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Samsung Unveils New Devices at Unpacked Event
Kicking off with excitement, Samsung held its much-anticipated Unpacked event where it unveiled three new smartphones and hinted at two additional models that will be revealed soon.
Overview of Announcements and Key Product Details
A complete summary of all announcements—including pricing details and launch schedules (mark February 8 on your calendar, I’ll save you a search)—is available here. Nevertheless, this year has been relatively quiet for the Galaxy S line apart from a significantly upgraded chip enhancement.
Mysteries Surrounding Future Releases
The Galaxy S25 Ultra might not leave fans in awe, but the company did drop hints about several upcoming devices lacking specific launch timelines. During its San Jose showcase, Samsung finally revealed its mixed reality headset—though it was just an exhibition model without functional capabilities.
The Curious Case of the Galaxy S25 Edge
A surprise feature was the announcement of the enigmatic Galaxy S25 Edge—a device whose existence had not previously been confirmed (and notably absent from my London satellite event that served as a platform for less thrilling projection mapping along the Thames). Unlike previous sightings like last year’s Galaxy Ring teaser, we got only a fleeting glimpse of this rumored sleek phone known as the Galaxy S25 Edge. Rumored to be both slimline and equipped with two cameras, further information remains scarce. However, sources like Bloomberg have suggested it will retail at a lower price point than the upcoming S25 Ultra when launched later in 2024.
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The Teaser for Foldable Innovations
An intriguing teaser also surfaced around what appears to be a bifold device—the screenshot above has sparked widespread speculation. This foldable design resembles models previously launched by Huawei and aligns with display technology teased by Samsung back at CES 2022 alongside subsequent trade shows. Are we nearing an official release?
| Samsungs’ Innovative Path: The Future of Foldables? |
| This raises questions about whether Samsung’s foldable phones are set to become central players in their hardware innovations—could we see them replace traditional offerings such as the beloved Galaxy Note series? |
Highlights from History Worth Noting Today
A Historical Milestone: The Birth of Macintosh (1984)
BBC News Coverage
On this day in 1984, Apple presented its groundbreaking Macintosh computer before an audience exceeding 3,000 spectators. While graphical computing via Macintosh didn’t achieve immediate commercial success relative to Microsoft’s DOS platform or Windows systems, it marked history as one of the first mass-market desktop personal computers featuring an interface built around graphics rather than text that included mouse functionality! Let’s revisit that iconic Ridley Scott-directed advertisement titled “1984”.
[Time to view that classic advert once more.]
The new chief stepped into action swiftly.
Tight Schedule for President Trump’s Inaugural Week!
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