Galaxy S23’s stable One UI 8.5 update is now live in the US

Samsung, after offering the stable version of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in its home country, South Korea, followed by a global release, has now started rolling it out in the United States. At the moment, the brand seems to be offering it to the carrier-locked versions […]

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Samsung’s $3.5 billion EV battery deal with GM hits pause

In August 2024, Samsung’s battery manufacturing division, Samsung SDI, and General Motors signed a $3.5 billion deal where the two companies would build a plant for manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) in Indiana, USA. Unfortunately, the project may have been put on hold as the US carmaker may be rethinking its EV strategy due […]

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Samsung Messages isn’t going away for everyone, here’s all you need to know

Samsung has announced some pretty harsh news for fans of its messaging app. In July 2026, the Samsung Messages app will be discontinued in favor of Google Messages. Samsung is calling on users to “upgrade” to Google’s messaging app sooner rather than later. But not every region is going through the same transition. For most, […]

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Samsung launches Galaxy Book 6 Enterprise Edition

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book 6 Enterprise Edition, a variant of the Galaxy Book 6 for enterprise use — and its first laptop tailored specifically for the purpose. While it shares much of its hardware with the standard model, there are a few notable differences. For starters, while the consumer-focused version of the laptop […]

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Samsung phones cost up to 60% more to repair than iPhones, report suggests

Samsung smartphones that offer hardware comparable to Apple’s iPhone models typically cost less. At the same time, Galaxy devices priced similarly to iPhones often deliver better hardware or more features. Due to this, many people view Samsung phones as more affordable or offering better value for money than iPhones, and assume they are also cheaper […]

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Galaxy S26, S25, Z Fold 5, Flip 5 get second April 2026 update

Samsung smartphones listed under the brand’s monthly security update schedule usually receive one software update each month, bringing the latest security patch. This month is no different, as many eligible devices have already received the April 2026 security patch. Surprisingly, some of those devices, including the carrier-locked variants of the Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy S25 […]

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