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Save over £200 on Samsung Galaxy S24 FE that 'impresses right out the box'
Save over £200 on Samsung Galaxy S24 FE that 'impresses right out the box'

Daily Record

timea day ago

  • Business
  • Daily Record

Save over £200 on Samsung Galaxy S24 FE that 'impresses right out the box'

The sleek, powerful smartphone with smart features is now heavily discounted. Looking for a smartphone that blends sleek design with powerful performance and long-lasting software support? A major discount has just landed on a model praised for its balance of style, speed, and smart features. Samsung's latest Fan Edition smartphone has just received a major discount, offering those after flagship performance without the premium price tag a tempting opportunity to upgrade. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is now available for £439 on Amazon, down from its original price of £649, a 32 per cent saving. The unlocked UK version also includes a three-year Samsung extended warranty, adding extra value to the deal. Available in Mint, Blue, Graphite, and Yellow, the Galaxy S24 FE features 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a powerful 50MP AI-enhanced camera. The phone runs on the Exynos 2400e processor, designed to handle multitasking and gaming with ease, while its 4700mAh battery promises long-lasting performance throughout the day. It also boasts an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, and a vibrant 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and vivid visuals. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE £649 £439 Amazon Shop Product Description The handset is powered by Galaxy AI, offering editing tools like Photo Assist, which allows users to effortlessly resize, move, or remove unwanted objects from their photos. With 7 years of system updates, the S24 FE is designed for long-term usability and security. The model, described by one reviewer as 'an excellent balance of performance, style, and functionality', holds an impressive 4.5-star rating from over 400 reviews, with many praising its strong battery, camera, and sleek design. But if you're after something a little different, the OnePlus Nord 4 might catch your eye. It features 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for £429 before trade-in on the OnePlus website. Alternatively, the Xiaomi 14T, currently £319 (down from £549), has also been well received, offering high-end features at a budget-friendly price. Still, the Galaxy S24 FE has earned a loyal following. It boasts a 4.5 rating and is a designated Amazon's Choice product, which means it is highly rated, well-priced, and available to ship immediately.. One user wrote: 'Right out of the box, it impresses with its sleek design and vibrant mint colour… Performance is snappy, apps open instantly, multitasking is smooth.' Another said the AMOLED display was 'probably the best element of the Galaxy S24 FE model', praising its deep blacks, saturated colours, and viewing angles. A third user highlighted the camera's 'excellent' low-light performance and appreciated the addition of AI tools for editing, saying 'it's very easy to add or remove details on any photo.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. However, not all feedback was glowing. One buyer was frustrated by the lack of a microSD card slot, writing: 'I needed a micro SD card function… Now I'm starting to hate Samsung smartphones.' Another complained about battery issues, stating: 'I've only had this phone a short time and the battery life is terrible… I will never buy Samsung again.' Despite these concerns, the Galaxy S24 FE continues to stand out for its balanced offering of performance, style, and future-proofed software support. As one reviewer summed up: 'If you are looking for a stylish, reliable, and high performing smartphone, the Galaxy S24 FE ticks all the right boxes.'

Slimmer, smarter, sleeker : Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold7 is here to wow your world
Slimmer, smarter, sleeker : Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold7 is here to wow your world

Daily Tribune

time14-07-2025

  • Daily Tribune

Slimmer, smarter, sleeker : Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold7 is here to wow your world

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7, the slimmest and lightest device in its foldable lineup, weighing just 215 grams. The flagship foldable combines Galaxy all with a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display, a wider screen with a new 21:9 aspect ratio and a powerful hardware to deliver an ultra-premium smartphone experience in a compact form. The Fold7 features a redesigned 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display that is 11% larger than its predecessor, offering an expansive workspace for editing, multitasking, and immersive viewing. The device reaches 2,600 nits of peak brightness, ensuring visibility even in direct sunlight. Samsung has engineered the device with a thinner Armor FlexHinge, a more durable titanium plate layer, and 50K thinner Ultra-Thin Glass. The frame uses upgraded Armor Aluminum for enhanced strength, while the cover display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. The Fold7 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, delivering significant performance gains, including a 41% boost in AI processing. It runs on One UI 8 based on Android 16, with Galaxy AI tools optimised for large screens. Features such as Circle to Search, Drag & Drop AI, and Gemini Live enable seamless multitasking and intelligent assistance. Camera capabilities also see a major upgrade, with the introduction of a 200MP wide-angle camera—making it the first of its kind in the Galaxy Z series. AI-powered imaging features enhance low-light photography, video clarity, and post-shot editing with tools like Generative Edit, Photo Assist, and Audio Eraser.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is my dream foldable
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is my dream foldable

Yahoo

time13-07-2025

  • Yahoo

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is my dream foldable

It was only a couple of months ago that I discovered the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's thinness was more than just a way to grab some headlines, and it made the phone genuinely more pleasurable to hold, use, and live with on a daily basis. Well, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is set to be equally transformative, and after barely spending an hour with it. I couldn't be more pleased that Samsung has continued its dogged pursuit of thinness, as it has made the Z Fold 7 the big-screen foldable I could see myself using every day, without fooling myself into thinking I'm not making a compromise. Let's get straight into it. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is far thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it makes a huge difference in the way the phone feels when you pick it up, hold it, and stow it in your pocket. It measures 8.9mm thick when closed and 4.2mm when open, weighing 215 grams. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was 12.1mm closed up and weighed 239 grams. The Z Fold 7 even manages to be lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra by a whole gram. These numbers don't reflect one of the other major changes, though. On the front of the Z Fold 7 is a 6.5-inch, 21:9 aspect ratio screen, which feels truly "normal," and the phone is easily used with one hand. You no longer have to perform a risky, potentially very expensive juggling act to reply to messages or open apps on the cover screen due to the 5mm increase in width. Open the phone, and you're now greeted by an 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen, and it looks glorious. Look straight at the Z Fold 7, and you'll see the crease has been practically eliminated, visually, and you can barely feel it under your finger either. It's still kind of there from the side, but you have to make an effort to see it. Samsung has managed this by making the glass covering the open screen slightly thicker, increasing durability and strength at the same time. It's just one of the durability improvements in the Z Fold 7, which has a stronger titanium lattice work under the screen compared to the carbon fiber lattice used on previous models, and updated Advanced Armor Aluminum for the chassis and hinge. However, is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 the thinnest foldable smartphone in the world? No, that um, honor, goes to Honor with the Magic V5, which is 4.1mm thick open and 8.8mm closed. That's only if you buy the Ivory White version, though, as the other colors are 4.2mm thick open and 9mm thick closed, and it's 217 grams in weight or 222 grams if you choose one other than the white model. Fractions of millimeters aside, both the Magic V5 and the Z Fold 7 are amazing feats of engineering, and shouting about being the thinnest foldable in the world actually obfuscates in meaningless bluster how much of a difference the size truly makes. How can I easily illustrate this difference? I spent some time with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the new Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatches at the same time as I tested out the Galaxy Z Fold 7. While I was playing with the smartwatches, I switched the Z Fold 7 between my front jeans pocket and the back pocket. It disappeared in both, and I mostly forgot it was there until I wanted it. The Z Fold 7 seems to have moved beyond the era of compromise, which afflicted its predecessors, where you had to put up with a foldable's size and weight to enjoy the dual-screen convenience. Now, it simply feels like "a phone," and that has been the dream since the first day I picked up the original Galaxy Fold. The Galaxy S25 Edge took traditional phone convenience to the next level, and the Z Fold 7 does the same for foldable smartphones. There was a case to be made for the Z Fold 6 doing something similar, but it was recommended you still go out and hold it for yourself before buying, as one person's definition of acceptable is another's unacceptable. You should still try the Z Fold 7 out for yourself, but I think you'll just say "wow" when you see it and pick it up, rather than immediately think about whether you'll be able to tolerate the size and weight long term. Samsung described the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as giving you an "Ultra experience," but has stopped short of actually calling it the Z Fold 7 Ultra. It means it has squeezed some really impressive technology inside the thin and light phone. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor is onboard, along with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, there's a 4,400mAh battery, and One UI 8 over Android 16. Yes, the Z Fold 7 will come with Google's latest OS installed, and it has been specially designed for foldables, right down to Gemini Live being adapted for use on the large, open screen. All the usual Galaxy AI features are available, although compared to the AI overload at the Galaxy S25 series launch, they were emphasized less here. Circle to Search has gained an interesting new in-game search feature, where it will provide real-time hints and tips without leaving the app itself. The Now Brief is back and includes weekly activity updates along with its daily roundups. Samsung will support the Z Fold 7's software for seven years. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung at the top of its game. The Galaxy S25 Ultra's 200-megapixel main camera sits alongside a 10MP telephoto camera for a 3x optical zoom, and a new 12MP wide-angle camera with autofocus and a macro mode. The open screen's under-display selfie camera has been greatly improved, and now has 10 megapixels and a 100-degree field of view. The higher resolution is immediately obvious, too. On the cover screen is another 10MP selfie camera. While some may complain about the 3x telephoto, the Z Fold 7's camera is a technical improvement over the Z Fold 6, and the ISP has been optimized to make the most of all the cameras. Evidence of whether all this makes a difference will come when we take more photos, as it was impossible to draw any conclusions taking them inside the event space, where I tried the phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung at the top of its game. The foldable feels superbly made, very high quality, and still suitably futuristic, even though we've seen similar phones for a good few years now. The thinner, lighter body is a massive leap forward compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and earlier, and it has finally reached the point where it won't feel like much of a compromise to use at all compared to a non-folding phone. If you have one of those earlier Samsung foldables, the Z Fold 7 is likely to be a substantial upgrade. For those yet to take the plunge on a big-screen foldable, this is the one to try. Such innovation and engineering don't come cheap. The basic 12GB/256GB model is $2,000 or £1,799, which is a lot to pay for any mobile device, but like the previous models, this is a phone you should be thinking about keeping for the next three years or so. Thanks to the Z Fold 7's streamlined new shape, durability enhancements, and close-to-top-spec camera, this will be easier than ever to do.

Last chance to get the Samsung Galaxy S25 for just $585!
Last chance to get the Samsung Galaxy S25 for just $585!

Android Authority

time11-07-2025

  • Business
  • Android Authority

Last chance to get the Samsung Galaxy S25 for just $585!

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority It's the last day of Amazon's Prime Day sale, and if you're looking for a great deal on a high-end smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is still available at a stunning $225 discount. After today, we're unlikely to see a deal like this until the holidays. Three colorways of the Samsung phone are priced at just $584.99 in the sales event, down from its regular price of $799.99. That's more than $100 lower than the previous best price. Samsung Galaxy S25 for $599.99 (25% off) The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a feature-rich premium smartphone. It sports a vibrant 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a smooth 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and an impressive brightness of up to 2,600 nits. Under the hood, it runs on the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, coupled with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, ensuring top-notch performance for all your multitasking needs. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its versatile camera system, which includes a 50MP wide lens, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens, as well as a 12MP front-facing camera. Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25 Refined software, AI smarts, and next-gen hardware With an emphasis on AI features, and a move to Gemini, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is an exciting update to the Galaxy S line. Equipped with a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 12GB of RAM, a powerful 50MP camera, and updated hardware materials, we expect big things from the base model of Samsung's 2025 flagship phone. See price at Amazon Save $215.00 Prime Deal The device is built on Android 15 with One UI 7 and incorporates advanced AI features, such as Cross-App Actions and AI-generated call transcripts. With an all-day intelligent battery and support for super-fast charging, it's designed to keep up with your busy lifestyle. You can choose from several color options, including Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, and Silver Shadow. Keep in mind that these Prime Day deals are exclusive to Prime members. If you're not already a member, you might want to consider signing up for the 30-day free trial to take advantage of these deals.

Samsung's AI super-powered Galaxy Z Fold7 has arrived
Samsung's AI super-powered Galaxy Z Fold7 has arrived

TimesLIVE

time11-07-2025

  • TimesLIVE

Samsung's AI super-powered Galaxy Z Fold7 has arrived

Where ultra-sleek meets ultra-powerful, unforgettable moments unfold: introducing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7. This foldable smartphone brings together the best of Galaxy design, camera functionality and AI innovation in the thinnest and lightest device in the brand's Galaxy Z Fold series to date. The Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers the premium performance and experience of an ultra-smartphone, while unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity with a larger, more immersive display when unfolded. And with the brand's new One UI 8 user interface as its foundation, it seamlessly integrates intelligent, multimodal agents optimised for the foldable form factor. 'The Galaxy Z Fold7 combines Galaxy AI with powerful hardware to deliver our most advanced smartphone experience yet,' says TM Roh, president and acting head of the Device eXperience division at Samsung Electronics. 'This next chapter of foldables brings together design and engineering, with AI built specifically for the foldable form. It gives people the ultra experience they want — powerful, immersive, intelligent, and portable all in one.' Ultra-sleek, ultra-powerful The thinnest, lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet The Galaxy Z Fold7 is crafted for those who want the everyday portability and intuitive feel of a traditional smartphone, combined with the enhanced power and flexibility of a larger, unfolded display — all in one device. With its ultra-thin and light design and wider cover display, the Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers a seamless on-the-go experience that makes typing and browsing effortless when it is folded. Fast facts: At just 215g, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is even lighter than Galaxy S25 Ultra. It's just 8.9mm thick when folded and 4.2mm thick when unfolded. The device comes with a 6.5″ Dynamic AMOLED 2x cover display, a wider screen with a new 21:9 aspect ratio. Most expansive screen on a Galaxy smartphone yet When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold7 becomes more than just a smartphone. It transforms into another device entirely and reveals an expansive screen that expands the workspace for editing, multitasking and immersive viewing – getting more out of Galaxy AI. The main display on Galaxy Z Fold7 is 11% larger than the previous generation, providing even more screen real estate for content editing and multitasking across multiple apps. Fast facts: The 8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2x main display offers ultra-rich contrast, true blacks and vibrant detail that makes everything pop — from movies to tabs open while multitasking. With Vision Booster and up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness, the Galaxy Z Fold7's display stays brilliantly visible even in direct sunlight. Looks sleek, built tough Thin and light, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is built to move with you, confidently. From repeated folding to being tossed in a bag, it's engineered for everyday durability and built to last longer, with a restructured hinge and foldable display. Good to know: The Armor FlexHinge is thinner and lighter, thanks to an enhanced water droplet design and newly implemented multi-rail structure that reduces visible creasing and strengthens durability by evenly dispersing stress. The cover display is made with Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, a new glass ceramic that has crystals intricately embedded within its glass matrix. This secures the screen's durability and crack deflection capabilities and delivers protection in a remarkably thin form factor. Advanced Armor Aluminum in the frame and hinge housing increases strength and hardness by 10%. The main display has been restructured to be thinner and lighter — yet stronger. This was achieved by implementing a titanium plate layer. Additionally, the ultra-thin glass was increased to be 50% thicker, making the display tougher. Most powerful processor customised for Galaxy Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, the best-in-class processor used in Galaxy devices. It's uniquely customised and makes on-device AI processing tasks — like real-time language translation and Generative Edits — faster and more seamless. Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers performance boosts of 41% in NPU, 38% in CPU, and 26% in GPU compared to the previous generation. This power fuels the Galaxy Z Fold7's ability to process more AI experiences on-device without compromise. Ultra 200MP Camera Ultra-detailed, ultra-clear photos and videos The Galaxy Z Fold7 now brings the best of the Galaxy's pro-grade camera experience to a foldable, combining advanced hardware with intelligent processing for consistently stunning results. Its high-resolution camera captures incredible detail, vibrant colour and rich texture, pulling users back into every moment. AI-enhanced imaging automatically optimises lighting, detail and realism, so photos and videos stay sharp and vivid, even in low light settings such as milestone dinners and late-night café scenes. Good to know: Featuring the first 200MP wide-angle camera in the Galaxy Z series, the Galaxy Z Fold7 captures four times more detail, producing images that are 44% brighter. The 10MP 100° camera on the main display expands the frame, so when you unfold the phone, it's easy to capture group selfies, valuable moments and more of the world in a single shot. Samsung's next-generation ProVisual Engine processes images faster, enabling every photo and video to be more crisp, vibrant and full of detail. With Night Video, intelligent motion detection now separates moving subjects from still backgrounds to reduce noise. 10-bit HDR provides more colour depth. The result is videos with richer colour, deeper contrast and more lifelike detail, no matter the time of day. Creative editing with a big screen The Galaxy Z Fold7 puts a pro-grade creative studio in your pocket, with AI-powered tools optimised for its large display. You can capture stunning photos and videos and then edit them with ease. From cleaning up clutter in product shots to removing background noise from café recordings, studio-quality enhancements can be done in a few easy steps. The intuitive and intelligent features on the Galaxy Z Fold7 make it effortless to transform photos and videos into pro-level content, with no extra tools required. Standout tools and features: Shots look flawless with Photo Assist, which moves, erases or enlarges objects and adjusts angles and fills in backgrounds with AI-powered precision. You can seize vibrant expressions, including pet profiles with Portrait Studio, and refine your photos using Galaxy's enhanced Generative Edit feature. The ability to seamlessly remove distractions and fill in backgrounds has made Generative Edit a fan favorite, and now it's even smarter. It offers proactive suggestions with the new Suggest Erases, which automatically detects passersby with the tap of a button. Side-by-Side Editing and Show Original enable real-time comparison of original images and edited versions on the large screen, making it easier to decide what to modify and what to keep. The brand's Audio Eraser feature has also been upgraded to be more intelligent and convenient. There's a new toggle in Gallery, and it now proactively detects and removes unwanted background noise like wind or traffic from video recordings. Ultra AI experience Enjoy the next era of Galaxy AI on the Galaxy Z Fold7's large screen The Galaxy Z Fold7 harnesses the power of the foldable display to amplify the power and convenience of AI, delivering experiences that are instinctive, adaptive and effortlessly efficient. The new One UI 8 — which is context-aware, naturally responsive and optimised for the Galaxy Z Fold7's flexible format and expansive screen — offers a more intuitive and immersive way to interact with AI. There's less jumping between apps and screens and more frictionless creativity and productivity happening seamlessly in one place. Good to know: Designed as a true multimodal agent, One UI 8 seamlessly combines large-screen multitasking with intelligent tools that understand what you type, say and even see. And with an AI-powered camera and privacy built into every layer, the Galaxy Z Fold7 becomes a smart and secure personal assistant, ready to help anytime, anywhere. Gemini Live — a feature that allows you to interact with Google's AI assistant, Gemini — is now enhanced with multimodal AI that understands what you see, say and do, making it possible to seamlessly type or speak contextual questions and get answers without having to toggle back and forth between apps. And with screen sharing or camera sharing on Gemini Live, you can simply show Gemini what you're looking at on the screen or on the camera, then ask questions to get instant insights. The Circle to Search feature has been enhanced for gamers. Just circle an item on-screen and get instant results, gaming tips or tactics in a floating view that ensures a smooth, uninterrupted experience. With Galaxy AI — Samsung's suite of cutting-edge AI features — optimised for the Galaxy Z Fold's large screen, this smartphone delivers experiences that maximise the benefits of its expansive foldable display to boost productivity. AI Results View displays results from AI features in a separate Split View or in a Floating View, so your original content remains unobstructed and visible. You can be more efficient with Drag and Drop AI-generated content, including images and text, directly from Multi Window. With tools like Drawing Assist or Writing Assist, it's easier than ever to move ideas and visuals, enabling a smoother creative process. Future-ready mobile security As mobile experiences grow ever more intelligent and interconnected, Samsung is reinforcing the foundations that protect them — unveiling new protections for on-device AI, expanding cross-device threat detection and enhancing network security with quantum-resistant encryption. Fast facts: One UI 8 brings enhanced privacy to personalised AI experiences with the new Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP). KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device's secure storage area, ensuring each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more. With One UI 8, Samsung is advancing Knox Matrix — the brand's defence-grade mobile security platform — to deliver more proactive and user-friendly protection across the Galaxy ecosystem. As part of its ongoing commitment to quantum-safe security, Samsung is integrating post-quantum cryptography into Secure Wi-Fi. This enhancement secures the key exchange process at the core of encrypted connections, helping ensure robust privacy even over public networks. Pre-order your new Galaxy Z Fold7 today The Galaxy Z Fold7 comes in a choice of stylish colours including Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow and Jetblack. It will be widely available from July 25 at these recommended retail prices: Can't wait to be the first to get your hands on this incredible device? Pre-order your new Galaxy Z Fold7 via the Samsung website to take advantage of the brand's 'double the storage' deal *: get an upgrade from 256GB to 512GB, or 512GB to 1TB, at no additional cost.

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