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Samsung Will Unveil the Super-Slim Galaxy S25 Edge on Monday: Here’s How to Watch
The long-awaited phone will make its debut at a virtual Unpacked event. Here’s everything to know and how to tune in.
At long last, the super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge that Samsung teased earlier this year is slated to make its official debut. The company will showcase the phone at a virtual Unpacked event on Monday, May 12.
Samsung introduced the S25 Edge at its Galaxy Unpacked event in January, and had models of the phone on display — but no one could touch or get too close to them. The company had a similar hands-off display at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March. At last, it appears we’re one step closer to seeing just how thin — and hopefully light — the latest addition to the Galaxy lineup is.
How to watch the Galaxy S25 Edge unveiling
Samsung’s Unpacked event for the S25 Edge will be fully virtual and will be held on Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).
The event will be livestreamed on Samsung’s YouTube channel, on Samsung.com and on the Samsung Newsroom.
CNET will be covering all the live updates, so be sure to follow along.
The launch of the S25 Edge comes about three months after the release of the baseline Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra.
What features will the S25 Edge have?
When Samsung first teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, details were slimmer than the device itself. There have been plenty of rumors, though, primarily relating to the phone’s battery and camera. With less space, just how much battery capacity and camera specs could Samsung pack in?
A leak from German tech blog WinFuture earlier this month suggests the S25 Edge will have a 3,900-mAh battery, which is less than both the baseline S25’s 4,000-mAh battery and the S25 Plus’ 4,900 mAh. We’ll have to see if these leaks align with what Samsung unveils on Monday, and, if true, whether the company manages to improve battery efficiency so you don’t really feel that difference.
Regarding the camera, Samsung’s display models showed two lenses on the back. Subsequent rumors have suggested a 200-megapixel wide lens paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. Samsung has remained quiet on any specifics until now, but confirmed in a post Wednesday that the S25 Edge will indeed feature that 200-megapixel wide lens.
«And thanks to Galaxy AI, the camera transforms into a smart lens that helps recognize what matters to create new memories,» Samsung added. AI capabilities will extend to photo editing as well, it says.
Other rumors from leaker Evan Blass suggest the S25 Edge will weigh 163 grams, measure 5.8mm thick and feature a titanium bezel, along with a Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 display. It could also be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip.
Additional rumors suggest the Galaxy S25 Edge could have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 2,130 x 1,440 resolution, 12 GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. Again, we’ll have to see what the official specs are from Samsung come May 12.
Why is Samsung making a thin Galaxy phone?
So, why would someone want a thin phone anyway?
It appears many phone makers, from Samsung to Apple to Oppo, are eyeing slim phones as the next design iteration to lure in potential customers. Oppo released its super-thin Find N5 foldable earlier this year, which it calls the «world’s thinnest book-style foldable,» measuring just 8.93mm thick when closed and 4.21mm thick when opened. Apple is rumored to be developing an «Air» version of the iPhone 17, a thinner (and presumably lighter) version of its handset. At MWC 2025, phone-maker Tecno showed off its Spark Slim phone concept, a handset measuring 5.75mm thick (skinnier than a standard pencil) and weighing only 146 grams, according to the company.
But thin phones have a big hurdle to overcome: Less space often means a smaller battery, scaled-back camera hardware and less storage. And as it so happens, those are three of the biggest considerations when people buy a new phone, according to a CNET survey from August.
«You can’t just be thin; you have to still have all the bells and whistles of a premium phone,» Nabila Popal, senior director of data and analytics at IDC, told me at MWC in March. «The question is, how are OEMs [phone makers] going to achieve that without compromising the other more important features like battery and camera?»
Popal also noted that the «slim is in» trend is largely an attempt by phone makers to differentiate their products. AI has also been a means for companies to make their offerings stand out, but that’s already become rather ubiquitous. An eye-catchingly thin phone could be one way to grab people’s attention — and dollars.
As Samsung sees it, it’s all about «merging flagship-level performance with superior portability,» it noted in its post, adding, «As our reliance on these devices grows, so do our expectations for them to be portable and lightweight without sacrificing power and innovation.»
Starting Wednesday, eligible customers who reserve the Galaxy S25 Edge can get a $50 Samsung credit toward the device.
We’ll see what’s in store come May 12.
Technologies
Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 20, #1044
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 20, No. 1,044.
Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is pretty tricky. It was a little unnerving to see «cannibalism» as one of the clues. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.
Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time
Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Cough, cough!
Green group hint: Reel it in.
Blue group hint: Spin a web.
Purple group hint: Not Sunday or Tuesday.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Mass of smoke.
Green group: Fishing gear.
Blue group: Associated with black widow spiders.
Purple group: ____ Monday.
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is mass of smoke. The four answers are billow, cloud, plume and puff.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is fishing gear. The four answers are bait, hook, net and rod.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is associated with black widow spiders. The four answers are cannibalism, hourglass, venom and web.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ Monday. The four answers are blue, cyber, manic and meatless.
Toughest Connections puzzles
We’ve made a note of some of the toughest Connections puzzles so far. Maybe they’ll help you see patterns in future puzzles.
#5: Included «things you can set,» such as mood, record, table and volleyball.
#4: Included «one in a dozen,» such as egg, juror, month and rose.
#3: Included «streets on screen,» such as Elm, Fear, Jump and Sesame.
#2: Included «power ___» such as nap, plant, Ranger and trip.
#1: Included «things that can run,» such as candidate, faucet, mascara and nose.
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You Can Easily Switch From an iPhone to an Android Phone. Here’s How
Transfer your texts, photos and more from Apple’s iOS to your new Android phone.
Making the big leap from an iPhone to an Android phone, you’ll find yourself with a pretty long checklist of things to do. Whether you’re transitioning to Google’s Pixel 7 or a new Samsung phone like the Galaxy Z Flip 4, switching operating systems can quickly become a hassle if you don’t know the most efficient way to move your data.
Read more: Have Android 12 on your phone? Check out these hidden features
The secret to an easy-peasy transfer process lies with the tiny plastic adapter that Google and Samsung (sometimes) include in the box. It’s like hiring professional movers to move your stuff, unpack it and decorate your new house just like your old one! The adapter has a USB-A connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other that allows you to connect your new phone to your old iPhone. You can also use a USB-C to Lightning cable for newer phones like the iPhone 11.
With the adapter, you can transfer your photos, videos, files, music and wallpaper. You can even use it to automatically download any Android versions of free iOS apps you had on your old Apple phone. While iMessage, Apple’s messaging service, won’t work on an Android phone, you can even move your message history and threads to your new phone.
Switch from iPhone to a Google Pixel phone
If you’re switching specifically from an iPhone to a Google Pixel, the first thing you want to do is to charge up both phones. Next, you’re going to turn off iMessage across all of your Apple devices — any device that uses your AppleID. Go to Settings, then Messages and then toggle off iMessage.
If your new Pixel came with a SIM card, install it, turn the phone on and tap the Start button. Next, connect to a Wi-Fi network and then select Copy your data. Now unlock your old iPhone, and put your lighting power cable into the bottom. Then, plug the other end into the «magic adapter» which Google calls a Quick Switch Adapter (QSA). Finally, plug in the QSA into the Pixel. You can also use a USB-C to Lighting cable.
When prompted, tap Trust on your iPhone. Then sign into your Google Account on the Pixel. Next, choose what exactly you want to copy (photos, music, messages, etc.), then tap Copy.
Now it’s time for your Pixel to actually transfer everything. Depending on how much stuff you’re moving, this can take anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours. While the transfer happens, you can continue setting up your phone like adding a PIN or setting up Google Assistant and Google Pay. Once the transfer completes, you’re done. Check to make sure everything you wanted to migrate actually did and enjoy your new Google life.
Switch from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy phone
If you got a new Samsung Galaxy phone, it also comes with an adapter, though you can move your data over Wi-Fi, too. I recommend using the adapter because it’s faster. You can also use a USB-C to Lighting cable to connect the two. Just like the Pixel transfer, the first thing you need to do is make sure both phones are charged up and turn off iMessage on your iPhone.
However, unlike the Pixel, you have the option to set up your Galaxy phone as new and then transfer the data which means you can start using your phone right away instead of waiting. To start the transfer, open the Smart Switch app on your Samsung phone. Your phone might take a minute to download the app.
Once you have it opened, you might be prompted to send or receive data. Tap Receive. Then, choose how you want to transfer: Wi-Fi or cable. Next, connect both phones with the adapter and your iPhone’s lightning cable — if you’re transferring over Wi-Fi, there’s no need to connect the phones together with a cable.
On the iPhone, tap Trust and on the Samsung phone you’ll see a message pop up that reads Connecting to your iPhone. If your iPhone uses encryption for backup, you might be prompted to enter your password. It should be your Apple ID password.
Next, the Samsung phone will scan your iPhone for data. This can take a few minutes after which you can choose exactly what kind of data you want to bring over. Then, tap the transfer arrow. The actual transfer can take a couple of minutes to an hour. Once it’s done, go through your new Samsung phone and check on your data. If you’re not finding your photos and videos in the Gallery app, check the Google Photos app.
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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 20, #574
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 20 No. 574.
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition included A’s, B’s and C’s as clues, which made the grid look kind of funny. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.
Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Golden State sports.
Green group hint: Beantown teams.
Blue group hint: Do you believe in miracles?
Purple group hint: Keep running.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: California baseball teams.
Green group: Shortened nicknames for Boston teams.
Blue group: Associated with the Miracle on Ice.
Purple group: World marathon majors.
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is California baseball teams. The four answers are A’s, Angels, Giants and Padres.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is shortened nicknames for Boston teams. The four answers are B’s, C’s, Pats and Sox.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is associated with the Miracle on Ice. The four answers are 1980, Brooks, hockey and Lake Placid.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is world marathon majors. The four answers are Berlin, Boston, Chicago and Tokyo.
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