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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE – Black

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You can’t go wrong with a little black Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. This dark Black option makes the Flip 7 FE look even smaller than it already is and hides smudges, fingerprints, and dirt more easily. It’s a mess-free, no-nonsense option.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE – White

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Get this option if you don’t mind the cover screen’s thick black bezels clashing with the White version of the Flip 7 FE. Paired with a silver frame, this is a brighter variant for those who don’t want another black phone.

There isn’t much to choose from when considering the colors of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

Wondering what Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE color you should buy? I don’t even know if we can call them colors because black and white feel devoid of it. Still, these are the only two options available for this foldable so you’ll have to pick either one if you’re dead set on getting the Flip 7 FE. Personally, I’d rather get the last-gen Flip 6 with a more powerful processor and more diverse color options.

That being said, I find the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in Black looks much nicer than the White variant. Not only is it a low-maintenance shade that doesn’t get as dirty, but it’s also better at visibly minimizing the darkened bezels of the Flip 7 FE’s cover screen. White clashes horribly with the fat black borders, enhancing the smallness of the display.

It’s the same with the internal folding screen. Since the Flip 7 FE has the same old inner screen as the Flip 6, the bezels are just as noticeably big. Black bezels and a black frame make it appear as if the bezels are smaller, so you should think twice before placing your order for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in White.

What you need to know

Google Play Store is seen adopting Material 3 Expressive, featuring vibrant colors for category icons in the search tab.

This server-side update (version 46.5.19) enhances the visual distinction of sections like Explore apps and Explore games.

Previously, the Material 3 Expressive design has also started appearing in other Google apps like Gmail, hinting at a wider visual refresh across Google’s ecosystem, coinciding with the Android 16 rollout.

Google’s Material 3 Expressive is the most visually advanced design makeover coming with Android 16. While it is being incorporated across the interface, new findings reveal how Google Play Store is taking advantage of it.

The latest version of the Play Store app was seen bringing the Material 3 Expressive in the search tab, spotted by Android Authority. It appears to be a server-side update, which brings some colorful elements through the tab icons on the Google Play Store app.

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Google Play Store Material 3 Expressive update — (Image credit: Android Authority)

Per the shared screenshots by the publication, it is pretty evident how the icons across categories look after the latest update. The icons across Popular apps, Explore apps, and Explore games are much easier to spot, thanks to Material 3 Expressive’s vibrant color design elements. While the icons now pop up in colors, the outline still remains intact as in the previous version.

Such subtle design changes are expected to spread across all Google apps as we progress, with the rollout of Android 16 anticipated in the coming months, potentially aligning with the launch of the Pixel 10 series.

As for this update, as told, it is a server-side one and was seen on the Google Play Store running version 46.5.19.

Gmail gains Material 3 Expressive look

Like the Google Play Store, the bold Material 3 Expressive look has also been witnessed in the search giant’s Gmail app. The changes were prominent when it comes to the search bar, bottom navigation bar, and compose button — all of which had their own accent colors popping up.

The compose button now has a glowing look with the new update next to the chunkier font, and the accompanying pencil icon also has a bolder look. When the rollout happens broadly, Gmail users can experience a major revamp with new colors all over the place, and a new card-style layout is also expected.

Google Circle to Search on a Google Pixel 9 Pro

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I’ll admit: long-pressing the home button to trigger a visual search was a genius move by Google. I use Circle to Search more often than I ever thought, whether it’s to identify plants, bugs, or famous landmarks in TV shows. Surprisingly, it also has a hidden talent for identifying colors.

Many web pages and apps help identify colors, providing all the details you might need, and sometimes even more, like additional codes and values. The problem with these tools is that you must upload an image, describe the color, or use a color wheel or slider. They’re not immediately accessible. With Circle to Search, long-pressing the home button beneath my thumb is all that’s needed.

Have you found a use case for Circle to Search?

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Color is all about perception. One person might see a gold dress, while another sees a blue one. To clarify this ambiguity, we assign specific names or values to colors. For instance, Aquamarine, Cerulean, and Navy Blue are all specific tints and shades of blue but vastly different. Whether ordering paint for your kitchen wall based on your Pinterest mood board or selecting complementary colors for a DIY Android widget, having a tool that can accurately identify colors is useful.

What color is that couch? Circle to Search has an answer

circle to search color identification test feature

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I hilariously stumbled upon this Circle to Search feature when trying to identify something else entirely, but I was interested to see how good it is when specifically targeting solid colors. I triggered the tool to test these capabilities and highlighted small splotches of solid colors on my home screen and various web pages. This activates a Google search with an AI Overview blurb, a list of related results, and specific hex or color codes in some cases.

Sometimes, AI Overview provides a hex code. Alternatively, it offers context about that specific color, be it another identifier, like RGB or CMYK, or a few “facts” about it. For instance, the dark blue (second image) represents “depth, stability, and calmness” according to the search tool. This information may not be helpful to everyone, but it’s just the type of description I’d need when choosing paint for a specific room. It still offers valuable information even if it doesn’t have much to say about a color. This salmon shade I ran through it (third image) suggested a paint color available at my local hardware store!

After seeing these results, I wanted to test how well Google knew Pantone colors. I pulled up a palette detailing the year’s hues and got to work.

It accurately identified Olive Green and provided an RAL code — a color identification system used for varnish, powder coatings, and plastics. Oddly, it struggles with more generic colors. It identified Pantone’s Orange Peel as simply “Pantone Orange” and offered a separate product using that shade. That’s useful, I guess, but hundreds of Pantone orange varieties are available.

Notably, if you’re not using a solid color taken directly from the web, Circle to Search is easily influenced by textures, shadows, and the quality of your camera. The same couch will look different in direct sunlight and fluorescent light. Be aware of this when walking around with your camera, snapping products, and hoping to pinpoint their color later. It does a pretty good job with fabrics, though, offering more information on my couch cushion.

Just don’t use it for professional work, OK?

A more embarrassing miss occurred with a particularly fetching blue from Samsung’s default wallpaper set. AI Overview identified it not as a color, but as a sanitary product. I’m unsure how AI Overview arrived at this answer, but it seemed pretty convinced! I also focused on the yellow dot in the image, which the tool believed was a part of a banana. This one did get a chuckle out ot me.

That conviction becomes a problem in other ways, too. Take this accent color we use across Android Authority.

Circle to Search mentions that the color is a “mix of blue and green” and offers descriptions like Ocean Green, Dark Sea Green, and Sea Blue, which are in the ballpark but aren’t home runs. Only when I scroll down to the related search results do I find a hex code that matches the color almost exactly. A more accurate answer exists, but AI Overview prioritizes the less precise information first. These errors are rare, but they affect the reliability of all the results I receive.

I can’t expect Circle to Search to be a perfect color identifier, but I’m surprised that it did so well in my tests.

Look, I can’t expect Circle to Search to be a perfect color identifier, especially compared to more specialized tools. Color science requires precision, and Circle to Search is designed as a general visual search tool. As I’ve mentioned, the results also depend on the source you’re using. As a result, there’s a degree of variability that’s involved. Your phone’s camera or screen might not capture or present a color-accurate image of a couch, cushion, wall, or plant pot, particularly when filters are applied or lighting conditions vary. It’s also easily thrown by textures and shadows. In short, Circle to Search isn’t for mission-critical work. You shouldn’t use it for professional purposes, but for everyone else, it makes snapshot color identification more accessible. It’s a great way to learn about colors or garner inspiration. I certainly learned plenty.

Nevertheless, despite its flaws, I’m still surprised it did so well in my tests. With a little more work, Google could have a surprisingly reliable Circle to Search use case. I already use the tool to identify structures, dog breeds, flowers, and actors. I can now add colors to this rather odd list.

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