WIRED's review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 highlights a 4,300-mAh silicon-carbon battery suited mainly for casual use, with charging capped at 25 watts wired and 15 watts wireless, and no magnetic Qi2 support. The phone's main 50-megapixel camera performs well in most conditions, while the 12-megapixel ultrawide lens is weaker and there's no telephoto lens, though cropping enables usable 2X zoom. New AI features include Horizon Lock for steady video, My FanCam for reframing group videos around a chosen subject, and Now Brief/Now Nudge for calendar and reminder assistance.
wired.com
· 2026-10-23
Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE for $419.99, which includes the S Pen stylus. The tablet features a 10.9-inch display and is advertised with all-day battery life.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-22
Samsung is now offering its certified renewed Galaxy devices through Amazon for the first time, each including a new battery and a one-year warranty. The renewed Galaxy S24 FE with 128GB storage starts at $489, down from its $649 original price but still more expensive than comparable used units from third-party sellers like Back Market.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-22
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now listed at 33% off its retail price on Amazon, marking the lowest price the foldable device has reached since launch. The $655 discount applies to the premium handset, according to the pricing reported by the retailer.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-21
Apple's first folding iPhone, the Duo, has a 7.6-inch unfolding screen, and within a week several major apps including Instagram, Threads, Slack and Google updated to properly support its larger display and vertical layout. Full compatibility requires developers to target the iOS 27.1 SDK. The device launches seven years after Samsung's original Galaxy Fold, with an IP68 rating and a largely concealed crease thanks to its display design and matte nanotexture screen.
wired.com
· 2026-10-21
Multiple Samsung Galaxy Watch users have reported circular, burn-like red marks on their wrists, appearing specifically under the device's sensor area. The reports have fueled online discussion over whether the marks represent actual skin burns or a milder form of irritation.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-21
Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at $945 in one color option, a discount of about 32% off its original price. The deal reportedly saves buyers more than $450, and the device carries a 4.6-star rating on Amazon. The phone includes S Pen support and Samsung's Galaxy AI features.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-20
A leak reported by 9to5Google indicates Samsung intends to launch six separate foldable devices next year: the Galaxy Z Slide, Z TriFold2, Z Fold9, Z Fold9 Pro, Z Fold9 Ultra, and Z Flip9. The move follows Apple's launch of the iPhone Duo, which has reportedly seen demand far outstrip supply, and comes after Samsung reportedly moved up the release of its Z Trifold 2.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-20
Samsung's Galaxy Watch devices, including the Watch 8, Watch 9, and Watch Ultra 2, display a small orange dot on the left side of the screen. The dot is a longstanding design element used to convey certain status information to the wearer in a minimal, unobtrusive way.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-19
The foldable phone category began in 2019 with Royole's FlexPai, an awkward but functional first commercial device using flexible OLED. Samsung's Galaxy Fold followed the same year but suffered widespread screen failures tied to a misunderstood protective layer, forcing a delay and redesign. Huawei took a different approach with the outward-folding Mate X, which looked elegant but left its display exposed to scratches and was never sold in the US due to sanctions.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-18
Following Samsung's July Unpacked launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, some buyers say apps don't properly scale to the device's 4:3 internal screen despite the phone's App Continuity feature meant to ease transitions between displays. Users have been discussing workarounds on online forums to address the sizing glitches.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-18
Android Auto, the Google interface normally projected onto a car's dashboard display, can be run on an old Android tablet using third-party receiver apps instead of an actual vehicle. The phone handles all the processing, so even an aging tablet that struggles with regular apps can display Android Auto's simplified maps, music and messaging layout.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-17
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