Users running the Galaxy S26 Ultra are discovering a problem with the Close Focus Enhancement feature: it doesn’t do what it says. This is a frustrating camera problem on its latest flagship device that Samsung can’t hide anymore.

What you see in the viewfinder is not what you get in the final shot. The captured image shifts left, chopping off the right side of the frame. For a top-tier Samsung flagship that costs much over $1,000, that’s embarrassing.

The core issue is a lens mismatch between the preview and the capture. When Close Focus Enhancement kicks in during a tight shooting situation, the phone appears to switch lenses mid-process, but the preview doesn’t follow.

So you frame your shot, hit the shutter, and the camera quietly delivers something different than what you composed. Well, Samsung acknowledged it; a Korean community moderator has confirmed the bug is real.

According to the moderator, the problem surfaces specifically when the phone switches lenses during close-range shooting after Close Focus Enhancement is enabled. A software fix is coming, but no timeline is given.

If you’re shooting close-up subjects and you care about getting the frame you actually composed, disable Close Focus Enhancement until Samsung patches this.

It strips away some of the assisted focus behavior, but you’ll at least stop losing the right edge of your shots to a rogue lens switch.

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Samsung has announced that the company will release a One UI 8.5 device plan once the software is ready for rollout. However, there are a couple of things you should know about this new statement.

This statement comes after a wide user-based criticism of Samsung’s new feature limitation to the Galaxy S26 series. Users alleged that the company is keeping them exclusive for the new device as a selling point and starving previous-generation flagships.

However, the phone maker made it official that the majority of S26 series features, including Galaxy AI, will come to the Galaxy S25 series and other devices with One UI 8.5. The company didn’t clarify the models and timeline at this point in time. However, it did say that a detailed plan will come “later”.

When?

The Galaxy S25 series has been testing this new software since December 2025. So far, the program has seen nine beta versions with features, improvements, and optimizations. Yet, it’s speculated that the program still has one more beta update left before Samsung calls it off

On the other hand, the S25 series with One UI 8.0 began receiving the April 2026 security patch. It indirectly confirms that the stable One UI 8.5 is nowhere near this month. Though Samsung isn’t confident about sharing a date for the final rollout, we can presume that the One UI 8.5 rollout will be somewhere in Late April or early May.

According to the previous plan, the One UI 8.5 device rollout plan could appear after the stable release for Galaxy S25 and Fold/Flip 7 devices. Moreover, this plan will expand for a few months, covering smartphones, foldables, and tablets. These rollout plans for devices will vary based on the countries and regions as well as devices.

Stay connected with us, and we’ll keep you posted on all of the new developments.

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CAD renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 surfaced today through Onleaks and MyMobiles, giving us the clearest early look yet at Samsung’s 2026 flip phone. It looks almost exactly like the foldable phone it’s replacing.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 measures 166.8 x 75.4 x 6.6 mm, which is identical to the Flip 7. The footprint won’t feel different in your hand, won’t photograph differently on a desk, and won’t inspire anyone to write a headline about bold new design choices.

The outer cover screen stays at 4.1 inches, the main display holds at 6.9 inches, and the rear camera layout appears to be copied and pasted from the previous generation.

At 13.2 mm folded, the Flip 8 trims about half a millimeter from the Flip 7’s 13.7 mm profile; half a millimeter is something you’ll actually feel over time. Here’s the thing about CAD leaks: they’re reliable for dimensions and proportions.

Bezels, material choices, color options, finish quality, none of that shows up cleanly in renders. So while the bones of the Flip 8 appear to be straight from the Flip 7’s skeleton, there’s still room for Samsung to differentiate on surfaces and finishes.

Samsung does this with its foldables, choosing to consolidate a design for a generation rather than tear it apart. The Flip 6 to Flip 7 shift was more substantial visually. This time, the company seems comfortable with the shape.

The South Korean tech giant pioneered the modern flip foldable, and right now it’s coasting on that legacy while competitors sharpen their angles.

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 8 alongside the Wide Fold and Fold 8 on July 22, 2026, in London.

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Samsung is giving one last shot at the $2,900 Galaxy Z TriFold phone in the US. The first triple foldable Galaxy device is getting a final restock today at 10 AM ET on Samsung’s website.

There’s a countdown timer on the product page right now, which means you’ve got a narrow window to get your affairs in order before this thing vanishes from retail forever.

Every single time Samsung has listed the TriFold online, it has sold out within minutes. Whether that speed reflects genuine, overwhelming demand or just genuinely thin stock is a question that no longer matters.

Samsung has officially pulled it from its lineup, which means whatever units are sitting in that warehouse today are the last ones that will ever carry the original TriFold name.

Before the restock goes live, pull up Samsung’s website and walk through the checkout flow on any in-stock device. Sign into your Samsung account. Make sure your payment method and shipping address are already saved and populated.

The direct product page and the dedicated waiting page are both viable entry points. Either one should surface the “Add to Cart” button at 10AM. Keep both tabs open.

The last TriFold units ever sold at retail go on sale at 10 AM ET. After that, the only place left to buy one is exactly where Samsung wanted you not to go.

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Samsung has confirmed that One UI 8.5 Beta brings AirDrop support through Quick Share on select Galaxy devices. Not a workaround, nor a third-party app; actual Apple-like AirDrop compatibility baked into the operating system.

Apple users have smugly shared files among themselves for years. You would watch them tap two phones together to share files in seconds. Meanwhile, Android users stood there fumbling through Bluetooth menus and email attachments.

That era is ending.

Samsung and Google have been tightening their collaborative grip on cross-platform sharing for a while now. Quick Share itself was the product of that partnership, a rebranding effort that merged Samsung’s Quick Share with Android’s Nearby Share.

AirDrop integration is the next logical step in that ongoing relationship.

Quick Share with AirDrop support changes the interaction entirely. Galaxy users can receive files directly from nearby iPhones.

What devices actually get it

The list includes the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. If you’re on a Galaxy S24 or S25 and want to test it, joining the One UI 8.5 Beta program gets you access.

If you’re running anything older than that, you’re out.

Samsung isn’t in the business of leaving money on the table with software updates, which means the Galaxy S23 users get to watch from the sidelines.

Worth being clear: this is a beta feature.

One UI 8.5 beta is not the finished product, and betas have a long tradition of surfacing features that get quietly killed before public release. Samsung hasn’t committed to a full rollout date.

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Jacob Kiplimo, the Ugandan long-distance runner, is preparing to ace the 2026 London Marathon, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is his active coach. The runner has recently created a world record at the 2026 Lisbon Half Marathon and is now his eyes on the London Marathon, in which he finished second last year.

He said that the Galaxy Watch 8 is basically helping him all around to prepare for this major event. He uses the watch features to analyze training sessions, check health statistics, and improve his strategy accordingly.

Running Analysis

Samsung Health app comes with a Running Analysis feature, which he uses to see real-time analysis and reports from all track activities. Users can check their heart rate and improve pace for long runs. Health insights such as these avoid strain and make form adjustments.

The health app keeps a record of each running session, and users can use this record to track their consistent progress. For example, Kiplimo said he does some training to maintain consistency even on rest days.

That’s how he trains about 7 km instead of 40 km on the rest day, and the Health app statistics help him to maintain his training consistency. This slowdown allows the athlete to recover from the muscle soreness and prepare for the next run.

Rest

To give the body proper recovery, the Watch 8 enables him to get sufficient sleep. The sleep tracking feature watches his sleep patterns and then provides deep sleep and REM sleep insights, as well as a sleep score in the morning.

Running Coach

Once recovered, the runner dives into the Running Coach to get customized programs to train for a marathon. It analyses the athlete’s performance and rate running level from 1-10. Then, the athlete receives a training plan to complete a 5k, 10K, half, or full marathon based on the user’s level. Each level of success opens new challenges.

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Samsung confirmed that eight Galaxy devices will support SoftBank Starlink Direct in Japan. It is a satellite-to-smartphone service launching April 10, 2026.

Without installing any additional apps or paying a fee, eight Samsung phones gained support for SoftBank Starlink Direct in Japan, with satellite connectivity baked into plans that SoftBank and Y!mobile customers already pay for.

The eligible devices are the Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra, S25, S25 Ultra, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and A25 5G. The last one is worth pausing on; it sits at the budget end of Samsung’s lineup, and it’s sitting in the same satellite support list as the S26 Ultra.

You need to be running a SoftBank SIM, a Y!mobile SIM, or LINEMO.

What can you do with it?

• Text messages
• Certain emergency alerts, including earthquake warnings
• Data on supported apps

Voice calls aren’t supported. Emergency calls aren’t either, which feels like the one gap that actually matters. The service only activates outside SoftBank’s ground-based coverage zones. Also, it requires a clear line of sight to the satellite above.

Japan has a specific problem that makes satellite direct-to-device genuinely urgent. Earthquakes don’t just kill people; they destroy towers, cut fiber, and leave entire regions without any communication infrastructure for days.

SoftBank has been aggressive about Starlink integration. Pairing that with Samsung’s installed base is the right move. Samsung dominates premium Android smartphone sales in Japan in a way it doesn’t in every market.

Samsung confirmed it plans to bring satellite support to more devices over time.

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Samsung just quietly bumped the pricing of the 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the US. The phone that already costs $2,000 at its base now costs more in its top storage configuration.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7, which launched at $2,419, has jumped to $2,499. Samsung is charging more for the exact same phone it was selling weeks ago.

The online store was showing original prices as recently as March. Samsung just updated the numbers and hoped nobody would notice, some people didn’t, but the ones who did are rightfully annoyed.

The 512GB model appears to have taken the same $80 hit, landing at a new price of $2,199, though Samsung is currently running a sale that brings it down to $2,079.

DDR5 and other RAM components are getting expensive. AI datacenter demand for high-bandwidth memory is absolutely ferocious right now, and smartphone components are competing for the same supply chain.

Manufacturers absorb those costs until they can’t, and then they pass them along.

Sometimes they do it loudly, with a press release and a prepared talking point about “global supply chain pressures.” Sometimes they do it like this: silently, mid-cycle, hoping the revised number just becomes the new normal before anyone does the math.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 won’t be the last device hit with a mid-cycle adjustment. If memory costs stay elevated and AI infrastructure demand doesn’t ease, more devices across more brands will get the same treatment.

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Samsung has a mess on its hands that doesn’t look good for a company trying to convince people its software support promises actually mean something. We are talking about the factory reset lockout issue that the users of Galaxy S22 Ultra are facing.

Some Galaxy S22 Ultra owners are discovering that after a factory reset, their phones are behaving like company-issued enterprise devices, locked behind organizational management controls that prevent them from logging into their own accounts.

This isn’t a minor annoyance like a stuttering animation or a bloated update file. Your phone decides you’re not authorized to use it after a reset. The device becomes an expensive paperweight, and the user has done nothing wrong to deserve it.

What makes this particularly strange is the enterprise angle.

People reporting this issue are saying they bought these phones straight from retailers like Best Buy, brand new, years ago. No corporate IT department, no company policy; just a regular person trying to reset their personal phone.

The first reports of the Galaxy S22 Ultra reset lockout issue surfaced nine months ago. That is a problem that has been sitting in the open, quietly collecting victims, while the company apparently treated it as something less than urgent.

The issue doesn’t seem widespread based on current Reddit threads. What’s the point of four years of updates if a factory reset can strand you outside your own phone?

Samsung hasn’t said a word publicly.

Samsung needs to do two things quickly.

• First, acknowledge the problem publicly.
• Second, provide a clear workaround or fix.

If you’re dealing with this right now, reaching out directly to Samsung support is your best shot. There’s no known self-service fix, and attempting more resets won’t help.

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Hey Sammy fans, let’s talk about something that’s been bothering me lately. Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta program is still going strong in April 2026, expanding to more devices like the S24, S23 series, older foldables, and some A-series phones. But here’s the thing: this minor update is starting to hold back the major software update.

The One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series started back in December 2025. By March 2026, Samsung started the beta program for flagship S series and foldable phones, and as of yesterday, we received beta 9 on Galaxy S25.

It’s an incremental update, you can expect small refinements to AI features, performance tweaks, and everyday usability. The stable version of One UI 8.5 already launched with the Galaxy S26 series in February, and it’s supposed to roll out to older flagships soon.

But the beta testing has stretched longer than everyone expected. As per rumors, we could see even more beta builds this month for the S25, S24, and foldables.

The Galaxy users are now getting impatient, and I get it. When the beta program continues, it feels like Samsung is being extra careful after some buggy rollouts in the past.

Now, compare this to how things used to be. Remember One UI 7 rollout, the real major update? It had a long beta program and tons of bugs, pushing the stable release into April 2025 for many devices. The One UI 8 followed a better schedule in 2025. Samsung started the beta in May and stable hit foldables in July, and the wider rollout began in September last year. Samsung learned from the One UI 7 mess and successfully moved faster with One UI 8 rollout.

The One UI 8.5 was meant to be that smoother, quicker follow-up, as it is a minor upgrade. Then what is the real issue now? Samsung has already started internal testing of Android 17-based One UI 9.

We have seen the early One UI 9 beta builds for the S26 series in March 2026, around the same time Android 17 beta 3 was released.

Google has now moved forward with platform stability, which means Samsung can ramp up its custom One UI 9 software. Yet here we are, still busy with One UI 8.5 betas in April. If Samsung doesn’t finish this long One UI 8.5 beta and start the One UI 9 beta soon, it will definitely disappoint millions of Galaxy users.

I know why starting the One UI 9 beta program early is important. The beta programs are where real users like us spot bugs, test new AI tools, and give feedback that makes the stable software better. If the One UI 8.5 beta keeps taking too much time on small changes, the One UI 9 beta will get delayed. In return, you will see a rushed or delayed public testing program, and ultimately, a delayed stable rollout for everyone.

We have seen this pattern before. When Samsung took extra time polishing One UI 7, the whole cycle was delayed, leaving some older devices waiting longer than promised. I am afraid the same thing could happen again. Samsung promises up to 7 years of software support, but that promise only holds if updates actually come on time.

In my opinion, this isn’t a great strategy. Samsung should focus on completing the One UI 8.5 beta program quickly. It is the right time to start the stable update rollout and start the One UI 9 beta program by May. 

The Galaxy S26 users deserve to try Android 17 features early. And the rest of us want to see Samsung moving forward, not falling behind. It’s not about releasing buggy software. It’s about smart planning.

Here’s my suggestion: Finish one update properly, listen to feedback quickly, and then move to the next one quickly. It helps Samsung stay competitive with Google, Apple, and others.

Most importantly, it makes sure the stable One UI 9 doesn’t get delayed into late 2026 or later. What do you think? If you are using the One UI 8.5 beta right now, how is it running on your phone? Share your experience on X Handle @thesammyfans.

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Samsung is expanding AirDrop support for Galaxy S25 series and S24 series smartphones around the globe for cross-platform file sharing. The feature support is released for One UI 8.5 firmware version under the beta program with beta 9 and beta 2 for S25 and S24 models, respectively.

AirDrop support for these phones will be available through Quick Share. Once upgraded, the Quick Share menu will show you “Share with Apple device”. This option will be enabled by default, but you can perform a double check.

To send a file over to an iPhone, the user needs to change thhe change the AirDrop visibility to everyone. The same needs to be done to the Quick Share to receive files from an iPhone.

AirDrop support for Quick Share is a big progress to bridge the gap between the two ecosystems. This move will improve how the two smartphone users can share files without a slow solution like Bluetooth and without following complex instructions. The file sharing is also fast and supports different file types to facilitate the user experience.

This feature was first released for the Galaxy S26 series through a dedicated software update. However, AirDrop support is now expanding to old Galaxy devices.

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Turns out that Samsung will have a global rollout of the Galaxy S26’s AI-powered Scam Detection feature.

Code buried inside a recent Beta build of the Phone by Google app has surfaced model numbers tied to three upcoming Samsung foldables: the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and a new Wide Fold variant.

The strings point directly at SM-F976, SM-F971, and SM-F776, not just concept units, as discovered by Android Authority. What makes this genuinely interesting isn’t that the feature is coming to new foldable phones.

The regional variant spread in that code is wide. You’ve got B for global, U and U1 for US carrier-locked and unlocked variants, W for Canada, and C, Z, and Q covering additional markets.

Samsung appears to be setting up Gemini-powered Scam Detection for a genuine international push, which would mark a significant departure from how the Galaxy S26 launch played out earlier this year.

Scam Detection on the S26 series works only for English-speaking users in the US. For a feature Samsung co-developed with Google and built into its Phone app, the reach was basically a pilot program wearing a flagship price tag.

Samsung is expected to pull the curtain on its next foldables at Galaxy Unpacked in July 2026. Galaxy S26 owners outside the US might finally get access to Scam Detection around that same window, either alongside the foldable launch or ahead of it.

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Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy A35 5G are gearing up to receive One UI 8.5 Beta as Samsung officially confirmed the expansion to the two popular smartphones.

On April 9, Samsung announced One UI 8.5 Beta will be available for the Galaxy S23 FE, along with the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. Before practical things happen, the first Beta has been spotted on the server, signaling imminent rollout.

There’s a new software listed on the server: S711NKSUEZZD5. It’s a Beta build that will be available to users upon joining the Beta Program. The availability is now confirmed for Korea (via TarunVats), with India, UK and the US may be listed too.

In addition, Samsung has published Beta Program forums on its community sites, covering the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy A35.

Samsung recently expanded the Beta Program to the S23 series and A36. There was a wider wave of One UI 8.5 rollout for existing models. Galaxy S25 series, in particular, received the 9th Beta, which installed AirDrop feature as well.

After Samsung’s confirmation, users of S23 FE, Fold 5, and Flip 5 are eagerly waiting for the Beta Program. It should be available within a week or two, while the company, in the press release, said it’s coming later this month.

You won’t directly get One UI 8.5 Beta on your Galaxy S23 FE. It requires manual enrollment through the Samsung Members app. Check for the Beta banner once the program goes live, and finish the signup after consenting to the T&C.

Galaxy S23 FE: First One UI 8.5 beta build spotted on Korea test server

Build: S711NKSUEZZD5/S711NOKREZZD5/S711NKOUEEZD1

Korea is confirmed for beta program pic.twitter.com/FLFasBhJMc

— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) April 10, 2026

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Samsung is dropping $4 billion into northern Vietnam, and the focus is on AI. The investment rolls out in phases, with the first portion landing at $2 billion.

The South Korean giant plans to build a chip packaging facility in Thai Nguyen province, the same region where it already runs one of its largest phone manufacturing operations.

Vietnam’s finance ministry confirmed it’s working through a memorandum of understanding with Samsung on the semiconductor project. Vietnam has become the preferred escape valve for companies untangling themselves from China.

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Samsung already committed $1.2 billion earlier this year for high-end circuit board production in Thai Nguyen. This new chip packaging plant stacks directly on top of that.

The company is not diversifying in Vietnam; it’s concentrating. That’s a different thing entirely, and it tells you exactly where Samsung thinks the next decade of chip demand is actually coming from.

Samsung arrived in Vietnam in 2008, planting its first factory in Bac Ninh. Since then it has poured more than $23 billion into Vietnam, created 90,000 jobs, and quietly turned the country into its single largest smartphone manufacturing hub.

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Reports have surfaced of YouTube 90-second ads landing on Samsung smart TVs and other connected televisions, unskippable for the full duration, and viewers are furious.

This isn’t the 30-second bumper YouTube quietly made official last month. That was bad enough, but this is three times that, locked to your screen, no exit button in sight.

One viewer caught the ads in a 40-minute video. Another saw them on something under 20 minutes. The ad block itself reportedly runs longer than 90 seconds total, with skipping only unlocking after that initial window.

Virtually every reply across both threads was hostile. People are recommending third-party YouTube clients, hunting for ad blockers that still work on TV platforms, or just venting about what the platform used to be.

Google’s logic here isn’t mysterious. The company wants traditional TV advertisers on YouTube, the kind accustomed to buying 60 and 90-second cable spots. Samsung TV owners are collateral damage in that negotiation.

YouTube Premium Lite launched in the US less than two months ago at $8 a month, offering ad-free playback on most content. Google seems to be making the free tier painful enough that paying feels like relief.

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Samsung today expanded One UI 8.5 Beta to several devices, and the company also announced April Wave 2 expansion. This time, we know which devices are getting the Beta Program invite, and it’s scheduled for later this month.

One UI 8.5 Beta Wave 2 will happen in April 2026. Samsung confirmed the next set of devices, which are the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy S23 FE.

It’s worth noting that the One UI 8.5 Beta for the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 will only be available in South Korea and the US. The Galaxy S23 FE may get the update in India, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Devices that received the One UI 8.5 Beta today are the Galaxy S23 series and the Galaxy A36. Besides, we’ve reported new Beta update rollouts for phones that were already running One UI 8.5 Beta firmware.

The story may not just stay limited to what Samsung disclosed. Various Galaxy devices are internally testing One UI 8.5 Beta builds. The company may end up opening early access to devices as much as possible.

The bad news

Galaxy S21 FE is the only model from 2021 that received Android 16-based One UI 8.0 update. It was widely anticipated to receive the One UI 8.5 update as well.

Meanwhile, Samsung has no plans to provide the mid-cycle update to the 2nd-gen Fan Edition phone. There’s no internal Alpha/Beta firmware under development, indicating that the device will spend its remaining life on One UI 8.

There’s no denying the wonder from Samsung. We did see it happening with the Galaxy Watch 4, and providing One UI 8.5 update to the Galaxy S21 FE isn’t impossible either.

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If you own a Galaxy phone, today feels like a little gift from Samsung. The company just rolled out new One UI 8.5 beta updates and opened the beta program to even more Galaxy devices. In addition to the beta updates, the company also released the April 2026 security update.

This means millions of users can now try new One UI 8.5 features early, enjoy smoother performance, and get the latest April 2026 security patch at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you have an expensive flagship or a cheaper Galaxy phone, there’s good news waiting in your software update section.

If you are using the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung brings the One UI 8.5 Beta 9 build for the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. Moving to the S24 series, Samsung added bS24, S24+, and S24 Ultra.

Both beta updates bring the same improvements: easy file sharing with Apple devices (like AirDrop), three new camera filters (Classic Film, Pop Film, and Blanc), plus fixes for Bluetooth, notifications, gallery, always-on display, and lock screen problems. These betas started rolling out in India first and are quickly expanding to other countries like Germany, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US.

The Galaxy S25 FE also received its One UI 8.5 Beta 2 today. It comes with many of the same bug fixes and improvements, though the AirDrop feature is not included yet for this model.

The good news doesn’t end there. Samsung also started a brand new One UI 8.5 beta program for older flagship phones and even some mid-range models.

Samsung started the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S23 series (S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and S23 FE). It is available in phases, starting in India, South Korea, UK, and US. It also includes the April 2026 security patch.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 Beta registration is now live in South Korea and the US. While the Galaxy A36 5G users living in India have already received the first One UI 8.5 Beta update.

Along with these betas, the April 2026 security patch is spreading wider today. The latest patch fixes 47 vulnerabilities, 33 from Google’s Android Security Bulletin, 10 from Samsung Mobile, and 4 from Samsung Semiconductor.

The April 2026 patch is also rolling out separately to more (non-beta) Galaxy S25, S24, and S23 models in different regions. These updates are rolling out in phases, so not everyone will see them at the same time. The best way to check is to go to Settings > Software update on your phone or open the Samsung Members app and look for the beta banner for registration.

If your Galaxy device is on this list, you might be one of the lucky ones getting these updates today. Are you getting the One UI 8.5 beta or the April security patch today? Drop a DM on @thesammyfans and let us know which device you have.

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Samsung is expanding the One UI 8.5 beta program, this time for the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy S23 FE. Along with these, the company also joined Galaxy A36 5G, the first from the A-series.

Samsung is allowing these phones to enter the beta program and test the latest features before the stable release. Before these phones, Samsung also introduced the Galaxy S24 series in the test pool.

One thing to notice here is that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5’s One UI 8.5 beta is limited to certain markets. Samsung has announced that these two phone users in the U.S. and Korea can participate in the beta program. We don’t know the reason for these limitations, but that’s how it is. On the other hand, the Galaxy A36 5G’s beta is limited to Indian users.

First opened in December, the One UI 8.5 beta program inducted the Galaxy S25 series. Following a four-month run, the company is still testing One UI 8.5 for the lineup. Earlier today, the S25 series, along with the S24 series, received the 9th and 8th beta updates, respectively.

The first thing that these phones are getting is AirDrop support for Quick Share to send and receive files. That said, users just need to weaken the visibility setting, and you can turn your Galaxy smartphone into a cross-platform device for AirDrop file sharing.

Furthermore, the new betas add new camera improvements as well as bug fixes for a smoother user experience.

More to come

Samsung has confirmed that the One UI 8.5 beta program will not end here and will be expanding to more devices later this month. You can stay connected with us to know more about these phones when the program opens.

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Samsung held a media briefing in Seoul last week and the session covered how the Galaxy S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds 4 earbuds were designed.

During the session, Samsung dropped something no one had expected: real numbers behind the design decisions of Galaxy S26 and Buds 4 series. However, the framing Samsung kept returning to was “human-centered design.”

Galaxy Buds 4 earbuds

One hundred million ear shapes: that’s what Samsung’s team analyzed when reworking the Buds 4 fit. On top of that, Samsung engineers ran more than 10,000 wear simulations.

Song Jun-yong, Head of the Design Group at Samsung’s MX Division, was clear about the stakes. “Fit is not just about comfort, but also performance.”

Samsung also tracked how users actually pull out, wear, and store their earbuds, then redesigned around those behaviors.

Galaxy S26 smartphones

On the phone side, the Galaxy S26 Ultra has finally dropped its angular identity. Previous Ultra models were noticeably sharper than the standard and Plus variants.

Now all three models share the same outer silhouette. The specific geometry Samsung landed on is called 7R. Corners follow a circular arc with a 7mm radius.

Executive Vice President Lee Ji-young explained that the number came from balancing three factors: the signature Galaxy aesthetic, grip comfort, and overall proportional harmony.

The S Pen tip on the S26 Ultra was given an asymmetrical curvature to complete the 7R language. The camera module got quieter too; with Samsung applying Ambient Island on the back.

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Samsung crafted the Hearapy app, which is now available for download. Users of Samsung and even non-Samsung devices can grab this application. It aims to help users fight against motion sickness during their travel.

• Download Hearapy from Google Play Store – LINK

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Samsung has introduced a new and simple way to help people deal with motion sickness during travel. Many people feel dizzy, nauseous, or uncomfortable when they are in a car, train, or airplane. This happens because the inner ear senses movement, but the eyes may be looking at something still, like a phone. This confuses the brain and causes uneasiness.

For this, Samsung has created the Hearapy app, which works with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The idea is very easy to follow. Before starting your journey, you just need to listen to a special low sound for 60 seconds. This sound is called a 100 Hz tone and is designed to help your body adjust to movement.

This process is based on research from Nagoya University in Japan. Scientists found that this special low sound can activate the balance system in the inner ear. When this system works properly, it reduces the chances of feeling motion sickness. In tests, people felt less stress and fewer symptoms while traveling.

The Hearapy app makes everything simple for users. It automatically sets the correct time and sound level, so there is no need to adjust anything. You just play the sound and get ready for your trip.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are designed to deliver this sound clearly. They also block outside noise, so the tone is not disturbed. This helps the sound work better and improves the results.

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With new One UI 8.5 Beta updates, Samsung has fresh perks for the users of Galaxy S25 and S24 series: AirDrop sharing and three new camera filters.

Samsung just dropped One UI 8.5 Beta 9 and Beta 2 updates for the S25 and S24 series, respectively. Changelog of both updates carry exact the same content, even the ending of the PDA version is also the same.

What’s impressive is the addition of AirDrop support and new camera filters.

AirDrop sharing update

Users of the S25 and S24 phones can now share files with iPhone users. Quick Share has been upgraded with AirDrop support.

The upgraded Quick Share allows you to transfer photos, videos, and other supported files across Android and iOS. The best part: neither party needs to install any other app; just the preinstalled apps work.

• Samsung AirDrop-Quick Share Feature: Everything you need to know

Samsung first brought AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series. We heard in the past that an expansion is being planned for various devices. With the latest Beta builds, AirDrop is no longer exclusive to the Galaxy S26 series.

Camera filters

Samsung’s release notes also mention the addition of three new camera filters, namely Classic Film, Pop Film, and Blanc. Thanks to the new filters, Galaxy Camera now has an even wider set of presets to assist in photography.

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• Galaxy S26’s Photo Assist and Log Video upgrades coming to older Samsung phones

Apart from this, the updates bring various improvements and bug fixes. The aim is to optimize the system stability and reliability. Rumors say Beta 10 would also arrive, which could drop sometime around April 20.

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Samsung is doing great today. Samsung today released several new One UI 8.5 beta updates for Galaxy S25, S24, S23, and other Galaxy phones. The latest update brings many fixes. Talking about the fix, the Galaxy S25 users are waiting for one specific fix for their flagship device.

If you have a Galaxy S25 Ultra and love taking beautiful photos, I have important news. The 5x virtual aperture mode (for background blur, bokeh) is not working properly for some users. Instead of being clean and even blurred, the background sometimes looks messy. This problem is more visible while using 3x or 5x zoom.

Samsung moderators on the official community forums (via Mojo Trick) have now confirmed the bug. The issue has been noted and will be fixed in the upcoming One UI 8.5 software update, confirmed moderator. Why is this big news for Galaxy S25 users? When a key feature like virtual aperture doesn’t work well, it hurts the overall user experience.

The One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series is currently in beta testing, and the stable version is expected to arrive very soon, possibly by the end of April 2026 in some regions, with wider rollout in early May.

Just to confirm, this update is not just about one small bug. The One UI 8.5 beta has already brought several camera improvements, such as better manual controls, fixes for blurry moving subjects, and restored features like Single Take and Dual Recording. Samsung has been active in addressing camera-related complaints during the beta phase.

If you are experiencing the glitch, report it in the Samsung Members app under Error report. More reports help Samsung fix issues faster.
In the meantime, you can try the regular Camera app’s Portrait mode for simpler shots, or just wait for the stable One UI 8.5.

Samsung continues to improve the S25 Ultra’s already strong camera system through software. Enjoy the latest Beta version for your Galaxy S25 series.

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Samsung will reportedly supply its best M16 OLED display to Apple and Google for iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 smartphones. The industry report has no mention of the Galaxy S27 series, sparking uncertainty about key hardware.

Apple and Google get first access to M16

According to ETNews, Samsung Display will supply OLED panels using the M16 organic material set for the Google Pixel 11 series, Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as a foldable iPhone set to launch later this year.

Samsung develops its highest-performance OLED panels for flagship phones using its latest material sets, known as the “M” series. The M16 set is said to deliver top-level performance in brightness, color, lifespan, and power efficiency.

Samsung’s own flagship lineup?

Samsung Display is standardizing its second-half flagship OLED shipments around M16. This is the successor to M14, the same material set that powered the iPhone 16 Pro and later expanded into the iPhone 17 lineup.

Google is also stepping up. The Pixel 11 series joins the list, meaning two of Samsung’s biggest external customers are getting its best display tech at the same time.

Meanwhile, there is no clear confirmation that the Galaxy S27 series will launch with M16. If history is any guide, Samsung tends to lag one generation behind in adopting the newest material set.

Samsung Display is moving fast, and its external clients are benefiting first. As a result, you could soon have an iPhone 18 Pro or Pixel 11 with a more advanced OLED stack than the Galaxy S27.

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Samsung officially launched One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy A36. This activity allows Samsung users to enjoy the latest software before its public release.

To get the Beta software, you need to complete a simple sign-up process. Once done, your device will receive the Beta firmware over the air, opening up a whole new experience.

Galaxy A36 5G’s One UI 8.5 Beta is available in India. Users interested in joining the test can register through the Samsung Members app. Make sure your phone has a SIM card inserted and Samsung Account logged in.

Open Samsung Members > tap Beta Program banner > hit Enroll. You will need to give your consent to the terms and conditions of the Beta Programme. Once done, wait for a few minutes so your participation is verified.

Now, head toward your phone’s Settings, followed by Software update page. Here, hit the Download and install button so your device fetch the latest firmware. Once completed, hit Install/Restart now to finish the installation process.

One UI 8.5 Beta has reached a decent level of stability. It can also be installed on your primary device if you are eager to test out advancements. Make sure to create a backup before initiating the Beta participation process.

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Samsung has rolled out the One UI 8.5 Beta 2 update for the Galaxy S25 FE. This release follows the recent Beta rollouts to the Galaxy S25 and S24 lineups. Samsung will soon push the second Beta update to the Galaxy S24 FE.

However, unlike recent updates for the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series, the second One UI 8.5 Beta still misses the new AirDrop-style sharing feature, which is also expected to be absent on the Galaxy S24 FE for now.

One UI 8.5 Beta 2 for Galaxy S25 FE focuses mainly on polishing the experience rather than adding major features. The update brings three new camera filters and improves overall system stability to improve the user experience.

Annoying bugs have been addressed, including Bluetooth connection drops, notification card clipping, and flickering during dual recording. Samsung also reduced Gallery lags and fixed incorrect AOD time display in certain situations.

There are also small but noticeable UI refinements, like smoother notification behavior during screen rotation and a fix for the lock screen briefly appearing before incoming calls. Overall, it’s a cleanup update aimed at improving day-to-day usability.

How to download?

• Open system Settings
• Scroll down and hit Software update
• Tap Download and install
• Once fetched, download will begin

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Samsung has launched the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S23 series, bringing our first look at the new features for this flagship lineup before the final release. The beta program was reported in key markets through the Samsung Members app for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. At the time of reporting, the test is not open for Galaxy S23 FE.

Users need to open the Samsung Members app and go to the beta section, check the beta banner, and sign up for One UI 8.5. Following this process, you can check for the latest software update and download. The beta update package is big, and you should opt for a Wi-Fi connection.

One UI 8.5 brings new system upgrades and user interface changes. Some of the notable improvements in this update are the customizable quick panel and refreshed app visuals. The company also brought system smoothness for a better user experience.

Besides the new features, Samsung is shipping this build with the April 2026 security patch. This security update is already out for Galaxy S23 series devices running One UI 8.0.

The first beta software is the stepping stone for this test program. The company will push new test firmwares with new improvements and bug fixes with future releases. These will improve the software and prepare it for stable rollout, which could happen in May. However, we’ll have to wait for more information.

The One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S23 series follows the beta 9 and beta 2 for the Galaxy S25 and S24 series respecitvely. These two updates have installed AirDrop support for Quickshare and the three new camera filters. On the other hand, this new firmware fixed bugs found in the previous firmware.

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Samsung just released the latest Beta updates for Galaxy flagships. The Galaxy S25 series is getting the One UI 8.5 Beta 9 and the Galaxy S24 series is getting One UI 8.5 Beta 2.

The latest ZZD5 build is available in India, and the expansion will cover more countries, including Germany, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US.

One UI 8.5 Beta 9 for Galaxy S25 and Beta 2 for Galaxy S24 bring a mix of useful features and small fixes. The biggest highlight is support for AirDrop connection with Apple devices, making file sharing easier.

The camera gets three new filters called Classic Film, Pop Film, and Blanc, giving users more creative options. The filters derived from the latest flagships as part of offering more ways to capture your moments.

Samsung has also fixed issues like Bluetooth randomly disconnecting and notification cards appearing cut off at the top. Several visual and performance problems have been improved across the system.

These include screen flickering during dual recording zoom, stuttering when opening gallery albums, and incorrect AOD time display in certain situations.

Samsung also refined the overall interface for better usability. Notification cards now behave properly when rotating the device, and the lock screen no longer flashes briefly during incoming calls before switching to the call screen.

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Changelog – Galaxy S25 Beta 9 and Galaxy S24 Beta 2

1. Support for AirDrop connection with Apple devices
2. Applied 3 new camera filters (Classic Film, Pop Film, Blanc)
3. Improved issue where Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects periodically
4. Improved issue where the top part of the notification card was cut off
5. Improved issue where the screen flickers and colors are distorted when changing zoom level during dual recording
6. Improved stuttering issue when entering gallery albums under certain conditions
7. Improved issue where AOD time information was displayed incorrectly in certain situations
8. Improved notification card Ul when the device is rotated
9. Improved issue where the lock screen briefly appeared during an incoming call before transitioning to the call screen

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Samsung is now rolling out the April 2026 update to the Galaxy S25 series in Europe and India. After an initial drop in South Korea, it’s the first expansion, covering prominent markets before reaching the United States.

Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra are receiving April 2026 security update in Europe and India. Users can identify the update via PDA number ending with BZCH. The firmware weighs roughly 530 megabytes, as per TarunVats.

Samsung’s April patch contains 47 improvements for Galaxy devices. The complete SMR carries fixes from Google and Samsung for Android and One UI. If your device has Exynos chip, there are four specific fixes included.

One UI 8.5 Beta is also available in Europe, India and the US. April patch has only arrived for those avoiding the Beta testing. To check for updates, navigate through Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Samsung is close to releasing the 9th Beta update. It would also include the April 2026 security patch. The Beta rollout is anticipated this week, and we may see a surprise drop even today as well.

April patch has also arrived for Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A56 in South Korea. Both phones will likely be joining the One UI 8.5 Beta activity later this month.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra is selling beyond expectations, with Samsung reportedly increasing April 2026 production. The news comes out from a Korean outlet, which also indicates that the May forecast has been reduced.

According to ZDNet, Samsung is ramping up the production of Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra to keep selling at scale in April 2026.

Information pulled from supply chain sources suggests that the South Korean tech giant is aiming for an output of 3 million units this month. The revised production plan is up by 600,000 units, as compared to the initial target.

April 2026 expected output:

• Galaxy S26 – 1.3 million (+500,000)
• Galaxy S26+ – 200,000 (-100,000)
• Galaxy S26 Ultra – 1.5 million (+200,000)

All focus is on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is set alone for a total production of the base and Plus versions. Galaxy S26 Plus, in comparison, has a very small target of just 200,000 units, which isn’t new if you’re a seasoned Samsung reader.

Last but not least, the report mentions that the company may have reduced its production target for May 2026. Samsung decides output based on demand from analysis and future scope, and May could see a cut in production.

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What’s notable this year is that the Ultra model accounts for over 60–70 percent of total S26 sales.  Even in the past, the Galaxy S Ultra made up about half of S-series sales, but this year its share is especially high.

Privacy Display is the biggest feature pushing the sales of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The chip choice, Snapdragon-exclusivity, is another reason encouraging buyers to consider the Ultra flagship in countries where Exynos exists.

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Samsung is preparing something bigger than a routine launch. Word from the Korean supply chain suggests Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Wide Fold, and Flip 8 on July 22, 2026, in London, UK.

If accurate, it will be the first time Samsung unpacks its strategic devices in the city of London. This is not just about a new venue; it is positioning, via WowTV Korea.

Europe is where the premium market is tightening, and where Apple is quietly gaining ground. Samsung still leads with roughly 35 percent share, but Apple sits close behind at 27 percent.

The spotlight will fall on three devices: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and a new entrant insiders are calling the “Wide Fold.” Samsung is said to be moving toward a 4:3 aspect ratio, a noticeable shift from the taller, narrower foldables.

It closely mirrors what’s expected from Apple’s foldable iPhone. The device is tipped to come in about 0.5mm thinner than Apple’s rumored foldable. If these confirmation points hold steady, Samsung is not waiting to react; it is preempting.

S Pen is making a return

Samsung had quietly stepped back from stylus support in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 due to thickness and weight constraints. The report indicates that Samsung might reintroduce stylus support on the foldable phone, probably the Wide Fold.

Bringing back S Pen support on a thinner chassis tells you a lot about how far the engineering has come. It also reopens a key differentiation point that Apple still does not match in the foldable space.

If this Unpacked plays out as expected, July 22 could set the tone for the next phase of the foldable race.

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Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 are now available for purchase in the US. Launched back in March 2026, the two mid-range phones went on sale stateside, with Samsung offering up to a $210 discount to early buyers.

Galaxy A37 5G

Galaxy A37 comes in 128GB and 256GB memory variants, pairing 8GB of RAM. The device starts at $450 for the base version, and goes up to $539 for the higher memory variant.

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Galaxy A57 5G

Galaxy A57 comes in two memory configurations, both featuring 8GB of RAM. This smartphone comes with a price tag of $550, and spending an additional $60 doubles the storage to 256GB.

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  1. Awesome Navy

Samsung lets you save up to $210 toward the purchase of the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57. It includes a trade-in credit of up to $180 and a $30 instant Samsung Credit.

Besides, you get up to 30 percent off select buds and cases with your purchase.

Notably, Samsung announced 12GB RAM variants for the Global market. However, the official website doesn’t list that version in the US. The move seems driven to present the A57 behind the S25 FE due to pricing decisions.

Galaxy S25 FE is a better option even without stretching your budget. The 256GB model, which originally cost $750, is currently $600. Opting for the base, 128GB model, saves another $100, without compromising on experiences.

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Galaxy S26 series debuted enhanced Photo Assist and Log Video feature upgrades, which Samsung reportedly plans to offer on older phones and tablets.

Tipster Alfaturk revealed on X possible lists of Samsung phones and tablets, which could receive the enhanced Photo Assist and Log Video feature upgrades from Galaxy S26 series.

Powered by Galaxy AI, Photo Assist is Samsung’s native photo editing solution. With the Galaxy S26 series, it has gained some useful perks such as editing across versions. It also added a text input option for precise outputs.

Enhanced Photo Assist

Samsung may expand the new Photo Assist to these Galaxy phones, foldables and tablets:

• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
• Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Edge and S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 6, Fold SE and Z Flip 6
• Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy Tab S10 series
• Galaxy Tab S11 series

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Log Video is another impressive feature, available on select Samsung devices. The Galaxy S26 flagships allow users to add colors to the Log Video footage on the fly. This added convenience is getting ready for many more devices.

Log Video colors

Samsung may offer the ability to add colors to videos recorded in Log mode on various phones, foldables and tablets, including:

• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
• Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Edge and S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Fold 6, Fold SE and Z Flip 6

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Note that the list is based on inputs from the community forum and moderators. Samsung usually distributes software-driven perks to existing devices. The rollout is expected to happen as part of the Stable One UI 8.5 update.

• Stable One UI 8.5 release dates leak for Galaxy S25 series

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WhatsApp is rolling out username support to users right now, letting people ditch the phone number requirement. It’s a phased rollout, limited for now, but it’s real and it’s moving.

WABetaInfo spotted the WhatsApp username feature surfacing in the latest Beta builds on both Android and iOS platforms. You won’t see it unless the rollout has hit your account specifically, which is the annoying part.

Want to check? Open WhatsApp, go to Settings, then Profile.

Right now, sharing WhatsApp access means handing over your phone number. A username system changes that: someone can reach you without ever knowing your phone number digits.

WhatsApp still requires a phone number to create and run an account.

Usernames sit between 3 and 35 characters, can only use lowercase letters, numbers, periods, and underscores, and must contain at least one letter.

WhatsApp is introducing something called a username key alongside this rollout. It’s a 4-digit code that someone needs to send you a message via username.

A username system shifts how people share contact information. It could quietly reduce how often Samsung users feel compelled to use other apps for privacy reasons.

Signal, Telegram, and others built identity around usernames years ago. WhatsApp is late to this.

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The world’s top 10 best-selling smartphones have been revealed and five of them were Android, including the Galaxy S25 flagship.

Apple owned the fourth quarter of 2025, five spots in the global top 10. Samsung managed four, and the one Android that outsold everything else was not the Galaxy S25 Ultra; it wasn’t even a top-tier flagship.

iPhone 17 Pro Max led the entire Counterpoint list, with the iPhone 17 and Pro stacking up right behind it. The standard iPhone 17 punched harder than its predecessor this cycle, because Apple finally stopped embarrassing itself on specs.

The Galaxy A56 was the best-selling Android smartphone globally for the quarter, trailed closely by the A36 and the budget-tier A07. Three of Samsung’s four top-10 spots went to mid-range and entry-level devices.

So where did the Galaxy S25 Ultra land?

Well, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra didn’t make the list at all. The base S25 scraped into tenth place, helped along by second-half promotions. Samsung’s flagship device couldn’t crack the top nine without a sale pushing it there.

That said, the S25 Ultra is a genuinely impressive device that most of the world has no intention of buying.

Xiaomi’s Redmi A5 took ninth, driven by demand across Latin America and the MEA region. Samsung keeps betting big on flagships and AI capabilities.

The market keeps buying A-series phones and Redmi handsets. That gap between Samsung’s strategy and Samsung’s actual sales mix has been widening for years.

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With the debut of the APV (Advanced Professional Video) codec on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung is not just improving mobile video; it is laying the groundwork for smartphones to step into real production workflows.

Regarding the APV codec, Samsung developers are hinting at something bigger, a future where a Galaxy Ultra device is not just capable of shooting cinematic content, but is trusted in actual film production environments.

When asked, “As a developer from the Visual Solution Team, what are your plans going forward?”

Samsung’s Sunmi Yoo responded:

We plan to continue advancing the codec so that both users and creators can find even greater value in Galaxy-based video editing. Through APV, we look forward to the day when Galaxy S26 Ultra is even used in film production environments.

Samsung didn’t exactly reveal its plans for the APV codec. However, the functionality will continue to be improved with each major generation of Galaxy. The next wonder, we may see happening sometime in July this year.

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Developed in collaboration with Samsung Research and standardized through the Internet Engineering Task Force, the codec is built with editing in mind. It preserves more visual data while still maintaining efficient compression.

Samsung claims an over 10 percent reduction in file size at the same quality level compared to similar codecs. Smaller files mean faster transfers, less strain on storage, and smoother timeline performance.

More importantly, APV supports YUV 4:2:2 color sampling. Compared to the 4:2:0, 4:2:2 retains significantly more color information, impacting color grading. Samsung is essentially bringing semi-professional color fidelity.

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• Samsung revealed wonders of Galaxy S26 Ultra’s APV camera videos

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with new camera improvements, but one of its standout integrations is the APV codec, and the company has shared details behind this video codec development and its bright side.

The goal here is to make the Galaxy S26 Ultra a compact camera that can shoot professional, ready-to-edit videos without dedicated camera equipment. That said, the phone delivers four built-in cinematic LUTs (look-up tables). These provide color correction presets that instantly change the color and tone of a video to predefined values.

The Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec is a video codec optimized for video editing. What makes it special is that APV preserves image data that gets lost during video compression in similar codecs. This data and image preservation is combined with size efficiency.

This new codec provides better colors based on the YUV 4:2:2 and a lossless level of image quality, with minimal degradation after continuous editing.

Data loss during video compression is one of the biggest problems for conventional codecs, but it is necessary to reduce file size. That’s why Samsung engineers have been looking for a new solution.

Samsung MX Business leaders collaborated with Samsung Research Lab to develop its own APV codec, which took three years to make and meet the Android standards. However, there were some challenges in implementing APV for the real-time processing of UHD to 8K video within Galaxy devices. The core concern was heat generation and system stability.

Samsung’s memory business has brought a solution that assures optimum performance through storage stability. That’s how the company validated the thermal management and system-level optimizations under high-load conditions.

Additionally, the company said it has collaborated with chipset partners, including Qualcomm, to deliver this new video quality experience.

“Our goal is to make it easier for everyday users to create professional, cinematic content. We’ll also continue collaborating with partners to expand the APV ecosystem,” said Junseang Min from MX Business at Samsung Electronics.

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Samsung is expected to outclass NVIDIA in profits next year despite a smaller market cap. The company just posted earnings guidance for Q1 2026, estimating operating profit of nearly $42 billion in a single quarter. That’s a 755% jump over the same period last year.

We just reported that Samsung made more money in one quarter of 2026 than it did in the entire year of 2025. The memory chip market has been building toward something like this for a while; HBM demand exploded and AI infrastructure build-outs accelerated.

Every hyperscaler on the planet needed more memory, faster, and Samsung is the company that makes the stuff the entire industry runs on. KB Securities (via Jukan) projects Samsung’s full-year operating profit at $221 billion in 2026, and the 2027 projection sits at $330 billion.

KB Securities’ 2027 forecast for NVIDIA falls below $330 billion. If Samsung hits that target, it becomes the most profitable company on the planet by operating income, and it would do it while carrying a market capitalization that’s roughly 19% of NVIDIA’s.

Analysts tracking the memory cycle believe it hasn’t peaked. We’re sitting at the midpoint, with prices still having room to climb. Samsung’s own guidance suggests the company knows it.

The most profitable company in the world might not be the one building the AI future. It might be the one quietly selling the memory it runs on, and that should make Big Tech a little uncomfortable.

Bookmark this. KB Securities expects Samsung to make more money than Nvidia next year. pic.twitter.com/KNlDOG3gEd

— Jukan (@jukan05) April 8, 2026

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Samsung and Minted have announced a partnership expansion to bring new artworks from independent artists around the globe to the Samsung Art Store.

These artworks are coming from the first-ever “Frame It” art challenge winners. The contest was co-hosted by both brands in December 2025. These artworks will be available through 2026 to bring new art styles to Samsung users. The company has shared the winners:

• Autumn River by Wendy Keller (first prize winner)
• Winter’s Quiet Return by Carol C. Young (second prize winner)
• County Line Up by Kamala Nahas (third prize winner)
• Apple Tree by Wendy Keller (fourth prize winner)
• Misty Valley by Melanie Severin (fifth prize winner)

Minted arts have been available for Samsung Art Store users since 2019, but the new Frame It competition has enabled new creations that are specifically targeting Samsung Frame series TVs. As an outcome, 180 artworks by 98 independent artists will be available on the Art Store.

Both partners are also supporting these independent artists with prizes ranging from $2,000 to $750, and an Editor’s pick of $150, as well as a commission on net sales.

Furthermore, new Samsung x Minted artworks will be available through seasonal themes to vary their appearances and user experience.

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Last month, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold went out of stock in the U.S., and the company indicated that the phone wouldn’t be restocked. However, it’s now announced that Galaxy Z TriFold will be returning to sale once again this Friday.

Samsung has listed this phone on its official online store with a tagline, “Coming soon – the return of our popular trifold screen.” The company also announced that this sale will be available until supplies last.

It has an official countdown timer running on the Samsung Store, which could help you to stay ready to place an order. Besides the online store, you can also find the phone at Samsung’s official experience stores.

Launched in December, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold brings a new generation of foldable form factor. It folds twice to create a massive 10-inch tabelt size screen space that helps users to see content bigger and multitask better than ever.

Once closed, the TriFold becomes an ordinary phone with its 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display offering you all functions without requiring you to unfold the device. Its dimensions make the phone as hand-frinedly and its weight makes it easy to carry.

It equips three rear cameras: a 12MP ultra-wide, a 200MP high-quality main camera, and a 10MP 3x telephoto optical zoom camera. There’s one 10MP selfie camera on the foldable display and the other on the cover.

The phone uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with the One UI 8.0 operating system with Galaxy AI features. It comes with Samsung’s 7 OS upgrades and seven years of security patch support.

Unlike Fold 7, Z TriFold ships a 5,600mAh battery, the largest Samsung has ever packed inside a foldable phone. And, it supports 45W fast super charging. Now comes the price, the phone was launched at $2,899 in crafted black color and 512GB of storage.

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Samsung is upgrading the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera experience, bringing a new tool called Ocean Mode. This is the same feature Samsung built a couple of years ago to help map coral reefs and monitor underwater ecosystems.

An Expert RAW update pushed to the S25 Ultra running One UI 8.5 Beta, specifically version 5.0.08.2, appears to have brought Ocean Mode. It was never meant for your average consumer, but the Galaxy S26 Ultra got it first.

Earlier this year, the company signaled Ocean Mode would go public, and now here it is, landing on the Galaxy S25 Ultra through a Beta firmware update.

Ocean Mode uses algorithms to correct the color distortion and visual warping that happens the moment you point a camera at anything underwater.

Samsung’s Galaxy phones carry IP ratings for fresh water. Ocean Mode is a camera algorithm. It corrects what your lens captures underwater. It does absolutely nothing to the physical integrity of your device.

Use a proper waterproof housing for anything serious. Don’t let a software feature create a false sense of security about hardware limitations that haven’t changed.

Whether this stays locked to the S25 Ultra or spreads to the S24 Ultra in the coming weeks is the question worth watching.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra is the first phone that features built-in Privacy Display technology. We’ve already heard that this technology will be adopted by Chinese phone makers later this year.

Market research firm Sigmaintell (via TheElec) projects global smartphone shipments featuring privacy display technology will climb from 1 million units in 2025 to 21 million in 2026.

It’s going to be a 20-fold jump in twelve months; then 29 million in 2027, a roughly 40 percent year-over-year increase. Numbers like that don’t happen by accident; Galaxy S26 Ultra opened the door for this segment.

Huawei and Xiaomi are reportedly weighing their own versions. Oppo and Vivo are said to be deep in development. When Samsung moves on something premium, the rest of the Android field doesn’t wait around to see how it plays out.

Privacy displays solutions on mobile separate standard pixels from a dedicated set of privacy-mode pixels. Those dedicated pixels carry an additional black matrix layer on top of a color filter on the encapsulation layer.

Sigmaintell thinks this technology moves into foldables next. However, this technology currently carries penalties in resolution and brightness. Well, nobody should expect this in next year’s Z Fold without serious groundwork being laid first.

The forecast says 29 million units by 2027. Samsung got here first. The question now isn’t whether privacy displays become standard in premium Android. It’s whether anyone catches up before Samsung makes the gap embarrassing.

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We are in the second week of April, the likely timeline when Samsung could rollout new One UI 8.5 Beta updates for Galaxy S25, S24 and S23 series.

One UI 8.5 Beta Program is already open for Galaxy S25 and S24 series, whereas the Galaxy S23 lineup may mark its entry this April. Newly discovered builds are the same across all lineups, signaling a good pace of testing.

Users of the Galaxy S25 series will get the 9th Beta, while the Galaxy S24 series users will get the 2nd Beta. Users of the Galaxy S23 series will join the Beta Program, with signups bringing them the 1st build over the air.

Next One UI 8.5 Beta builds could be as follows:

• Galaxy S25 Series → ZZD5
• Galaxy S24 Series → ZZD5
• Galaxy S23 Series → ZZD5

Galaxy S25 series may also receive the 10th Beta update. The rollout is expected to take place on 20th of April. We also heard that the public release could begin at the end of this month, while Global expansion may happen on May 4.

• Mega One UI 8.5 Beta plan: Galaxy S25 to get Beta 9 and 10
• Stable One UI 8.5 release dates leak for Galaxy S25 series

Samsung has officially released the One UI 8.5 on March 11. Galaxy S26 series comes preinstalled with the latest version of the software. Older devices will likely begin grabbing the official update sometime in May this year.

New One UI 8.5 beta builds spotted

• Galaxy S25 Series → ZZD5
• Galaxy S24 Series →ZZD5
• Galaxy S23 Series → ZZD5

Samsung appears to be preparing for its next beta rollout pic.twitter.com/9fG6bh1udX

— Alfatürk (@Alfaturk16) April 8, 2026

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It seems the development and testing of Samsung’s Exynos 2700 chipset is progressing well as its CPU hit Geekbench for the first time.

In its first appearance, Samsung’s Exynos 2700 posted a 2,603 single-core score and 10,350 multi-core on Geekbench CPU, via AbhishekYadav. The chip runs a deca-core configuration, which is already interesting.

One prime core sits at 2.78GHz, four performance cores at 2.88GHz, then a middle cluster of four at 2.40GHz, plus a single low-power core at 2.30GHz. Paired with the Xclipse 970 GPU, the tested unit pulled an OpenCL score of 15,618.

The prototype device ran Android 16 with 12GB of RAM onboard. And yes, that means Samsung is already deep into the OS development for the S27 lineup.

Samsung has been fighting to reclaim Exynos credibility since the 2200 generation embarrassed them globally. Every benchmark entry between now and launch will be scrutinized harder than any Qualcomm chip ever faces.

The company is rumored to use an enhanced 2nm process in manufacturing the Exynos 2700. It would be used in the Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus, and the utilization rate will increase as compared to the Galaxy S26 series.

Exynos 2600, used in the S26 and S26+, turned out to be a huge success. It still lags behind its Snapdragon counterpart, but it has significantly solidified Samsung’s credibility in the mobile processor and  Foundry market.

It’s said that the S27 lineup may add a Pro version, while keeping the three unchanged. That said, the range would bring S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra. These are just early rumors, and the product plan may change as well.

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Samsung just shipped the April 2026 security update to the Galaxy S24 and S23 series, including FE models. The rollout follows the recent opening for the Galaxy S25 series, which followed the wider availability of the Galaxy S26 series.

The April 2026 update is now available for download on the Galaxy S24, S24 FE, S24+, S24 Ultra, S23, S23 FE, S23+, and S23 Ultra devices. The rollout has only started in South Korea, with wider availability following in the next few days.

Samsung yesterday revealed the details of its April 2026 security patch. The OTA carries forty-seven improvements for Galaxy users. If your device runs a Snapdragon chip, expect four fewer patches than Exynos devices.

• Read More: Don’t ignore April 2026 patch, Samsung reveals crucial details

Software update notifications may be delayed. You can speed up the process by manually fetching the latest firmware. To do so, open Settings, followed by Software update page and hit the Download and install.

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One UI 8.5 Beta is available on the Galaxy S24 series. Samsung is preparing to kickstart the Beta testing for the S23 series. The Beta Program expansion will likely take place this month, while the exact timeline is unknown.

April patch sets the foundation for the Beta Program opening. If you’re a Galaxy S24 smartphone user and enrolled in Beta, it’s not the one for you. The security patch is based on One UI 8.0, which is based on Android 16.

• When Galaxy S24 users may get another chance at One UI 8.5 Beta

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Apple is locking in its foldable future and it’s doing it the Samsung way. The first foldable iPhone, tentatively named iPhone Ultra, will solely rely on Samsung Display and Apple might have already banned the entry of any other firm for three years.

Multiple industry sources confirm that Apple has agreed to source iPhone Ultra phone’s foldable OLED panels exclusively from Samsung Display for the next three years.

Samsung Display reportedly pushed for the deal first. Supplying a critical component to a direct rival like Apple always needs justification, especially when Samsung’s MX Division is competing head-on in premium phones.

BOE has made progress in foldables, shipping panels to Chinese OEMs; however, yields and durability remain sticking points at Apple’s quality thresholds. LG Display is even further behind with no commercial track record in foldable panels.

Production is expected to begin in Q2, with initial shipments pegged at around 3 million units this year. Even with Apple entering the segment, scaling too fast carries risk.

The foldable OLED panels will use CoE (Color filter on Encapsulation). It removes the polarizer, reducing thickness and minimizing stress in the folding area. Apple is also sticking with the M14 OLED material set, the same as iPhone 17 Pro.

Related article:

• Samsung spent years fixing foldables, now Apple is learning why that was so hard

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Just like March, April is not a good month if you were planning to pick up a budget Samsung phone in India. We’re seeing a fresh round of price revisions across the Galaxy A, M and F lineup. No slow rollout, no silent tweaks; retail channels have already started updating tags.

Tipster AbhishekYadav flagged the changes, and from what we’re hearing on the ground, this aligns with what distributors were briefed earlier this week.

Here’s the damage:

• A06 → INR 13,499 (+INR1,000)
  A07 → INR 10,999 (+INR1,250)
• A17 → up to INR 27,999 (+INR 1,000–INR 1,500)
• A36 → up to INR 43,499 (+INR 1,500–INR 3,000)
• A56 → up to INR 52,499 (+INR 2,000–INR 3,500)
• Galaxy M36 / F36: +INR 1,000
• Galaxy M17 5G: up to +INR 1,500
• F17 series → +INR 1,000 across all variants
• Galaxy M17e: +INR 500 to INR 1,000
• Galaxy F70: +INR 500 to INR 1,000
• Galaxy M06 / F06: +INR 1,500 to INR 2,000
• Galaxy M07 / F07: up to +INR 1,900

It’s a full sweep across the entry and lower mid-range portfolio. The kind of move Samsung usually avoids mid-cycle unless something breaks badly in the supply chain.

We’ve been tracking component pricing for months now, and the pressure has been building. DRAM and NAND prices have surged sharply this quarter, in some cases touching a 30 percent jump.

Samsung is both a supplier and a buyer in this game. It makes memory, but its smartphone division still operates on tight internal pricing. That matters a lot in India, where the Galaxy M and F series run on razor-thin margins.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics has been supplying glass substrate samples to Apple since last year and the AI chip industry is paying attention.

TheElec sources confirmed this week that Samsung’s advanced packaging division has been feeding Apple experimental substrate materials, the kind that replace the organic core inside traditional flip chip-ball grid array packaging with glass.

Apple’s AI server chip is being developed with Broadcom and is expected to be manufactured at TSMC. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is running a pilot glass substrate line, while mass production isn’t targeted until after 2027.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has been running glass substrate trials with Broadcom since last year too. Broadcom sits at the center of the custom AI chip market, co-designing silicon with Google, Meta, OpenAI, and now Apple.

If Samsung locks in Broadcom as a customer, those substrates could end up inside chips built for half of Silicon Valley. But Apple coming directly to Samsung changes the texture of this story.

Apple has a documented habit of bringing things in-house. That said, the Cupertino giant doesn’t rely on a partner, study the space intensely, then quietly build the capability internally and cut the partner out.

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Samsung has a totally killer plan for Bixby, and ultimately, you won’t be required to use apps on Galaxy devices. Bixby has been upgraded with LLM and the integration of Perplexity’s AI capabilities is a solid move.

On March 31, Samsung relaunched Bixby not as a smarter voice assistant but as what it calls a “device agent.” A voice assistant waits for commands, while an agent understands what you actually want and figures out how to get there

Jisun Park, Corporate Executive Vice President and Head of Language AI at Samsung’s Mobile eXperience division, laid out what that looks like in practice.

The new architecture puts an LLM at the core, which means Bixby now interprets intent rather than matching commands. Samsung rebuilt individual device functions as callable agents, each defined in a way the LLM can invoke on the fly.

Ask the new Samsung Bixby service to make your screen visible only to you and it activates Privacy Display. Tell it your eyes are tired and it recommends and switches on Eye Comfort Shield, right there in the conversation.

Bixby supports multiple languages, but Korean is structurally brutal for language models. Park said they surpassed their original Korean performance targets by a significant margin.

Samsung’s Bixby is already available across Samsung’s broader device lineup. You can tell your robot vacuum to start cleaning while you’re across town. You can flip on the air conditioning before you get home.

The phone becomes a control surface for the entire household. That’s the actual play here: a single conversational layer across every Samsung device you own.

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Samsung and Apple flop the EU repairability report once again. Two of the most powerful phone manufacturers on the planet just got schooled by Motorola.

The “Failing the Fix 2026” report from the US PIRG Education Fund (via WIRED) dropped this week, and it’s not kind to the industry’s biggest names.

• Apple pulled a D minus, the lowest grade among major brands surveyed.
• Samsung wasn’t far behind with a D.
• Motorola walked away with a B plus.

This isn’t the old French repairability index system. The report has shifted to the EU’s EPREL database, a framework designed to capture how repairs actually work in the real world, not just how manufacturers say they work on paper.

The scoring pulls from disassembly ease, spare parts availability, repair documentation access, standard tool compatibility, and declared software support duration.

Inside the EPREL system, Samsung lists only the regulatory minimum: five years of software support. Samsung scores the worst possible marks in the software category despite offering better coverage than most of its rivals.

Ease of disassembly now carries more weight than any other factor in the scoring. That shift hit Samsung and Apple harder than most.

Samsung’s scores were calculated from just five models because its EPREL listings are incomplete. The company had the opportunity to update its official regulatory disclosures, which may have improved its repairability scores.

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A new experiment from Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) offers a rare, side-by-side look at how Samsung’s smartphone selfies from the original Galaxy S1 to the latest Galaxy S26 have evolved over more than 15 years.

The YouTuber recreated the same self-portrait across every major Galaxy S generation, starting from the original Galaxy S1 and moving all the way to the Galaxy S26.

The intent was simple: hold framing constant and expose the shifts in HDR handling, color tuning, and computational photography.

Early Galaxy S models lean heavily on basic sensor output, with limited dynamic range and inconsistent exposure control. The transition phase begins around the mid-2010s.

Devices like the S6 and S7 introduce more reliable HDR stacking, though results often skew toward artificial contrast. By the time Samsung enters the S10 and S20 era, the company is clearly pushing computational photography harder.

Recent models show a different philosophy. The S23 and S24 outputs appear more controlled. Skin tones are steadier and highlights retain detail without aggressive flattening.

One result breaks the progression; the Galaxy S20 stands out for the wrong reasons. The 2020’s flagship struggles with both dynamic range and clarity. Bright areas wash out, while facial details lack definition.

The S23 and S24 represent a stable baseline, where HDR, detail retention, and tonal accuracy are largely in sync. The improvements on the recent models, including the Galaxy S25 and S26, are now incremental, not dramatic.

It's Samsung's turn: I took the same photo with every gen Samsung Galaxy S from 26 to 1. Holy HDR pic.twitter.com/AoLsKBwEFf

— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) April 7, 2026

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Samsung has now started the first sale of the Galaxy A37 and A57 with some incredible discounts. Shoppers can purchase the smartphones in India, starting today, and the company has a decent discount offer for all.

Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 come with an instant discount of INR 3,000 in India. You can score this instant discount by making a payment through one of the eligible banks’ credit cards, including HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and Axis Bank.

Galaxy A37 is available in three configurations:

• 8 GB | 128 GB – INR 41,999
• 8 GB | 256 GB – INR 47,499
• 12 GB | 256 GB – INR 52,999

Galaxy A57 comes in two configurations:

• 8 GB | 256 GB – INR 56,999
• 12 GB | 256 GB – INR 62,499

The discount of INR 3,000 is available across both models and all configurations. You can also get the smartphone on early EMI, which removes the cost burden. Samsung also lets you unlock 6 percent extra corporate benefit for special pricing.

Galaxy A37 and A57 come with a striking new design. The camera bump looks familiar to the Galaxy S26 series flagships. Samsung has also made them thinner than their predecessors to improve the in-hand feeling.

The costs of these smartphones have spiked significantly due to memory prices. Other components, such as application processor and camera sensors, are also playing a major role in increasing the cost of bill of materials.

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Galaxy S25 series users have marked a big win over Samsung and forced it to reverse a decision on the latest AI features for this flagship.

Samsung has officially announced that it’s working on a new software update that will bring new AI features for the Galaxy S25 series. The company specifically mentioned that the feature list includes call screening, which has become a cornerstone for this discussion.

The Galaxy S26 series comes with new performance upgrades and AI features. Since the launch day, Galaxy S25 users have been expecting these new additions to descend to their phones with the One UI 8.5 update.

Users reached Samsung through its community moderators and verified whether the call screening feature would be a part of the One UI 8.5 rollout. The moderators denied the compatibility.

This was the turning point for the entire scenario, in which Samsung users started criticising Samsung’s 7 OS update policy. They alleged that the company is keeping the new features exclusive to the Galaxy S26 series as a selling point. And they are feeling betrayed even after purchasing a premium phone. That’s not it; the company also denied access to call screening for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 series.

This criticism is genuine, and there are a few reasons. The Galaxy S25 series was launched in January last year, which makes it only one year old, and has received one major OS update so far. Meanwhile, the Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are the most recent foldables.

What makes the scenario even more concerning is that these previous-gen devices come with a high-end chipset. Therefore, they could run all of the latest features without any performance issues.

Third, and the final features like call screening are software-focused. Hence, developers can install it via an OTA update. With these facts, Samsung appeared to be neglecting previous flagships and limiting the new feature pack.

User raised questions, if Samsung is doing this to only a year-old flagship, it may also discriminate against the S26 series when the S27 lineup launches. These are some of the most genuine comments that Samsung should read.

Following the initial backlash, Galaxy S24 and S23 series users also joined the movement and forced Samsung to come up with an announcement in their favor.

Author’s take

With the release of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung started selling the 7 OS upgrade and 7 years of security update support. The policy is in effect for premium phones launched over the time span of past two years.

This is one of the selling points of Samsung S-series and foldables, which assures consumers of getting long-term support, keeping the phone updated with new features. However, the most recent incident suggests that Galaxy S-series and Foldable users may face some lag in the 7 OS upgrade as the years goes bye.

From my perspective, Samsung should be doing these after-sales services without user complaints. In fact, it’s its responsibility to keep its existing users happy. So that they could refer to that good experience to their family and friends. Similarly, if they are getting mistreated, they will spread that experience as well. This will hurt the consumer trust in the brand’s after-sales services.

As the software experience is picking up consumers’ interest, this attitude of Samsung leaders for existing users won’t go unattended. Also, if it wants to compete against Apple, it must fix such flaws. For example, Apple has already released the call screening feature for all of the supported devices from the past generation. And the good thing is, no one has to ask for it. The company just gave it away. This should be the common standard of after-sales services.

We expect that this user backlash will set an example for Samsung, and it should not neglect its past year’s flagships, such as the Galaxy S25 series.

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Samsung dropped a firmware update for Galaxy XR today, and it’s not a minor patch. Android Enterprise support has landed, paired with a five-year software commitment. For a platform that launched in October 2025, that’s a bold statement.

Android Enterprise extends the management framework that IT departments have trusted across millions of Android phones into spatial computing.

The Galaxy XR can now be deployed at scale in manufacturing floors, hospitals, retail environments, and training facilities without giving corporate security teams a collective heart attack.

Organizations get fully managed and dedicated device support, zero-touch enrollment, QR code provisioning, and DPC identifier setup.

Managed Google Play handles app distribution. Admins can push password policies, configure networks, and remotely lock or wipe devices.

“Our vision for XR extends beyond hardware — it’s about building a secure, scalable ecosystem informed by our users,” said James Choi, EVP and Head of XR R&D Team, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “With Android Enterprise support and ongoing platform upgrades, Galaxy XR demonstrates how real-world use cases across work, discovery, and play influence our direction.”

Virtual keyboard positioning now saves your preferred depth and height. Desktop session restore brings back up to three apps in their original layout after a reboot.

Accessibility improvements include single eye tracking and pointer customization. Wall panel alignment helps users line up content against physical surfaces without the usual guesswork.

Auto Spatialization is the flashiest addition, converting 2D content in Chrome and YouTube into 3D photos and video. Five years of updates on a first-gen XR headset is a commitment Samsung’s phone line had to earn over time.

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Samsung has made a big change in the price of Galaxy S26 Ultra just a month after the release, declining below the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The company launched the Unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra at a starting price point of $1,299 in the US. Its 512GB version is priced at $1,499 and 1TB at $1,799. Following the new discount, these prices have declined to the following:

• $1,099 for 256GB
• $1,299 for 512GB
• $1,599 for 1TB

That’s a $200 saving on each model. Compared to that, the 256GB version of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is priced at $1,299, the 512GB at $1,419, and the 1TB variant at $1,659. These prices are basically the launch prices of the phone from a year ago.

This is the first major price cut for the lineup, which appears to be applied for a limited time. Still, getting the $200 off without a trade-in is a big offer for anyone looking to buy this phone upright.

On the other hand, Samsung is offering up to $720 instant credit for people who want to swap their old phone for a new Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Launched on February 25, the Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a new Snapdragon chipset with improved performance and new AI features. The design embraces refreshed material and an optimized frame for a new look.

The highlighted feature of this phone is the privacy display, which hides the content from side view to protect your data from unknown people while using the phone in public.

Samsung has also improved the main camera, capturing more light in photos and videos in nightitme. Features like horizontal lock steady mode offer unique video stabilization that you won’t find in iPhones.

After the latest discount, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is now also competitive in price category than the S25 Ultra. Are you considering buying one? Share your thoughts on our social media channels.

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It appears that Perplexity has made progress with the Hey Perplexity wake-up phrase for the Galaxy S26 series after dumping the “Hey Plex”.

Perplexity app version 2.81.2 app insights from AndroidAuthority revealed a new wake-up voice setup screen mentioning “Hey Perplexity.

“Say Hey Perplexity to open the assistant, even when the screen is off,” found in the setup, changing from Hey Plex mentioned in the past. The assisting screenshot shows the setup screen with instructions.

There are no other details available about the upgrade and the reason behind this change, as promised by the company.

Backdrop

Prior to the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung announced Perplexity integration with the new phones and Hey Plex wake-up phrase to trigger the voice assistant. This functionality is the same as the Google Gemini, which comes as the default AI agent for the S26 series users.

The S26 series comes with the pre-installed Perplexity app, and initially, it had a setup process for Hey Plex. Early test shows that the feature was working better than expected. However, it’s not as fluent as Gemini.

Despite this, Perplexity unpromptly removed the feature from the latest S-series phones. Soon after, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas announced that the feature would be renamed to Hey Perplexity without confirming a rollout date. Since then, users have been waiting for this wake-up phrase transition.

The latest insight shows that the lineup may soon receive Hey Perplexity with a new app update.

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A leak just surfaced that’s either the best Samsung news in years or a very well-timed fantasy. A new leak suggests that Samsung could keep the Galaxy Z Fold 8 price the same as Fold 7.

Samsung is planning three configurations for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, all targeted at a July 2026 launch. The variants are expected to be 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, 12GB with 512GB, and a top-shelf 16GB with 1TB.

According to the leak, Samsung intends to hold the line at $1,999, $2,199, and $2,499. Word-for-word, the same structure as the Fold 7. If that actually happens, it will be the most deliberate pricing decision Samsung has made in years.

Foldables are no longer curiosities; they are inching toward mainstream adoption, and the biggest obstacle has always been price. Keeping the Fold 8 at $1,999 removes the objection for a lot of buyers who are willing to join the Fold Army.

The Galaxy Z Wide Fold is rumored to arrive around the same time, a device clearly designed to cut off Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone. A surprise price hike on the Fold 8 would muddy that narrative badly.

Currency swings, supply disruptions, last-minute spec changes, any of those can move final retail pricing. @TheGalox_ has a solid track record, but even reliable sources work from information that can become stale between now and launch.

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Samsung is equipping the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with 5G network support, but it might be limited to the US, as a new leak signals 4G version exclusivity in Europe.

The European version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 carries model number SM-L715F, and early test firmware for that moniker has already been spotted, via GalaxyClub.

Standalone 5G on a smartwatch isn’t the same transformative leap it is on a phone. However, it matters for latency on calls, responsiveness when the watch is untethered from your phone, and future-proofing for health and emergency services.

Samsung’s 5G watch ambitions were supposed to be a big deal. It was reported weeks ago that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 would become the company’s first smartwatch with a 5G modem.

If accurate, European consumers paying premium prices for a product called “Ultra” deserve the same hardware as American customers. The word “Ultra” implies no compromises; a 4G-only modem in 2026 is a compromise.

Could Samsung announce a 5G variant for Europe later?

Samsung may take some time to bring a 5G-compatible variant. But right now, development resources on are clearly pointed at the 4G version, and there’s been no indication that a 5G European variant is even in the pipeline.

The development of Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 is underway. Samsung may introduce these new smartwatches alongside the next-gen foldables. All the devices are expected to go official at an Unpacked event around July 2026.

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Samsung’s next big software push is bleeding out in pieces, and the latest One UI 9 builds have let slip two features worth paying attention to: Tap to Share and Now Brief design tweaks.

One UI 9 will launch with the next-gen foldable phones around July this year. Samsung is internally testing this software, which could launch first as the Beta Program on the Galaxy S26 series.

Tap to Share

One UI 9 is bringing Tap to Share to Quick Share, and yes, it works exactly like AirDrop. You unlock both Android phones, overlap the tops, hold them there, and the files move. It also adopted Apple’s NameDrop sharing functionality.

The settings page of Tap to Share feature has descriptive text explaining the workflow (via SammyGuru). There’s also a header image, though it’s currently a placeholder borrowed from the “Share with Apple devices” screen.

The placeholder assets at this stage are normal, and the underlying mechanics are clearly in motion. A full dialog box surfaces on first use, walking you through the steps. For a feature that’s still non-functional, the UI scaffolding is surprisingly complete.

Now Brief gets colorful

Inside the Personal Data Intelligence app, the Now Brief widget finally has some color. We’re talking a blue-to-orange gradient that kicks in during evening hours.

Open the widget and it gets even more dramatic, with bright gradient shifts that apparently vary across different times of day. Such small things matter in software that people stare at every day.

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra filmed a live Street League Skateboarding competition on April 4. Not as a stunt, not as a side experiment, but as part of the actual broadcast.

Samsung confirmed that the S26 Ultra captured the SLS DTLA Takeover in Los Angeles, with devices physically embedded into the course itself: rails, ledges, gaps.

The footage fed directly into live production, enabling near-instant replay in a sport where the difference between a landed trick and a bail happens in under a second.

The S26 Ultra brings enhanced stabilization, Super Steady with horizontal lock, and Instant Slow-Mo to a context where all three matter simultaneously. High-speed motion, cramped physical spaces, low-light pockets under course obstacles.

It’s a genuinely hostile shooting environment, and Samsung claims the device held up alongside conventional broadcast cameras without a drop in clarity.

Brett Clarke, Chief Revenue Officer at Thrill Sports, the parent company of SLS, called it an evolution in how the sport reaches fans.

Joshua Cho, Samsung’s EVP heading the Visual Solution Team within the MX Business, framed it as extending what the company proved at Milano Cortina into a rawer, less predictable setting.

With Los Angeles 2028 on the horizon, the company’s direction is obvious: position Galaxy hardware as a legitimate broadcast tool before the world’s biggest sporting event lands in its backyard.

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Galaxy S25 users are mentally prepared to receive the Stable One UI 8.5 update after two more Beta builds. Now, we’re hearing the potential release dates from a credible source who has a solid track record of Samsung leaks.

According to TarunVats, Samsung may start Stable One UI 8.5 release on April 30. It is said to be the date for initial rollout that will happen in South Korea. If this date is accurate, Global users may begin getting the update on May 4.

On March 11, Samsung began the official rollout of One UI 8.5. It was the same day that the Galaxy S26 series started shipping to users. Now, the next wave is set to take place on April 10 when the new A phones go on sale.

One UI 8.5 Beta is running for more than three months. Back in December, Samsung launched it for the Galaxy S25 series. After receiving eight Beta updates, Galaxy S25 users were waiting for the Stable One UI 8.5 update.

Meanwhile, Samsung plans to push at least two more Beta updates. The 9th Beta could be available this week, while the Beta 10 could arrive sometime around April 20.

Samsung just confirmed the rollout of several Galaxy S26 features to the Galaxy S25 series. The company pushed a notice through Samsung Members app. Call Screening is the main highlight, along with other enhancements.

That said, if you are on One UI 8, the end of April and beginning of May are a crucial period, especially for Galaxy S25 users. The expected dates align with our own estimations, but they are not officially confirmed yet.

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Samsung’s April 2026 update is covering another important smartphone, the Galaxy S25 FE. Samsung started the latest SMR rollout for the Galaxy S26 series, which later expanded to the S25 series and several foldables.

Now, Galaxy S25 FE users can download the April 2026 update. The OTA is readily available for installs in South Korea. Owners of the phone can identify the software update through the PDA build version S731NKSS6AZCH.

Samsung revealed the details of April patch, confirming 47 patches for Galaxy devices. Since the S25 FE comes with Exynos chipset, it gets the complete package. The SMR contains critical, high and moderate levels of fixes.

The Korean tech giant is also running One UI 8.5 Beta Program. It’s available in South Korea and a few more countries. If you are on Beta firmware, wait for the second build, which should carry the April security improvements.

One UI 8-based April patch has arrived for those avoiding Beta testing. The smartphone is eligible for new security updates every month. Samsung guarantees seven years of software support, including major OS and patches.

Check for updates through Settings, followed by Software update and Download and install. Once fetched, the firmware will be downloaded. Once it gets done, hit Install/Restart now to initiate the installation process.

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Google will be rolling out its April 2026 Google Play system updates. While nothing here screams “major feature drop,” the changes quietly touch almost every Android and Samsung Galaxy device you might be using right now.

It is the kind of update that works in the background, but still shapes how smooth, secure, and connected your experience feels. For Samsung users running One UI, these updates matter more than they look on paper.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what Google is pushing with Play services v26.13 and Play Store v50.9:

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• Shows the requesting device name during QR login, improving clarity and reducing chances of accidental sign-ins.

Device Connectivity upgrades (Phone)

• Adds new developer tools to improve how apps manage connections across devices like phones, watches, and accessories.

Location Sharing gets refined (Phone)

• Improves location APIs, enabling apps to deliver more accurate, reliable, and controlled real-time location sharing experiences.

More frequent Location History processing (Phone)

• Processes on-device location history more often, making store visit tracking and timeline data more precise and timely.

System Management improvements (All devices)

• Enhances core system services with better security patches and stability fixes across phones, wearables, TVs, and cars.

Google Wallet bug fixes (Phone)

• Resolves minor issues to improve payment reliability and ensure smoother contactless transactions on supported devices.

Play Store now shows download numbers in ads (Phone)

• Displays app download counts in ads, helping users quickly judge popularity and make more informed install decisions.

Play Games Leagues from the You tab (Phone)

• Lets users join and compete in gaming leagues directly from the Play Store, simplifying competitive gameplay access.

Samsung’s One UI already layers a lot on top of Android. That sometimes makes these Play system updates feel invisible, but they are not. In the April 2026 release, security and stability improvements are listed as a single line.

On Samsung Galaxy devices, where One UI, Knox security, and Google Mobile Services all stack together, these under-the-hood updates reduce crashes, tighten data protection, and keep everything running smoothly.

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Samsung added, removed, and shifted Galaxy devices from one category to another in its April 2026 software updates chart.

We keep a record of Samsung updates chart editions of each month, helping us detect exactly what changed month over month, and the April 2026 edition has some notable tweaks.

Samsung’s software plan page added Galaxy A37 and A57 phones, which were introduced in late March 2026. The company also tweaked the identity of a category, impacting Galaxy A56, but users face no impact from this change.

One budget phone from the Galaxy M series has been retired, while one popular Galaxy A phone has been shifted to Quarterly updates.

Breakdown of all changes from March to April:

Newly Added

• Galaxy A57 5G – added to Monthly > Enterprise Models (brand new entry)
• Galaxy A37 5G – added to Quarterly > Galaxy A Series

Removed / Dropped

• Galaxy M23 5G – present in Quarterly > Galaxy M Series in March; completely absent in April (not moved anywhere)

Shifted: Monthly → Quarterly

• Galaxy A53 5G – moved from Monthly > Enterprise Models to Quarterly > Enterprise Models

Reclassified (within Monthly, section change)

• Galaxy A56 5G – in March it was listed under its own standalone “Galaxy A Series” section in Monthly; in April it was folded into Monthly > Enterprise Models

Related articles:

• Don’t ignore April 2026 patch, Samsung reveals crucial details
• Samsung updates One UI software rollout roadmap – April 2026

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The first Apple foldable iPhone appears to be delayed again: details surfacing from the supply chain suggest serious engineering problems during the test phase.

We’re talking core design validation failures, the kind that force teams to tear back to fundamentals before the device moves toward mass production. Apple had lined up an initial production target somewhere between 7 and 8 million units.

Worth remembering that the number exists because Apple believed demand would be there. It probably still is, but demand doesn’t matter if the hardware isn’t ready to ship, as per the NikkeiAsia report (via Jukan).

Here’s the thing about building a foldable: the problems are always the same.

• Hinge durability
• Crease visibility
• Internal display reliability over thousands of cycles
• Structural integrity after real-world abuse

Samsung knows this intimately because the company bled for it publicly. The company spent years perfecting foldables with each generation. The current foldable lineup operates on a foundation that took years to stabilize.

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The first foldable iPhone has to be close to perfect. Apple’s entire market identity depends on it. A stumbling debut isn’t just bad PR; it’s a category-defining mistake that competitors will reference for a decade.

A late entry into a mature category requires something more than polish. It requires a genuinely different product, and right now Apple is still figuring out if its product can even survive testing.

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Samsung’s April 2026 security update is rolling out now to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, TriFold, Fold 6, Fold SE and Flip 6. The initial rollout has started in South Korea, with Global expansion taking place in a couple of days.

Recently, Samsung revealed the details of its April 2026 patch. The company provides up to forty-seven fixes to Galaxy devices. The update has already landed on the Galaxy S26 series (widely) and the Galaxy S25 series (Korea).

Foldables are the latest to join the expansive list of devices. Samsung’s latest April 2026 update expansion covers the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Fold SE and Flip 6, as well as the Z TriFold.

Software build versions

• AZCS – Galaxy Z TriFold
• AZCS – Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE
• CZCS – Galaxy Z Fold 6, Fold SE, and Flip 6

If you own one of the eligible models, check now for the latest updates.

You may receive a system notification for the same. However, the process can also be fast-paced by triggering it through Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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One UI 8.5 Beta Program is also underway for several devices. That said, if you’re running a Beta firmware, the April patch will arrive with the next Beta. It’s currently available for those sticking to the Stable One UI 8.0 version.

Samsung plans to open the Stable One UI 8.5 rollout in May 2026. Galaxy S25 series may surprise by receiving the update a little earlier. However, users may have to go through two more Beta releases, as per the rumors suggest.

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On March 6, Samsung shared its April 2026 software rollout roadmap. It’s important information for every Galaxy device user. The company has made some notable changes in this month’s roadmap, compared to March 2026.

Current Models for Monthly Security Updates

Samsung offers new security updates to premium Galaxy phones and foldables on a monthly basis. This is the company’s most superior software update offering, which also includes Enterprise Edition models and select non-premium devices.

Galaxy Foldable Series

• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
• Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
• W23, W23 Flip, W24, W24 Flip, W25, W25 Flip, W26

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Edge, Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE

Enterprise Models

• Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A57 5G
• Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
• Galaxy XCover6 Pro, Galaxy XCover7, Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Galaxy A57 5G – added to Monthly > Enterprise Models (brand new entry)

Galaxy A56 5G – shifted from Galaxy A series to Enterprise Models

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Current Models for Quarterly Security Updates

Samsung’s Galaxy A, Galaxy M, Galaxy F and Galaxy Tab devices support quarterly software updates. Devices enter this category after their launch, and that’s not the only case with this second-class update category.

Premium Galaxies that receive monthly updates get shifted to the quarterly plan after hitting their first-class support. Samsung usually transfers devices from monthly to quarterly around a year before complete stoppage of updates.

Galaxy Foldable Series

• Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
• Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Galaxy A Series

• Galaxy A04, Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A04e, Galaxy A05, Galaxy A05s, Galaxy A06, Galaxy A06 5G, Galaxy A07, Galaxy A07 5G
• Galaxy A13, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A16, Galaxy A16 5G, Galaxy A17, Galaxy A17 5G
• Galaxy A23, Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A26 5G
• Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A34 5G, Galaxy A35 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, Galaxy A37 5G
• Galaxy A73 5G

Galaxy A37 5G – added to Quarterly > Galaxy A Series

Galaxy C Series

• Galaxy C55 5G

Galaxy M Series

• Galaxy M04, Galaxy M05, Galaxy M06 5G, Galaxy M07
• Galaxy M13, Galaxy M13 5G, Galaxy M14, Galaxy M14 5G, Galaxy M15 5G, Galaxy M16 5G, Galaxy M17 5G, Galaxy M17e 5G
• Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M34 5G, Galaxy M35 5G, Galaxy M36 5G
• Galaxy M44 5G
• Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy M54 5G, Galaxy M55 5G, Galaxy M55s 5G, Galaxy M56 5G

Galaxy M23 5G – present in March, absent in April

Galaxy F Series

• Galaxy F04, Galaxy F05, Galaxy F06 5G, Galaxy F07, Galaxy F70e 5G
• Galaxy F13, Galaxy F14, Galaxy F14 5G, Galaxy F15 5G, Galaxy F16 5G, Galaxy F17 5G
• Galaxy F34 5G, Galaxy F36 5G
• Galaxy F54 5G, Galaxy F55 5G, Galaxy F56 5G

Galaxy Tab S Series

• Galaxy Tab S11, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S10+, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
• Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

Galaxy Tab A Series

• Galaxy Tab A11, Galaxy Tab A11+
• Galaxy Tab A9, Galaxy Tab A9+, Galaxy Tab A9+(2025)

Enterprise Models

• Galaxy A53 5G
• Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active5
• Galaxy XCover5

Galaxy A53 5G – moved from Monthly > Enterprise Models to Quarterly > Enterprise Models

Related article:

• Don’t ignore April 2026 patch, Samsung reveals crucial details

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Samsung today shared the details of its April 2026 security patch. The full update includes 47 improvements for Galaxy devices. If you own a Snapdragon or MediaTek chip device, expect 4 fewer security improvements.

If you’re on a recent Galaxy flagship, this update closes off some genuinely uncomfortable attack paths, especially the kind that rely on brief physical access. Fourteen critical vulnerabilities from Google sit at the core of this SMR.

Several of them target core Android layers where privilege escalation and remote code execution can quietly expand the vulnerability surface.

April 2026 patch from Samsung includes fixes from the Android Security Bulletin alongside its own SVE stack and Samsung Semiconductor patches. Google handles the platform-level cracks, Samsung tightens the device-specific seams.

Android Security Bulletin

Google Patches for the following CVEs from Android Security Bulletin are applied in this Security Maintenance Release – April 2026 Package.

Critical – 14

CVE-2023-20713, CVE-2025-47392, CVE-2025-64505, CVE-2025-64720, CVE-2025-65018, CVE-2026-0039, CVE-2026-0040, CVE-2026-0041, CVE-2026-0042, CVE-2026-0043, CVE-2026-0044, CVE-2026-0049, CVE-2026-0052, CVE-2026-0080

High – 18

CVE-2025-22424, CVE-2025-22426, CVE-2025-48600, CVE-2025-48651(A-467762899), CVE-2026-0016, CVE-2026-0018, CVE-2026-0036, CVE-2026-0045, CVE-2026-0046, CVE-2026-0048, CVE-2026-0050, CVE-2026-0055, CVE-2026-0056, CVE-2026-0058, CVE-2026-0059, CVE-2026-0067, CVE-2026-0079, CVE-2026-21381

Moderate – 1

CVE-2026-20435

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Samsung Semiconductor patch

Samsung also patched four high-severity vulnerabilities tied to its semiconductor stack. Anything touching firmware or low-level hardware abstraction layers can undermine the entire security baseline if left exposed.

Samsung Semiconductor patch is also included in this Security Maintenance Release for the following CVEs:

High – 4

CVE-2025-52908, CVE-2025-52909, CVE-2025-54601, CVE-2025-54602

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Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures

Samsung’s own Vulnerabilities and Exposures reveal a pattern. Several flaws revolve around physical access abuse and privilege misuse.

The company has confirmed that most of these SVEs affect devices running Android 14, 15, and even early Android 16 builds.

Samsung Mobile provides 10 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items described below:

High

SVE-2025-2188(CVE-2026-21007)
Affected versions: Android 14, 15, 16

SVE-2025-2589(CVE-2026-21010)
Affected versions: Android 14, 15, 16

SVE-2026-0775(CVE-2026-21003)
Affected versions: Selected Android 14, 15, 16 devices

Moderate

SVE-2025-1863(CVE-2026-21006)
Affected versions: Android 15

SVE-2025-2300(CVE-2026-21008)
Affected versions: Android 14, 15, 16

SVE-2025-2443(CVE-2026-21009)
Affected versions: Android 14, 15, 16

SVE-2026-0025(CVE-2026-21012)
Affected versions: Android 14, 15, 16

SVE-2026-0102(CVE-2026-21011)
Affected versions: Android 14, 15, 16

Samsung has started pushing its April 2026 Security Maintenance Release.

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Samsung projected an operating profit of 57.2 trillion won ($37.92 billion) for Q1 2026. Revenue is expected to reach 133 trillion won for the quarter, a 68 percent jump year over year.

That’s more than the South Korean chipmaker earned across all of 2025, and it’s nearly triple the previous record quarterly profit of 20 trillion won, set just three months ago.

While analysts expected 40.6 trillion won, Samsung blew past that by a margin that should embarrass forecasters.

Samsung’s chip division did the heavy lifting, generating an estimated 54 trillion won in operating profit, which is 95 percent of the company’s total target; everything else is basically noise.

Data center buildouts have been draining the world’s memory supply for months now, pulling chips away from phones and PCs and game consoles, and tightening supply enough that contract DRAM prices shot up roughly 50% in Q1 alone.

The company’s Mobile Business posted a 4 trillion won profit despite pressure on component costs. Meanwhile, rising memory and materials costs, compounded by Middle East supply chain friction, will squeeze margins in Q2.

“As customers anticipated further increases, actual contract prices came in higher, leading to the beat,” said Kim Sunwoo, senior analyst at Meritz Securities. Straightforward.

Samsung went from a 6.69 trillion won operating profit one year ago to 57.2 trillion won today. The AI gold rush isn’t coming, but it already ran through Samsung’s books.

Full quarterly results drop on April 30.

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Users of the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra are getting the April 2026 security update. This development comes a little after the company expanded the Galaxy S26 lineup’s April update to Europe, India, and the US.

Samsung’s April 2026 security update is available for the Galaxy S25 series in South Korea. The patch details are yet to be released by Samsung. Expansion outside Korea would take some time, just like the Galaxy S26 series.

Users can identify the update through the PDA build version BZCH. The update weighs around 550 megabytes and the content seems familiar. The changelog has nothing specific about the fixes apart from a newer security patch.

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Update – Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge has also started grabbing the April 2026 security update. Initially available in South Korea, the BZCH would soon be available in the Global markets.

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Just recently, Samsung confirmed the rollout of Galaxy S26’s features to the Galaxy S25 series. The updates would come as part of One UI 8.5. However, the company hasn’t disclosed when the public rollout will begin.

AI-powered Call Screening is the most important Galaxy S26 feature confirmed to arrive on the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung also confirmed “useful enhancements” for last year’s flagships as part of the One UI 8.5 upgrade.

One UI 8.5 Beta is also underway in six countries. If you’re on Beta, it’s not the firmware update for your device; you will get the 9th Beta. It appears only when your Galaxy phone is running the Android 16-based One UI 8.

If you are not a Beta Program participant, you will get the BZCH build. Check for updates manually through Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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Buried inside One UI 9 firmware files for a device carrying the model number SM-F971B, what appears to be the Galaxy Z Wide Fold has revealed its most critical spec: a 4:3 aspect ratio inner display.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 carries an inner display with roughly a 1.11:1 aspect ratio. It’s always been the defining quirk of Samsung’s book-style foldables, a shape that feels neither like a phone nor fully like a tablet.

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Update – One UI animation

A new leak shows off One UI animations from the possible software of the Galaxy Z Wide Fold phone, via Android Authority.

Galaxy Z Wide Fold – One UI animation@AndroidAuth pic.twitter.com/GGeNNDAVbz

— Samsung Software Update – One UI 9 #OneUI9 (@SamsungSWUpdate) April 7, 2026

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Original story as follows

The Wide Fold blows past that geometry entirely, via SamMobile. Anyone who’s watched a video on an iPad knows exactly what that feels like in the hand, and Samsung appears to be chasing that sensation in folding form.

The name of the Samsung Galaxy Z Wide Fold makes considerably more sense than it did six months ago. The Wide Fold’s 4:3 ratio also aligns it more closely with the Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung’s three-panel device.

That’s either a deliberate design language choice across the premium foldable lineup, or it’s a signal that Samsung is trying to unify the visual experience when unfolded, regardless of how many hinges are involved.

Samsung has dominated the book-fold market by default. But the rumored Apple foldable iPhone, expected later this year, is also reported to land somewhere around that same 4:3 display territory when open.

If that’s accurate, Samsung and Apple will be shipping nearly identical inner-screen geometries in the same calendar year.

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