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Samsung is testing One UI 9.5 internally on Galaxy S26, Z Fold 8, and select A-series models as new test builds surface with widget and debugging updates.
Amazon offers Samsung Galaxy S26 discounts of up to 32 percent following October Prime Day, with markdowns concentrated on 512GB storage models.
Samsung Galaxy S26 price increases of $100 to $200 have appeared online, pushing the 1TB Ultra model to $1,999 amid broader component cost pressures.
Samsung rolled out the Galaxy A54 October 2026 security update with 62 bug fixes in Thailand, while opening enrollment for the One UI 9.0 beta.
Samsung has started rolling out the Galaxy S23 One UI 9 update based on Android 17, starting with beta testers in South Korea.
This Galaxy Watch 7 deal is a strong one: Amazon is selling the smartwatch for just $159, which is 36% off its current retail price of $250. The Galaxy Watch 7 is a complete smartwatch that won’t let you down, with a thin, lightweight design and impressive tracking features. For anyone shopping for a new
Samsung is reportedly bringing three upgrades to the Galaxy S27 Ultra display next year: DC dimming, the M16 panel, and fixes for the Privacy Display introduced on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone already sounds appealing on paper, and a redesign will probably drive more sales, but these screen changes are tangible improvements users should
The Galaxy S27 Ultra display may avoid the compromises that held back its predecessor, according to a PhoneArena opinion piece. The writer cites an industry insider who said during a Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter) that Samsung is going to improve the display quality that suffered on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. What went wrong
The Exynos 2700 has reportedly entered volume production at Samsung, with output running more than 10% above the Exynos 2600's as the Galaxy S27 Pro joins the lineup. The Galaxy S27, S27+, and Pro are expected to carry the Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe, with that rollout coming alongside reports that the Galaxy S27
Samsung's September 2026 security update bulletin leaves out two of its older smartwatches: the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, effectively marking the end of software support for both devices going forward. Samsung had promised the Galaxy Watch 4 series four generations of Wear OS upgrades, and delivered on that promise: Wear OS
Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold8 is now the world's lightest foldable smartphone, weighing just 201 grams - a milestone the company traces back through eight generations of foldable engineering, starting with the original Galaxy Fold's 276 grams in 2019. According to Samsung, the weight reduction has been a steady, generation-by-generation effort: the Galaxy Z
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series worldwide, according to Memeburn. Samsung is also internally testing the update on 49 additional Galaxy phones and tablets, with the software rolling out through the rest of the year on a staggered
Following recently leaked official renders of the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, the full specifications for both upcoming smartwatches have now surfaced as well. The details come from WinFuture, starting with the Galaxy Watch 9, which is expected to be the more affordable of the two. Here's what the leak reveals about
A display problem that has already plagued several smartphone brands now appears to be showing up on Samsung's Galaxy smartwatches too. Reports of a Galaxy Watch 4 green line defect have surfaced online, raising fresh concerns about AMOLED reliability across Samsung's wearable lineup. Reddit Reports Detail the Defect A Reddit user named HKNworld posted photos
With the Galaxy Watch 9 release date now approaching, there's a solid opportunity to grab the previous generation for less — a smart move for anyone who doesn't need the absolute latest hardware on their wrist. The Galaxy Watch 8 leans heavily into refining the everyday experience rather than chasing headline specs: navigation feels smooth,
Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have offered an early look at the smartwatch's refined design and upgraded feature set. The device holds onto the core design language of its predecessor while introducing a handful of notable hardware and software changes. At the same time, the possible removal of the signature rotating
If a Samsung phone occasionally shows a small flashing dot - or several - on the display, the proximity sensor is almost certainly the cause. These dots typically appear near the top center of the screen and become most visible during phone calls, when the under-display sensor is actively working. It's worth distinguishing these from
If Samsung Messages is still the default texting app on a Galaxy phone, July is going to require some attention. The app is being deactivated for US users, and texts, RCS conversations, and message history stored inside it won't move anywhere on their own. Everything is transitioning to Google Messages - and while the migration
Samsung has extended the June 2026 Android security update beyond the Galaxy S26 lineup, with the patch now rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S25 Edge, and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The update weighs in at around 900MB and delivers 45 security fixes in total, with the rollout beginning in South Korea before
Portable tech exists on a spectrum. A desktop setup stays home. A laptop travels. A phone handles the street-level stuff. And when even pulling out a phone to skip a song feels like too much effort, a smartwatch steps in. It's the layer of tech that lives on your wrist, always available without the friction.
