Samsung Z Flip 7, Oakley Meta glasses, DJI Osmo 360 and extra

Whew, it has been a loopy few weeks for us at Engadget. College should be out, however there is not any summer time break for the regular stream of latest devices coming throughout our desks. I will forgive you for those who missed a review or two over the previous few weeks — we have been busy. This is a fast rundown of what we have been as much as, simply in time so that you can catch up over the weekend.

Samsung Z Flip 7

Alongside the Z Fold 7, Samsung debuted an up to date model of its extra compact foldable, the Z Flip 7. UK bureau chief Mat Smith famous that the corporate managed to offer a considerable overhaul, however there are some areas that had been left untouched. “Sure features of the Flip 7 are missing, most notably the cameras, which haven’t been modified since final yr,” he said. “Samsung additionally must put extra work into its Flex Window.”

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There are some stable upgrades that can attraction to severe athletes and energy customers, however they do not fairly justify the upper worth.

Execs

• 5 hours of steady music playback
• 3K video recording
• Meta AI is lastly getting helpful

Cons

• Awkwardly thick frames
• Cumbersome charging case
• (Not less than) $100 greater than Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses

$399 at Meta

Meta’s first non-Ray-Ban sensible glasses have arrived. Whereas we await a extra reasonably priced model to get right here, senior editor Karissa Bell put the white and gold choice via its paces. “Whereas I do not love the fashion of the Oakley Meta HSTN frames, Meta has proven that it has been constantly capable of enhance its glasses,” she wrote. “The upgrades that include the brand new Oakley frames aren’t main leaps, however they ship enhancements to core options.”

DJI Osmo 360

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DJI’s Osmo 360 is a worthy rival to Insta360’s X5, due to the revolutionary sensor and 8K 50 fps video. Nevertheless, the enhancing app nonetheless wants some work.

Execs

• Sharp 8K 10-bit log video
• Seamless 360 stitching
• Works with DJI’s mics and equipment
• Good design and dealing with

Cons

• DJI Studio app wants work
• Stabilization breaks down in low mild

$530 at DJI

Reporter Steve Dent argued that DJI is lastly giving Insta360 some competitors within the 360-degree motion cam area. The design and efficiency of the Osmo 360 are nice, however the issue comes when it is time to edit. “The all-new DJI Studio app additionally wants some work,” he explained. “For a primary effort, although, the Osmo 360 is a surprisingly stable rival to Insta360’s X5.”

Nothing Cellphone 3

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The Nothing Cellphone 3 could be the corporate’s first “true flagship,” however a number of specs don’t match that flagship moniker. The larger display screen, battery and new Glyph Matrix make it a serious step up from Cellphone 2, however digital camera efficiency is erratic and also you’d anticipate a extra highly effective processor at this worth.

Execs

• Large, vibrant show
• Distinctive {hardware} and software program design
• Large silicon-carbon battery

Cons

• Digital camera efficiency is erratic
• Middling processor

$799 at Nothing

Nothing’s first “true flagship” cellphone has arrived, able to tackle the likes of the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25. Regardless of the corporate’s lofty chatter, Mat argued the Nothing Cellphone 3 is hampered by a lower-power chip and disappointing cameras. “Whereas I would like Nothing to proceed experimenting with its telephones, it ought to in all probability prioritize shoring up the digital camera efficiency first,” he said.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

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The redesigned Galaxy Watch 8 has an extended battery life and rather more comfy match. The Gemini integration is definitely useful and the brand new well being metrics and health steering are helpful.

Execs

• Remarkably comfy match
• Tiles interface is snappy
• New antioxidant degree and vascular load well being metrics could assist customers regulate their well being
• The operating coach will be inspiring for newcomers
• Good Gemini integration
• Improved battery makes the AOD extra viable

Cons

• The raised glass display screen will be simply broken
• AI-running coach might be extra personalised
• Notifications are straightforward to overlook

$350 at Amazon

Samsung debuted a giant replace to its Galaxy Watch line when it unveiled the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Senior shopping for recommendation reporter Amy Skorheim spent two weeks testing the brand new wearable, which inspired her a lot she declared it was “Samsung’s greatest smartwatch in years.” You’ll be able to learn her in-depth evaluation here.

Every thing else we examined

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