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Exclusive: Galaxy S26 series could represent a major shake-up in Samsung’s flagship lineup

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-26 04:30:50

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Galaxy S26 series could not only ditch the Plus model, but could also kill the standard model. Evidence found in an internal One UI 8 build suggests a lineup of the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. That means Samsung may rename the base model to “Pro” and replace the “Plus” model with Edge. Samsung’s next major release is the Galaxy S26 series, with the launch of its latest foldables now behind it. Earlier reports suggested S

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Exynos-powered Galaxy S26 phones might not be a hot mess thanks to this addition

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-26 06:00:47

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will reportedly add a “heat pass block” to the Exynos 2600 processor. This component should act as a heat sink and reduce the chip’s temperature. This comes amid speculation and rumors about the Galaxy S26’s chip choice. The Galaxy S25 series is exclusively powered by Snapdragon silicon. However, Samsung really wants the Exynos 2600 processor in some Galaxy S26 series phones. A new report has now revealed how Samsung could address a potential

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I sideloaded Galaxy Watch Ultra faces to my Galaxy Watch 7, and here’s why I’m keeping them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-26 08:30:03

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I won’t lie — I haven’t touched my Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 in a while. I liked it when I reviewed it and thought it was worth buying (it’s since been replaced by the Galaxy Watch 8), but it had a few omissions that made me long for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, squircle design and all. One of those major misses was that Samsung saved a few of its best, most complicated watch faces for its top model, leaving me behind with others that were just fine. Now, though, the ta

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I bought Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025, but I'd recommend this model instead

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-12-26 09:30:17

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is on sale for $650 in four color options. Its display is vibrant and large, the battery lasts through a couple of days, and LTE is provided at no extra cost. It comes in a single 47mm size, gesture support is limited, and external sensor connections are not supported. $649.99 at Amazon Last year's Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra was my favorite Google WearOS smartwatch, so when I saw the 2025 Watch Ultra with its new

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Samsung Promo Codes: 30% Off | July 2025

wired.com Molly Higgins 2025-12-26 06:00:00

Samsung makes everything from smartphones and gaming monitors, to smart TVs and dishwashers. I'm always looking for a sale (I’m assuming you are, too), and I've found the best Samsung promo codes to help you save big on your most important tech purchases. At WIRED, we often review the South Korean company’s products, especially Samsung’s vast lineup of Galaxy smartphones, and I've rounded up a bunch of Samsung coupons for (virtually) every type of shopper. Today’s Best Samsung Coupons for up to

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Z Fold 7 (and why)

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-12-28 05:47:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung showed its latest crop of foldable devices earlier this month, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 showing its worth at the top of the heap. It gets some notable improvements with a re-engineered hinge, a stronger interior display with ultra-thin glass and titanium reinforcement, and it's the lightest Fold yet. Also: I spent a week in New York City with the Samsung Z Fold 7 - and it spoiled me big time It's also the most expensive Z Fold in Samsung's catalog, and the company remo

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I compared the best smartwatches from Samsung, Google, and Apple - here's how Galaxy Watch 8 wins

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-12-28 06:16:00

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 is available for purchase now at a starting price of $349. 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 includes bo

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JerryRigEverything put the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through hell: Here’s what happened

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 06:51:02

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has successfully passed JerryRigEverything’s intense durability test. The phone showed exceptional structural strength despite its ultra-thin design. Samsung has also greatly improved dust resistance on the phone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has just aced one of the internet’s most famous durability tests. In a new video titled “Samsung Z 7 Durability Test – The End is Near,” tech YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything put Samsung’s latest ultra-thin fold

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The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s new cover screen is a mess

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 12:00:19

I love flip phone foldables. More specifically, I love flip phones with big cover screens. Being able to comfortably reply to texts, check notifications, and use apps on a large, high-quality cover screen is one of my favorite things about the flip phone form factor — and it’s why I was so excited to get my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. For the last couple of years, Samsung’s cover screen tech has paled in comparison to its competitors, namely Motorola in the US. For all Samsung has gotten righ

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I loved the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s new cover screen until the software ruined it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-29 00:00:19

I love flip phone foldables. More specifically, I love flip phones with big cover screens. Being able to comfortably reply to texts, check notifications, and use apps on a large, high-quality cover screen is one of my favorite things about the flip phone form factor — and it’s why I was so excited to get my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. For the last couple of years, Samsung’s cover screen tech has paled in comparison to its competitors, namely Motorola in the US. For all Samsung has gotten righ

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I replaced my Apple Watch with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for a week - and didn't mind it

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-12-29 04:45:18

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 is available for purchase now at a starting price of $349. 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 includes bo

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PSA: New Samsung foldables and Galaxy Watch 8 series still come with a gift card!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 12:22:34

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority All of these offers are available from Amazon. As such, all the freebies are Amazon gift cards (or Amazon credits, in the case of the Galaxy Watch 8). The deals are available for all available color versions. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE The main difference now, compared to when the pre-order deals were available, is that you no longer get the storage upgrade for free. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 gift card has been reduced

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Samsung on Apple’s upcoming foldable and AI assistants beyond Gemini with Galaxy S26 [Video]

9to5mac.com Ben Schoon 2025-12-28 16:11:58

In a new interview, Samsung’s Won-Joon Choi has commented on how Samsung will stay ahead when Apple releases its first foldable, as well as discussing… Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are big improvements in the face of stiff competition from China, but they also come as the first foldable from Apple is on the horizon. In a new interview with Bloomberg, Samsung’s mobile President Won-Joon Choi was asked how Samsung will “keep its edge” following Apple’s debut, saying (edited for clarity):

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Phone Carriers Sweeten Their Deals for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Watch 8

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-29 18:50:00

Samsung's new Galaxy phones are shipping and available in select stores starting today, and the major phone carriers are primed to get them into your hands. If you've been contemplating this next generation of foldable phones (or the health features of the new watches), these new deals and trade-in offers for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE and Galaxy Watch 8 models might convince you to upgrade. And don't forget to catch up on all the announcements from Samsung Unpacked. Note that t

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I spent a week with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and it's an even bigger leap than expected

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-30 02:12:58

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has officially launched with a starting price of $1,099 With a bigger cover screen, thinner form factor, and improved battery life, it is Samsung's best take yet on the foldable To better compete in the foldable market, it could use a better camera system and faster charging. View now at Samsung The Galaxy Z Flip lineup has been the most popular of Samsung's foldable devices, and its appeal is clear -- who can't benefit

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Galaxy Watch 8 users are roasting Samsung over this awkward charging flaw

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 11:37:49

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 owners complain it won’t charge properly on Samsung’s wireless charging pad. The issue stems from the curved default strap, which prevents the watch from lying flat on the Wireless Charger Duo. The included magnetic puck charger works fine, but users are frustrated by the poor fit with official accessories. Samsung has clearly impressed many people with the Galaxy Watch 8, including us. However, the tech giant may have overlooke

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Engadget Podcast: A taste of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-30 16:30:44

We’ve been playing around with the developer betas of Apple’s latest software, and now that we’ve spent time with iOS 26, Liquid Glass and more on actual devices, we have thoughts. From representation in Genmoji and Live Translation adventures to Apple Intelligence musings, our hosts Cherlynn Low and Mat Smith share what you can expect on your iPhones later this year. We also go over our reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, as well as Microsoft’s SharePoint server vulnerabi

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

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-30 21:00:36

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 2025-12-30 21:01:25

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 2025-12-30 21:03:00

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 2025-12-30 22:00:27

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 2025-12-31 10:26:07

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 2025-12-31 09:20:17

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 could finally tackle shutter lag with this Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-31 12:28:32

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A long-time leaker has claimed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will retain the same 200MP main camera as its predecessors. This main camera sensor will apparently be accompanied by a wider aperture. This latest leak comes after a wild rumor that the S26 Ultra would offer a larger 200MP sensor. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has been on the market for just over six months, but we’ve already encountered a ton of Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks. We previously heard that the new pho

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Galaxy S25 FE leak reveals new colors, bad news for RAM and storage

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-31 14:04:58

TL;DR The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could have 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. While these may be sufficient for most people right now, the specs aren’t very future-proof, especially given the pace of development of AI features. Samsung is expected to charge about $700 for the base variant of the Galaxy S25 FE, which makes these specs difficult to digest. Samsung is hard at work on its next launch, which is most likely the Galaxy S25 FE. We’ve seen several specs leak f

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

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

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 2025-12-31 10:45:00

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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How Samsung's Galaxy AI Boosts Gaming Performance

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 21:39:00

You're just one swipe from clearing the final round or beating your personal best in the game you've been grinding through for the past three months. But at the pivotal moment, the frame stutters and a push alert hijacks your screen. Just like that, your six-month streak ends -- not with a bang or a whimper, but with a cheerful notification chime about your upcoming dental appointment. Mobile gaming has become serious business, and smartphones are now expected to perform like full-fledged gamin

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You can now install Galaxy Watch Ultra-exclusive faces on older watches — here’s how

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-02 16:34:06

TL;DR Galaxy Watch Ultra’s exclusive watch faces (Simple Ultra and Ultra Analog) can now be unofficially installed on non-Ultra Galaxy Watch models via APK sideloading. Recent One UI Watch versions had blocked the installation of these watch faces, but that limitation appears to have been removed recently. It’s unclear if this change would be permanent. Users must enable developer mode on their Galaxy Watch and sideload the watch face APK via ADB. Don’t worry, we have detailed steps to guide y

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

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-02 16:34:16

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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Exclusive: Galaxy S26 series could represent a major shake-up in Samsung’s flagship lineup

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