Unpacking Galaxy Unpacked 2024!
Digest
The episode begins with a discussion about the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, highlighting the minor improvements and the continued narrowness of the Fold's outer screen. The hosts then move on to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, comparing it to the Apple Watch Ultra and discussing its features, including the larger battery, titanium construction, and dual-frequency GPS. They also discuss the limited compatibility of the watch and ring with Samsung phones, which they find frustrating. The episode continues with a discussion about the Galaxy Buds Pro 3, comparing them to the AirPods Pro and highlighting their redesigned stem and adaptive ANC. They also discuss the Galaxy Ring, comparing it to the Oura Ring and highlighting its features, including heart rate and skin temperature sensors. The hosts express their frustration with Samsung's decision to limit the compatibility of the ring with Samsung phones. The episode concludes with a discussion about Spotify adding comments to podcasts, which they see as an attempt to keep users within the Spotify ecosystem. They argue that podcasts should be universally accessible and that features like comments should be federated across platforms. They also discuss the potential benefits of a federated comment system for podcasts, such as increased discoverability and engagement.
Outlines
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Meta AI Advertisement
This Chapter is an advertisement for Meta AI, highlighting its capabilities in answering questions, summarizing notes, visualizing ideas, and more.
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8-Sleep Advertisement
This Chapter is an advertisement for 8-Sleep, promoting their updated pod for Ultra, which features sleep technology that automatically cools or warms each side of the bed and an adjustable base to optimize sleep quality.
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Waveform Podcast Introduction
This Chapter introduces the Waveform podcast and its hosts, Arquez, Andrew, and David. They discuss the topics they will be covering in this episode, including the Samsung Unpacked event, Pixel 9 rumors, the CMF phone, and Spotify podcast comments.
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YouTube Eraser Tool for Copyright and Music
This Chapter discusses a new YouTube tool that uses AI to remove copyrighted music from videos. The hosts express skepticism about its effectiveness, comparing it to YouTube's blur feature, which has had mixed results.
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Pixel 9 Rumors
This Chapter discusses rumors about the Pixel 9, which is rumored to finally get an ultrasonic fingerprint reader. The hosts also discuss the possibility of three different Pixel lines this year, including a Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
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CMF Phone Review
This Chapter reviews the CMF phone, a $200 phone with a replaceable back and a small accessory ecosystem. The hosts discuss the pros and cons of the phone, including the lack of NFC. They also discuss the use of UPI in India and how it compares to Zell in the United States.
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Samsung Unpacked Event
This Chapter discusses Samsung's Unpacked event, where the new Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and Galaxy AI features were announced. The hosts discuss their first impressions of the new products and the event itself, which they found to be generic and awkward. They also discuss the new AI features, including instant slow-mo on videos.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Review
This Chapter reviews the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, highlighting the minor improvements and the continued narrowness of the Fold's outer screen. The hosts discuss the new AI features, including CircleSearch and translation capabilities.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Review
This Chapter reviews the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, comparing it to the Apple Watch Ultra and discussing its features, including the larger battery, titanium construction, and dual-frequency GPS. They also discuss the limited compatibility of the watch with Samsung phones, which they find frustrating.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3 and Galaxy Ring Review
This Chapter reviews the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3 and Galaxy Ring, comparing them to the AirPods Pro and Oura Ring, respectively. They discuss the features of each product, including the redesigned stem and adaptive ANC of the Buds Pro 3 and the heart rate and skin temperature sensors of the Galaxy Ring. The hosts express their frustration with Samsung's decision to limit the compatibility of the ring with Samsung phones.
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Spotify Comments on Podcasts and Federated Content
This Chapter discusses Spotify's recent addition of comments to podcasts, which the hosts see as an attempt to keep users within the Spotify ecosystem. They argue that podcasts should be universally accessible and that features like comments should be federated across platforms. They also discuss the potential benefits of a federated comment system for podcasts, such as increased discoverability and engagement.
Keywords
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the latest foldable smartphone from Samsung. It features a larger screen, a new ultra-wide camera, and a more durable hinge. It is also more expensive than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The Fold 6's outer screen is still narrow, which the hosts find frustrating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is the latest clamshell foldable smartphone from Samsung. It features a larger battery, a new ultra-wide camera, and a more durable hinge. It is also more expensive than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a new smartwatch from Samsung that is designed to compete with the Apple Watch Ultra. It features a larger battery, titanium construction, and dual-frequency GPS. The hosts are impressed with the watch's features, but they are frustrated that it is only compatible with Samsung phones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3 are the latest true wireless earbuds from Samsung. They feature a redesigned stem, adaptive ANC, and a more comfortable fit. The hosts compare them to the AirPods Pro and find them to be a worthy competitor.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a new smart ring from Samsung that is designed to track fitness and health data. It features heart rate and skin temperature sensors, and it is compatible with the Samsung Health app. The hosts are impressed with the ring's features, but they are frustrated that it is only compatible with Samsung phones.
Apple Watch Ultra
The Apple Watch Ultra is a high-end smartwatch from Apple that is designed for athletes and adventurers. It features a larger display, a more durable case, and a longer battery life than the standard Apple Watch. The hosts compare the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra to the Apple Watch Ultra and find them to be very similar in terms of features and design.
AirPods Pro
The AirPods Pro are Apple's flagship true wireless earbuds. They feature active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and a comfortable fit. The hosts compare the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3 to the AirPods Pro and find them to be a worthy competitor.
Oura Ring
The Oura Ring is a smart ring that tracks sleep, activity, and heart rate. It is known for its accurate sleep tracking and its ability to provide insights into your overall health. The hosts compare the Samsung Galaxy Ring to the Oura Ring and find them to be very similar in terms of features and functionality.
ActivityPub
ActivityPub is a decentralized social networking protocol that allows users to interact with each other across different platforms. It is a federated protocol, which means that users can communicate with each other without having to be on the same platform. The hosts discuss the potential of ActivityPub to create a more open and interconnected internet, where users can interact with each other across different platforms without being locked into a single ecosystem.
Federated Content
Federated content is content that is shared across multiple platforms. It is a decentralized approach to content distribution that allows users to access content from different sources without having to be on the same platform. The hosts discuss the potential of federated content to create a more open and interconnected internet, where users can access content from different sources without being locked into a single ecosystem.
Q&A
What are the hosts' thoughts on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6?
The hosts are impressed with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, but they are frustrated that the Fold's outer screen is still narrow. They also discuss the new AI features, including CircleSearch and translation capabilities.
What are the hosts' thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?
The hosts are impressed with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra's features, including the larger battery, titanium construction, and dual-frequency GPS. However, they are frustrated that it is only compatible with Samsung phones.
What are the hosts' thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3?
The hosts are impressed with the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3's redesigned stem and adaptive ANC. They compare them to the AirPods Pro and find them to be a worthy competitor.
What are the hosts' thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
The hosts are impressed with the Samsung Galaxy Ring's features, including heart rate and skin temperature sensors. However, they are frustrated that it is only compatible with Samsung phones.
What are the hosts' thoughts on Spotify adding comments to podcasts?
The hosts see Spotify's addition of comments to podcasts as an attempt to keep users within the Spotify ecosystem. They argue that podcasts should be universally accessible and that features like comments should be federated across platforms.
What are the potential benefits of a federated comment system for podcasts?
The hosts discuss the potential benefits of a federated comment system for podcasts, such as increased discoverability and engagement. They believe that a federated system would allow users to access comments from different platforms, which would make it easier for them to find and engage with podcasts.
What are the hosts' thoughts on Samsung's decision to limit the compatibility of the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring with Samsung phones?
The hosts are frustrated with Samsung's decision to limit the compatibility of the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring with Samsung phones. They believe that this decision will limit the appeal of these products to a wider audience.
What are the hosts' thoughts on the future of federated content?
The hosts believe that federated content has the potential to create a more open and interconnected internet, where users can interact with each other across different platforms without being locked into a single ecosystem. They believe that this would be a positive development for the internet and for users.
What are the hosts' thoughts on the current state of podcasting?
The hosts believe that the current state of podcasting is fragmented and that there is a need for more standardization. They believe that this would make it easier for users to find and engage with podcasts and for podcasters to reach a wider audience.
Show Notes
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David go over a few quick news stories including YouTube adding an audio eraser feature, the CMF Phone 1, and Spotify adding comments to podcasts, but most of the episode is about all of the new Samsung devices that were just announced! They talk about all the new devices and even unbox all of the gadgets live on the pod. Of course, we wrap it all up with some trivia. Hope you enjoy!
Links:
MKBHD Samsung Devices Impressions: https://bit.ly/3S3zAy5
MKBHD CMF Phone: https://bit.ly/3S4HdnU
Android Authority Pixel 9 Fingerprint Sensor: https://bit.ly/4cXDPDG
YouTube Eraser Tool: https://tcrn.ch/4cWuonN
Spotify Podcast Comments: https://bit.ly/4cNSktA
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Galaxy Flip6: https://geni.us/BVt9ur
Galaxy Ring: https://geni.us/87sh
Galaxy Watch Ultra: https://geni.us/wQHfS4
Galaxy Watch7: https://geni.us/qhlC
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: https://geni.us/Z6oNEXA
Galaxy Buds 3: https://geni.us/BQIUGS
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