Samsung’s Newest Foldable is Here!
- Jul 24, 2026
- 1:35:57
- Full Episode
Finally, a classic gadget week! First, it's all about the Garmin Cirqa, the newest Whoop competitor to enter the fray. Then Marques, Andrew, and David debate whether the new Lite Flip minimal phone is worth the asking price. Once the dust settles, it's all about the newest Samsung Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra. After that, Marques tries to explain something in tech terms, David talks about the new Peak Design field bracket, and the crew discusses new reporting that Apple is going to start a leasing program as early as next week. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy!
Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:43 - Did they even test this 00:07:34 - Garmin Cirqa 00:21:31 - Buzz by Jack Dorsey 00:26:13 - Lite Flip phone 00:42:45 - Framer (Sponsored) 00:43:53 - Samsung Unpacked 01:11:47 - Glaze (Sponsored) 01:13:15 - Explain in Tech Terms 01:20:22 - Peak Design Field Bracket 01:23:50 - Apple’s Upgrade Program 01:29:32 - Trivia scores
Links: DesFit - Garmin CIRQA video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze2n56VRHpA DC Rainmaker - Garmin CIRQA video: https://youtu.be/66iPmjOkrB0 MKBHD - Galaxy Impressions: https://youtu.be/8Hx2yvWSgs0 Light Flip: https://www.thelightphone.com/lightflip Peak Design Field cage: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/field-bracket-by-peak-design Bloomberg - Apple Leasing Program: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-21/apple-to-launch-upgrade-device-leasing-program-with-klarna-to-spur-sales
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Brief Summary
The hosts discuss Garmin's new tracker, Samsung's foldables, and the Light Phone Flip, sharing insights and engaging in trivia.
Key points
- Apple Weather App Frustrations. The hosts express their annoyance with the Apple weather app's misleading forecasts.
- New Garmin Activity Tracker. The hosts discuss the Garmin screenless activity tracker, highlighting its features and drawbacks.
- Garmin's New Features. Discussion on Garmin's new activity tracker and its lack of GPS functionality.
- Future Software Updates. A humorous discussion about the promise of future improvements for a phone.
- The Limitations of Minimalist Phones. Users express frustration over the lack of essential apps and functionalities.
- Excitement for New Releases. Anticipation builds as users discuss pre-orders for the latest phone.
Episode highlights
- Apple Weather App FrustrationsThe hosts express their annoyance with the Apple weather app's misleading forecasts.“The worst part about the Apple weather app is that it can be sunny almost all day long.”2:20Jul 24, 2026
- New Garmin Activity TrackerThe hosts discuss the Garmin screenless activity tracker, highlighting its features and drawbacks.“This is the Garmin screenless activity tracker. Andrew's very excited about this.”7:57Jul 24, 2026
- Garmin's New FeaturesDiscussion on Garmin's new activity tracker and its lack of GPS functionality.“I almost feel like that's dead on arrival for this.”11:42Jul 24, 2026
- Future Software UpdatesA humorous discussion about the promise of future improvements for a phone.“You love future software updates.”35:56Jul 24, 2026
- The Limitations of Minimalist PhonesUsers express frustration over the lack of essential apps and functionalities.“This is just a little too annoying.”36:51Jul 24, 2026
- Excitement for New ReleasesAnticipation builds as users discuss pre-orders for the latest phone.“I guarantee you Adam's on the pre-order page right now.”47:23Jul 24, 2026
- Samsung's Silicon Carbon BatterySamsung is experimenting with silicon carbon batteries, but still calls them lithium ion.“It's almost like they didn't want us to say it.”51:01Jul 24, 2026
- Pricing Concerns on New DevicesNew Samsung devices are priced higher than last year, raising eyebrows.“The pricing on pretty much all these are like $100 more than they were last year.”1:00:58Jul 24, 2026
