All articles tagged with #design improvements
Foldable phones have significantly improved over the years, addressing issues like bulkiness, water resistance, and durability, but the main challenge remaining is their high cost, which limits widespread adoption despite rising sales and technological advancements.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is set to improve foldable smartphones with a thinner, more portable design, enhanced durability, better battery efficiency, and refined usability features, potentially making foldable phones more mainstream and practical.
The Pixel Watch 4 introduces subtle design enhancements, a brighter display, Wear OS 6 with Material 3, faster charging, and improved fitness tracking, making it a worthwhile upgrade from the Pixel Watch 3, though the core experience remains similar. It offers better hardware-software integration and a more cohesive user experience, especially for Pixel phone users.
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 introduces significant upgrades in comfort, noise cancellation, audio quality, durability, and adds built-in heart-rate tracking, all while maintaining the same price, making them a compelling upgrade for iPhone users and fitness enthusiasts alike.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is highly praised for its improved design, larger screens, and better cameras compared to the Z Fold 6, making it arguably the best foldable phone on the market despite its high price. It offers significant upgrades in usability and photography, though battery life remains similar to its predecessor, and it still carries a premium cost. Overall, the Z Fold 7 is recommended for those who can afford it and want a top-tier foldable device.
Google announced the Pixel Watch 4 with a larger, brighter display, up to 40 hours of battery life, faster charging, and new health and safety features including satellite SOS and heart health monitoring. It emphasizes serviceability with easier screen and battery replacements, and integrates with Google Gemini for smarter interactions. Available from October 9 starting at $349.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be a thinner, lighter flagship with a 60W fast charging upgrade, new anti-glare glass, and camera enhancements, while maintaining its familiar design and a 5,000mAh battery, launching in early 2026.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to maintain a 5,000mAh battery capacity but will feature a slimmer design and potentially faster charging speeds than previous models, along with improvements in battery safety and lifespan, reflecting ongoing innovation despite some setbacks.
A study conducted by researchers from Cornell University and Brown University explores the impact of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses on social interactions. While wearers reported feeling less anxious and more at ease, non-wearers expressed discomfort and a sense of disempowerment due to concerns over unauthorized recordings and lack of control over their appearance. The study suggests design improvements such as a recording indicator light and transparent lenses to address these ethical concerns and improve social dynamics surrounding AR smart glasses.