The next week of May could kick off an intensifying news cycle of Samsung’s One UI 8.5 and One UI 9.0 software versions.

Samsung is set to expand the One UI 8.5 rollout next week, and Google’s The Android Show could bring in some juicy information about One UI 9.

One UI 8.5

Samsung started One UI 8.5 official rollout on May 6. At the same time, the company confirmed a Global expansion is scheduled for May 11. Devices that have received an update in South Korea will get it in even more regions.

The list includes the Galaxy S25 series, S25 Edge, S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Flip7 FE, and Galaxy Z TriFold. Users of these devices, outside Korea, should be ready to grab the major One UI 8.5 software upgrade.

If Samsung goes beyond, flagship devices released in 2024 may start getting the One UI 8.5 upgrade in South Korea. If it happens, users in the Global market will have to wait for a few days to get the software update.

One UI 9.0

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 is also under development. The company is testing Beta firmware internally, ahead of giving it to users. Google’s The Android Show is scheduled for May 12 and we’re expecting some details from Samsung.

Last year, Google’s The Android Show dedicated to Android 16 brought initial information on the One UI 8. The company also confirmed that the software will make its debut earlier than usual, starting in the second half.

This year, the One UI 9 will debut with the Galaxy Z8 series in July. With The Android 17 Show approaching, Google and Samsung may have been preparing to make an official announcement regarding One UI 9.

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Samsung wants you to save up to $300 on the Galaxy S26 Ultra as part of its 2026 Mother’s Day deal in the US.

Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung’s most powerful flagship smartphone. It comes with the fastest chipset, a compelling camera, and intelligent AI capabilities. The company is promoting it as the top deal this Mother’s Day.

Samsung has cut straight $200 on all memory variants of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Be it the base 256GB or the most expensive 1TB model, you get a $200 discount. What makes it more appealing is the $100 credit for an extra purchase.

Galaxy S26 Ultra can be yours for $1,099 for the 256GB version. If you raise the budget by $200, you get the 512GB version, which is practically the best. If your storage needs are higher, go for the 1TB version, which costs $1,599.

As part of the Mother’s Day deal, Samsung has spiked the cash benefits for users. The US website is offering a $100 Samsung Credit. There are three options, including a $30 Clear Case, a Buds 4 Pro, or the Watch Ultra.

You can bundle a Clear Case, which costs nothing, literally, with the smartphone. If you want to utilize the full bonus, you need to bundle the $250 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for $125 or the $650 Galaxy Watch Ultra for $585.

• Purchase Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung.com.

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Samsung Display is apparently working on a Holographic display technology, with Apple expected to be the initial consumer for its Spatial iPhone.

A new report from Schrodinger (via AndroidHeadlines) has surfaced details about a Samsung project codenamed MH1, which is a holographic display.

Samsung is building innovative display technology for Apple’s next conceptual leap, but step back, and it makes total sense. These two companies have been swapping money and components for years.

The upcoming iPhone Ultra is already expected to ship with a flexible OLED panel sourced straight from Samsung Display. So Apple tapping Samsung for holographic glass isn’t scandalous; it’s just business.

Well, the project MH1 is currently sitting in phase one of R&D. Samsung hasn’t even cleared the foundational research stage yet. If this technology ever reaches commercial production, we’re looking at 2030 at the earliest.

Samsung has pulled off technically ambitious things before. The foldable display market was a punchline until the Galaxy Z Fold stopped being one.

If the MH1 project somehow reaches a point where the holographic layer is sharp, intuitive, and private, that changes the conversation entirely.

Right now, MH1 is a codename on a whiteboard somewhere in Samsung’s lab. Apple’s spatial iPhone is a rumor wrapped inside a concept and 2030 is a long time to wait for something that might never ship.

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Korea Communications Commission, better known as the KCC, has imposed a 640 million won fine on KT after the operator canceled thousands of Galaxy S25 reservations that customers believed were already secured.

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 pre-order campaign has now turned into a cautionary tale for Korean carriers. This was not a small promotional mishap in South Korea, but a breakdown in carrier oversight during 2025’s biggest launches.

The controversy dates back to the Galaxy S25 pre-order, when KT promoted aggressive reservation benefits. Customers were told they would receive event perks unless a separate notice announced the promotion had ended.

KT later claimed an employee’s mistake caused the omission of a key condition. The carrier stated that the promotion was limited to the first 1,000 customers, but that restriction was accidentally left out during the campaign rollout.

Instead of dealing with a few disputed orders, KT ended up canceling 7,127 Galaxy S25 reservations after users had already completed identity verification and payment registration.

The KCC concluded that KT violated Article 50 of South Korea’s Telecommunications Business Act, specifically provisions tied to misleading promotions and consumer harm, via BusinessPost.

The commission determined that KT attracted users through false or exaggerated notices while also restricting subscriptions. Regulators were critical of the mismatch between the promotion and the hidden customer cap.

Korean telecom regulators rarely issue major penalties over isolated customer complaints. A 640 million won sanction signals that the KCC viewed this as systemic conduct serious enough to warrant public corrective action.

KCC Chairman Kim Jong-cheol said regulators would strengthen oversight against false notices, exaggerated promotions, and omissions of important information during mobile subscription campaigns. For Korean carriers preparing for future Galaxy launches, the warning is now very public.

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Samsung might finally be ready to do something with the Galaxy S27 lineup that once felt almost impossible inside the company walls: let BOE into the flagship OLED display club.

I have been covering Samsung’s display sourcing drama since the Galaxy Note 20 and S21 days, and BOE has been hovering around the Galaxy S supply chain for a long time now.

Every year, Samsung Display keeps its iron grip, but this time feels different, as the economics are impossible to ignore right now.

According to SigmaIntel’s latest OLED shipment report, via Korean ZDNet, Chinese panel makers are actively trying to secure OLED supply for Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S series, particularly the standard models.

While the report avoids naming names directly, industry chatter points straight at BOE. Meanwhile, CSOT has already managed to get its foot in the door through the Galaxy A57.

Samsung Electronics wants cheaper panels. Samsung Display wants to protect its dominance. That is the real tug-of-war here. Chinese OLED makers are throwing flexible OLED panels into the market at extremely aggressive prices.

The Korean display maker still controls roughly 99% of Galaxy OLED supply. Weakening its Galaxy monopoly could create ripple effects far beyond Samsung phones. That is why BOE has repeatedly failed to secure final approval.

BOE has been aggressively targeting Samsung and Apple for years because landing flagship supply contracts changes perception overnight. Supplying panels for cheaper phones is one thing. Getting inside a Galaxy S device is prestigious.

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Apps and games are vital to the user experience on smartphones. Advertisements are the primary source of income for most apps, but Samsung is making sure, through Device Care, that excessive ads won’t ruin the user experience.

Samsung has a new Device Care app update for Galaxy users, which adds an actually useful feature. Users can now switch on the newly added toggle to block apps with excessive ads; a practical addition to the application.

Users are generally OK with appropriate ad placements. Things start to worsen once the quota of ads surpasses an understandable limit. Continuous ads can’t let the experience be optimal; their blockage is preferred instead.

The new feature has been added in the Device Care app’s version 13.8.80.7. It is rolling out to Galaxy devices through the Galaxy Store, via Kailash. The rollout is gradual, so you may have to wait a little longer to have it.

Device Care is an app, but it functions functionality is a bit different. It’s accessible right from the Settings of Galaxy smartphones. No need to have the app in the apps drawer and go through a certain set of menus for operation.

Samsung’s Device Care app provides a global Optimize now button. Tapping it optimizes the battery, storage, and memory of phones. It plays a key role in ensuring optimal user experience on Galaxy devices.

Device care is available across a range of Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, the particular feature may be linked to the latest One UI 8.5 software. It remains to be seen whether it’s making its way to devices with older One UI versions.

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Sony is preparing a deeper manufacturing alliance with TSMC as pressure builds from Samsung gaining ground in Apple’s iPhone camera supply chain.

In a recent development, Japan’s Sony disclosed during its fiscal 2025-2026 earnings presentation that it plans to establish a joint venture with TSMC focused on image sensor development and production technologies.

The shaping alliance between Sony and TSMC looks increasingly like a defensive play from the long-time market leader as South Korea’s Samsung edges closer to Apple’s iPhone camera sensor supply business.

Sony is expected to hold the majority stake in the proposed venture. The companies are also said to be exploring new investments tied to sensor production capacity in Japan, potentially backed by government subsidies.

For years, Sony effectively owned the premium smartphone imaging market. Apple relied heavily on Sony sensors across iPhone generations, while Android makers followed the same path for flagship devices.

Apple is preparing to expand its use of Samsung-made CMOS image sensors. Sony still leads the image sensor market, but its leadership in semiconductors may not be comfortable for a long time if Apple diversifies suppliers.

In other words, Sony is not reacting from weakness. It is reacting because Samsung’s expanding relationship with Apple threatens one of the few semiconductor businesses Sony has consistently dominated for years.

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Samsung’s latest move has just pushed One UI 9 Beta toward a public release. The company is internally testing the software on its latest flagships. Users are expected to be invited to the Beta Program by the end of the month.

As spotted by TarunVats, One UI 9 Beta is now being tested on Korean models ahead of release. It’s a major development, following the initial Beta firmware discoveries on the software servers of International and the United States.

The most recent build on the Korean server is ZZE9, but the release version will be different. It’s being tested internally, and changes are being made. If the stability is verified by the end of May, a Beta Program opening is likely.

Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta is built on the Android 17 operating system. Google is set to unveil key details about the new OS at The Android Show. The livestream starts on May 12 on YouTube; open to all tech enthusiasts.

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Android 17’s teaser hinted at the adoption of Liquid Glass. It brought mixed reactions from the community, with some welcoming and others opposing. Eventually, a Google official confirmed Liquid Glass isn’t happening.

A Samsung leaker also revealed that One UI 9 doesn’t look at Liquid Glass for now. Samsung has its own software design, which isn’t bound by Android. If it wants Liquid Glass, Galaxy users will get it atop Android 17.

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We expect Samsung to gradually evolve the frosted glass design. One UI 8.5 paves the way for improvements to the interface. One UI 9 will enhance it and we may see even bigger tweaks in the One UI 9.5 version in 2027.

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Samsung has a fresh firmware update for Galaxy A57. As part of its second update, the smartphone is receiving the April 2026 security patch. It’s a significant boost to the system security and stability for the overall user experience.

Galaxy A57 was unveiled alongside the Galaxy A37 in March 2026. Just a week after getting unveiled, the device received first OTA. That update included a security patch dated January 2026, despite being released in April 2026.

Now, users can download the latest firmware update on their Galaxy A57, which carries a PDA build version ending with AZD9, via @raihanhan121.

Samsung revealed last month the content of its April security patch. Exynos-powered models receive fixes for 47 vulnerabilities. It contains 4 specific CVE items from Samsung Semiconductor to ensure stability and reliability.

Users can download the update through Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Samsung’s Galaxy A57 comes with Android 16-based One UI 8.5. The company promises six years of Android and security updates. The rollout of One UI 8.5 has just begun, but One UI 9 will be the first significant upgrade.

The Korean tech giant is running a decent offer on the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in India. You may have purchased at full price, but the Galaxy A37 is down by INR 5000, while the Galaxy A57 price is slashed by INR 7000.

Earlier, Samsung ran a survey in the UK, and the findings revealed exciting information. Buyers nowadays think twice when it comes to battery life and reliability. Resale value has become a crucial point when buyers pick their new phone.

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On May 6, Samsung officially started the One UI 8.5 update rollout. The company confirmed the One UI 8.5 release through a press release, but a treasure of details is hidden inside announcements posted across regions.

The rollout kicked off in South Korea on May 6, with a major wave of additional markets, including Europe, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan, following on May 11.

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 announcements across regions

Samsung’s Global Newsroom is the primary source for official announcements. US residents have their own Newsroom, which functions better than the Global channel. Meanwhile, there are plenty of regional Newsroom channels.

One UI 8.5 announcements were posted across several regions. The Global, US, and Korean press releases have fewer details than the regional ones. It was discovered during our intense research, and we broke it down for our readers.

Global/USA

The Global announcement is the most conservative, listing only the recent flagship devices with no regional specifics. Minimum guaranteed devices across all regions are Galaxy S25/S24 series, Z Fold6/Flip6, Z Fold7/Flip7, Tab S10/S11.

Europe/Germany

Germany gets the most devices

It adds the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold 5/Flip 5, Tab S9, and the entire Galaxy A lineup (3 generations), reflecting a broader support commitment in the European market.

In Germany, Samsung’s A-series phones are the Galaxy A15, Galaxy A16, Galaxy A17, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A26, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A36, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A56.

Middle East/UAE

UAE is the most specific on timing

It’s one of the regions that explicitly commits to a May 11 rollout date for a named list of global regions. Well, the same date surfaced for the rollout of the same day Samsung posted the initial release announcement.

As with any large-scale rollout, Samsung notes that specific features, availability, and timing may vary by model and market. That said, some devices may receive the update slightly later than others, even within the same region.

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Samsung revealed on May 6 a list of devices getting One UI 8.5 official update. The initial rollout has already started for select premium phones released in 2025 and the update is set to expand on May 11 to devices from 2024.

That was just a formal chart of eligible devices, which is not final. There are plenty of Galaxy phones, foldables and tablets that will receive the update.

Samsung Germany went a step ahead of Global channel, revealing 20 more Galaxy devices getting the One UI 8.5 official update.

The company shared an even more mature rollout plan for 20 devices across Galaxy S flagships, Galaxy Z foldables, Galaxy Tab tablets and mid-range Galaxy A phones.

Galaxy S Series

1. Galaxy S23
2. Galaxy S23 Plus
3. Galaxy S23 Ultra
4. Galaxy S23 FE

Galaxy Z Series

1. Galaxy Z Fold 5
2. Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Tab Series

1. Galaxy Tab S9
2. Galaxy Tab S9+
3. Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy A Series

1. Galaxy A15
2. Galaxy A16
3. Galaxy A17
4. Galaxy A25
5. Galaxy A26
6. Galaxy A34
7. Galaxy A35
8. Galaxy A36
9. Galaxy A54
10. Galaxy A55
11. Galaxy A56

Samsung Germany didn’t mention an exact timeline for rollout. Global expansion is set to take place on May 11 across regions: Europe, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.

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May 2026 will be filled with continuous One UI 8.5 releases. Flagships are leading the way, with mid-range and budget phones following later.

Note that the devices listed above are now officially confirmed to receive the update. Meanwhile, the software update’s expansion will take place gradually.

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On May 6, 2026, Samsung announced the rollout of One UI 8.5 stable update for Galaxy devices. The software remained in Beta testing phase for over five months. Well, the first wave of rollout was crazy enough, spreading blazingly fast.

The day Samsung began One UI 8.5 stable rollout, plenty of Galaxy devices received the update. The availability is limited to South Korea. However, the company has already confirmed the date of expansion: May 11, 2026.

As part of One UI 8.5, Samsung is bringing select AI features from the Galaxy S26 series across the Galaxy ecosystem. The update focuses on enhancing communication and creative experiences on Galaxy mobile phones and tablets.

These devices have received the Stable update first

• Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 Edge
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Flip7 FE

What to expect on May 11?

Samsung devices that have received the update on May 6 in South Korea are highly likely to grab the OTA in the Global markets. The second phase of rollout may begin in South Korea, before hitting the worldwide market.

The first wave targets flagship models released in 2025, including the Galaxy S25 series, Z7 series foldables and TriFold phone. The second wave will likely be aimed at the Galaxy S24 series, Z6 series foldables in South Korea.

In its Global press release, Samsung confirmed that the update is gradually starting to arrive on the Galaxy S25 series, S25 FE, S24 series, S24 FE, Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Galaxy Tab S11 series and Tab S10 series.

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Apple may be experimenting with camera-equipped AirPods, but the bigger question is this: does Samsung already have the groundwork to do it better?

According to Bloomberg, Apple is testing AirPods with low-resolution cameras that feed visual data into Siri and its AI stack.

Apple’s rumored solution reportedly leans on longer AirPods stems to house the camera hardware. Point your earbuds at an object, ask questions, get directions, maybe identify products or landmarks in real time.

A theoretical “Galaxy Buds Vision” would not even need to copy Apple’s approach directly. In fact, Samsung would be smarter to avoid it entirely.

Samsung’s design language has historically been more restrained. The company experimented with bean-shaped form factors, compact buds, and low-profile ergonomics long before Apple started treating earbuds like fashion accessories.

A theoretical “Galaxy Buds Vision” would not even need to copy Apple’s approach directly. Samsung’s design language has historically been more restrained, unlocking an opportunity to position itself as the Android brand, taking a less invasive route.

This category may still sound experimental, maybe even unnecessary. But wearable AI is clearly moving beyond screens.

The difference is that Samsung appears better positioned to build something practical, while Apple once again risks building something attention-grabbing first and useful later.

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Users of Samsung phones and tablets are seeing a rare May 2026 Security Policy update in South Korea. It’s available across Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab lineup, but don’t expect a wider availability outside Samsung’s home ground.

Unlike standard firmware updates that require a full OTA package, this update quietly refreshes Samsung’s security policy files in the background to improve device protection against newly discovered threats.

The update is seemingly tied to Samsung’s SE for Android (Samsung Enhanced) security framework, which works behind the scenes to strengthen device security even between major software releases.

According to Play Store description, these policy files are designed to “help protect your device data” and can be updated whenever new threats emerge, allowing Samsung to react faster without waiting for the next firmware build.

This type of update does not usually introduce visible changes or new features. It plays an important role in Samsung’s layered security ecosystem that includes Samsung Knox, real-time threat detection, and app protection services.

Samsung recently detailed the May 2026 security patch, confirming that it fixes 39 vulnerabilities. Samsung has been moving aggressively with software updates this month, especially as the stable One UI 8.5 rollout gains momentum.

The company officially confirmed that One UI 8.5 started expanding to more Galaxy devices beginning May 6, initially in South Korea before broader global availability.

Security Policy updates, Google Play System updates, and Galaxy app patches now allow Samsung to react much faster to vulnerabilities and malware risks without forcing users to wait for a complete One UI update cycle.

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The official One UI 8.5 update has arrived, and it’s a bit disappointing for the Galaxy S25 series as it lacks some actually useful features from the S26 series.

Samsung spent months marketing One UI 8.5 as the next era of Galaxy AI. The stable rollout landed on the Galaxy S25 series, and users immediately noticed something strange: features that previously worked in Beta were suddenly gone.

Right now, Samsung’s most loyal users increasingly believe One UI 8.5 is not just an update. It is a controlled downgrade designed to preserve feature exclusivity for the Galaxy S26 lineup.

The backlash exploded after a detailed Samsung Members post outlined how features like “Now Nudge,” Samsung Browser’s “Ask AI,” and even the rumored 24MP camera mode either vanished or became blocked.

Samsung’s traditional defense in these situations usually falls back on silicon optimization, thermal headroom, or AI processing limitations. Sometimes that argument is valid; this time, it falls apart quickly.

The community post points out something deeply embarrassing for Samsung’s positioning strategy: Perplexity-powered Bixby features work on lower-spec Galaxy Books, including models that are not officially categorized as AI PCs.

Even worse, Samsung’s software segmentation logic becomes inconsistent across regions because Exynos/Snapdragon optimization differences are no longer large enough to justify feature disparity at this scale.

The 24MP camera mode has become symbolic of the broader frustration surrounding feature parity. So when a feature disappears despite appearing technically viable, people stop assuming engineering constraints.

The Now Nudge situation especially highlights the problem. If the feature worked in internal testing and was later blocked intentionally, Samsung stated to adopters that software capability matters less than launch-year marketing strategy.

Samsung proudly advertises seven years of Android updates, but support without feature parity increasingly feels hollow. Flagship buyers expect evolving functionality throughout a device’s lifespan, especially when the hardware is relevant.

The company still has time to reverse course. Enabling features like Now Nudge, Ask AI integration, or the 24MP camera mode through future One UI updates would calm a significant portion of the criticism overnight.

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New details surfacing about the Exynos 2600’s cooling tech, which delivers S26 Ultra-level thermal performance to the standard Galaxy S26 flagship.

Samsung may have finally solved one of the biggest compromises with smaller flagship phones: heat. If the latest findings hold up, this is a major win for Galaxy fans who prefer compact phones without sacrificing sustained performance.

According to a new report, the regular Galaxy S26 delivers thermal performance close to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, despite the Ultra traditionally having a much larger cooling advantage.

The credit apparently goes to Samsung’s redesigned “Tailor 3D TIM (Thermal Interface Material)” cooling solution paired with the Exynos 2600 chip.

TIM is the layer that sits between the processor and cooling hardware, helping transfer heat away from the chip as efficiently as possible. The company describes the new 3D TIM as being shaped like custom-fitted clothing for the components inside the phone.

Instead of a simple flat layer, it is molded to match the uneven heights and gaps between surrounding chips and heat-generating parts on the motherboard.

It’s said that this new design increased the effective thermal contact area by around 118% compared to the previous 2D TIM solutions. According to internal findings, the new design dramatically improved contact coverage for these hotspots.

Modern smartphone processors are no longer the only major heat source. Components like power management chips and UFS storage also generate significant heat under load.

The company says the upgraded cooling setup lowered AP temperatures by 1.18°C and reduced rear surface temperatures by 0.73°C compared to older designs.

That suggests Samsung is taking a more aggressive approach to sustained performance rather than relying purely on larger vapor chambers.

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A new equipment order inside Samsung Display’s supply chain may have just revealed where future Galaxy LTPO screens are headed.

According to ETNews, Samsung Display is preparing to bring LTPO backplane tech to its second Gen 8.6 OLED production line. It signals the company is no longer building its next-gen OLED infrastructure solely around laptops.

Samsung Display recently ordered ELA equipment, a core process required for LTPO TFT manufacturing, which is expected to arrive sometime in the first half of 2027, alongside ion implantation systems from Japan.

Instead of buying entirely new systems, the company reportedly plans to convert two existing Gen 6 OLED ELA machines for Gen 8.6 production. The move opens the door for smartphone-grade OLED production on Gen 8.6 lines in the future.

Samsung originally designed its Gen 8.6 OLED roadmap around Oxide TFT technology. The strategy was straightforward: target the growing IT OLED segment, especially premium laptops and tablets.

The utilization of OLED displays has reached 5 percent in 2025, TrendForce reported. Even with Apple expected to accelerate adoption through OLED MacBook Pro models, the market is projected to hit only 7.4% this year.

That said, the South Korean tech giant is effectively transforming Gen 8.6 from a laptop-focused OLED platform into a flexible production base capable of handling future smartphone-class panels.

Industry insiders suggest Samsung wants optionality. If IT OLED demand grows more slowly than expected, the company can pivot capacity toward mobile applications.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 users in the US, specifically on T-Mobile, are experiencing a strange battery drain issue. Growing reports from affected users have forced Samsung to develop a solution, and it’s easier than you might think.

Some Galaxy S25 users on T-Mobile may have been facing excessive battery drain in the US. The temporary solution provided by Samsung suggests that the issue is linked to a system app, which can be easily resolved.

It seems the latest version of the Mobile Services app is the primary culprit. That said, the workaround demands a rollback to the previous factory version until the patch arrives.

While the workaround is here, Samsung may patch the problem in the next software update. The rollout of One UI 8.5 has begun, and US users are expected to get it starting May 11.

How to fix Galaxy S25 battery drain

Samsung recommends users to downgrade the Mobile Services app. One moderator in the US community has also shared the steps (via Larry S White) to uninstall updates of this application.

On your Galaxy phone, first open Settings, then open Apps, press the filter and sort icon to the right of Apps. Once done, turn on Show System Apps and search Mobile Services.

Now, you need to hit the Uninstall updates key and confirm it by tapping OK.

Source – Samsung USA

Tip – Before you uninstall updates, take a screenshot of the app’s version number shown at the bottom. Compare the difference in the version number after uninstalling updates to ensure everything was right.

The issue seems limited to the Galaxy S25 series on T-Mobile. Meanwhile, it should also improve the battery drain problem across Samsung phones. Even if you don’t have an S25, try this workaround to check if battery life improves.

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Samsung’s recent software update that aimed to fix the 24MP camera bug on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not just limited to that specific issue, but also addresses the photo and video distortion problem.

Galaxy S26 Ultra received a new firmware update in late April, which quietly resolved the camera distortion issue. The camera-centric update consists of a wide range of improvements to keep the experience elevated.

As spotted by MojoTrick, the camera operator confirmed that the photo and video distortion bug has been addressed in the build released on April 27. Users of the Galaxy S26 phones can now expect a more reliable experience.

Some users reported a distortion problem in certain cases. It was occurring in both photo and video modes on the latest flagships. The software team has identified the root cause and has led to its resolution in the recent patch.

A wide range of S26 Ultra users reported inconsistency with 24MP shots. The device was saving cropped pictures from one side. The preview was looking nice, but the final result was completely different in the Gallery.

Samsung’s prompt resolution is driven by active participation by users. Regular reports and demand for follow-up have led the team to work fast. The result is here: fans around the world are getting improved camera performance.

One UI 8.5 rollout began on various Galaxy devices yesterday. Meanwhile, the company is keeping some signature features limited to the S26 series, such as Now Nudge, AI-powered Notification Summary, and Prioritize.

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Samsung Electronics could soon secure another major foundry customer, as AMD is reportedly moving closer to placing orders for Samsung’s 2nm chip technology.

According to Edaily (via Jukan), Samsung Foundry Business Division recently advanced discussions with AMD over manufacturing next-generation 2nm processors.

AMD currently relies heavily on TSMC for processor manufacturing, but the Taiwanese chipmaker is facing capacity pressure from customers, including NVIDIA, Tesla, and Apple.

AMD CEO Lisa Su reportedly visited Samsung’s Pyeongtaek foundry campus in March, where both companies discussed potential 2nm production partnerships.

The talks come as demand for high-performance computing chips continues rising during the rapid expansion of agentic AI systems. Unlike traditional AI chatbots, these systems can perform tasks, increasing demand for both GPUs and CPUs.

Samsung’s improving 2nm yields may help AMD diversify production while giving Samsung another high-profile foundry customer after Tesla. Samsung plans to manufacture advanced AI chips at its Taylor facility.

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Panic spread quickly after Samsung confirmed plans to discontinue Samsung Messages. Well, the company has silently updated its announcement page. At least for now, Samsung Messages is only being discontinued in the US.

If you live in Europe, Asia, India, or most other regions, you can continue using Samsung Messages app. The company has officially confirmed this distinction, even though much of the online discussion ignored it entirely.

Samsung is pushing Google Messages stateside

Samsung began preloading Google Messages on Galaxy phones years ago, especially in the United States. Google Messages became the centerpiece of Android’s broader messaging strategy, particularly after Apple finally adopted RCS support.

Google Messages already handles Samsung-exclusive integrations on many Galaxy devices, including One UI styling tweaks and deeper RCS support.

Samsung’s official End of Service notice clearly states the change is “Applicable to the U.S. market only.” The company also reportedly confirmed to Bild that there are currently no plans to discontinue it outside the US.

If you’re using Samsung Messages in India, Germany, the UK, South Korea, or elsewhere, you can keep using the app exactly as before. Meanwhile, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Samsung Messages app is safe forever.

The Galaxy S26 series and newer models can no longer download Samsung Messages from the Galaxy Store. Once July 2026 arrives, the app will disappear from the Galaxy Store entirely for other supported US devices as well.

Related article:

• Samsung Messages is gone, but its best features are coming to Google Messages

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Alongside LG Display, Samsung Display is set to dominate OLED panel shipments for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, effectively shutting China’s BOE out of the most lucrative tier this cycle.

Apple is expected to lock in OLED panel approvals this month. The outcome looks familiar: Samsung and LG will carry the bulk of the load, while BOE struggles to hold onto even a foothold in the high-end lineup.

At the center of this divide sits LTPO+. Samsung and LG have moved ahead here, refining both performance and production stability, while BOE has not kept pace.

LTPO+ is where the real game is being played. BOE’s limitations are showing up where it matters most, in yields and consistency. That is a serious problem when you are dealing with Pro models that demand tight power efficiency.

Pay attention: Samsung and LG have industrialized LTPO+; BOE is still catching up. Industry insiders say its yields remain inconsistent, and that alone is enough for Apple to look elsewhere.

Samsung Display is projected to ship around 146 million OLED panels to Apple this year. LG Display follows with over 82 million units. BOE sits far behind at roughly 35 million, most of that tied to older or entry-level models.

Even BOE’s partial involvement in the iPhone 17 Pro did not change the trajectory. Quality issues disrupted its supply, and Samsung ended up grabbing that demand. Keeping BOE in the mix gives Apple negotiating power against Samsung and LG.

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Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Wonderland app, bringing a few meaningful improvements for users who create custom motion wallpapers on Galaxy devices.

One of the key fixes restores the 3D motion effect for portrait photos used in motion wallpapers. Some users had noticed that the depth effect was no longer working properly, and this update appears to address that issue.

The update also changes how the app handles photo and video permissions.

Instead of asking for broad access upfront, Wonderland now requests permission only when users actually try to load files. It’s a cleaner and more privacy-friendly approach.

Samsung has additionally fixed a bug that could cause videos and animated elements in wallpapers to randomly stop playing. With this patch, motion wallpapers should now run more reliably without interruptions.

The latest Wonderland update is rolling out through Galaxy Store. The availability seems broad, but not all Galaxy users may see the update immediately. The customization app requires Good Lock to be installed already to function.

Samsung Wonderland May 2026 update changelog

• Improved the app so that the 3D effect is applied again when using portrait photos for motion wallpapers.
• Changed photo and video permissions to optional permissions, and updated the app to request permission only when loading actual files.
• Fixed an issue where videos and animations in wallpapers would occasionally stop.

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Samsung is finally pushing May 2026 firmware to its latest premium earbuds, and this time both the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are getting some attention.

The updates are relatively small in size, but seasoned Samsung users already know the pattern here: these early maintenance builds often lay the groundwork for long-term stability.

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

Samsung has started releasing a new update for the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in South Korea. The firmware carries version R630XXU0AZD2 and weighs in at around 8.28MB.

The official changelog is short, classic Samsung style. After translation, it mentions that “stabilization code related to terminal operation” has been applied.

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

Seeing the Buds 4 Pro finally join the firmware train in Europe is a notable milestone.

The Korean tech giant has now started rolling out the first meaningful post-launch firmware update for the Buds 4 Pro across parts of Europe, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and nearby markets.

Roughly two months after release, the earbuds are finally getting their first refinement-focused build. The update arrives with firmware version R640XXU0AZD2 and carries a package size of just over 8.5 megabytes.

If you’re holding a pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro or Buds 4 Pro, checking for the update only takes a minute.

1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone
2. Head to Earbuds settings
3. Tap Earbuds software update
4. Select Download and install

Once the firmware is ready, tap Install now.

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Samsung has removed three Galaxy phones from the software update support chart in May 2026. Two Galaxy A phones and one Galaxy M phone have reached their end of life, years after receiving regular software updates.

Monthly Updates – No change

Samsung’s May 2026 update chart is identical to April in the Monthly segment; no additions, removals, or transfers.

Removals from Quarterly Updates

Three devices were dropped entirely from the May list (not transferred anywhere, just removed). The budget Galaxy A13, along with the mid-range Galaxy A23 LTE and Galaxy M33 5G models, is no longer eligible for updates.

1. Galaxy A13 was part of the A13, A14, A14 5G… row in April. In May, that row starts from A14 onward.
2. Galaxy A23 (non-5G) was listed alongside the A23 5G in April. In May, only the A23 5G remains.
3. Galaxy M33 5G was part of the M33 5G, M34 5G… row in April. In May, that row starts from M34 5G.

Note that Samsung has already abandoned its Biannual offering. Devices no longer shift from the Quarterly to the Biannual update chart. If flagship, the device stays in Monthly, then moves to Quarterly in the last year of support.

Samsung’s May 2026 security patch brings fixes to 29 Android CVEs and 10 One UI SVEs. The latest security update hasn’t yet started rolling out. Users should be ready for a delay in the May patch rollout due to One UI 8.5.

On May 6, Samsung started releasing the One UI 8.5 update. Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and more phones received the stable update. Samsung plans to open a worldwide rollout for several devices on May 11, 2026.

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Samsung may launch Galaxy S26 FE with Exynos SoC in all regions. Earlier this year, the company launched the Galaxy S26 series. As usual, a Fan Edition model with familiar experience will join the lineup by the end of the year.

Exynos is shaping up to be a big deal in the Galaxy S26 FE as Samsung reportedly plans to use its in-house SoC in all regions. The upgrade is expected to be very significant, bringing a major generational shift.

Galaxy S25 FE uses Exynos 2400 fabricated on a 4nm process. The Galaxy S26 FE may come with Exynos 2500, which is made using Samsung Foundry’s 3nm node. It’s going to be a huge technological upgrade.

Earlier, an SM-S741U (S26 FE moniker) was spotted on Geekbench. The device was equipped with an Exynos 2500 chip and Android 17 preinstalled, scoring 2426 points in single-core and 8004 points in multi-core tests.

Image – Exynos 2500 | Source – Samsung

Samsung ships the S26 and S26+ with the Exynos 2600 chipset in most markets. This processor is made using the cutting-edge 2nm process. However, it’s unlikely to power the Fan Edition handset coming later this year.

As for Exynos 2600, Samsung has a different device. The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 may use the 2nm processor in select countries. Snapdragon chipset might return to certain markets, such as the United States and China.

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A new leak sheds light on the potential chips for Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide, and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

According to Erencan Yılmaz, Samsung may use Snapdragon chips in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold8 Wide, while the Galaxy Z Flip 8 may go for Exynos.

Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and TriFold with a flagship Snapdragon processor. Exynos 2500, which missed adoption in the S25 series, has debuted with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 worldwide.

In 2026, Samsung’s chip choices may remain intact. The book-style foldable phones may opt for Snapdragon, while the clamshell-type folding device would prefer Exynos.

There’s also a chance that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 may use a Snapdragon processor in select markets. The adoption may be similar to the Galaxy S lineup, prioritizing Qualcomm in the US, China, Canada and a few more countries.

Galaxy S26 series comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. It’s the fastest application processor in the Android segment. Exynos 2600 is the world’s first 2nm chipset, which powers S26 and S26 Plus in most markets.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold8 Wide are not just expensive but signature models. Exynos 2600 is nice, but it still lags behind its Snapdragon counterpart. That said, the Fold lineup may pick Snapdragon, just like the S26 Ultra.

Samsung is expected to hold its Unpacked event on July 22 in London.

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