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Motorola is finally beating Samsung at its own game

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-26 23:30:34

Ryan Haines / Android Authority When you buy a smartphone in 2025, it’s often rare that you pay the full MSRP of the phone you’re looking at. Between trade-in deals, price discounts, store credits, and more, virtually every smartphone brand is always running some kind of promotion on its Android handsets. For years, Samsung has been one of the best at this game. Even for phones that are still in the pre-order phase or have just recently launched, it’s not uncommon to find Samsung throwing in f

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Galaxy Watch 8 review: Samsung’s best smartwatch in years

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-27 03:00:36

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . I’m too tired to write this review. Last week, I penned a work-in-progress version because I hadn’t yet spent enough time to fully explore the new features Samsung packed into the Galaxy Watch 8 . One of those features is the new AI-powered running guidance, which I followed. I have r

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How to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8 series

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-27 03:01:25

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 features several notable upgrades over its predecessor. For starters, at 8.9mm, it's almost as thin as the S25 Ultra's 8.2mm and 26 percent thinner than the Fold 6. It also has some updates to its image quality, including a jump from a 50MP to a 200MP main camera. It also offers a 10MP 3X optical zoom camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 10MP cover screen selfie camera. Plus, the screen is a smidge bigger at 8 inches, up from 7.6 inches. The Fold 7 also features mult

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The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-12-27 03:03:00

Other Samsung Phones to Consider Galaxy A36. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu If you don't see a Samsung phone mentioned in this guide, that might be because it's not sold in the US and is a little harder to source for testing. But here are a few other Samsung phones I've tried to consider. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G for $400: The Galaxy A36 (6/10, WIRED Review) doesn't quite measure up to its peers from Nothing and Motorola. Performance is just too choppy, and that's not acceptable at this price. It'

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This fan-made Galaxy S26 Ultra render is the phone I wish Samsung would make

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-27 04:00:27

Joe Maring / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Although it’s a bit too early in the rumor cycle for concrete Galaxy S26 leaks, that hasn’t stopped people from talking about Samsung’s next phones. Mostly recently, that’s taken shape in r/SamsungGalaxy, where discussion of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is in full swing. Along with sharing some speculative

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Samsung might stop debuting Android updates with Galaxy S phones for good

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-27 16:26:07

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16’s early release schedule has shaken up platform update plans across OEMs. For Samsung, a new leak clarifies that the company will launch major One UI version bumps alongside the Android platform bump, coinciding them with the launch of the Galaxy Z series flagships. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S series flagships will no longer debut with the new Android version. Instead, it would be the first to feature One UI x.5 versions, which ironically will inclu

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I spent a week in New York City with the Samsung Z Fold 7 - and it spoiled me big time

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-27 15:20:17

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ZDNET's key takeaways The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, thanks to its slim and light design, a strong hinge and a wider coverscreen. It's very expensive at $2,000 for the starting configuration. But you'll dig the improved hardware, especially if you're familiar with foldable phones from the global market. $2,000 at Samsung $2,000 at Amazon more buying choices The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung's biggest design overhaul since the Z Fold 2 in

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Samsung flexes its customization muscles with LockStar’s new fingerprint unlock animations

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-27 18:22:33

Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has updated Good Lock’s LockStar module to support One UI 8. The updated module brings some fun, new fingerprint unlocking animations. Unfortunately, these animations don’t work on phones running One UI 7. Samsung is bringing some playfulness to the lock screen experience with the latest update to its LockStar module. Version 7.0.01.5 of the module targeted at One UI 8 introduces a handful of new fingerprint unlock animations that make unlocking de

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Time is running out for these Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 pre-order deals

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-27 18:17:12

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Are you thinking of getting a new Samsung smartwatch? The Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic are about to launch, tomorrow, but you can still sign up for some nice pre-order offers. You will get $50-$100 in credits. Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and get a free $50 credit Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and get a free $100 Amazon gift card These offers are available from Amazon, but they are a little different. With the Galaxy Watch 8, you get a

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T-Mobile and Starlink's $10 a Month Satellite Texting Service Is Live. Here's How It Works

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 16:45:00

T-Mobile's T-Satellite internet service, powered by SpaceX's Starlink satellites, officially launched on Wednesday, July 23. The direct-to-cell messaging service that enables texting from anywhere isn't limited to T-Mobile customers -- AT&T and Verizon mobile customers can also purchase it for $10 a month. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" by way of 657 Starlink satellites that'll be used exclusively for cellphone service. T-Satellite has been in beta testing s

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Don’t get your hopes up for One UI 9 leaks as Samsung fixes this major loophole

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 03:41:57

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has patched a loophole that enabled many recent One UI leaks. The exploit allowed users to access internal OTA builds via a custom tool and decrypt metadata. You almost certainly won’t be treated to as many One UI 9 leaks going forward. The Samsung fans among you enjoy delving into One UI leaks, and we enjoy bringing them to you when they surface. The bad news for all of us is that it looks like the party might be over. According to a report

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Samsung killed its classic DeX mode in One UI 8, but there’s a good reason

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-29 08:42:55

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung killed its “classic” DeX in One UI 8, replacing it with a new version built on top of Google’s native Desktop Mode in Android. This move aligns DeX with Google’s broader effort to improve Android’s desktop capabilities, which should benefit DeX in the long run. However, the new DeX is currently a downgrade for users, as it lacks many quality-of-life features that were present in the classic version. Samsung DeX is one of the best features of O

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Looks like Galaxy S26 Ultra will be upgraded on all fronts but one

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-29 22:34:16

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A fresh Galaxy S26 leak has revealed details about the Snapdragon chip powering it. A prominent leaker notes that Samsung will source the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chips from TSMC instead of using the ones it is rumored to manufacture itself. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is also rumored to be slimmer and have a bigger display than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We’re still several months away from the official unveiling of the Galaxy S26 series, yet a flurry of leaks and rumor

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Galaxy S26 Ultra charging speed leaks: A big jump (for Samsung)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 10:34:51

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could get 60W wired charging speeds. Two other leakers claim that the phone will actually get 65W charging. Either option would be a significant upgrade over previous Samsung Ultra phones, which topped out at 45W. We recently heard that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could finally get faster wired charging, although we didn’t hear about a specific charging speed. However, the same source has now revealed a ke

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 Review: A Promising Update

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-12-30 14:03:00

It's hard not to like Samsung’s latest folding phones. Now in their seventh generation, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 have reached a level of hardware refinement near perfection for their respective categories. That might sound like something I've been saying for the last several years—after all, every new Fold and Flip has made small tweaks to make them better than their predecessors—but the changes from 2024 feel more drastic. With thinner frames, larger screens, and polished designs,

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4 Best Folding Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-12-30 14:33:00

Other Folding Phones to Consider Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 for $1,100: Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a close second to Motorola's Razr Ultra. I liked the camera quality from Motorola's flip phone this year more than Samsung's—a big win for the Razr—but the Flip7 still captures nice photos and offers better video quality, if that's your thing. Samsung's latest Flip has a larger front screen, though you still have to jump th

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Another Galaxy S26 Ultra leak pours cold water on a battery upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 14:32:16

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Another leaker has claimed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a 5,000mAh battery. This comes after a reliable outlet made the same claim earlier this month. That means Samsung’s Ultra phone will have the same battery capacity for the seventh time. We’ve seen many flagship Android phones with huge batteries this year, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra retains a 5,000mAh battery. We previously heard that Samsung won’t change things on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and anot

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I tested Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8, and it kickstarted my motivation to get running again

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-12-30 14:45:14

Samsung Galaxy 8 Smartwatch ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Galaxy 8 is available for preorder now, with shipping beginning on July 25. It's a capable smartwatch with all the usual health metrics, along with Samsung's Running Coach, bedtime guidance, and recovery insights. Some features feel more experimental than scientific, like Antioxidant Index and BMI, which failed to work several times. View now at Samsung Samsung's latest smartwatches have arrived. The Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, which incl

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Samsung plans to make Now Bar more useful by nearly doubling app support

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-31 17:15:46

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Now Bar, a lock screen carousel of glanceable app cards, is expanding its app support and is now available on the Galaxy Z Flip’s cover screen. Samsung plans to increase the number of apps and services that support the Now Bar from around 20 to up to 35 by the end of 2025. This expansion will be available on devices with One UI 8, which is based on Android 16 and adds a new API that allows any app to create “Live Notifications.” One of the b

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The Galaxy Z Flip 7 finally gets UWB for precise tracking, but only if you buy this version

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-31 20:46:30

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has ultra-wideband (UWB) support, but the feature is exclusive to the South Korean model. UWB is a wireless technology that enables highly precise location tracking for features like digital car keys and Google’s Find Hub. It’s unclear why UWB is limited to the Korean model, but it may be due to regional demand or the cost of regulatory certification in other countries. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip lineup offers most of the f

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Starlink Texting Launches on Big Three Phone Carriers Today. Check if You’ll Get It for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 02:05:00

T-Mobile’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is finally here, enabling customers to send texts from anywhere in the country, regardless of their proximity to a cellular tower. The direct-to-cell messaging service, called T-Satellite, is also be available to AT&T and Verizon cellphone customers. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" by way of 657 Starlink satellites that'll be used exclusively for cellphone service. T-Satellite has been i

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge rumor teases the best of both worlds

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-01 08:20:04

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The next Galaxy Edge phone is rumored to be even thinner than its predecessor. The rumor also suggests that the device may have a larger battery. To achieve this feat, Samsung may use “new battery material technology.” The Galaxy S25 Edge stands out from the rest of the Galaxy S25 line due to its slim and light design. However, to achieve this slender frame, Samsung had to make a number of sacrifices, which may have played a hand in its poor sales number

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Starlink Texting Launches on Big Three Phone Carriers Today. Check if You’ll Get for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 08:05:00

T-Mobile’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is finally here, enabling customers to send texts from anywhere in the country, regardless of their proximity to a cellular tower. The direct-to-cell messaging service, called T-Satellite, is also be available to AT&T and Verizon cellphone customers. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" by way of 657 Starlink satellites that'll be used exclusively for cellphone service. T-Satellite has been i

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24 hours later with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Why I'm leaving the S25 Ultra behind

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-01-01 11:43:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Update: This story was first published on July 8 and was updated on July 23 to reflect the new sales information. Has Samsung finally done it? I've been asking myself that question this whole day, as I've been going about life with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. By now, my previous daily driver, the Pixel 9 Pro, devoid of SIM cards and battery life, has been relegated to my drawer of forgottenness. With a foldable this thin, light, and capable, it just had to be this way. CNET survey: 6

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Forget Samsung Z Fold 7: Why this Galaxy model is on my watchlist going into next year

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-01-01 17:38:00

Jason Howell/ZDNET Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an impressive book-style foldable that tackles many of the long-standing quibbles plaguing the Fold series for years. I spent a weekend with the device, and was floored by how much its reduced weight and thickness made it feel like a standard candy bar phone when folded. CNET survey: 64% of people say 'no thanks' to foldable smartphones The cover screen is wider and more usable, the interior display is larger at eight inches, and the new 200

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: I tested both foldables, and here's the winner

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-01-01 17:40:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Samsung Z Flip 7 is now official, bringing with it a brighter cover display, a larger battery, and a full dose of Galaxy AI. On the flip side, the Motorola Razr Ultra refines its clamshell formula, pairing the largest, fastest screens in the category with a triple-50 MP camera stack and Moto AI tricks. Also: I spent a weekend with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and I became more of a fan Clamshell foldables have come a long way, and Motorola and Samsung both offer two of the

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I tested an AI running coach on my Samsung smartwatch - and it humbled me (for the better)

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-01 17:54:00

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Within less than 24 hours of wearing Samsung's newest Galaxy Watch 8, I knew a trial run (pun intended) of Samsung's new Running Coach feature was in order. Running Coach is one of my most anticipated features in the Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, and does exactly what it sounds like: employs AI to calculate metrics like strain, pace, and recovery to improve your abilities and keep you on track for your next race. Also: Your Samsung Galaxy Watch is getting a big upgrade. Four featu

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I dropped Gemini for Bixby for a week, and I’m so glad that I did

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-01 18:00:03

Andy Walker / Android Authority When Samsung launched Bixby in 2017, it wasn’t well received. The virtual assistant, intended to rival Google Assistant, wasn’t nearly as mature or capable as it is now. Nevertheless, Samsung tried to push it onto users with a dedicated button well before it was ready. The voice assistant landscape has changed significantly since then. Google Gemini has replaced Assistant as my primary voice channel, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing. I’ve encountered many proble

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Finally! The Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a long-overdue charging speed upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-02 09:45:25

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might support faster-than-45W charging, making it the fastest charging Samsung smartphone ever. Samsung flagships have maxed out at 45W USB PD PPS since 2019, while rivals have progressed to significantly quicker charging speeds but often with proprietary solutions. Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed any specifications for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung is basking in the glory of higher demand for

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Samsung could make its own Galaxy S26 chips, but they’re not Exynos

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-02 09:11:43

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A prominent leaker has claimed that the Samsung-made Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is still in the works. This chip is said to be cheaper than the TSMC-made version, which could be good news for Galaxy S26 pricing. However, Samsung-made chips have historically lagged behind TSMC-manufactured variants. We’ve heard conflicting rumors that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor, expected to be used in the Galaxy S26 series, could be manufactured by both TSMC and

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