Samsung is set for a busy summer with the anticipated release of the Galaxy Watch 8 series, powered by the Exynos W1000 chipset. The company is also broadening its ecosystem by making Samsung Notes available on all Windows pcs, not just Galaxy Books.The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will feature the Exynos 2500 chipset in European markets,marking a meaningful step for the Exynos division as it looks ahead to the Exynos 2600. The Galaxy Buds Core are also on the horizon, and the latest foldable phones are making their way to stores.

Galaxy Watch 8 to Feature Exynos W1000 Chipset

The Galaxy Watch 8 is nearing its launch, and a recent leak indicates that it will continue to use the Exynos W1000 processor. This decision, following the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, suggests Samsung’s focus on optimizing its existing hardware.

The Exynos W1000 is built using a 3-nanometer process by Samsung Foundry and includes a five-core CPU, a Mali-G68 MP2 GPU, and 32 GB of internal storage. It features a Cortex-A78 high-performance core and four Cortex-A55 cores, delivering 3.4 times the single-core performance and 3.7 times the multi-core performance compared to the previous generation. Firmware analysis of the new One UI 8 Watch has revealed three code names-Fresh 8, Fresh 8 Small, and Wise 8-suggesting two Galaxy Watch 8 variants and a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic model. All will utilize the same Exynos processor.

Samsung Notes Now Available on All Windows PCs

Samsung has announced that Samsung Notes is now available on all Windows PCs, not just Galaxy books.This move expands cross-device productivity for users of Windows 10 or 11. The app, which can be downloaded from the microsoft Store, allows users to start a document on a Galaxy smartphone and continue working on it on any PC, with synchronization via a Samsung account. The Samsung account app is required for proper functioning and data synchronization. While the app is optimized for the Galaxy Book line, it may display a notice about potential instability on non-Galaxy Book devices. The gallery app is also reportedly working on third-party Windows devices.

the app, downloadable directly from the Microsoft Store, allows you to start a document on the Galaxy smartphone and continue it on any other PC.

Galaxy Z Flip 7 to utilize Exynos 2500 Chipset

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be equipped with the Exynos 2500 chipset. While initially excluded from the Galaxy S25 series due to efficiency and performance concerns with its 3 nm architecture, the chip will now debut in the foldable phone. The SoC, featuring a deca-core configuration (1+2+5+2), will be powered by a Cortex-X925 core at 3.3 GHz and an AMD RDNA 3.5-based Xclipse 950 GPU. According to Sammobile, the Exynos version will be available in European markets and other selected regions, while China and North america will recieve variants with Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to be a key test for the Exynos division, ahead of the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26.

Samsung Galaxy buds Core Launch Imminent

The Galaxy Buds Core have appeared on Samsung’s official support sites in India, Russia, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. These models, identified by the SM-R410 number, will replace the current galaxy Buds FE. Their appearance on support portals suggests an imminent launch, likely during the Galaxy Unpacked event in July, alongside the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z fold 7.

While complete technical specifications have not been leaked, the earbuds are expected to feature a 200 mAh battery, and the charging case will have a capacity of 500 mAh, up from 478 mAh in the previous generation. As a direct evolution of the FE Buds, improvements in audio quality, battery life, and connectivity are anticipated.

New Foldable Phones Arriving in stores Soon

Samsung has begun distributing demo units of its upcoming foldable smartphones to physical stores. According to leaker Max Jambor, the models include the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Q7), Galaxy Z Flip 7 (B7), and the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE (B7R).

the Flip 7 FE will weigh the same as the Flip 6 (187 grams), suggesting it may be a revised version of the previous model with minor technical differences and a potential change of chipset. Rather of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it could use the Exynos 2400.Production began on April 30, indicating that the new foldable phones are on track for release in the coming weeks.