The Vergecast Samsung's thin, big, boring AI phones
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Jan 24, 2025 
Allison Johnson, a reporter at The Verge, covers the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, where excitement around the Galaxy S25 Edge is tempered by disappointments in upgrades across the lineup. Lauren Feiner, policy reporter, dives into the Trump administration's tech maneuvers, including a TikTok ban delay and AI executive orders. The conversation shifts to Netflix's strategy in the evolving streaming wars, the competitive landscape of AI with Google's new advancements, and the future of smart home innovations, offering a mix of serious insights and light-hearted banter.
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Thin Phone Outshines Headset
- Despite showcasing a new headset, the Wuhan, attention at Unpacked was dominated by the thin S25 Edge.
- People showed more interest in the phone's thinness than the headset's features.
Uninteresting Unpacked
- This year's Samsung Unpacked is considered the least interesting, with phones being virtually identical to the S24s.
- Despite emphasizing AI, the phones mainly offer a slightly newer Qualcomm chip and minor RAM increases.
Gemini's Shortcomings
- Gemini's multi-step, multi-app functionality, while promising, doesn't work well yet.
- David Pierce tried using Gemini to save YouTube videos to Google Keep, encountering issues like empty notes.