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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Samsung, not Apple, led the latest US smartphone sales spike

Between March 8 and 14, smartphone sales in the United States rose 24% week-on-week and 3% year-on-year. According to market watchers, Samsung, not Google or Apple, drove most of that growth. Although iPhone 17e sales were up 15% year-on-year in its first three weeks, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series performed better. S26 lineup sales were 29% […]

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Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 beta nine update now live in the US

Earlier this month, Samsung released the ninth beta version of One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) to the Galaxy S25 series. Initially, the brand rolled it out in its home country, South Korea, and then in a few other regions, including India. However, the company hadn’t made it available in the US. That’s finally changing. […]

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