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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Everything We Know About the Upcoming Slimmer Phone
Samsung’s thinner take on the Galaxy S25 Edge is coming sometime later this year.
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is set to kick off a year of premium phones that spotlight a thin and light design. The S25 Edge stole the spotlight from the rest of the S25 lineup during Samsung’s January event, and will arrive as other companies begin to announce their own thin phone concepts. This slimmer edition of the Galaxy S25 was available for attendees to see after Samsung’s keynote, but the phone hasn’t yet been available for a hands-on.
While the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the regular S25 and S25 Plus are now available, we are still waiting for more details about the Edge phone, which is set for release later this year.
Here’s everything we know so far, along with some rumors on what we could get with the S25 Edge.
What does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge look like?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge’s actual dimensions aren’t yet available, but a display showcasing a first look at the phone shows that it’s noticeably slimmer than a standard Android flagship phone. Samsung placed its first look at the Edge alongside stand-in models that approximated the typical thickness of other phones.
This implied that the S25 Edge would have similar height and width dimensions to phones similar to the standard Galaxy S25 but would be noticeably slimmer. Unlike other S25 phones that have three or more rear cameras, this edition will include only two, like the foldable Z Flip series.
The S25 Edge also will prioritize durability despite its thinner frame, according to Samsung UK Marketing Director Annika Bizon. After remarking on the phone’s design that was revealed in January as a top feature, Bizon began teasing the phone’s durability during an interview with TechRadar at Mobile World Congress 2025.
«With anything slim, durability [has to come as part of the package]. Those are the two features [of the Edge] that are exciting [for us]. Well, I know durability isn’t exciting, but it’s really important. So watch this space because there are some exciting things to come regarding this phone,» Bizon told TechRadar.
We don’t have any other specs at the moment but it’s possible this phone will sacrifice other attributes to maintain its slimmer frame.
When will the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge arrive in stores?
A specific release date has not yet been revealed for the new phone, but according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Edge should be arriving in the US and other markets by the middle of 2025. Samsung’s TM Roh, the company’s president of mobile devices, told Bloomberg that the Edge would be one of at least two new devices on the way, including a mixed reality headset that will run on Android XR.
Should that release period pan out, we might see the S25 Edge arrive around the summer, which is when Samsung typically unveils its foldable phones and new Galaxy Watches.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cost?
In the same Bloomberg report, Roh said that pricing wasn’t settled by Samsung yet, but that the Edge is expected to be cheaper than the $1,300 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
«Our goal is to position this at pricing that is lower than the Ultra models, so it’s more accessible and has more customers,» Roh said in the report.
Will the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge include a curved screen like prior Galaxy Edge phones?
Samsung used to use the Edge name to delineate Galaxy phones that had a curved screen. This included Edge editions of the Samsung Galaxy S6, S7 and the Galaxy Note. While the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge appears to be a revival of the name, it does not imply a curved edge display.
If you are looking for a phone with a curved edge display, though, last year’s Motorola Edge and the OnePlus 12 each include displays that wrap around the edges.
What Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge rumors are out there?
Current speculation about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pertains to the phone’s cameras but little appears to have gained traction as of this writing.
According to GSMArena’s report citing a post on X by user PandaFlashPro, the phone could have a 200-megapixel main camera alongside a 12-megapixel ultrawide one. If that were to be true, its main camera would be comparable to what’s seen on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
What about Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Slim?
Apple’s rumored to be developing its own slimmer take on the iPhone, and it’s possible that Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge could beat it to the market. We have an entirely different rumor roundup on what we’ve heard about a possible iPhone 17 Slim, which might replace the «Plus» edition of the iPhone that Apple’s been releasing since the iPhone 14.
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HP’s New AI-Powered 3D Conferencing With Google Beam: Here’s What Stands Out
Would you pay $25,000 to feel like you’re sitting across from a coworker who’s halfway around the world?
HP has partnered with Google for a new virtual conferencing solution that doesn’t need VR headsets or other wearables, called HP Dimension with Google Beam. Instead of glasses, it’s a giant 3D-enabled display that sits on a conference desk in front of you and mimics the feeling of interacting with someone just a few feet away. It also costs $25,000.
Previously called Project Starline, HP’s Dimension with Google Beam promises to be «AI-powered,» which refers to algorithms in charge of adjusting the size, depth, color and even eye contact of the participants. The technology works via six cameras placed around a curved «light field» display. We previously explored these Google Beam AI models, which Google has likened to a «magic window.»
Currently, the advanced 3D technology only works with Zoom Rooms and Google Meet. HP says its testing has shown that HP Dimension with Google Beam has led to a 28% increase in memory recall and at least a 14% increase in focus in participants.
But the virtual interaction is only part of what the conferencing setup can do. It can also switch to a mode for 2D traditional group meetings, or support viewing with standard third-party meeting apps like Teams and Webex.
Companies interested in getting one of these powerful displays will be able to order one later in 2025, as long as they’re willing to pay that $25,000 price. That’s quite steep for conferencing technology primarily designed for two people, but maybe some businesses really want that lifelike eye contact with their business partners.
HP did not immediately respond to CNET’s request for comment.
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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 12, #732
Here are some hints and the answers for Connections for June 12, #732.
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 full of words ending with -ing, but beyond that, they have different things in common. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
The Times now 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 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: Nestling.
Green group hint: Talking behind someone’s back.
Blue group hint: Sharp objects are involved.
Purple group hint: Words begin with similar words.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Getting cozy.
Green group: Gossiping.
Blue group: Engaging in an activity with pins or needles.
Purple group: Starting with titles.
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 getting cozy. The four answers are cuddling, hugging, snuggling and spooning.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is gossiping. The four answers are buzzing, dishing, spilling and whispering.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is engaging in an activity with pins or needles. The four answers are acupuncturing, bowling, sewing and wrestling.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is starting with titles. The four answers are doctoring, lording, missing and siring.
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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 12, #1454
Here are hints — and the answer — for today’s Wordle No. 1,454 for June 12.
Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.
We’re six months from Christmas, but today’s Wordle puzzle answer relates to a Christmas carol. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.
Today’s Wordle hints
Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.
Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats
Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
There are two vowels in today’s Wordle answer.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with V.
Wordle hint No. 4: Merry Christmas!
Today’s Wordle answer is the name of one of Santa’s reindeer.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a female fox.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is VIXEN.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, June 11, No. 1453 was PLAID.
Recent Wordle answers
June 7, No. 1449: REUSE
June 8, No. 1450: LEASE
June 9, No. 1451: BOARD
June 10, No. 1452: TAFFY
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