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 for those who missed a review or two over the previous couple of weeks — we have been busy. Here 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 elements 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 stable upgrades that can enchantment 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
• (A minimum of) $100 greater than Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses

$399 at Meta

Meta’s first non-Ray-Ban sensible glasses have arrived. Whereas we look forward to a extra inexpensive model to get right here, senior editor Karissa Bell put the white and gold possibility by means of its paces. “Whereas I do not love the type of the Oakley Meta HSTN frames, Meta has proven that it has been persistently 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 progressive sensor and 8K 50 fps video. Nonetheless, 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 gentle

$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 stable rival to Insta360’s X5.”

Nothing Cellphone 3

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The Nothing Cellphone 3 is likely to be 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 Cellphone 2, however digital camera efficiency is erratic and also you’d count on a extra highly effective processor at this worth.

Execs

• Huge, vivid show
• Distinctive {hardware} and software program design
• Huge silicon-carbon battery

Cons

• Digicam 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 need Nothing to proceed experimenting with its telephones, it ought to most likely 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 steerage are helpful.

Execs

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

Cons

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

$350 at Amazon

Samsung debuted an enormous 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 finest smartwatch in years.” You may learn her in-depth evaluation here.

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