Samsung has released the Galaxy Watch Ultra, a smartwatch that competes with Apple's Watch Ultra. The Galaxy Watch Ultra's design is influenced by Apple's rugged wearable, but Samsung is not new to the smartwatch market. The product is designed to work with Samsung smartphones, but can also be used with other devices.

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Fitbit devices can detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) and alert users, with nearly 10 million people worldwide enabling these alerts. Google is making it easier to share this data with healthcare providers through the Fitbit Web API, which now includes AFib endpoints for simpler integration and sharing.

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Google and Samsung are still working on an upcoming XR platform. The platform, announced at I/O 2024 in May, will feature a multitasking capability and an overlay panel for delivering results. The panel can be moved to a split-screen side panel. Additionally, Google announced that 'Ask about this video' will be coming to YouTube, and Circle to Search will be able to scan QR and barcodes starting later this month.

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Samsung hosted an Unpacked event, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, alongside other products. The event featured pre-order deals with hundreds in savings. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are available for pre-order, with discounts up to $220.

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The Nothing Ear and Ear (a) wireless earbuds have debuted with improved battery life, ANC, and integrated audio-based Chat GPT action. The Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds are now marked down to $84 shipped at Amazon, while the higher-end Nothing Ear Wireless Earbuds are discounted to $129 shipped from the usual $149. The earbuds were launched in April and are available in all three colors.

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Google invests in Magic Leap, a company known for its augmented reality technology. The two companies sign a strategic partnership to develop and improve AR technology. This partnership aims to enhance the user experience and expand the capabilities of AR devices.

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Samsung has updated its One UI to include a larger watermark on AI-generated wallpapers, featuring the Galaxy AI logo and the phrase 'AI-generated'. The feature was first introduced with the launch of Galaxy AI earlier this year, which also included other features such as generative wallpapers powered by Google's AI models.

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The Galaxy Buds3 Pro in White are available for pre-order, with an expected delivery date of July 24.

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Samsung's Unpacked event offered pre-order deals on its new Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 handsets, with an extra $100 instant credit. The event also featured early discounts on Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Galaxy Buds 3. The Android game and app deals include titles like Fran Bow, Little Misfortune, Water Tracker- Hydro Coach PRO, and more.

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Samsung is bringing more apps to the cover display on its Galaxy Z Flip, including Google's Gmail app. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 will feature a bigger, actually useful cover display, with additional features and more apps in the works, including Microsoft Outlook.

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