Techmeme Ride Home Tue. 05/13 – The Thin-Phone Era Is Here
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May 13, 2025 The Galaxy S25 Edge introduces a sleek new thin phone era, raising questions about battery life and camera performance. Apple is exploring brain-controlled interfaces to operate iPhones, pushing the boundaries of user interaction. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone impresses with its 360-degree gimbal, though it's not available in the U.S. Meanwhile, a German startup is developing submarine drones for naval surveillance. Exciting advancements in AI are also on the horizon, with Audible creating AI-voiced audiobooks to revolutionize listening.
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Super Thin Phones Lead Market
- Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is leading a wave of super thin phones with a 5.8mm thickness and 163g weight.
- The design prioritizes slimness and lighter feel over features like larger battery or telephoto cameras.
Hands-On S25 Edge Experience
- CNET's hands-on with the S25 Edge showed the phone feels significantly thinner and lighter than its Plus model.
- Despite its thinness, the device remained impressively sturdy, with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 and Victus 2 backing.
Apple's AI Battery Optimization
- Apple plans an AI-powered battery management feature in iOS 19 to extend battery life based on user habits.
- This is crucial for the upcoming thinner iPhone 17 with smaller battery capacity, applying broadly to all iPhones on iOS 19.