, which offers support for families caring for a loved one living with a diagnosis. As an author, her children's book, 'My Brother Charlie,' won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. She has been married for more than 30 years and the couple has four children together. Source:Bravo Rodney Peete is a former NFL quarterback who played 16 seasons with several teams, including the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, and Carolina Panthers. He played college football for USC, where he earned first-team All-American honors. After retiring from professional football, Peete transitioned into broadcasting, co-hosting 'The Best Damn Sports Show Period' and hosting radio programs such as 'Lunchtime with Roggin and Rodney.' He is also the author of 'Not My Boy! A Father, a Son and One Family's Journey with Autism,' which details his family's experiences. Rodney has been married to Holly Robinson for over 30 years, and they have four children together. Recently, Rodney hosted the Peacock reality dating series 'Queens Court' with Holly, and now they are co-hosting Bravo's new dating series 'Kings Court.'
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taste Jamaica brings authentic Jamaican flair to Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — It's Food Truck Friday, and you know that means that I'll be at a food truck somewhere. I'm in Winston-Salem today with Sonia Beckford, she has the Taste of Jamaica food truck. We're here in the parking lot at Winston-Salem off Peter's Creek Parkway, and Sonia, tell me about your food truck. How did you get into the food truck business? 'So I've been cooking, ten years old and onward back home. I, you know, have my little business. I do catering, I cook, I cook, for everybody. Come to America, say, let me, you know, see, I start as a caterer in doing catering. And then I decided I really wanted a restaurant, but the restaurant price is so high. So I said, maybe the food truck,' she says. 'What are some of the popular menu items that people come up to know that they want to try? And then what do you push on people if they don't know anything about them?' Clemmons coffee shop reflects on surviving pandemic 'So most people love the jerk chicken. I know they love the oxtail. I know they love the curried chicken and the brown stew chicken also the escovitch fish.' 'What is Jamaican food? What is the essence of the food?' 'The flavor, the spice, the taste,' Beckford says. 'What do you think I should try?' 'I would say to try jerk chicken.' 'What is oxtail?' 'The oxtail is beef. That's that bone in the middle but it's really good. It's stewed down. You can braise it. You can fry it, but we more stew it down.' 'So let's go inside and make a plate for me and let me see what this is all about.' 'Okay, let's go,' Beckford says. 'So we have the jerk chicken, a small piece, we have the oxtail, and it comes with rice and peas and stir-fried vegetables, a combination of cabbage, carrots and cucumbers. 'All right. I'm going for the jerk chicken first, Let's just see. This is almost like a no-brainer, though. Let's look at it. Falls right off the bone. Oh, yeah. My skin fell off. I got to get the skin in. Oh, my God. All right, You want to pull a big piece of skin out? That's good. Good flavor. It's a little different. It's a little tangier than what I've had before. I like it. All right, Now that I'm still, I guess I can pick up this piece of bone. All right.' Making cocktails at Easy Talk and Ginger Fox Spirits in Winston-Salem She doubled me up on the combination with the oxtail and the jerk chicken. I'm a big fan of jerk chicken. I eat jerk chicken if they have it on the menu anywhere. The oxtail is new to me. I've never had anything like that. I would compare it to something like a beef stew that we would make, but with a lot more flavor. I mean, it's fallen off the don't want to miss the Taste Jamaica food truck if it's in your neighborhood. And I'll let you know on the screen where you can find them, how to get in touch with them and how to see them on the social media channels because you're going to want to find out where they're you want some Jamaican-style food, Taste Jamaica food truck. Wow, that's a Food Truck Friday. I'm taking my box and to go sit down and eat the rest of it. Chris Weaver, FOX8 News. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
