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Apple and Samsung compete fiercely in the ultra-thin phone market as we compare the newly released iPhone Air with Samsung's S25 Edge, analyzing their designs, features, and trade-offs.

• iPhone Air launches at 5.5mm thickness with a focus on aesthetics and premium design
• Apple's marketing strategy excels by positioning each iPhone model for specific customer segments
• Samsung S25 Edge offers better value at $649 versus iPhone Air's $999 price point
• Apple brings anti-glare display technology to their entire lineup while Samsung keeps it exclusive to Ultra models
• iPhone Air compromises with mono speaker and single camera while S25 Edge maintains stereo sound and dual cameras
• Samsung needs clearer product differentiation across their lineup to compete effectively
• Apple embraces thicker designs in Pro models to maximize features while sacrificing aesthetics
• Samsung should consider keeping S Pen in Ultra models rather than pursuing thinness across all devices

Samsung has an opportunity to respond with their S26 lineup by focusing on distinct advantages for each model, bringing premium features to more devices, and ensuring clear messaging about who should buy which phone.

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We dive deep into Samsung's latest hardware offerings while discussing what the future holds for the S26 series and other upcoming releases.

• Leaked dummy units of the S26 series reveal Samsung's design strategy with significant changes for the Edge model
• The Edge model has a controversial camera design similar to the upcoming iPhone 17
• Trifold release dates keep changing with potential delays until late 2025 or early 2026
• One UI 8 is coming in September but not all devices will receive it simultaneously
• Google released Instagram for iPad after 15 years, creating more challenges for Samsung's tablet ecosystem
• The Pixel 10 Pro XL impresses with its design and camera but suffers from overheating and excessive AI features
• Tab S11 series introduces an Apple Pencil-like S Pen and expensive pricing for the Ultra model
• Samsung's Pro keyboard for the Tab S11 Ultra won't be available until January 2026

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra design leaks reveal a major shift toward fully rounded edges, signaling a complete departure from its Note heritage and raising questions about the future of the S-Pen. The fall tech season is heating up with Apple announcing their iPhone event for September 9th while Samsung prepares several new product launches.

• S26 Ultra leaks show completely rounded design similar to iPhone, moving away from Note's squared edges
• Qi2 magnetic charging coming to S26 Ultra but may sacrifice reverse wireless charging
• Apple's "jaw dropping" iPhone event scheduled for September 9th with reverse wireless charging rumored
• Samsung XR headset launching next month for $1,800-2,000, significantly undercutting Apple Vision Pro
• Tab S11 and S25 FE launching soon despite questions about their market positioning
• Google implementing verification requirements for all Android developers, even for sideloaded apps
• Samsung seeing significant growth among younger users, especially in South Korea where preference increased 10%

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