Samsung's Stacked Unpacked Event and the Start of Smartphone Season! 🎃
- Aug 12, 2022
- 1:11:43
- Full Episode
Marques, Andrew, and David discuss the Samsung Flip4 and Fold4, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, whether or not the foldable has peaked, and assess their beginning of the year predictions.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:22 Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 10:38 Has the foldable form factor peaked? 23:29 Trivia question 1 25:00 Ad break 1 25:04 Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro 45:00 Trivia question 2 45:36 Ad break 2 45:40 Assessing our beginning of the year predictions! 01:01:37 Trivia answers! 01:08:48 Conclusion
Catch our first impressions of the Samsung Flip4, Fold4, and Galaxy Watch5 Pro here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuWF9G6SSi0
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Brief Summary
Samsung's Unpacked event 2022 featured the Galaxy Flip 4, Fold 4, and Watch 5 series, highlighting incremental upgrades and new features.
Key points
- Concerns About Camera Quality. The new under-display selfie camera raises questions about video call quality.
- Incremental Upgrades. The Flip 4 and Fold 4 are seen as minor refinements rather than major changes.
- The Future of Foldables. Discussion on the stagnation in foldable phone innovation and future possibilities.
- Rivian Truck Attention. The Rivian truck draws more attention than any supercar or electric vehicle tested.
- Samsung's Recyclable Materials. Samsung claims to use fishing nets in their phones, raising questions about their environmental impact.
- Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Features. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro boasts a larger battery and enhanced durability for outdoor activities.
Episode highlights
- Concerns About Camera QualityThe new under-display selfie camera raises questions about video call quality.“Video calls are going to be kind of hazy.”3:31Aug 12, 2022
- Incremental UpgradesThe Flip 4 and Fold 4 are seen as minor refinements rather than major changes.“They did like one kind of cool feature for both of them.”3:43Aug 12, 2022
- The Future of FoldablesDiscussion on the stagnation in foldable phone innovation and future possibilities.“I really want to see a company come out with something we've never seen before.”18:38Aug 12, 2022
- Rivian Truck AttentionThe Rivian truck draws more attention than any supercar or electric vehicle tested.“The Rivian is the most attention-grabbing vehicle I've ever driven.”20:59Aug 12, 2022
- Samsung's Recyclable MaterialsSamsung claims to use fishing nets in their phones, raising questions about their environmental impact.“I hate fishing nets!”21:52Aug 12, 2022
- Galaxy Watch 5 Pro FeaturesThe Galaxy Watch 5 Pro boasts a larger battery and enhanced durability for outdoor activities.“The watch 5 pro is a larger, thicker, stronger version of the watch five.”30:51Aug 12, 2022
- Samsung vs Apple RingsA debate over Samsung's heart-shaped activity rings versus Apple's rings.“I think this is better than apple rings.”41:49Aug 12, 2022
- Smartphone Awards PredictionsA look back at predictions for the best smartphones of the year.“The zenfone 9 is the best small phone and it's not particularly close right now.”49:54Aug 12, 2022
