One UI 8.5 lets you use a Galaxy phone as your computer’s webcam

One UI 8.5 introduces several new features, including the ability to fully customize the Quick Panel. While Samsung talked about several new features during the Galaxy S26 launch event, there is one feature that the company did not officially announce: the ability to use a Galaxy phone’s camera as a high-quality webcam for your computer. […]

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Galaxy S26 starts getting a new update that brings AirDrop support

Earlier today, Samsung announced that it is bringing AirDrop compatibility to Galaxy devices through an upcoming update. Now, that update has started rolling out to the Galaxy S26 series. It is currently available in South Korea and could be released in other countries soon. The new software update for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and […]

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I’m loving how simple One UI 8.5’s AI notification summaries are

Notification highlights is one of the new Galaxy AI features Samsung has introduced with One UI 8.5. It offers two functions: prioritizing notifications and summarizing notifications. Priority notifications are not new to Samsung’s One UI. They have long been a basic part of the Android operating system, and Samsung is simply using AI to prioritize […]

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Samsung Camera Assistant update makes it easier to find 24MP resolution settings

Samsung has released an update for the Camera Assistant app for the Galaxy S26 series. The update (version 4.5.00.20) brings a small but useful change: the option to enable 24MP resolution in Photo mode is now available directly in the main Camera Assistant settings. Previously, the 24MP option was buried inside the Advanced resolution options […]

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Samsung Galaxy Forever lets you use Galaxy S26 for a year at half the price

Samsung launched its latest non-foldable flagship smartphones — the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra — in India at higher prices than their predecessors, making it harder for many people to afford them. To make purchasing these devices easier, the brand has introduced a new program called ‘Galaxy Forever,’ which also makes upgrading […]

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Breaking: First One UI 9 build is here for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S26 series with One UI 8.5 onboard. The phones in the lineup were the first Galaxy devices to run the stable version of the new software. Now, the first One UI 9 build has appeared for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, marking an important milestone in the development of Samsung’s next […]

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Samsung’s mobile division may face its first-ever loss

A few weeks ago, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series. The company said its new high-end phones have broken previous pre-order records and achieved double-digit growth in several markets. However, that success may not be enough to prevent a financial crisis for Samsung’s mobile business. Samsung’s mobile division could plunge into loss for the first […]

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Samsung lists apps that work directly via satellite on Galaxy phones

A few days ago, Samsung revealed that it is bringing direct-to-satellite connectivity to select Galaxy phones, allowing users to communicate even when there is no cellular network coverage. Now, the company has quietly listed the apps that support this satellite connectivity feature. Tipster @theonecid spotted a section on a Galaxy phone where Samsung lists satellite-ready […]

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Gemini’s task automation is now available on the Galaxy S26

During the announcement of the Galaxy S26 series a couple of weeks ago, Google and Samsung showcased Gemini’s advanced capabilities. The AI-powered assistant can automate tasks such as booking a cab or ordering food. The feature was not available at the time, but it has now gone live in select markets. Gemini’s task automation feature, […]

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Galaxy S26, S26+ bring improved Portrait mode with 5x zoom

One of the biggest disappointments with the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ is that they feature the same rear camera hardware as their predecessors, the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. If it’s any consolation, Samsung appears to be getting more out of the existing hardware through software improvements. On the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, […]

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