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Good news for Galaxy S25 users: Stable One UI 8 is now rolling out in the US

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The stable One UI 8 update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series started its global rollout earlier in the day and is now available to several users in the US, too. Users are now widely receiving the 3.9GB update with the September 2025 security patch level. The update includes new features such as automatic call captioning and Now Brief functionality. Samsung’s One UI rollout has been a rollercoaster in recent years, with prolonged silence, long delays, and

One UI 8 update for Galaxy S25 series starts rolling out globally

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has released the stable version of One UI 8 to the Galaxy S25 series in Europe. This expansion comes a few days after the update was initially released in Korea. The update still hasn’t launched in the US as of writing. Samsung finally pushed out the stable version of its One UI 8 software to the Galaxy S25 series on Monday. Unfortunately, this release was initially restricted to Korea. Thankfully, there’s good news for some global users. Don

iPhone Air vs. Galaxy S25 Edge: Thin Phones Compared

If there's one thing customers want to see from the established phone titans, it's something new. Years of incremental improvements in processors, cameras and displays can occasionally be exciting, but unless you're upgrading from a several-years-old model, the differences tend to be relatively minor. So when Samsung released the super thin Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this year, it got our attention. And, naturally, it sparked speculation that Apple would also release a new slim phone, which arrive

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iPhone Air vs. Samsung S25 Edge: I compared the two ultra-slim phones, and here's the winner

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The market of ultra-thin and lightweight phones is officially at its tipping point, as Apple threw its hat into the ring this month with the new iPhone Air. The newest and arguably most innovative iPhone features the company's slimmest design yet, measuring at around 5.6mm thick. How did the folks at Cupertino achieve such a record? By opting for a smaller battery, fewer cameras, and some design elements that disrupt the norm, especially by

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Looking for a smartphone deal? Samsung has plenty today!

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority These offers are available from Amazon, with the only exception being the Galaxy Z Fold 7 one, which comes directly from the Samsung website. The discount applies to all color versions available, regardless of which device you buy. These vary by device, so check out the options before purchasing! Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (free upgrade to 256GB and $100 gift card) Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (free upgrade to 256GB and $100 gift card) Exynos-powe

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge drops back to its all-time low price of $699.99

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Super-thin phones are becoming popular, and if you don’t want an iPhone Air, the best alternative on the Android side is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. You can also get it significantly cheaper, as it is currently on sale at its all-time low price of just $699.99, which is a massive $400 discount. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for just $699.99 ($400 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” The discount is available for all color version

iPhone Air vs. Samsung S25 Edge: I compared both ultra-thin phones to decide a winner

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The market of ultra-thin and lightweight phones is officially at its tipping point, as Apple threw its hat into the ring this week with the new iPhone Air. The newest and arguably most innovative iPhone features the company's slimmest design yet, measuring at around 5.6mm thick. How did the folks at Cupertino achieve such a record? By opting for a smaller battery, fewer cameras, and some design elements that disrupt the norm, especially by

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Samsung calls iPhone 17 keynote a ‘Zzz-note,’ forgets Galaxy S25 series exists

TL;DR Samsung has criticized Apple’s iPhone 17 series launch as a “Zzz-note.” The company made the comments as part of a competition announcement on Twitter. This comes despite Samsung’s own Galaxy S25 phones being conservative upgrades. Apple announced the iPhone 17 series this week, and there are a few reasons to be excited about these devices. All models have a nifty square selfie camera, there’s a super-slim iPhone Air (if you care about a slim and light design), and Pro models get a 48MP

Welcome to the era of thin smartphones (whether you want it or not)

We knew it was coming, and now it’s here. The iPhone Air, as rumored, is only 5.6mm thick and has fewer features than the base iPhone 17, which is $200 cheaper. Sure, it’s not the first slimline reinterpretation of a major smartphone — Samsung beat Apple to the punch with the Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this year — but the influence of Apple can’t be underestimated. It’s too early to tell if the iPhone Air will shake up smartphones as the MacBook Air did with laptops, but it’s definitely a safer evo

iPhone Air vs. Samsung S25 Edge: I compared both thin phones, and there's a clear winner

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The market of ultra-thin and lightweight phones is officially at its tipping point, as Apple threw its hat into the ring this week with the new iPhone Air. The newest and arguably most innovative iPhone features the company's slimmest design yet, measuring at around 5.6mm thin. How did the folks at Cupertino achieve such a record? By opting for a smaller battery, fewer cameras, and some design elements that disrupt the norm, especially by i

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iPhone Air vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Begun, the Thin Phone Wars Have

The future of thin phones is up in the air, leaving me on the edge of my seat. Apple’s latest smartphone redesign is epitomized by the $1,000 iPhone Air, while Samsung is still trying to sell consumers on a slim $1,100 Galaxy S25 Edge. Tales as old as good versus evil—or Android versus iOS—don’t ever have an expected outcome, and we doubt either device will make you want to change ecosystems. Still, we know you’re curious about how the devices stack up, and we finally have the specs to compare t

iPhone Air vs. Samsung S25 Edge: I compared both thin phones, and here's the winner

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The market of ultra-thin and lightweight phones is officially at its tipping point, as Apple threw its hat into the ring this week with the new iPhone Air. The newest and arguably most innovative iPhone features the company's slimmest design yet, measuring at around 5.6mm thin. How did the folks at Cupertino achieve such a record? By opting for a smaller battery, fewer cameras, and some design elements that disrupt the norm, especially by i

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Surprise new Galaxy S25 One UI 8 beta update brings last minute fixes

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has pushed out another One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25. The stable release is expected later this month, and this could be the last One UI 8 beta for the series. Samsung is expected to roll out the stable One UI 8 update this month, starting with the Galaxy S25 series. After all, the newest member of the Galaxy S25 series already has it, and others are in line. But, Samsung still appears to be executing some finishing touches right before the sta

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Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25 FE: 4 reasons why the cheaper one isn’t worth it

With every passing year, the Galaxy S25 FE has been inching closer to the main high-end lineup, both in features and price. They share the same software with One UI 8, boast top-notch build quality, have great displays, top-tier IP ratings, and whatnot. But what started as a solid mid-tier phone that felt like a flagship without the flagship money is now becoming a less enticing deal. With the gap bridging, there are more reasons to spend that extra cash on the standard Galaxy S25 to get a bett

The Galaxy S25 FE is here, but I’d rather get the Pixel 9a

The Galaxy S25 FE has arrived, and there’s a lot to like about it. You get a powerful chipset, premium features like an IP rating and wireless charging, a promised seven years of software support, and a lot more for a starting price of $650. It’s a phone I’ll often recommend over the next 12 months because the FE series strikes an excellent balance between performance and price. However, it faces stiff competition from the Pixel 9a, Google’s mid-range phone, which — at least for me — is a better

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra $300 off, but only in these two colors

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung’s most exciting phones right now include foldables, flip phones, and a super-thin phone. These are cool, but if you want true performance and an overall premium experience, you can’t beat the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. We would argue it is still Samsung’s best phone, and you can often catch better deals on it. It’s currently as cheap as $999.99, which is a $300 discount. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for just $999.99 ($300 off) This offer is available

Galaxy S26 Ultra dimensions leak, while mockup render reveals welcome curves

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra mockup render gives us a rough idea of what to expect when the phone launches. The image shows off more rounded corners than the S25 Ultra, in line with previous leaks. A leaker also posted the S26 Ultra’s dimensions, revealing that it’s slightly taller and wider but thinner than the S25 Ultra. We recently heard that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have more rounded corners than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Now, a long-time leaker h

Samsung’s ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge is $400 off right now

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’ve ever wished your phone didn’t protrude so much while in your pocket, then the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might be made for you. Samsung’s ultra-slim Android phone features the same 6.7-inch OLED display as the Galaxy S25 Plus, but the device’s 5.8mm thick design makes it feel completely different. Right now, you can grab the S25 Edge with 256GB of storage in black, silver, or blue for an all-time low

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Want the Galaxy S25 FE? This $6 monthly AT&T offer is too good to ignore

TL;DR AT&T customers can now order the Galaxy S25 FE. Anybody on an unlimited plan can get the phone at $5.99 per month, no trade-in required. The carrier is also offering 50% off Samsung accessories with the purchase of any Samsung connected device. Samsung said it would introduce the latest member of the Galaxy S25 family today and that’s exactly what it did. The Galaxy S25 FE has officially launched and is up for sale right now, starting at $649. If you’re an AT&T customer, you’ll be able

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The Galaxy S25 FE is finally here, and there’s good and bad news

TL;DR Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 FE smartphone. The phone has larger battery and faster charging than the S24 FE, but retains most other features. The Galaxy S25 FE starts at $649 and goes on sale today. We were expecting a new member of the Galaxy S25 series to be revealed today. Now, Samsung has made it official and finally pulled the curtain back on the Galaxy S25 FE. Those hoping for a giant leap forward in most areas might be disappointed, but the new phone still brings a few k

I tried the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, and it got big upgrades in several ways

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung S25 FE lineup has officially launched with a starting price of $649. It features a better front camera, battery, and chipset, as well as a more compact form factor. With holiday sale season on the horizon, you can expect discounts on the flagship phones soon, making the price difference less enticing. As phones continue to get flashier features, more unique factors, powerful cameras,

Stable One UI 8 is finally here for one Galaxy S25 phone, the rest still have to wait

TL;DR The Galaxy S25 series is officially on One UI 8, starting with Samsung’s latest launch, the Galaxy S25 FE. The rest of the Galaxy S25 series will get the stable Android 16 update later this month. First off, apologies for that headline tease. I know Galaxy S25 series owners are counting the days until the Android 16-based One UI 8 update hits their phones, so this might sting a little. Yes, Samsung has finally kicked off the stable One UI 8 rollout for the S25 lineup, but there’s a twist

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Galaxy S25 FE vs S24 FE: Here’s why I wouldn’t upgrade

It’s here. Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE, a phone that impresses in many ways and serves as an affordable alternative to the more feature-packed Galaxy S25 series. While I believe the phone is a solid purchase, the more important question for many is whether it’s worth upgrading to from last year’s Galaxy S24 FE. In short, the answer is no. The days when a yearly smartphone upgrade made sense for most people are long gone. The incremental changes between generations are simply not sign

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Samsung launches the Galaxy S25 FE at IFA 2025

Samsung just launched the Galaxy S25 FE smartphone at IFA. It's available right now, starting at $650. The handset is available in four colorways. This is a midrange member of the Galaxy S25 family, after the company released the S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra back in January and the ultra-thin S25 Edge in May . The base-level S25 starts at $800 , so this is a slightly cheaper way to get in on all of that Galaxy action. This phone actually ships with the company's One UI 8 operating system. The o

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE ‘Fan Edition’ Is a Cut-Down S25+ For $350 Less

You already know what to expect when you see the letter FE following a Samsung product name. Short for “Fan Edition,” FE devices are a Frankenstein of components packaged together and sold for less. In the case of the Galaxy S25 FE announced at IFA 2025, the $650 Android phone has the same size 6.7-inch display as the $1,000 Galaxy S25+, while costing less than the $800 Galaxy S25. Yeah, it doesn’t quite fit perfectly on a side-by-side chart comparing Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series phones, does it?

Samsung's $650 Galaxy S25 FE Gets Fast 45W Charging, Thinner Design

Samsung's new $650 Galaxy S25 FE is getting some of my favorite features seen on the more-expensive $1,000 Galaxy S25 Plus, with a number of hardware tweaks that bring down the price. Samsung revealed the phone as part of its Thursday morning Galaxy Unpacked livestream, which also features new Galaxy Tab S11 tablets. The Galaxy S25 FE launches with the company's One UI 8 overlay for Android 16, which we first saw on Samsung's new Z Fold and Z Flip phones last summer. One UI 8 has a refined desi

Samsung takes another stab at an FE phone

is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. I’ve never been quite sure what to call the category Samsung’s Galaxy FE belongs to. Upper midrange? Midrange plus? Low flagship? Whatever we’re calling it, Samsung is bringing the concept back again this year in the Galaxy S25 FE, which continues to stand for Fan Edition. It’s still $650 like the S24 FE before it an

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Here’s how you can watch Samsung’s September ‘Galaxy Event’ later today

Samsung TL;DR Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Event today, unveiling new devices including the Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 series. The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to bring flagship-adjacent features to a mid-range price point. The Galaxy Tab S11 series will introduce two new high-end tablets with S Pen support and premium specs. In case you didn’t already know, Samsung is hosting a “Galaxy Event” today. While it’s not officially branded as an “Unpacked” event, the company will still reveal a

Hot deal: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge plummets to new record-low price, saving you $400!

Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has seen some great deals in its few months in the market (launched in May), but none have been this good. The handset has hit a brand-new record-low price of just $599.99. This means you’re saving a whopping $400! Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for just $599.99 ($400 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” The discount applies to all available colors, which include Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Silver, and T

Finally, a Samsung phone that I'd put my S25 Ultra away for (especially at this price)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge currently sells for $699 for the 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage configuration. With its sleek profile and solid hardware, this phone sets a new standards for mobile devices. You'll have to settle with subpar battery life and the absence of a telephoto lens due to the limited size. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy View now at Samsung more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The