Samsung has added a new feature to its Galaxy S26 phones that allows you to use them as a webcam for your computer. Many people use old laptop webcams or small USB cameras that donβt give a clear picture. Your phoneβs camera is usually much better, and now you can use it for video calls, online meetings, or streaming.
Previously, you needed additional apps to turn your phone into a webcam. But Google added a built-in USB webcam mode with Android 14 QPR1. With this feature, you just connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable and choose it as a webcam. There is no need to install extra software.
Samsung is now bringing this feature to the Galaxy S26 series. It makes it easy to get good video quality from your phone.
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Samsung phones already allowed you to share your camera with other Galaxy devices, but this new USB mode is simpler and more reliable.It works directly with your computer and gives a stable, high-quality video.
Right now, this feature is only available for the Galaxy S26 phones. It is not clear if Samsung will add it to older phones in the future. Even so, it is a useful feature for anyone who wants better video quality without buying a new webcam.
Using your phone as a webcam lets you make the most of its camera. It gives you a clearer picture, better colors, and a sharper video. Samsung is showing that phones can do more than just take photos.
Samsungβs Galaxy Z TriFold is now out of stock in the US, and it looks like it wonβt return. The phone is no longer available on Samsungβs website, and the company has already said that it will not make more units. This means the deviceβs short time in the US market has come to an end.
Before this, Samsung had already finished its last restock in South Korea. The company clearly said that once the remaining phones were sold in other countries, there would be no more left. Now, that situation has become real, and the phone is officially gone from stores.
The big reason many people missed buying it is that it was not widely available. Samsung only sold the Galaxy Z TriFold on its own website and in a few Samsung Experience Stores in big cities. It was not sold through mobile carriers or common retail shops.Β
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The Galaxy Z TriFold is a special device with a new folding design. It folds in more than one way, which makes it different from other phones. Samsung likely make it to test a new idea and see how people react to such designs.
Even though the phone is now discontinued, this may not be the end of the idea. Samsung is already working on the next version, which may be called the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. Reports say it could be slimmer and stronger. Stay tuned for more information.
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Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy A57 soon, along with the Galaxy A37. We have already seen several leaks and rumors about this smartphone, revealing its specs, design, and more. Now, high-quality renders of the Galaxy A57 have given us a clear look at the phoneβs design and colors.Β
A reliable tipster, Evan Blass, has shared high-quality renders of the Galaxy A57. These images reveal the phoneβs front and back design along with the color options. Fans now have a better idea of how the device will look before its official launch.
The new renders show a modern phone with slim bezels around the display, which makes it look sleek and large. On the back, there is a camera island with three cameras arranged neatly. The Galaxy A57 will reportedly come in Lavender, Black, Light Blue, and Grey, offering users a choice of both soft and bold colors.
Earlier report revealas that the Galaxy A57 will feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Exynos 1680 processor, which should handle daily tasks and gaming without issues.
The camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, a 12MP secondary camera, and a 5MP third camera, while a 12MP front camera is ready for selfies and video calls. The phone also packs a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging for all-day use.
Other features include Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Samsung is also adding Transcript Assist, an AI tool that converts voice recordings and calls into text.
The 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model is expected to cost ΰΈΏ20,999, with a special offer reducing it to ΰΈΏ17,999. The Galaxy A57 may launch in April 2026. Stay tuned for more information.
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Samsung is still doing well with its older phones, mainly when people trade them in for new ones. Even after a few years, many users are still using their old devices and only upgrading now. This shows that people are not changing their phones as often as before.
A new report by Assurant shows that the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the most traded-in Android phone in the United States. It has stayed in the top spot for six quarters in a row. This means many people who bought the phone earlier are now finally upgrading. Also, Samsung is offering around $160 for the Galaxy S22 when users trade it in for a newer flagship phone.
The report also shows that the trade-in market is growing fast. In 2025, people got back more than $6.4 billion through trade-in programs. This is 42% higher than in 2024. Out of this, $2.8 billion came in the last part of the year, when many people buy new phones during sales and offers. The report also says that the iPhone 13 is the most traded-in phone overall.
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It also has been spotted that people are keeping their phones for a longer time. On average, Android users now trade in their phones after almost four years. This clearly shows that users are waiting longer before buying a new phone.
To encourage people to upgrade, Samsung are giving better trade-in offers. Amazing deals help lower the price of new devices and make upgrading easier.
Samsung is getting a lot of attention in the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In the trailer, Spider-Man is hanging from a tall building while using a Samsung foldable phone.
In past Spider-Man movies, Peter Parker usually used Sony Xperia phones, so this is a big change. It also shows how Samsung is becoming more visible in the Marvel movies.
The trailer starts with Spider-Man in action, but instead of just fighting or swinging, he stops to scroll through Instagram Reels. He watches videos of his friend Ned and his girlfriend MJ.
Image via Spider-Man (YouTube)
The phone Spider-Man is using looks like it is from the Galaxy Z Flip series. It could be the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. Many people think it is the Z Flip 6 because of the silver camera rings on the back.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be released in theaters worldwide on July 31, 2026. Fans are excited not only to see Spider-Manβs new story but also to spot the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip in action.
Samsung is trying to reduce the cost of making its smartphones as prices of RAM and memory parts keep increasing. Since memory is expensive and hard to negotiate, the company is looking at other components where it can save money.Β
According to information via TheElec, Samsung has decided to buy OLED screens from China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT), a Chinese company. These screens are cheaper than the ones made by its own division, Samsung Display. Reports say Samsung has ordered around 15 million OLED panels from CSOT.
These cheaper screens will likely be used in mid-range phones like the Galaxy A series and also in Galaxy FE (Fan Edition) models. In the past, Samsung mostly used displays made by Samsung Display, even for its mid-range phones. But now, rising costs are forcing the company to change its strategy.
Source β Samsung Display
The main reason for choosing CSOT is the lower price. Their OLED panels are said to be about 20% cheaper. This helps Samsung balance the increasing cost of memory parts.It also shows that Samsung wants to depend less on its own companies and use more outside suppliers.
However, this decision has caused some tension inside Samsung. Samsung Display was not happy about losing orders and even tried to stop the move, but it did not succeed.
It is still unclear how these cheaper displays will perform. For budget phones, users may not notice much difference. But in FE models, which are often compared to flagship phones, the difference could be more noticeable. Stay tuned for more information.
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Samsung is getting ready to launch its new foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 8. Fans hoping for faster charging might be disappointed. Now, the latest information reveals the Galaxy Z Flip 8 may charge at the same speed as the current model, the Galaxy Z Flip 7. It may also keep a similar battery size.
According to a report via 91Mobiles, a device believed to be the Galaxy Z Flip 8, with model number SM-F7760, has been recently spotted on Chinaβs 3C certification platform. The listing shows it supports charging at 9V and 1.67A, which equals 25W.Since 3C usually lists wired charging speeds, this likely refers to charging with a cable.
If this is correct, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will have the same 25W wired charging as the Galaxy Z Flip 7.While this speed is acceptable for a small foldable phone, it is not very fast compared to some other smartphones on the market. This means users may not see a big change in charging times.
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Previous reports suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 may also not have a bigger battery than the Z Flip 7.Combined with the new charging information, it seems Samsung is keeping the battery and charging largely the same.
The company might focus on other upgrades, such as display, camera, or software features for Galaxy Z Flip 8. Stay tuned for more information.
Samsung is changing its plans for foldable smartphones after stopping the Galaxy Z TriFold sale just a few months after launch. The device did not stay in the market for long, but the company is not giving up on new ideas. Instead, Samsung is now reportedly improving its TriFold designs and bringing better versions in the future.
According to the information via yeux1122, Samsung has already started working on the next version, expected to be called the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. The company is trying to make this new model thinner and lighter than before.
The main improvement of this new smartphone is the hinge, which is the folding part of the phone. Samsung is designing a new hinge that is stronger and more durable. Most of the testing for this hinge is already done, which means the development is moving forward smoothly.
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The new TriFold 2 is expected to be slimmer, but it may still be slightly thicker than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is known for its thin design. Samsung seems to be focusing on making the phone strong and long-lasting, even if it adds a little extra thickness.
Along with this, Samsung is also working on a different type of device with a sliding screen. Instead of folding, this phone will expand by sliding out. It may use a simple manual sliding system instead of a motor, making it easier to use and more reliable. When fully opened, the display could be around 7 inches.
This sliding device might launch later, possibly in late 2027 or early 2028. Samsung is continuing to experiment and improve its future smartphones.
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