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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

Samsung unveils 8TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSD - and the heatsink will cost you extra

Samsung 8TB 9100 Pro SSD Samsung/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways An 8TB PCIe SSD that's offered with or without a heatsink. Read and write speeds of up to 14,800 and 13,400 MB/s, respectively. Perfect for laptops and desktop with PCIe 5.0, and PlayStation 5. Looking for an 8TB PCIe 5.0 SSD? Well you're in luck, because Samsung has announced an 8TB variant of its excellent 9100 Pro M.2 2280 SSD. But such an impressive SSD is going to come wi

Pour one out for the Galaxy Note line as updates come to an end

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has finally ended software support for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. The August 2025 patch was their final update, leaving them on One UI 5.1. Fans say they’ll keep using the phones, but the Note line is now officially over. The Galaxy Note series was iconic in its day, but time waits for no device, and now the last models have finally been cut off. Samsung has stopped supporting the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, with the August 202

Samsung unveils 8TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSD - and the heatsink will cost you extra!

Samsung 8TB 9100 Pro SSD Samsung/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways An 8TB PCIe SSD that's offered with or without a heatsink. Read and write speeds of up to 14,800 and 13,400 MB/s, respectively. Perfect for laptops and desktop with PCIe 5.0, and PlayStation 5. Looking for an 8TB PCIe 5.0 SSD? Well you're in luck, because Samsung has announced an 8TB variant of its excellent 9100 Pro M.2 2280 SSD. But such an impressive SSD is going to come wi

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 most impressive piece of tech hardware I've tested in 2025

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Fold 7 has reached the point that it's now the same size as flagship phones when closed. The software upgrades in One UI 8 and Android 16 finally take advantage of the productivity potential of foldables. There are multiples modes in the Fold 7 that make it even better than just a phone that transforms into a tablet. It didn't take long for Samsung's Z Fold 7 to change my mind about fold

Samsung's Fold 7 finally made me a believer in foldable phones - 3 reasons why

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Fold 7 has reached the point that it's now the same size as flagship phones when closed. The software upgrades in One UI 8 and Android 16 finally take advantage of the productivity potential of foldables. There are multiples modes in the Fold 7 that make it even better than just a phone that transforms into a tablet. It didn't take long for Samsung's Z Fold 7 to change my mind about fold

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 dummies tease a long-awaited charging feature

TL;DR An image of Galaxy S26 dummies has been posted online, giving us our first look at Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup. All three models have at least a partial camera island design, with the larger one on the Galaxy S26 Edge mimicking the iPhone 17 Pro. A circular ring on the back suggests Samsung may finally add Qi2 magnetic wireless charging. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series isn’t due until early next year, but the first dummy units have already surfaced, giving us a glimpse of what the lineup

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,

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Series and Galaxy S25 FE: Specs, Features, Price

Google may have given up on making Android tablets, but Samsung is putting along. Last week, Samsung announced a budget slate—the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite—but now it's time for flagship tablets. At IFA 2025, the tech exhibition in Berlin, the company announced the next-gen Galaxy Tab S11 series, comprising the Tab S11 and the Tab S11 Ultra. Also in tow is the Galaxy S25 FE (Fan Edition), a midrange Android phone that marks the fifth entry in the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy Tab S11 costs $800, whil

Samsung announces incredibly thin Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and a smaller Tab S11

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. The Galaxy Tab S11 replaces the Plus model in a more compact form but with similar power to the Ultra. The Ultra has a massive 14.6-inch display and is both thinner and lighter than last year’s model. Samsung is refreshing its flagship Android tablet lineup today with the introduction of the new Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra. These tablets come with incremental changes over the p

Samsung’s new DeX drops desktop UI on tablets, and not everyone will be happy

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR In One UI 8, Samsung DeX no longer offers the full desktop interface on tablets unless connected to an external display. The updated version improves ease of switching between regular Android and DeX mode without closing apps. When using the standalone tablet view, traditional navigation buttons and quick settings are absent, resulting in a less mouse-friendly experience. Android 16 introduced Google’s take on a Desktop Mode for Android, and the new v

Samsung DeX finally gets multi-monitor support on the Galaxy Tab S11

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is rolling out multi-monitor support in Samsung DeX, starting with the Galaxy Tab S11 and One UI 8. Extended Mode allows dragging apps and files between your monitor and tablet display. Launching with the Tab S11, this will reach older Samsung tablets with the One UI 8 update. Samsung DeX is one of the best desktop modes on mobile and has been a useful tool since it was introduced on the Galaxy S8. Samsung overhauled DeX in One UI 8, basing it

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 Tab S11 revives 11-inch size as S Pen ditches Bluetooth, copies iPad placement

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S11 has arrived with updated specs, the return of an 11-inch size, and some big S Pen changes. The Galaxy Tab S11 series will feel pretty similar to anyone who has seen the past few generations. This year, we’re getting the usual 14.6-inch monster, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, alongside the return of a smaller 11-inch Galaxy Tab S11 that was missing from last year’s lineup. There’s no 12.4-inch “Plus” model this time around, though. Under the hood, these tablets are power

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra hands-on: Really thin, redesigned S Pen and... remember Dex?

Someone recently asked me: Who even cares about Android tablets anymore? If that's you, you're probably feeling the same indifference towards premium Android tablets. Even Google has conceded it won’t be making new tablets and seems to have already forgotten about the Pixel Tablet. But that’s not stopping Samsung from releasing the 11th-generation Galaxy Tab S11 series, comprising the 11-inch standard model and 14.6-inch Ultra. The latter is the more interesting of the pair, as it’s not only wha

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 Tab S11 Tablets Come in Two Sizes: Big and Absolutely Huge

There are only so many ways to make a tablet. If you’re Acer, you give most of your new Iconia tablets kickstands. If you’re Apple, well, you just say it’s a new iPad and call it a day. And if you’re Samsung, you announce the new Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra and make everybody play a game of “spot the difference” between the two Android tablets. At IFA 2025, Samsung debuted the two new tablets, and yes, you may need ChatGPT to create a table comparing the two to see what one has that the other

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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?

I Tried Samsung's New Galaxy Tab S11 Tablets. Here Are the Important Upgrades

Every year around this time, Samsung unveils new versions of its flagship Galaxy Tab S series tablets. For the past couple of years, the updates have been modest improvements, and this year's Galaxy Tab S11 is no different. There are some notable advancements, though, including a more powerful processor and a slightly slimmer design, which make an already impressive Android tablet that much better. Read more: Best Tablets of 2025 One big change: While the Tab S11 line still comes in two sizes,

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

Samsung Health levels up with virtual doctor visits, on-demand workouts, and more

TL;DR Samsung is collaborating with three partners to add new features to the Health app. These features include telehealth visits, enhanced prescription management, and expert-guided workouts. These features will start rolling out on September 8. It’s always nice when an app gets new features. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Samsung Health app soon. The update will introduce new features enabled by three new partnerships. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us a

Samsung’s New Sound Tower Speaker Is for Party Animals Only

IFA 2025 has already brought us a lot of gadgets, including AirPods Max chargers, Whoop-killing fitness bands, business laptops that can game, and even a cassette-playing Bluetooth boombox, but it’s been a fruitful event for one demographic in particular: party people. First, JBL announced its first battery-powered party speaker, the PartyBox 720, and now Samsung is getting in on the action with its Sound Tower speaker. The Sound Tower ST50F and ST40F are Samsung’s latest entrants into the part

Samsung announces a pair of flashy new party speakers

It’s shaping up to be a good week for people who like enormous party speakers. Hot on the heels of JBL’s PartyBox 720 comes Samsung’s latest Sound Tower. The two new models are the ST50F and the ST40F, both of which are designed to provide music for large gatherings, indoors or outdoors. A redesigned acoustic structure houses dual dome tweeters equipped with Samsung’s Waveguide tech, which it says delivers a wider and more even soundstage. These are joined by a pair of woofers, the output of wh

Own a Samsung phone? Changing these 10 settings gave mine a big performance boost

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've been fairly vocal recently that Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best S

Latest Galaxy tri-fold rumor says the wait might be longer than we thought

TL;DR A new report from Korean media highlights a slightly different launch timeline for the Galaxy TriFold than previously rumored. It is reported that Samsung will unveil the dual-folding phone in October, with sales set to begin in November. Samsung reportedly plans to initially sell 50,000 units of the phone. The launch of the Samsung two-times folding phone, which is expected to be officially called “TriFold,” has been on the horizon for quite some time. Back in July, Android Authority e