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Samsung has launched its Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone but is tempting customers to stick with the current models in a surprise sale

Samsung has cut hundreds of pounds off the Samsung S25 following the announcement of a new edition to its smartphone range. On Tuesday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, a slimmer version of its standard S25, which is described as an ‘engineering marvel’ – now its previous model is on sale.

The sleek S25 Edge, which measures at just 5.8mm thick, is available to pre-order from Samsung or Sky Mobile, but at an eye-watering £1,000+ price. Those looking for a more affordable option may want to look at the usual S25 as it’s cut by £200.

While all eyes are on the new model, Samsung has quietly been cutting the cost of the rest of its Galaxy S25 range. The retailer is now offering the Galaxy S25 128GB for £599, with the 256GB model costing £659.

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This marks a rare occasion where both models are cheaper than Amazon and Argos’ prices and a new record low on the standard S25. There’s also £150 off the Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB, which now comes in at £1,099 from Samsung, Argos and Amazon.

However, this is the same price as the new Galaxy S25 Edge, which is worth keeping in mind for those who like getting their hands on the latest model. As a brand-new model, the S25 Edge comes with a hefty price tag of £1,099 outright or £40 when spreading the cost.

However, Samsung and Sky are sweetening the deal by offering the 512GB model for the price of 256GB, while Sky is throwing in a free pair of Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth £219. The Daily Express’ Deputy Technology Editor Henry Burrell got his hands on the S25 Edge and hailed it as an ‘impressively slender piece of kit’.

On the 1.4mm size difference between the Edge and the standard S25, Henry said: “Millimetre differences don’t sound like much on paper, but they make a huge difference to how this phone feels to hold. The S25 Edge is impressively thin and certainly awoke my inner nerd.

“But what struck me more was just how light the S25 Edge is. It weighs 163g, just one gram more than the S25, and less than the 190g S25 Plus and 218g S25 Ultra. The iPhone 16 is 7.8mm thick and weighs 190g.

“The S25’s dimensions, combined with its weight, make it feel truly feather-light.”

However, Henry did point out some reservations, adding: “With a large QHD 6.7-inch display, very similar to the one on the S25 Plus, the S25 Edge is a little hard to hold in one hand. Though it’s amazing Samsung has crammed all the componentry into the shrunken body, one thing it can’t slim down is the cameras.

This SPF50+ from Korean skincare brand Beauty of Joseon, which is currently going viral, has become a new staple in my summer morning routine, says our writer

Having heard all about the wonders of Korean skincare products, renowned for their use of ingredients that give a radiant glow, I recently made a switch in my routine. I swapped in the viral Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+, which is currently on sale at LookFantastic, reduced to £12.40 from £15.50 – and it’s completely taken over as my daily moisturiser.

Its lightweight, non-greasy formula has an SPF 50+, offering super-high protection against sun damage and premature ageing. The first thing you’ll notice is that it doesn’t feel like sunscreen at all, instead leaving your skin feeling hydrated with a subtle healthy glow.

I found that my skin felt so quenched that I didn’t need to use a separate moisturiser, and it also sits really well underneath make-up, which can be a challenge to find with sunscreens. The only drawback I find is that the bottle isn’t massive, so it may run out quickly, but it’s a handy size to carry around.

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Supreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating SKINSCREEN by Australian brand Ultra Violette is another popular facial sunscreen choice. This one is currently discounted at Boots, down to £27.20 from £34.

Lookfantastic has also slashed 20% off La Roche-Posay Anthelios Suncream SPF50+, which is fragrance-free and designed for sensitive skin types. Usually retailing at £20, it’s now down to £16, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Yet it’s the affordability and simplicity of the Beauty of Joseon SPF that clinches it as my top pick. Rice water, which this product contains, is known for its skin-brightening properties and its ability to address pigmentation and uneven skin tone. After using it for a couple of weeks, I’ve not seen a dramatic change in my skin’s overall tone, but it certainly feels nourished and hydrated post-application.

This viral Korean SPF has also collected an impressive average of 4.77 out of five stars on Lookfantastic’s website. A happy customer commented: “This is truly the best SPF I have used. It stayed great under make-up, didn’t make me super oily. Left me looking healthy and glowy with no residue feeling.”

Another remarked: “I love this sun cream! It’s so lightweight and skin is left looking dewy – not greasy. No white cast either so a big plus!”

A third person wrote: “On my 100th tube and will never stop repurchasing. LF offer was beyond fantastic!” – clearly, it’s become a firm favourite in many skincare routines

However, as someone with normal to oily skin, I recognise that those with dry skin might not find it sufficiently moisturising. One reviewer noted: “It’s very light and watery. I need another moisturiser under it because it’s not thick enough for my dry skin.” For those seeking extra hydration, perhaps Ultra Violette’s hydrating option would be more appropriate.

Halle Berry has revealed that she had to make a last-minute ‘pivot’ when it came to her outfit for the Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony as it disobeyed the controversial new dress code.

As Cannes Film Festival’s new dress code made waves yesterday, it has left many A-list celebs scrambling for new outfits to abide. And Halle Berry, who is on the festival’s coveted jury this year, has admitted she had to make a last-minute switch-up when it came to her outfit for Tuesday evening’s red carpet opening ceremony.

In an update to the dress code this week, the festival banned full nudity and “voluminous” outfits, writing on its official charter: “For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival. Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theatre are not permitted.”

Talking at the Cannes press conference on Tuesday, alongside fellow jury member and succession actor Jeremy Strong, Halle admitted she was amongst those slightly blindsided by the new rules. “I had an amazing dress and I cannot wear it because the train is too big, so I, of course I’m going to follow the rules,” she said with a sigh.

“But, I had to make a pivot. But the nudity part I think is, probably, also a good rule,” added Halle.

The rule change comes after Julia Fox bared all in a see-through corset during the 2023 edition of the Cannes festival, alongside many others making some eyebrow-raising red carpet appearances over the years. While it’s also hot off the heels of a string of controversial appearances from Bianca Censori, who wore a naked dress – leaving little to the imagination – to the 2025 Oscars, after several bizarre outfit choices.

With a new outfit in toe, Halle is expected to walk the red carpet alongside the likes of Tom Cruise and Naomi Harris for the opening ceremony, which kicks off the ceremony and features a screening of new musical comedy film Leave One Day.

Robert De Niro will also be awarded the the honorary Palme d’Or award for lifetime achievement at the ceremony.

Later in the week, Tom Cruise will take to the red carpet for the highly-anticipated premiere of his new Mission Impossible movie, while others such as Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum and Bella Hadid are spending time on the Cote d’azur for the two-week long festival.

For those looking to celeb-spot, hotels such as the Martinez, Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc and the Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel, are all housing the A-list this year for the festival.

You can also head to hotspots such as the Carlton Cannes beach, Lucia Cannes and Copal Beach to try your luck at some parties across the week. While you may not make it inside, those A-Listers have to stumble out at some point…