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This week, Samsung is boldly unveiling some of its most remarkable folding phones ever. They're thinner, lighter, smarter, and, yes, more expensive. In the US, at least, that trend may continue in more dramatic fashion if President Trump moves forward with his 25% tariff on goods produced in South Korea.

Perhaps you didn't realize that despite its ubiquity in the US, Samsung is based and operated out of South Korea. Like many global tech companies, it manufactures products at its home base, as well as in Vietnam, India, and Taiwan. In the US, President Donald Trump is trying to drag manufacturing back to the US shores and doing so mostly through the coercion of tariffs, which are basically taxes applied to all goods shipped into the US. It's a cost that some worry will eventually be passed along to the consumer.

While not directly addressing the price of the now more expensive Galaxy Z Fold 7 and other Samsung mobile devices, Samsung Executive Vice President of Mobile Experience Dave Das said, during a Samsung Unpacked breakfast panel this week in response to a question on the impact of tariffs, "I'll say the chips have not fully fallen where they may."

Das joked, "The situation is so fluid, so rapidly changing, that I feel like I have to check my phone right now to make sure whatever I'm saying is still applicable."

Samsung, Das contends, could be in a better position – at least as it refers to mobile products – to weather these fast-changing global trade circumstances. "I think one of Samsung's greatest strengths is how agile and flexible we are," said Das, referring to Samsung's skills in manufacturing and supply chain management.

His team is gaming out various scenarios, but they are also keeping the lines of communication open. "We are working closely with this administration to ensure that no matter what, Samsung is able to deliver the best products, the best experiences, the best services to US consumers at an attractive price and a competitive price."

Das didn't talk specifically about any product or reference the $100 price increase on the latest Z Fold model, though it's fair to assume that this adjustment is less about tariff concerns and more about more expensive components (the new 200MP sensor) and manufacturing (4.2mm thickness).

A dynamic situation

Flexibility in the rapidly evolving tariff picture is key, noted Das, adding that the team wants to manage and "work with the administration, again, to ensure we stay on course, and focused and we're delivering great products."

It's a solid and rational answer in the face of what may be some irrational forces. Keeping track of where the US Administration is applying tariffs and by how much is almost impossible because it has changed if not by the hour, then certainly by the day.

As I write this, the tariffs on South Korea could equal 25%. By the time you read it, it could be lower or higher. What will matter to consumers most, though, is what they'll be paying for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, 7 Flip FE, Z Fold 7, and all those wonderful Galaxy S25 handsets.

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• AOOStar RX 7600XT eGPU runs hot but slower than its full desktop counterpart
• Not all laptops will handle USB4 reverse charging or PCIe 4.0 bandwidth gracefully
• At 61 decibels, the cooling solution trades thermal control for constant ambient noise

As more compact computing solutions crowd the market, mini PC vendors are increasingly turning to external graphics units to offer an upgrade path.

AOOStar is the latest to join this trend with the release of its XG76XT eGPU, built around AMD’s Radeon RX 7600XT and supporting 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface.

This desktop-grade GPU is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, built using a 6nm process, and features 32 compute units.

Performance limits and thermal design

Marketed as a modular solution for users seeking to enhance visual performance without transitioning to a full desktop, the device’s specifications appear solid on paper.

The graphics processor supports a game clock of 2470 MHz and a power ceiling of 150W in this enclosure, down from the GPU’s full desktop TGP of 190W.

This limitation could affect sustained performance, especially in thermally demanding applications.

However, for those seeking a compromise between mobile convenience and graphical muscle, it may offer a boost, particularly when integrated GPUs fall short for tasks such as editing high-res images or handling multiple 4K displays.

The enclosure includes a custom vapor chamber cooling solution, a full copper heatsink, and a fan housed under a honeycomb-style top grill.

While this setup appears capable of keeping thermals in check, the noise level under load reportedly reaches up to 61 decibels.

That’s not whisper-quiet by any standard, and it could be disruptive in shared or silent workspaces.

AOOStar XG76XT supports both Oculink and USB4, which allow hot swapping and offer up to 100W reverse power delivery, potentially charging your laptop over the same cable.

This might seem convenient for those using a laptop for video editing or for Photoshop, although not all systems will support these features equally.

USB4 relies on PCIe 4.0 lanes, which improve bandwidth over legacy eGPU approaches, but performance bottlenecks compared to internal GPUs are still possible.

On the display side, the XG76XT features one HDMI 2.1 port, two DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, and a Type-C port that supports DisplayPort 1.4 with 15W power delivery.

At ¥3399 (roughly $470), the pricing is not unreasonable for an eGPU with a current-generation GPU.

Yet for anyone looking for the best GPU for demanding creative work or high-end gaming, internal desktop cards in a traditional tower still offer better performance per dollar.

At the time of writing, this device is out of stock and there is no confirmed global release or restock date.

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In case you missed it, Samsung just announced its latest raft of foldables in its latest Galaxy Unpacked presentation, but we actually already had the opportunity to go hands-on with the new phones ahead of the main event.

That's right, we've actually touched and used the impressively thin Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, as well as the new Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE, Samsung's first budget-first foldable. But wait, there's more... Samsung also announced the new Watch8 and Watch8 classic, packed out with a host of cool new features and a world-first smartwatch antioxidant index.

To hear our initial thoughts, join myself, Hamish Hector and Axel Metz, as well as friend of the show and special guest, Nick Benton from TA Tech Tips.

Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, or if you prefer an audio-only podcast experience you can listen along on Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. There, you'll find all of our previous episode, including our CES and gaming specials.

So, what are you waiting for? Find out who we think the Z Flip 7 is actually for, why we're calling the Z Flip 7 an S25 Ultra competitor why we think this is the most excitable foldable phone launch event from Samsung in a while.

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Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is over – and it was another big one for fans of foldables and smartwatches.

As predicted by the (many) leaks and rumors, Samsung launched a trio of new foldables. Leading the pack was the new Z Fold 7, but we were also treated to more affordable alternatives in the Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE (which appears to be the Z Flip 6 in disguise).

It wasn't just a big foldables fest either, with Samsung also delivering the Galaxy 8 series. Alongside the new Galaxy Watch 8, we also saw the return of the rotating bezel with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, a smartwatch that also does a very good impersonation of a dress watch.

But what else did Samsung reveal (or fail to reveal) at what will likely be its last Unpacked event of 2025? Here are all of the big headlines in one handy place...

1. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 finally brings a usable cover screen to the party

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In recent years, it’s felt like the Galaxy Z Flip series has been one step behind the competition – but that finally changes with the new Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Samsung has seemingly innovated in all the right places with its latest flip foldable, which boasts a big, beautiful cover display (it’s now 4.1 inches!) and a host of meaningful longevity upgrades like a stronger hinge and a more powerful Exynos 2500 chipset.

The Flip 7’s internal display has been beefed up, too. At 6.9 inches, it’s bigger and wider than the inner screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, and as we noted in our hands-on Galaxy Z Flip 7 review, this size increase “makes the phone feel more like a Galaxy S25 Ultra and less like an oddly-shaped foldable in the hand.”

Other upgrades include a larger battery and improved waterproofing, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is all about the new display experience – both screens are bigger and better, and as a result, Samsung’s Flip series no longer trails behind the likes of the Motorola Razr Ultra.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was arguably the star of this latest Unpacked event. Far from just being an iterative upgrade, this was an all-round improvement on the already-excellent Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, as we’ve described in our hands-on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review.

There are of course the expected power upgrades, with this phone gaining a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and – at the top end – an extra 4GB of RAM. But Samsung has also equipped the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a new 200MP primary snapper, and increased the sizes of both screens.

Perhaps most importantly, this is by far the slimmest and lightest Z Fold yet, coming in at just 215g (that’s less than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra!), and just 8.9mm thick when folded and 4.2mm thick when unfolded.

But all of this comes at a high price, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 starting at $1,999.99 / £1,799 AU$2,899 – which in the US is $100 more than last year’s phone and in Australia is AU$150 more. Ouch.

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For the first time, Samsung has launched an FE version of one of its foldable phones, giving potential buyers a cheaper entry point than usual. But if you’ve been keeping an eye on foldable phones then the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE might seem strangely familiar to you.

That’s because this is basically just the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 all over again. It has exactly the same dimensions, it weighs the same, and they both have a 6.7-inch 120Hz foldable display and a 3.4-inch 60Hz cover screen.

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Their cameras are the same too (though in fairness they also match the standard Z Flip 7’s camera specs), and both phones have a 4,000mAh battery.

The main differences are simply the chipset and RAM, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE having an Exynos 2400 and 8GB, rather than a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 12GB. So the newer phone is actually less powerful – but it also costs less, starting at $899 / £849 / AU$1,499. Whether that lower price will be enough to tempt buyers remains to be seen.

4. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is slimmer and brighter than before

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It wasn’t just phones at Unpacked – Samsung also unveiled some wearables, including the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and this has a new slimmer 8.6mm thick design, and a much brighter screen that can reach 3,000 nits.

It’s not only the hardware that’s been upgraded either, as the Galaxy Watch 8 also has some new software features, such as Gemini on your wrist, and a new Running Coach, which can put you on one of 160 different running plans.

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There’s also now an Antioxidant Index, which can give you an idea of whether you’re eating enough fruit and vegetables (though deep down you probably know the answer to that already).

It’s not all good news – our hands-on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 review noted for example that the battery life is still too short, but the upgrades that have been made sound promising. There's also a new Classic version, for fans of rotating bezels...

5. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is this year’s answer to the Ultra

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Last year, Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, but rather than getting a new Ultra model this year, we’ve got the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

The Classic has a rotating bezel, much like previous Classic models, and our hands-on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic review was as taken with this as ever. But it also borrows from the Ultra with, for example, a programmable Quick Button. And while this wearable is definitely dressed to impress, it’s not small, coming in at a chunky 10.6mm thick.

Most of the other highlights are on the software side, with the Watch 8 Classic packing on-wrist Gemini, sleep apnea detection, and the same new Running Coach app as the standard Galaxy Watch 8.

At $499 / £449 / AU$899 this is a pricier prospect than the standard Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, but it’s also sure to turn more heads.

6. Google Gemini comes to the Galaxy Watch 8 – and all Wear OS smartwatches

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One of the big AI announcements at this Unpacked event was that Google Gemini would be coming to the Galaxy Watch 8 series. And now Google has followed that up by revealing that Gemini is rolling out across all Wear OS watches, including those from Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi and, of course, Pixel watches.

This means you’ll be able to talk to Gemini without having your phone nearby, and will let you ask your smartwatch questions using natural language. In theory, you should get speedy, concise answers too, but we’ll be looking to try this out for ourselves before passing judgement.

Google says Gemini will start to roll out to Wear OS watches “over the coming weeks”, as long as your watch is running Wear OS 4 or higher.

7. The One UI 8 rollout is landing soon (for some)

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If it doesn’t feel that long since One UI 7 landed, it wasn’t – Samsung’s take on Android 15 arrived as recently as December 2024. But One UI 8 will soon take the baton just six months on, with the new OS pre-installed on the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 – both of which ship on July 25.

So, what’s new with One UI 8? As we covered in our recent rumor roundup, you can expect to see an improved AI audio eraser, plus several other AI improvements. These include a more powerful Gemini Live feature (now also available on the Z Flip 7’s Flex Window) and a better version of Circle to Search, which can tap into Google’s AI Mode for more in-depth answers to your questions.

One of our big unanswered questions, though, is exactly when One UI 8 will rollout to older Samsung devices like the Galaxy S25? Samsung didn't address that at its latest Unpacked, which will leave some worried that it could drag on in a similar vein to One UI 7.

8. The Z Fold 7 ditches the S Pen

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One more controversial piece of news from Samsung’s second Unpacked this year is that the Z Fold 7 has dropped support for the S Pen. Why? It’s all in aid of that slimmer foldable design.

By ditching the digitizer layer in the display that supports the S Pen, Samsung has been able to get the Z Fold 7 down to just 8.9mm thick when folded and only 4.2mm when unfolded. For some, the lack of S Pen support will be an annoying compromise, but Samsung clearly thinks it’s one that's worth making.

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To be fair, the Z Fold series has never come with an S Pen, nor has it had a slot where you could stash one away. It was also only possible to use it on the foldable’s inner display, rather than the cover display. But Samsung may have incurred the wrath of power users who see the Fold series as the natural heirs to its old Note family.

9. Samsung's tri-foldable still isn't ready for prime-time

We had hoped to see Samsung officially reveal its answer to the Huawei Mate XT (above) at Unpacked 2025, but the wait goes on (Image credit: Huawei)

All of the stars were pointing to an official teaser of the Samsung Galaxy tri-foldable, or G Fold as it's been referred to in rumors, at this Unpacked 2025 event. But we didn't even get a five-second trailer.

This was disappointing, as in recent days we've seen the first signs of the tri-foldable appear in One UI 8, along with credible rumors about mass production starting in September. That led us to think that Samsung would at least start building the hype for its next big foldable design.

But there are also likely good reasons why it didn't, including the tri-foldable's expected exclusivity. Not only is it rumored to be prohibitively expensive (early whispers predicted a tag in the region of $3,000-$3,500), there's a chance it may also only go on sale in South Korea and China, initially.

If that's the case, then a reveal at a global event like Unpacked 2025 would make less sense. But it doesn't make us any less excited about seeing it later this year.

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The day was a real cooker as I approached the Brooklyn Navy Yard, site of the Samsung Unpacked event that would feature the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the latest addition to the foldable family, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.

I’d heard whispers about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE; rumblings from the street, you might say. We knew it would be a cheaper version of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but how was Samsung going to pull it off? What corners would be cut? What features would get left out in the cold?

I couldn’t concentrate on cold; it was too hot outside. I waited through the Galaxy Z Fold 7 announcement. Did the suit on stage really misspeak and say it would cost $199.99? I guess some prices are too high even for Samsung’s own people to swallow.

I sat through the Galaxy Z Flip 7 announcement, thinking I’d made a huge mistake. I put my partners on the trail of the Flip 7 and the even more expensive Fold 7. I figured my time slumming it with Motorola’s base model Razr would make me the right gumshoe to sniff out the details on the cheap new Flip FE.

Then I saw the bezel on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover display and I felt the green monster — jealousy — breathing down my neck.

Fine, I thought, you can’t have every phone. Sometimes you have to let the good ones go if it means saving a buck or two. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has looks, sure, but those come at a high price: $1,099.99. That’s too rich for my blood.

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• Starts at $899 / £849 / AU$1,499 for 8GB RAM / 128GB storage
• Cheaper than Galaxy Z Flip 6, but still very pricey

Finally, the moment of truth arrived. The Samsung rep faked a retreat then stepped back to the front of the stage with that old chestnut: and one more thing… it was the Galaxy 7 Flip FE. My quarry. I finally had my eyes on the prize. But what exactly was I seeing?

Samsung laid it out in black and white – literally. That was the first thing I noticed about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It came in black or white. Shiny, glossy, like 88 ivories ready to be played. No other colors.

I grabbed my notebook. This couldn’t be right, could it? For a Galaxy FE? I flipped back a few months to the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Samsung’s iPad Air competitor. Didn’t that tablet come in blue? The blood drained from my head. The room started to go dark.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in rich colors (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)

I flipped back even further to the Galaxy S24 FE. Mint! I have it in mint, and I know there was a blue. Was this a dream? Some sawbones once told me that dreams are often in black and white, but I don’t pay much attention to doctors.

Why would the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE be available only in black and white? I may have a long memory for Samsung’s favorite hues, but Samsung only has its eye on one dame… the Apple iPhone 16e.

Samsung used to show up at the bargain table wearing bright colors like it was Easter Sunday. Then Apple reminded the world that every day can be a funeral, and the iPhone 16e launched in black and white – the first monochromatic iPhone I can recall since the iPhone 3GS.

If I had to guess, I’d say that’s why Samsung changed its FE look. I would also guess that the overpriced iPhone 16e is the reason Samsung priced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE like a premium flagship, not a bargain phone. The Flip 7 FE will start at $899.99. I gasped when Samsung flashed the number.

(Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 specs

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 FE

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Motorola Razr 2025

Price at launch:

$899 / £849 / AU$1,499

$1,099.99 / £1,049 / AU$1,799

$699.99 / £799.99 / AU$1,199

Dimensions (folded):

85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9mm

85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9mm

88.1 x 74 x 15.9

Dimensions (unfolded):

165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9mm

165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9mm

171.3 x 74 x 7.3mm

Weight:

187g

187g

188g

Main display:

6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED

(1080 x 2640), 120Hz refresh rate, 2,600 nits peak brightness

6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED

(1080 x 2640), 120Hz refresh rate, 2,600 nits peak brightness

6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED

(1080 x 2640), 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness

Cover display::

3.4-inch Super AMOLED

(720 x 748), 60Hz refresh rate, 2,600 nits peak brightness

3.4-inch Super AMOLED

(720 x 748), 60Hz refresh rate, 1,600 nits peak brightness

3.6-inch AMOLED

(1056 x 1066), 90Hz refresh rate, 1,700 nits peak brightness

Chipset:

Samsung Exynos 2400

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

Mediatek Dimensity 7400X

RAM:

8GB

12GB

8GB

Storage:

128GB / 256GB / 512GB

128GB / 256GB / 512GB

256GB / 512GB

OS:

Android 16 / OneUI 8

Android 15 / OneUI 7

Android 15

Primary camera:

50MP f/1.8

50MP f/1.8

50MP f/1.7

Ultrawide camera:

12MP f2.2

12MP f2.2

13MP f/2.2

Inner Camera

10MP f2.2

10MP f/2.2

32MP f/2.4

Battery:

4,000 mAh

4,000 mAh

4,500 mAh

Charging:

25W wired, 15W wireless

25W wired, 15W wireless

30W wired, 15W wireless

Colors:

White, Black

Yellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Black, White, Peach

Pantone's Gibraltar Sea, Spring Bud, Lightest Sky, Parfait Pink

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• Same dimensions and weight as Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Only comes in black and white

I headed to the hands-on tables and sidled up next to Lance, who was parked in front of the gorgeous, mint green Galaxy Z Fold 7. The room was filled with tables and shmoes like me, looking for a scoop.

All I saw were bright colors, but my target had none of that. I was looking for the colorless suspect in the center of it all: the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.

The massive warehouse was decked out in more color than I could comprehend. There was bright graffiti covering one corner. OLED TVs showed off Samsung’s commitment to ecology in bright green and poison-dart frog orange.

A more colorful Galaxy Z Flip 7 (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)

After a tour of the gigantic space, I found my FE back near where I started. There were three on a table: two black and one white. These were the only Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE phones in the room.

Clearly, Samsung didn't expect a big crowd for its so-called bargain.

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(Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: display

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• You'll be jealous when you see the Flip 7's cover display
• Inner screen is large but not as big as a Moto Razr or Flip 7

Frankly, I don't blame them. It's hard to work up a sweat over a cheap phone that costs $900, even on a hot day like today. With a good sale happening, I can get two Motorola Razr phones for the same price – one for work and another for the weekend.

After a few minutes with the Flip 7 FE I’m onto Samsung’s jig. The FE is the exact same size and weight as the Galaxy Z Flip 6. It’s got the same screens, inside and out, down to the pixel.

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To be fair, the Flip 7 FE can get brighter, but that’s according to Samsung. I’ll let my folks in Future Labs run tests at the clubhouse before I declare this phone the winner.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE almost seems designed to disappoint. No colors. No big cover screen. No Snapdragon inside – this phone runs on the Exynos 2400 that flummoxed Galaxy S24 buyers who weren't in the US. It even has less RAM than the Galaxy Z Flip 7: eight gigabytes instead of 12.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: cameras

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• 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra wide
• Same camera specs as Galaxy Z Flip 7 (and Flip 6)

I check out the cameras – not bad? At least it keeps the same shooters as the normal Flip7. There’s a 50MP wide cam that’s a solid option for selfies, and I can see my kisser in the cover screen with the Flip 7 FE closed.

At least the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE doesn't seem to be a downgrade in that department. I'll need to take it for a spin to be sure, but the cameras look identical to what the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is packing.

(Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: final word

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Why not just keep the Galaxy Z Flip 6 around at a discount? Samsung feeds me a line and I chew on it, but I don't swallow. It said the Z Flip 6 couldn't run DeX, but the Exynos in the Z Flip 7 will make it happen. A likely story, since the Flip 6 and the Galaxy S24 had the same chips.

But what about the Flip 7 FE? It's unclear what it can and can't do.

I can't imagine anyone picking the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE over a Galaxy Z Flip 7, except by accident. I'll need to spend some quality time with this phone before I can write its full review story, but my gut tells me if last year's phone gets a discount, steer folks toward an older, more colorful Flip 6 before sending them after this black-and-white 'bargain.'

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GPD has made a name for itself by building compact gaming consoles and ultra-portable laptops, often blurring the lines between console and PC.

Its devices, like the Win series and Pocket line, have found favor with enthusiasts looking for performance in tight form factors and, in 2024 GPD expanded its lineup with a dual-screen OLED laptop aimed at creators - we even said the GPD Duo “may be the best mobile workstation ever.”

Now, a newly leaked image spotted by Videocardz suggests GPD could be preparing something far more ambitious - a gaming handheld powered by AMD’s high-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU.

GPD STX Halo handheld prototypeSource：QQ pic.twitter.com/nhSf5xucR3June 28, 2025

Power efficiency concerns

The prototype “GPD STX Halo handheld”, shared on X by HXL (see above), shows a 3DMark TimeSpy score of 10,393, with a graphics score of 10,366 and a CPU score of 10,552. That’s a steep jump from what current Strix Point-based handhelds can achieve.

The chip inside, which is a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S graphics, packs 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units.

It’s AMD’s most powerful integrated GPU to date, offering more than twice the GPU hardware found in chips like the Ryzen 7 8840U or 8945HS.

Based on the benchmark figures in HXL's image, GPD's prototype could outperform current-generation handhelds by a wide margin.

Power efficiency remains a concern, however. As Videocardz notes, Strix Halo has a default TDP of 120W, which would normally be too much for a handheld. The architecture can scale down to 20-25W however, and early testing indicates it still retains a performance edge over Strix Point even when throttled.

It’s unclear if this is close to being a final product or just an internal test unit as GPD hasn’t made any official announcements yet.

That said, the prototype points to a possible future where handheld consoles offer desktop-class power, and we’re definitely here for that.

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• Koi Security researchers found almost two dozen browser add-ons spying on users
• The add-ons were tracking visited sites and communicating with remote C2 infrastructure
• Users were likely compromised along the way

Many Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser add-ons, including several prominent products, were found to be spying on users and communicating with a third-party server, in what appears to be a supply-chain attack with millions of victims.

Security researchers from Koi Security were recently looking into a seemingly benign Chrome add-on called “Color Picker, Eyedropper — Geco colorpick” which allows users to quickly identify and copy color codes from any point within their browser.

While working as advertised, and having thousands of downloads and positive reviews, the add-on also did something in the background - it hijacked browser activity, tracked the websites users were visiting, and communicated with remote C2 infrastructure. This prompted the researchers to investigate further, leading to the discovery of an entire web of add-ons, all doing similar things.

How to stay safe

They named the campaign Operation RedDirection, and counted 18 add-ons, cumulatively compromising 2.3 million users across Chrome and Edge.

The entire list of add-ons can be found here - it includes VPNs, site “unblockers”, weather forecast add-ons, emoji add-ons, and more.

The researchers also determined that these add-ons were not malicious from the get-go. They were simple, clean products that were most likely hijacked somewhere along the line. Many have hundreds of positive reviews, and some were featured in prominent places on the Chrome Web Store.

Most were removed from the Play Store, but according to BleepingComputer, “many of them continue to be available”. Although it wasn’t clearly specified, it’s safe to assume they’re available through third-party stores and standalone websites.

If you were running any of the add-ons from the list, you should remove them immediately, clear browsing data, and run a full system scan using an updated antivirus solution.

It would also be wise to replace any passwords stored in the browser, as well as other sensitive auto-fill data. Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, with almost a third of enterprises experiencing a breach despite increased cybersecurity investments. You can see whether your information is affected using the popular breach checking website HaveIBeenPwned?

As well as identity theft protection software, users can keep themselves secure by being ultra cautious of any unexpected communications, thoroughly checking any emails and texts they receive, and never clicking on any untrusted links.

Via BleepingComputer

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