The Vergecast Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked August 2022 biggest announcements
Aug 12, 2022
The hosts dive into the latest from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, featuring the polished Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the improved Galaxy Z Fold 4. They debate the practicality of foldable phones, while also discussing Samsung's advances in smartwatches with the Galaxy Watch 5. The merger between HBO Max and Discovery Plus sparks a humorous critique of streaming services. Additionally, the conversation touches on the rise in Disney Plus pricing and the technology advancements of Ethereum's proof-of-stake switch, all wrapped in engaging banter.
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Foldables and the Apple Ecosystem
- Nilay Patel theorizes that foldable phones get attention because of their different form factor.
- However, people often switch back to iPhones due to ecosystem and messaging preferences.
Call the Verge Hotline
- Call the Verge hotline to ask Samsung and foldable phone questions for next week's show.
- Share your Bixby stories and drawings of Bixby as a dog with shoes.
Disney's Streaming Success
- Disney's stock is up, and they have more subscribers than Netflix.
- Richard Lawler notes this is good for investors, but bad for consumers due to price hikes.