Unpacking Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025!
- Jul 11, 2025
- 1:11:29
- Full Episode
This week, we welcome Andrew back by digging deep into everything Galaxy Unpacked ranging from the new Z devices to the general vibe of the event overall. But first, we discuss the reaction to the Nothing Phone 3 review and David tries again to convince Marques that the Fairphone 6 minimal switch is a good idea. Lastly, Andrew tries to explain some breaking F1 news in real time to David and Marques in terms of tech. It was a fun one!
Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:41 Nothing Phone 3 final thoughts 28:25 Wix (Sponsored) 29:26 Samsung Unpacked 52:16 Gigabyte (Sponsored) 53:35 Explaining F1 news in tech terms 01:06:22 Trivia answers 01:10:51 Outro
Links: MKBHD - Nothing Phone 3 review: https://youtu.be/4KbrxIpQgkM?si=HqlvwB2Ek99qMYA8 MKBHD - Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 Impressions: https://youtu.be/bMou1qUMHC4?si=jIcKUYsZSOG6EF6s Wix (Sposnored) - Free trial for our listeners: https://bit.ly/463FEOW
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Brief Summary
The hosts discuss the Samsung Fold 7, Nothing Phone 3, and Fairphone 6, sharing insights and critiques on each device.
Key points
- Episode 299 of Waveform Podcast. The hosts discuss the latest tech updates and the upcoming live stream for episode 300.
- Nothing Phone 3 Review. The hosts share their thoughts on the Nothing Phone 3, highlighting its unique design but high price.
- The Fairphone 6 Discussion. A deep dive into the Fairphone 6's features and design, questioning its effectiveness in reducing phone addiction.
- Samsung's Event Review. A critical look at Samsung's recent event, highlighting the lack of genuine excitement and innovation.
- Fold 7 Features. Exploring the new Galaxy Z Fold 7's design improvements and camera upgrades.
- New Flip Phone Features. The new Flip phone boasts a larger external display than the original iPhone!
Episode highlights
- Episode 299 of Waveform PodcastThe hosts discuss the latest tech updates and the upcoming live stream for episode 300.“We're going to live stream our 300th ever waveform recording.”1:25Jul 11, 2025
- Nothing Phone 3 ReviewThe hosts share their thoughts on the Nothing Phone 3, highlighting its unique design but high price.“It's a pretty good phone and if it was 5.99 we wouldn't be having nearly as many discussions.”10:44Jul 11, 2025
- The Fairphone 6 DiscussionA deep dive into the Fairphone 6's features and design, questioning its effectiveness in reducing phone addiction.“I like that it's a physical button.”20:30Jul 11, 2025
- Samsung's Event ReviewA critical look at Samsung's recent event, highlighting the lack of genuine excitement and innovation.“This felt like if you wanted to give a presenter something to avoid, this is it.”31:23Jul 11, 2025
- Fold 7 FeaturesExploring the new Galaxy Z Fold 7's design improvements and camera upgrades.“The outside display is wider, the bezels are thinner, and the entire phone is dramatically thinner.”35:31Jul 11, 2025
- New Flip Phone FeaturesThe new Flip phone boasts a larger external display than the original iPhone!“Whoa. The outside secondary screen on the Flip is bigger than the original iPhone screen.”43:16Jul 11, 2025
- Samsung's Fold 7 PricingThe Fold 7 starts at $1,999, while the Flip 7 remains at $1,099.“Last major point, Fold 7 is $100 more expensive. It's $19.99 starting.”45:04Jul 11, 2025
- Samsung Watch 8 LaunchSamsung unveiled the new Galaxy Watch 8 series with updated designs and features.“Watch 8 classic looks so good. I think the circle on the squirkle design does not look very good.”48:00Jul 11, 2025
