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Getting your smart home to play nice with all your devices has felt like navigating a maze of incompatible ecosystems. If you have been running Samsung's SmartThings as your connected home hub while carrying an iPhone, you know the daily friction of hopping between apps just to dim a lamp or nudge the thermostat.

When your phone becomes your lifeline's weakest link, we're not just talking about dropped calls anymore. Here's what you need to know: a recent incident involving a Galaxy S24 owner who couldn't reach 911 during a critical emergency has exposed a troubling reality about smartphone reliability when it matters most. The device failed to connect despite three separate attempts, even after a restart, while displaying what appeared to be full signal strength (PhoneArena). This isn't an isolated...

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is getting the Black Friday treatment early. If you're hunting a flagship Android, this might be the moment to pull the trigger. Retailers are jumping the gun and Samsung is leaning in with aggressive promos, so the Ultra is seeing some of its steepest cuts since launch.

Samsung's been busy cooking up something interesting for their next generation of earbuds. Leaks from One UI 8.5 point to the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and a big shake-up in design. Setup animations in the firmware show a move away from the sharp, angular look of recent models, according to Find Articles. It sounds like Samsung's most comprehensive product refresh in years, with the Buds expected to debut alongside the next Galaxy S-series phones in early 2025.

Samsung's dominance in the foldable market is about to face its biggest test yet. The company controls a significant portion of the US market largely due to limited competition, and Samsung has officially confirmed development of what could be its most ambitious device to date, the Galaxy Z TriFold. This isn't just another incremental update, the TriFold represents a tablet-sized 10-inch display that folds down to phone dimensions, opening up possibilities we simply haven't seen before in the...

Samsung's journey with One UI 8 has been a rollercoaster, and we can finally see the end of the ride. After a temporary pause (beginning 2025-10-21), Samsung resumed the One UI 8 rollout (resumption began in South Korea on 2025-10-24) for the Galaxy S23 and S24 series, now with beefed-up security, including the October 2025 security patch (addresses ~34 fixes, including Samsung-specific and Android fixes) that makes the wait feel worth it.

The buzz around Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series just hit a new level, and it is not just because of the revolutionary tech that is coming. Samsung executives said on an earnings call that these devices will bring significant upgrades across processing power, camera capabilities, and artificial intelligence, TechRadar reports. Industry watchers, such as Grey Journal, pegged the announcement for late January 2026, with retail to follow in early February. The timeline has shifted, which...

If you're keeping an eye on the smartphone landscape, there's a deal brewing that deserves your attention. Boost Mobile is positioning itself to offer the upcoming Galaxy S26 for free, and yes, you read that right. Here's the kicker: Samsung hasn't even officially announced the Galaxy S26 yet. That uncertainty is exactly why this window is interesting for people who like to move early.

Samsung's mobile browser is jumping to bigger screens, and it is bringing some compelling features along for the ride. The company is rolling out a comprehensive desktop version that blends cross-device functionality with artificial intelligence capabilities, as reported by The Verge. It is a big swing for a browser that has served mobile users for over a decade. The desktop release also adds cross-platform synchronization so you can move between phone and computer without losing your place.

Samsung's financial powerhouse moment has arrived, and it's being driven by an unexpected duo reshaping the foldable landscape. When a tech giant posts numbers that make analysts do double-takes, there is usually a sharp strategic shift behind the scenes, and Samsung's third-quarter results fit that bill.

Recent leaks about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series point to a generation focused on refinement, not revolution. Boring on paper. Useful in practice, because it clarifies the compact-phone question. Samsung still is not going small, which is exactly why grabbing a Galaxy S25 right now makes a lot of sense.

Samsung's revolutionary tri-fold smartphone is finally here. The Galaxy Z TriFold feels like a leap for foldables, the kind that turns a compact 6.5-inch phone into a 10-inch, tablet-like canvas, according to Forbes. It also took an unconventional path to market.

Samsung's making bold moves with the Galaxy S26, and the tech world is buzzing about what could be their biggest chipset comeback story yet. Recent reports suggest the entire Galaxy S26 lineup might ditch Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors in favor of Samsung's own Exynos 2600 chip, according to Tech Advisor.

Samsung just pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious foldable project yet, and the timing could not be more strategic. The company's tri-fold smartphone prototype made its public debut at the K-Tech Showcase in South Korea, the first time we have seen Samsung officially acknowledge what industry watchers have been anticipating for months (Lowyat). The device sat behind protective glass, sure, but this was the clearest look yet at what could be called either the Galaxy G Fold or Galaxy Z...

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is shaping up to be the company's most dramatic flagship overhaul in years. What started as whispers about a potential "Pro" model has ballooned into a full rethink of how Samsung positions its premium phones. The most surprising twist? The rumored Galaxy S26 Pro may replace the standard Galaxy S26, according to current leaks.

Samsung's latest earnings call just dropped some major hints about what's coming with the Galaxy S26 series, and the waiting game just got a lot more interesting. During their Q3 2025 financial discussion, Samsung officially confirmed that the upcoming lineup will pack significant upgrades across three key areas. Meanwhile, the rumor mill is split on whether we'll actually see a Galaxy S26 Edge or if Samsung is playing a different game entirely. Here's where things stand.

Samsung's latest move should not surprise anyone who has watched the ultra-thin smartphone saga unfold. The company has reportedly shelved the Galaxy S26 Edge after seeing the Galaxy S25 Edge struggle to gain traction with consumers. Samsung has decided to abandon its ultra-thin smartphone experiment following disappointing market performance, according to Times of India. The company will return to its traditional three-model strategy for next year's flagship series, the outlet reports. Even...

Samsung's One UI 8 rollout stumbled, forcing a pause, but the Android 16-based update is now back on Galaxy S23 and S24 phones. After hitting the brakes earlier this month (Android Authority), Samsung has restarted in South Korea and says more regions are next. This is not just another patch cycle, it is a reset of trust and process, especially after the messy One UI 7 launch that knocked confidence in the company's update pipeline.

Samsung is gearing up to make waves in the foldable smartphone arena, and the latest leaks surrounding its upcoming trifold device are fascinating. The Galaxy G Fold is rumored to introduce a groundbreaking tri-battery system powered by silicon-carbon technology, according to recent reports. It would be Samsung's first real foray into advanced battery chemistry, a sharp break from traditional lithium-ion cells. The twist, and the hard part, is how Samsung plans to tackle complex power...

The tech world is buzzing with news that could reshape the foldable landscape, and it is centered on Samsung's potential game-changing approach for the Galaxy Z Flip 8. Instead of following the usual script, Samsung is exploring a custom 2nm Snapdragon processor tailored to clamshell needs. Not just raw power. The everyday stuff that trips flip phones up.

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Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge launched with significant fanfare earlier this year, but the ultra-thin flagship hasn't exactly set the world on fire. With sluggish sales of just 650,000 units so far (reported from leaked sales reports) and production cuts already underway, Samsung faces a critical decision for its 2026 lineup. The latest rumors suggest the company might be considering a surprising move, bringing back the Galaxy S26 Plus alongside the Edge variant, potentially reshuffling its entire...

Prime Day is wrapping up, but there’s still time to snag one of the year’s most compelling smartphone deals. Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event launched on October 7th, bringing significant discounts to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S25 lineup (Mashable). Several Samsung Galaxy models even hit their lowest prices of the year during this window (Mashable). Unlocked versions are the sweet spot, full carrier flexibility without plan strings attached (Mashable).

Samsung's Galaxy TriFold is making waves before it even hits the shelves, and for good reason. Leaked animations from Samsung's own software give us our most detailed look yet at what could be the most ambitious foldable phone ever created. This is not just another incremental upgrade; it looks like a device that could fundamentally change how we think about mobile computing. Big claim? The demos back it up.

When Samsung announced its latest price cuts on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it wasn't just another seasonal sale. It was a calculated strategic maneuver that sends ripples throughout the entire smartphone industry. With the iPhone 17 Pro Max hitting shelves at $1,199 and Samsung's flagship starting at $1,299, this move signals more than competitive pressure, it is Samsung doubling down on value while Apple leans into premium positioning.

While One UI 8 has just started rolling out on the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung is already working on what comes next. More than a dozen new One UI 8.5 features have leaked, and some of them look genuinely useful. The update isn't expected until the Galaxy S26 launch early next year, but these early glimpses offer a clear preview of what Samsung is cooking up for your phone.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series is getting real buzz, and not just from spec-sheet chasers. The latest leaks point to the Samsung Galaxy S26 getting support for APV, Samsung's Advanced Professional Video codec, the kind of feature that can flip how we think about shooting on a phone. With APV supporting visually lossless recording and LOG profiles plus HDR metadata, pros get latitude and hobbyists get headroom. And because APV offers up to 20% better space than Apple ProRes (per early...

You've just invested in Samsung's latest powerhouse tablet, and that gorgeous 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display is staring back at you. How do you keep it pristine? The Galaxy Tab S11 features a stunning 2560 x 1600 resolution with 1600 nits peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate, and all that brilliance means little if your screen gets scratched. With Samsung already offering official screen protectors and the tablet supporting advanced features like the redesigned S Pen with increased tilt...

The smartphone market in 2025 is getting more interesting by the day, and Samsung's Galaxy A36 5G is making quite the splash, especially with one carrier offering it absolutely free. When I first heard about this deal, I was skeptical. Free phones usually come with significant compromises. Too good to be true? After digging into what the Galaxy A36 brings to the table, I changed my mind. This might actually be one of those rare deals worth your attention.

You know what's fascinating? Samsung's been quietly perfecting DeX since 2017. You might have written it off as a nice-to-have that never quite delivered. Then it cracked the code. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the first clamshell (Flip) foldable in Samsung's lineup to support Samsung DeX, signalling an important shift.

Samsung's latest leak drops a clear hint. While we're all waiting for the Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus to hit the market, the Plus variant looks set to outmuscle its smaller sibling. The Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus aren't available quite yet, but the leaked specs sketch a gap budget shoppers should know about. Both tablets have a display with a 90Hz refresh rate. After that, the roads diverge in ways you will feel day to day.

Privacy is messy on a packed train or in a coffee line, and Samsung appears to be tackling it in a surprisingly thoughtful way. A recent APK teardown of One UI 8.5 uncovered code referencing something called "Private Display" or "Privacy Display," and the feature looks like a real swing for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaked build shows Samsung is developing tech that limits screen visibility from side angles to protect your privacy in crowded public places. One UI 8.5 is expected to be the...

The rumors are swirling and the evidence keeps mounting, Samsung appears to be gearing up for what could be their most ambitious product launch yet. These are not incremental updates we are looking at. These are technologies that could redefine mobile computing paradigms for the next decade. Ready to see why September 29 might be worth circling on your calendar?

Samsung just dropped some serious tablet upgrades, and if you're eyeing the new Galaxy Tab S11 or S11 Ultra, you're probably wondering which one deserves your hard-earned cash. Samsung announced both models on September 4, 2025, and they're already hitting shelves. The Tab S11 costs $799 while the Tab S11 Ultra is priced at $1,199. But price is only half the story. The rest is how you plan to use it.

When you send a photo to a friend via WhatsApp on your Samsung phone, you probably don't think twice about the complex image processing happening behind the scenes. You hit send, the thumbnail pops up, end of story. Right? In August, Meta's security team discovered something far uglier hiding in that moment, that innocent image sharing was being weaponized by attackers to take complete control of Samsung devices. The vulnerability they uncovered, now patched by Samsung, shows how sophisticated...

Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 just picked up a substantial One UI 8 update that reshapes mobile productivity. The headline is not the bullet list of features, it is that Samsung completely rebuilt DeX on top of Google's Desktop Mode, a sharp turn in how it thinks about mobile desktop computing.