What does “Ultra” mean across Samsung’s product lines? A simple guide

Samsung’s naming convention can be somewhat confusing for someone who has never owned a Galaxy mobile device before. The “Ultra” branding sticks out on some of its most expensive devices, and if you’ve ever meant what it represents across its various products, here’s a simple guide. Ultra represents the pinnacle of Samsung’s capabilities Now Brief […]

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Did you know One UI lets you use your Galaxy phone as a webcam?

Just about every laptop has a webcam built in these days, but the quality usually isn’t anything to write home about. Desktop PCs, meanwhile, don’t come with built-in cameras, so you’ll need a separate webcam. And depending on which one you buy, the quality can be just as hit or miss. Your Galaxy phone’s camera […]

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Samsung phones are now getting June 2026 Google Play System update

On Samsung smartphones, there is now a new update available for the Google Play System. While Google hasn’t shared the package size, after installing it, the Google Play System update date changes from 1 May 2026 to 1 June 2026 (via Tarun Vats). We have received the update on our Galaxy S26 Ultra running One […]

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Galaxy phones can finally display network speed in the status bar, here’s how

A network speed indicator in the status bar is a feature that Galaxy fans have been asking Samsung for over many years. Chinese manufacturers have offered it on their phones for a long time, and its absence on Galaxy devices always stood out a little. Until now, there were two ways to get a live […]

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Samsung updates Galaxy S26 with June 2026 security patch

As we entered this month, Samsung announced the June 2026 security patch for Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Now, the brand has started rolling it out, and the first set of devices to get them are the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. At the moment, the company is rolling it out in […]

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One UI 8.5 has a problem, and you need to see this

One UI 8.5 is a great update if you have one of Samsung’s more recent devices, but it does have a significant problem where not all of the new features trickle down as you go to some of the older models. Our colleagues over at SamMobile’s YouTube channel have put together a detailed video highlighting […]

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Customizing One UI 8.5: 6 settings and features worth tweaking

One UI 8.5 gives you more room to customize and tune the look and behavior of your Galaxy phone than you might realize. Some of these options sit right in the stock settings, and some are available through Samsung’s Good Lock app. Here’s a look at a few worth setting up, from the Quick Panel […]

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