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Android Authority
19-05-2025
- Android Authority
Heads up: Now Brief in One UI will shame you into giving up this bad habit
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Now Brief in One UI 7 has an alert similar to Digital Wellbeing's Heads Up feature. It prompts you not to look at your phone while walking to avoid accidents. The alert also shows how much time you've spent using your phone while walking. Google introduced a Digital Wellbeing feature called Heads Up in 2021 that prompts users to focus on their surroundings if they use their phones while walking. Samsung has added this functionality to One UI's Now Brief feature, and it not only asks you to avoid looking at your phone while walking but also shows how much time you've spent doing so over the last week. Samsung introduced the Now Brief feature with One UI 7 on the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year. It offers users a summary of relevant information throughout the day, like upcoming calendar events, weather updates, missed calls, traffic updates, news, etc. In addition, your Now Brief can also include a card that prompts you not to look at your phone while walking. Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority As you can see in the attached screenshot, this card states, 'For your safety, don't look at your phone too much while you're walking.' The card also shows how much time you've spent looking at your phone while walking in a week, with a bar displaying that time as a percentage of the total time you spent walking that week. Although this card isn't as helpful as Digital Wellbeing's Heads Up feature, which also pushes a notification prompting you to look up when it detects you're using your phone while walking, it should serve as a great way to shame users into breaking the habit of using their phones while out for a walk. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Miami Herald
15-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
T-Mobile Now Offers Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge With Big Promos
Business has been booming for T-Mobile. The company's first-quarter earnings results revealed 1.3 million postpaid net customer additions in the first quarter of 2025, as well as 5% service revenue growth year-over-year, both of which the carrier described as "best in industry." However, while T-Mobile touts its leadership in network technology thanks to its nationwide 5G Advanced network, it's long been lacking in one area: its phone lineup. Verizon offers more than twice the number of phone models as T-Mobile. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Now, however, T-Mobile has added a new device to its offerings, and it's an impressive one. Related: T-Mobile quietly plans a drastic change, frustrating customers Not only that, but the mobile carrier has a can't-miss deal to go along with it. The phone and deal combination is so good, they may even prompt those who have been reluctant to upgrade to grab the deal while it lasts. The new T-Mobile phone on offer is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. This ultra-sleek phone weighs in at just 163 grams and is one of the slimmest phones on the market at just 5.8 mm. Its little body is packed with an impressive array of features, though, including: Now Brief, which keeps you a step ahead by offering personalized insights based on your schedule, like alerting you when a coupon is about to expire or if one of your contacts has a birthdayA Snapdragon® 8 Elite next-gen processor to take performance to the next levelAll-day battery lifeGalaxy AI, a powerful AI assistant that handles an impressive array of tasksAn impressive 200 MP camera, which is the highest resolution on any Samsung device Facial recognition, ultrasonic fingerprint sensors, access to Samsung Wallet, and a whole host of other standard features you'd expect on a smartphone are also included, making the phone a solid option and an impressive preemptive strike against the anticipated ultrathin Apple iPhone expected to drop later this year. Related: T-Mobile CEO has a harsh warning for customers So, the phone features are great…but will they be enough to get customers on board? Data shows that while 11.89% of people upgrade their phone annually and 4.28% do so every six months, the majority of cell phone users – 55.47% – upgrade every two or three years. Some users may have been waiting for an ultrathin phone, of course, especially as some surveys have shown that consumers are tired of bulky devices. But it's T-Mobile's latest offers that may entice you. If you have any smartphone – even one that has a crack in the screen – you can trade it in with T-Mobile to get a totally free Galaxy S25 Edge, as long as you're also signed up for the Experience Beyond Plan. Business owners can also score big savings, paying just $100 for the S25 Edge by adding a line and trading in an eligible device that's currently on the Business Unlimited Ultimate Plan. Not ready for a trade-in? If you add a line to your existing T-Mobile plan, you can also score a discount of up to $600 on any phone in the S25 series. Related: AT&T's response to a growing threat spells trouble for customers Like most phone deals, you'll see your savings come in the form of 24 monthly credits to your bill, and you'll have to cover the taxes up front. Or, financing is also available on T-Mobile's Equipment Install plan, at a rate of just $45.84 monthly with no down payment required. More Retail: AT&T quietly issues stern warning to customersSam's Club makes a big change to a beloved membership perkGameStop announces risky move amid store closures The deals are worth checking out if you've been in the market for a new phone, or if your old one has a cracked screen and you want to offload it in favor of this impressive new option. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Black America Web
14-05-2025
- Black America Web
Samsung Drops Super Thin Galaxy S25 Edge Smartphone
Source: Samsung / Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung isn't done dropping entries into its flagship smartphone line. Yesterday, Samsung unveiled its thinnest smartphone yet, the Galaxy S25 Edge, giving Korean tech a giant leg up on the competition, including Apple, which is reportedly set to drop a thin flagship smartphone, the iPhone 17 Air. The Galaxy S25 Edge lives up to its thin reputation coming in at 5.8 millimeters thin and only weighing 163 grams making it one of the thinnest smartphones on the market. The S25 Edge, which will cost $1,099 and officially go on sale beginning May 30, comes just four months after the launch of the S25 smartphone series. This marks a different path for Samsung, which usually doesn't introduce new smartphones this early, usually opting for the middle of the year to introduce the latest models of foldable smartphones. The S25 Edge is basically a lite model of the S25 Ultra, and it's for the Samsung fan who loves a premium phone but doesn't care for features like the S-Pen. The thin smartphone features a durable titanium build paired with the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. It also has two premium cameras: a 200MP wide lens and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with autofocus, allowing for detailed macro photography and Nightography. Under the hood is the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, which delivers snappy performance, on-device AI processing, and features like the Now Brief and Now Bar. Here is the full breakdown via Samsung: 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Slim and lightweight body at 5.8mm thick and weighing at 163 grams Enhanced camera featuring a 200MP wide lens and 12MP ultra-wide sensor ProVisual Engine optimized for Galaxy S25 Built with the latest Corning Gorilla Armor 2 AI image processing with ProScaler and Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe). Galaxy AI features including Now Brief and Now Bar as well as editing features including Audio Eraser and Drawing Assist Thinner, reconfigured vapor chamber to keep phone cool Snapdragon 8 ® Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy ProVisual Engine Available starting at $1,099.99 in Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack and Titanium Icyblue. Again, we're not sure who the market is for the S25 Edge, but it's definitely appealing thanks to its features. Samsung Drops Super Thin Galaxy S25 Edge Smartphone was originally published on Source:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge samsung,galaxy s25 edge Source:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge samsung,galaxy s25 edge Source:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge samsung,galaxy s25 edge Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: Everyday smarts, familiar looks
The Samsung S25 Series places AI at the heart of the experience, streamlining everyday tasks with ease. As soon as you wake up, Now Brief offers a personalized overview of your day — all in a single glance. Whether it's real-time translation, instant message and email summaries or an AI-powered camera that sharpens images, fixes blurs and erases unwanted objects with a tap, the S25 is designed to make life easier. Acting like a built-in personal assistant, its AI helps keep your day organized, efficient and effortlessly smart. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a compact flagship device that largely lives up to the hype. However, it lacks a wow factor in terms of design, with only minor changes from its predecessor. Here is a review after using the device for almost 2 months The Galaxy S25 Series is the first to launch with One UI 7 — Samsung's AI-first platform designed to offer intuitive controls and deeply personalized mobile experiences. Powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (or Exynos 2500 in select regions), the device delivers outstanding performance, with smoother multitasking, faster app launches, enhanced gaming, and good thermal management. Samsung's long-term software support ensures your purchase remains relevant at least until 2032. The smartphone has a 6.2 inch dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO display with FHD+ resolution, HDR 10+ support and an adaptive 120 HZ refresh rate. The peak brightness is at 2,600 nits which gives good visibility outdoors under sunlight. It has triple rear cameras - a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide sensor and a 10MP 3x telephoto lens with a 12 MP front camera. The photo quality is impressive, delivering sharp, vibrant images both in bright sunlight and low-light conditions. The smartphone comes with 12GB of RAM, and can be purchased in either 256GB or 512GB storage variants. It retains its IP68 rating from last year but steps up durability with the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an added armour aluminum frame, enhancing both protection and premium feel. The S25 comes in seven colour variants: Blue Black, Coral Red, Pink Gold, Navy, Icy Blue, Silver and Mint. The best in the device is AI Samsung has introduced a range of Galaxy AI-powered features, including Now Brief and Now Bar, designed to deliver contextual information right on your home and lock screens. The Now Bar offers real-time insights like currently playing music, live sports scores and navigation details via Google Maps etc. These features run on-device, alongside the broader suite of Galaxy AI tools. However, some AI features require an active internet connection — such as generative text and image creation through Gemini AI. The Generative Edit tool in the Photo Gallery has been upgraded, delivering more advanced and realistic results when adding or removing objects or people from photos — even preserving shadows for a more natural finish. During calls, AI can screen spam or suggest replies and the phone even learns your habits to optimize battery life and performance. Whether it's organizing your schedule, improving your photos, or helping you communicate more easily, the S25's AI acts like a quiet assistant that simply makes life easier. In a nutshell, Galaxy S25 puts AI to work for you. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series excels in many areas, but it doesn't quite hit the mark in a few key aspects — especially for a flagship device. Battery life, though decent for moderate use, can feel underwhelming with heavy tasks like gaming, camera use or AI features running in the background. Charging speed remains slower than many competitors, particularly when compared to brands offering 100W or higher fast charging. On top of that, Samsung continues its trend of excluding the charging adapter from the box, which might disappoint users expecting a complete premium package. For a device positioned at the top end of the market, these downsides stand out.
GSM Arena
14-05-2025
- GSM Arena
One UI 8 might give the Now Brief a voice
One of the biggest new features in Samsung's One UI 7 based on Android 15 is the Now Bar with the Now Brief, and in the upcoming One UI 8 based on Android 16 this may be getting a very interesting upgrade. According to a teardown of the One UI 8 firmware, you'll be able to listen to your Now Brief too, not just read it. This will be called Listen Brief, naturally. Listen Brief code snippets in One UI 8 Now Brief offers a summary of your morning, afternoon, and evening, including weather, calendar events, traffic updates, and news. And with Listen Brief, you'll get all that in audio form. You'll be able to choose between Samsung's and Google's text-to-speech engines, as well as pause, play again, and stop the briefing audio whenever you want. Of course, Now Brief is still missing a ton of possibly useful stuff like sports scores, email integration, package tracking, and many more, and we do hope all of those get added at some later point. Source
