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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Galaxy S26 and Buds 4 lineups are live in the USA, check launch prices and offers

Every Galaxy phone and wearable Samsung announced at Unpacked 2026 is finally available in the USA. More accurately, the pre-order window closed last night, and now you can outright order the Galaxy S26 and the Buds 4 straight from Samsung’s e-shop. Obviously, early adopter and reservation bonuses can no longer be claimed. But you never […]

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Gemini gets integration with one more native Samsung app on the Galaxy S26

With the One UI 7.0 update, Samsung brought Gemini integration to three stock apps on Galaxy phones and tablets: Calendar, Notes, and Reminder. With the Galaxy S26 series, the company has added integration with one more stock app in One UI 8.5: Samsung Gallery. On our Galaxy S26 Ultra, we noticed that Gemini now has […]

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Galaxy S26’s first update appears to remove ‘Hey Plex’ feature

Samsung’s latest lineup of non-foldable flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S26 series, brings several upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 lineup. One of them was the ability to summon the Perplexity assistant by saying, “Hey Plex.” Surprisingly, the brand appears to have removed this feature with the first software update. When we received our Galaxy […]

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Galaxy S26’s first software update reaches the US

On Monday, Samsung released the first software update for the Galaxy S26 series. It brought the February 2026 security patch. Initially, the brand offered it in its home country, South Korea, and then in many other parts of the world, including Europe and India. Now, the company is rolling it out in the US. From […]

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