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Today at its Unpacked event in Seoul, Samsung launched the new Galaxy Z Flip 5, alongside its larger and more expensive sibling, the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

The successor of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 we reviewed last year, the new handset has similar hardware specifications except for the new gapless Flex Hinge, the larger more durable 3.4″cover screen (vs. 1.9″), dubbed the Flex Window by Samsung, and the latest Qualcomm’s flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (see our benchmarks).

The new Flex Window features an enhanced user interface that includes new Widgets to check the weather, control the music or check the financial news. By pinching the screen users can access Multi Widget View or directly reply to texts using the full virtual QWERTY keyboard. A quick swipe-up lets them access their Samsung Wallet.

New Gapless And More Durable Flex Hinge

This newly redesigned Flex Hinge makes the phone perfectly flat when it is closed, reducing its thickness from 17.1 mm to 15.1 mm. Additionally, by diffusing external impacts, its dual rail structure makes the device more durable.

Displays And Chassis

The 3.4″ super AMOLED cover screen has a 720 x 748 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. Similar to the Z Flip 4, the gorgeous 6.7″ internal Infinity Flex display features a 2640 x 1080 resolution and a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate.  The front and back cover are covered with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 which provides better protection from drops on asphalt and concrete than the Gorilla Glass Victus+ (according to the manufacturer).

Cameras

The main camera system is the same as the one found in the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and features a 12MP f/1.8 wide shooter with OIS and a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera. The 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera is located under the internal display.

SoC, RAM, Storage, and Battery

Besides the Flex Hinge and the Flex Window, the most significant upgrade is inside, with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, Qualcomm’s excellent hardware platform for Android. Combined with 8GB of RAM, and 256GB or 512GB of storage, the new SoC delivers enhanced performance and better power efficiency.

The battery capacity remains at 3700 mAh, which is understandable for a slimmer chassis already packed with so many components. Since the processor has a better power efficiency we expect a comparable battery life as the previous model. Samsung still does not provide a charger in the box, and to get up to  50% charge in 30 minutes, you will have to buy the 25W adapter. The battery technology includes supports for 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse charging. Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with WPC Qi wireless charging, please refer to the official product pages for the list of compatible devices.

Price and Availability

Starting at $999.99, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will be available in Mint, Graphite, Cream, and Lavender on August 11 with preorder debuting on July 26th.  Additionally, Samsung.com will hold exclusive colors: Blue, Gray, Green, and Yellow.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Launches With Larger Cover Screen And Gapless Flex Hinge

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Seven years after Bumble launched Bumble BFF, the company is finally giving users their own app for making friends. Bumble has announced the release of Bumble For Friends, an app dedicated solely to finding friends in your area. The company started testing the app earlier this year in the United Kingdom and select regions of Asia, Mashable reported. 

Bumble For Friends will function almost exactly like Bumble BFF (which makes up 15 percent of Bumble’s monthly active users, a Bumble spokesperson told TechCrunch). However, there will be no need to download a dating app — something coupled-up users will likely be happy about. Like a dating app, though, you create a profile with a mix of photos, information about yourself and responses to prompts. It can include things like if you drink, your political affiliation, your relationship status and why you’re looking to make friends. Your Bumble For Friends profile will also have space to share some of your interests, like dogs or dancing — one of the things Bumble uses to help match you with potential friends.

There is one new feature on Bumble For Friends: the option to create a group chat. Basically, if you think any of your matches would also get along, you can add two or more of them to a group chat. To use this option, go into the conversations tab and pick a Bumble-suggested activity or add your own. You can also just give the group chat a name (which you can edit later on) if you don’t want to pick what to do. From there, you can invite matches and get talking. Invitees will receive a notification about the chat showing them your chosen title or the potential activity.

Bumble For Friends is free to download on Apple’s App Store or the Google Play Store. You can create a new account or log into your existing one and have your profile and matches transferred over. At that point, your Bumble BFF account will disappear from the original app, but you can still use Date or Bizz modes. Bumble doesn’t seem to be forcing anyone to switch to the new app, so you can still keep all your accounts in one place if you prefer.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/bumble-spins-its-bff-friend-finding-feature-off-into-a-standalone-app-130040779.html?src=rss

Amazon has teamed up with Boost Infinite, a wireless carrier owned by Dish Wireless, and has launched a storefront to make the latter’s SIM kits more accessible. While Amazon sells SIM cards from a variety of providers, this is a genuine tie-up that automatically pre-qualifies Prime members for the carrier’s $25-per-month postpaid wireless plan. Subscribers can purchase Boost Infinite’s Unlimited $25 SIM kit from the Amazon store with a 20 percent discount. And if they do, they’re also getting a $25 bill credit that will go towards their first month of service, provided that they’ve activated their SIM within 30 days of receiving it. 

Dish first introduced Boost Infinite in mid-2022 with a plan that offers “unlimited data, talk and text.” The plan also provides users with 5G internet, which uses AT&T’s, T-Mobile’s and Dish’s own network, though it will get throttled after the first 30GB of the month. Subscribers can add up to five lines per account, as well. Boost Infinite promises a wireless service with no surprise, or even planned, price hikes. It says members can expect to pay $25 a month for as long as they’re active. 

Customers who purchase a SIM kit from Amazon don’t have to walk into a store to activate their account. They simply need to complete their registration via the carrier’s app, after which it will pair them up with a customer support rep — a “real person,” the company emphasizes — to help them with setup and activation. To note, new subscribers can bring in their (unlocked) phones or get a new one from Boost Infinite, and they can keep or change their number. Boost Infinite’s network is compatible with both unlocked iPhones and Android devices, and it also comes with eSIM support for Apple’s mobile phones. 

Steve Downer, Vice President of Consumer Electronics at Amazon, said:

“Amazon has always been about providing convenience, value, and selection to customers. Part of that is making it easier for customers to access wireless plans that are compatible with a variety of devices and can be set up from home. The Boost Infinite Unlimited SIM kit gives Prime members an exclusive deal to access affordable postpaid wireless service on one of the top networks in the U.S. at a great value.”

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazon-prime-members-can-now-get-pre-approved-for-new-boost-infinite-plans-120058552.html?src=rss

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