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    4 new Google features coming to Samsung phones and watches – here’s what you get

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Samsung Unpacked 2024 event that’s now underway is delivering new Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, Galaxy Buds 3, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Galaxy Watch 7, and the first Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch Ultra. These devices deliver a host of new features, with Galaxy AI front and center. But Google AI features are also coming to the new Samsung devices, including a Gemini app that will allow you to see and discuss what’s on the screen of your Z Flip 6 or Z Fold 6 and Circle to Search to find exactly what you need from a photo or document.Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked Summer 2024 4 new Google features coming to Samsung phones and watches More

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    Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Which wearable should you buy?

    The Samsung Galaxy Ring (left) launches into the smart ring market to compete with the current leader, the Oura Ring (right, Heritage variant pictured). June Wan/ZDNET & Sherrin Shibu/ZDNETSamsung just wrapped up its summer Unpacked event in Paris, France, where the company made big hardware announcements, including the launch of two new products: the Galaxy Ring More

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    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs. Motorola Razr+ (2024): Which phone should you buy?

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung today unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6 during its Unpacked event in Paris, touting a more durable and thinner design, new software features, and an improved camera system, among other things.Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked July 2024I went hands-on with the Z Flip 6 ahead of Unpacked and found it to be Samsung’s best flip phone yet, with a bigger battery and some fancy outer-screen tricks that had me fidgeting with the devices for hours.So, how does the device compare to its biggest competitor, the Motorola Razr+ (2024)? While our hands-on time with the Z Flip 6 remains limited, there are some notable differences already worth pointing out, as listed below. Specifications Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Motorola Razr+ (2024)Display Cover screen: 3.9-inch AMOLED 120Hz, Main screen: 6.7-inch AMOLED 120HzCover screen: 4-inch OLED 120Hz, Main screen: 6.9-inch OLED 120HzWeight 187g 189g Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3RAM/Storage12GB RAM with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB 8GB/12GB RAM with 256GBBattery4,000mAh  4,000mAhCamera50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP front50MP wide, 50MP telephoto, 32MP frontColorsBlue, Mint, Silver Shadow, Yellow, White, Crafted BlackMidnight Blue, Spring Green, Peach Fuzz, Hot PinkPriceStarting at $1,099 More

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    What to expect from Samsung Unpacked July 2024 and how to watch today’s livestream

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETIn just a matter of hours, we’ll be learning all about Samsung’s next lineup of hardware products (and likely new Galaxy AI features), including the expected Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Buds, and the company’s first-ever smart ring.Also: Samsung Galaxy Ring’s best feature would be to not lock my data behind a paywallSamsung’s next Unpacked event is set for July 10, today, in Paris. In conjunction with the Summer Olympics, the event will be livestreamed on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel at 6 a.m. PDT, 9 a.m. EDT, and 3 p.m. CEST.ZDNET will be on the floor, going hands-on with every new product that Samsung debuts. What can we expect to see at Galaxy Unpacked July 2024? Here’s what the leaks have shown us to date.1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 More