Hidden Galaxy Z Fold 8 setting fixes awkward aspect ratios in some apps

The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s 4:3 inner display is great for many applications, but it is an unusual aspect ratio that isn’t used all that much across the Android landscape. As a result, odd things can happen with certain apps, including those that support multiple aspect ratios. For example, an app coded to support both […]

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How I automate my Galaxy Watch AOD when I leave the house

Samsung’s Modes and Routines app is a powerful, versatile tool that allows you to automate certain features and functions on your Galaxy devices. For example, you can instruct your phone to perform certain tasks when you leave the house. Modes and Routines is unfortunately lacking when it comes to automating Galaxy Watch functions, but you […]

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Samsung’s powerful Finder tool has changed in One UI 9

The One UI 8.5 update introduced the powerful Home Finder feature to the home screen. Months later, Samsung revised its original implementation. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra shipped with One UI 9 (Android 17) and a refreshed Finder tool that arguably enables easier access. In […]

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Should you use this Galaxy Z8 fingerprint setting to speed up phone unlocks?

If you’ve been using non-foldable Galaxy phones for the past five or so years, chances are you haven’t touched a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for at least that long. But if you just bought your first foldable, your experience is about to change. Foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy […]

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Set up your Galaxy Z Fold 8 with Smart Switch? Your zoom level may be wrong

If you’ve upgraded your Galaxy phone before and transferred your settings from your old phone to the new one using Smart Switch, you know how convenient it is. It may be one of the best things about Samsung Smart Switch, but it can also backfire. Here’s the perfect example. If you’ve just bought a new […]

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Invisible Samsung Gallery backups could be wasting your Galaxy phone storage

Samsung Galaxy phone users who take every opportunity to snap photos, record videos, and edit them will run out of valuable storage faster than everyone else. Videos can get ridiculously large, but that’s not the only reason. You might also be wasting a lot of storage because of how Samsung Gallery backups work. Every time […]

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Edge Panel issues caused by One Hand Operation+ will be fixed soon, says Samsung

One of the best and most unique features of Samsung’s One UI on Galaxy smartphones is the Edge Panel. It is a panel that you can access by swiping in from the left or right edge of the display, giving you quick access to a variety of content, including apps, contacts, and other shortcuts. Unfortunately, […]

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Can’t remove the Samsung Keyboard orange dot? Here’s the fix

One UI does a good job of highlighting new features added through OS and Samsung app updates. Whenever something new is available, you’ll usually spot a small orange dot next to the relevant menu or feature. Normally, those dots disappear as soon as you check out what’s new. But Samsung Keyboard has one orange dot […]

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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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One UI 9 Watch beta may be around the corner with smarter AI and health upgrades

It’s been nearly a year since One UI 8 Watch debuted with Samsung’s 2025 smartwatch lineup last summer, and the company now appears to be preparing its next major release. A rumor claims Samsung is gearing up to launch the One UI 9 Watch beta program. If it follows the same pattern as previous rollouts, […]

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