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

Whew, it has been a loopy few weeks for us at Engadget. Faculty should be out, however there isn’t any summer season break for the regular stream of latest devices coming throughout our desks. I will forgive you in the event you missed a review or two over the previous couple of 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 points of the Flip 7 are missing, most notably the cameras, which haven’t been modified since final 12 months,” he said. “Samsung additionally must put extra work into its Flex Window.”

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

Professionals

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

Cons

• Awkwardly thick frames
• Cumbersome charging case
• (A minimum of) $100 greater than Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses

$399 at Meta

Meta’s first non-Ray-Ban good glasses have arrived. Whereas we watch for a extra inexpensive model to get right here, senior editor Karissa Bell put the white and gold possibility via its paces. “Whereas I do not love the model of the Oakley Meta HSTN frames, Meta has proven that it has been persistently in a position to 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 progressive sensor and 8K 50 fps video. Nonetheless, the modifying app nonetheless wants some work.

Professionals

• 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 house. 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 strong rival to Insta360’s X5.”

Nothing Telephone 3

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

Professionals

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

Cons

• Digicam efficiency is erratic
• Middling processor

$799 at Nothing

Nothing’s first “true flagship” telephone 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 Telephone 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 far more comfy match. The Gemini integration is definitely useful and the brand new well being metrics and health steering are helpful.

Professionals

• Remarkably comfy match
• Tiles interface is snappy
• New antioxidant degree and vascular load well being metrics could assist customers keep watch over 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 will be simply broken
• AI-running coach might be extra customized
• 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 galvanized her a lot she declared it was “Samsung’s finest smartwatch in years.” You’ll be able to learn her in-depth evaluate here.

Every little thing else we examined

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