Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S24 FE are getting the April 2026 security update. Users in South Korea can now grab the latest firmware, which is readily available for download.

April 2026 update carries forty-seven fixes for Samsung devices, with those applicable to the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S24 FE as well. The SMR is rolling out sequentially, so the availability may vary depending on model and carrier.

PDA build version numbers:

• Galaxy S23 FE – S711NKSSEDZCH
• Galaxy S24 FE – S721NKSSBCZD2

Updating software on Samsung phones isn’t a tricky task. Simply open the system Settings, followed by the Software update page. Hit the Download and install button, and the phone will begin fetching the latest firmware from the server.

Samsung updates also wipe out unnecessary and junk files, including cache. Removal of that stuff improves the overall experience of your device. System apps also install alongside the software update for optimal performance.

One UI 8.5 Update

April patch has arrived for users who have not updated through the Beta Program. The patch has already landed on the Fan Edition phones as part of One UI 8.5 Beta, with One UI 8 users can now grab this incremental OTA.

Samsung is preparing to start the Stable One UI 8.5 rollout on April 30. The update may first appear for the Galaxy S25 series in South Korea. Users outside Samsung’s home ground may begin grabbing it, starting on May 4, 2026.

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Ethereum’s record 32.33% staking ratio is shrinking liquid supply, reducing sell pressure and potentially supporting an ETH price recovery over time.

Mauro Porcini, the chief design officer at Samsung, revealed a Galaxy design manifesto that signals a hard turn away from hardware obsession. After years of winning on cameras, chips, and folding screens, Samsung is now chasing emotion and AI.

The framework Porcini laid out runs on four tracks.

Live Longer covers health and safety through wearables. Live Better hands routine tasks to AI and robotics. Live Loud pushes tools for creativity and self-expression. And then there’s Live On, which is where things get genuinely strange.

Samsung is openly discussing AI systems that build digital versions of people, instead of avatars and chatbots. Persistent, data-trained representations of actual human beings, their personalities, their knowledge, and presence.

Within a decade, Porcini argues, robots could become the dominant interface inside homes. Samsung is playing across three timelines: short term: it’s refining what already exists, mid term: it’s pushing harder, and long term: it’s trying to redefine what a product even is.

Samsung has announced pivots before, but this one’s different.

If the robots-as-primary-interface bet lands, every smartphone company will be scrambling to catch up to a future Samsung spent a decade building toward while everyone was still arguing about camera bumps.

Related article:

• Samsung teases evolving design philosophy at Milan Design Week 2026

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During the Q1 2026 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that AI4+, the upgraded version of Tesla’s existing AI4 chip, is headed for production by mid-2027, and the company entrusted Samsung Foundry for production.

AI4+, which Samsung Foundry will produce, is also being called AI4.1 internally, though Tesla hasn’t locked in an official name. The specs are meaningfully better than the current AI4: more memory, wider bandwidth, stronger compute.

Samsung already holds orders for both the AI5 and the upcoming AI6. Tesla completed tape-out on AI5 on April 15, and the company is planning to route it first toward Optimus robots and data centers.

Elon Musk said that AI4 is already capable of human-level autonomous driving. There’s no reason to blow up working production lines chasing a chip that cars don’t actually need yet. AI4+ squeezes more performance out of a proven architecture.

As Musk put it, if AI4 hardware gets too outdated, factory continuity becomes the only argument for keeping it alive. Samsung isn’t just making Tesla’s chips, but making Tesla’s decisions possible.

Elon Musk stated that “It may make sense to transition to AI5 for vehicles at some point, but it’s not urgent right now. If AI4 hardware becomes too outdated, it could end up being the only reason to keep factories running.”

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Leaked changelog reveals One UI 8.5 stable update for the Galaxy S25 series will bring a noticeable visual refresh, leaning into cleaner layouts, blur effects, and more fluid elements that adapt naturally to how you use the phone daily.

Galaxy AI takes center stage with smarter, more practical tools. From screening calls with Bixby to editing photos using simple text prompts, the update makes AI feel less like a feature and more like part of the experience.

Camera upgrades focus on convenience and control, via TarunVats. Document scanning is faster, dual video recording is easier, and real-time color previews remove guesswork, giving users more confidence before they even hit record.

Everyday usability gets a boost across the system. Lock screen personalization is smarter, weather insights are more detailed, and call handling now includes direct voicemail and context-aware quick replies that actually make sense.

Connectivity and ecosystem features continue to expand. Sharing files across Galaxy devices, and even Apple hardware, becomes smoother, while hotspot access and family-based device syncing feel more polished and reliable.

Security, battery, and accessibility improvements round things off. You get clearer battery insights, stronger theft protection, and better assistive controls, making the update feel balanced between flashy upgrades and meaningful daily improvements.

Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 changelog

Visual Design

Fresh new look: One UI seamlessly integrates into your daily routine by combining immersive visuals with meaningful personalization for a more refined and sophisticated design. Transparent blur effects add depth and make content easier to navigate, while floating elements react organically to your workflow for a more focused experience. Through familiar and intuitive data visualization, One UI delivers a design that feels both personal and relatable, helping you focus on what matters.

Galaxy AI

Screen calls before answering: Use Bixby Text Call to decide if you want to talk. You can let a call assistant answer for you and ask the caller who they are and why they’re calling.

Edit images with text prompts: Image editing has never been easier. Just describe how you want your image to change. You can change the color of someone’s clothes, add something to an empty table, or anything else you can think of.

Add items from one image to another: Photo assist makes it easy to combine elements from different images. Take an object from one picture and add it to a different picture. Galaxy AI smooths it out and makes it look natural.

Add style to any photo: You can now apply fun styles to any photo with Photo assist, not just pictures of people or pets. In thumbnail view, you can touch and hold to reorder your styles and put your favorites near the front.

Continuous image generation: Keep creating without stopping. Photo Assist now lets you generate AI images using different features from the results screen without saving each iteration. When you’re done, you can review all your creations in your history and pick your favorites.

Create images with Creative Studio: Creative Studio is now available on the Apps screen for easier access. You can use creative studio to create custom wallpapers, unique stickers, and personalized profile images that you can use throughout on your phone.

Now brief on the Lock screen: Get more personalized suggestions on your Lock screen. Now brief will show useful information based on your context.

Enhanced AI select: Start AI select instantly by touching and holding the edge handle. Missed something in a video? Use the Rewind button to go back and select exactly what you need.

Auto language detection in Interpreter: Keep the conversation flowing. After you choose which languages to translate, Interpreter will detect when each one is being spoken, so you don’t need to press the Microphone button each time someone talks.

Bixby

Smarter device control: Talk to Bixby in your own words. Bixby is now better at finding the setting or feature you need, even if you don’t use exact commands or feature names. Just say what you need and let Bixby do the rest.

Ask anything, anytime: Whether you need a quick answer or detailed information, just ask Bixby for an instant response. There’s no need to spend time on multiple searches or switching between apps.

Conversation history: Looking back at past conversations with Bixby is easier than ever. You can now access your conversation history from the side panel in the Bixby app.

Camera

Pro-grade document scans: Scanning documents is now faster and more powerful. A scan button will appear automatically whenever you point your camera at a document. You can easily capture multiple pages into a single PDF file, while the new Remove tool automatically cleans up distracting fingers, folded corners, and unwanted moire for a perfect finish.

Auto motion photos: When set to Auto, your camera will only record a motion photo if it detects movement in the scene. Otherwise, it’s saved as a still image to save space.

Capture both sides of the story: Now you can record yourself and the action in front of you. Just tap the dual recording icon in the video mode quick controls to start filming with the front and rear cameras at the same time.

Log video color previews in real time: Take the guesswork out of filming in Log. You can now apply a cinematic LUT preview while you record, letting you see exactly how your final color-corrected video will look before you even start editing. LUT previews are also available in Gallery and Studio.

New portrait filters: Three new filters are available to add vibrant film-like effects to your pictures.

Home and Lock screens

Automatic Lock screen layout: Wallpapers with pictures of people or pets now fit perfectly every time. When you choose a photo for your Lock screen, the photo will automatically be adjusted to best fit your clock and widget layout.

New downloadable wallpapers: Discover new wallpapers featuring interactive elements. Wallpapers are downloadable so they don’t use up your storage space when not in use.

Add weather effects to wallpapers: Bring your wallpaper to life with the current weather conditions. When you choose your wallpaper, you can add weather effects directly from the preview screen.

More customizable clock fonts: Personalize your Lock screen clock. You can now adjust the thickness of more font styles to match your preferred look.

Weather

Enhanced weather widget: Quickly check upcoming precipitation in the Weather widget on your Home screen. The widget now shows a graph if precipitation is expected in the next few hours.

Pollen index: Check how much pollen is in the air to help manage your allergies. You can check pollen levels for trees, grass, and ragweed.

Communication

Direct voicemail: Can’t answer right now? Let callers record a voice message directly on your phone that you can listen to later. The message will appear on your screen as it’s being recorded so you can answer at any time.

Decline calls with personalized messages: When a call is ringing, new quick decline messages will appear based on your calendar events and other activity. You can tell callers that you can’t answer because you’re in a meeting, exercising, or other reasons even without typing.

Clock

Weather alarm backgrounds: Wake up to an alarm that gets you ready for the day’s weather. Your alarm screen can now show the current weather conditions as a background when it rings.

Time zone converter: Compare time zones at a glance. The new slider in the Clock app makes it easy to check the time difference between places around the world.

Connectivity

Storage Share: Access your files anywhere. Files from your other Samsung phones, tablets, and PCs are available in the My Files app on your phone. You can also access your phone’s files on other Samsung devices, even your TV.

Auto Hotspot: Share your phone’s internet connection more easily. You can now share your hotspot with your Samsung account family group, or create your own hotspot sharing group with anyone you choose.

Family device sharing: Easily connect and share files, screens, cameras, storage and more with your family. Family device sharing lets you use features like Quick Share, Camera Share, Storage Share, Auto Hotspot, and Multi control with Galaxy devices that belong to your family members.

Quickly connect to Smart View devices: Connect to your favorite display faster. You can now add a shortcut on your Home screen to instantly mirror your phone’s screen to a TV or other display device.

Enhanced Auracast features: It’s easier than ever to listen to and broadcast sound with Auracast. Options for both broadcasting and listening are now located in the Audio broadcast menu in Settings.

Voice broadcasts: Broadcast your voice to people around you with Auracast. In addition to media sound, you can now broadcast your voice using your phone’s built-in microphone.

Quick Share

Share with Apple devices: Share with even more devices than before. You can now use Quick Share to seamlessly share photos, videos, and other files with iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices that support AirDrop.

Avoid unwanted sharing requests: You can now set Quick Share to only receive files from other devices signed in to your Samsung account or Google account.

Photo sharing suggestions: Share photos with the right people faster. When you share pictures that include friends or family, Quick Share can recognize who’s in them and suggest sharing directly with those people.

Samsung Health

Enhanced weekly reports: See a fuller picture of your health each week. Weekly reports now include data from your medication tracker and mindfulness sessions.

Upgraded sharing experience: Share your workouts your way. Mix and match your exercise stats with photos from your workout to create the perfect social media post.

Start meditations from your watch: Find calm right from your wrist. You can now start favorite or recommended meditations directly on your Galaxy Watch without picking up your phone.

Antioxidant measurements from your watch: Check your antioxidant levels anytime. Measure directly from your Galaxy Watch, even if it’s not connected to your phone. Works with Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Battery and power

Revamped battery info: See your battery use more clearly. The redesigned Battery settings screen makes it easier to check remaining time, charging status, and daily usage over the past week.

Improved Power saving: Use Power saving to make your battery last longer without charging. Choose Standard for moderate savings and customizable limits, or choose Maximum to turn off all non-essential features and make your battery last as long as possible.

Security and privacy

Privacy alerts: Stay informed about your privacy. You’ll now get alerts when an app’s permissions could put your personal data at risk along with suggestions for what you can do about it.

Theft protection: Keep your phone and data safe in case it is lost or stolen. Turn on Failed authentication lock to automatically lock the screen in case there are too many failed attempts to verify your identity using your fingerprints, PIN, pattern, or password. Identity check also protects even more settings than before.

Turn off Auto blocker temporarily: If you need to temporarily disable Auto blocker’s security protection, a new option lets you turn it on automatically 30 minutes later so you don’t forget.

Check the security status of your devices: Keep all your devices protected. Knox Matrix now shows when any of the supported devices signed in to your Samsung account need a software update for the latest security protections.

Accessibility

Easily control Bluetooth hearing aids: Access settings for your Bluetooth hearing aids directly from the Accessibility shortcut. A pop-up will appear that lets you change your hearing program, turn Ambient sound on or off, and more.

Control magnification with mouse or keyboard: Keep what you need magnified in view with these new options. You can make the magnified area follow the cursor as you type or move when you change focus using the keyboard. When using a mouse, you can make the magnified area shift as you move the pointer to the edge of the screen.

Dwell action and Corner actions: The Auto action after pointer stops feature has been divided into 2 features. Dwell action lets you set custom actions when your mouse stops moving for a certain amount of time. Corner actions let you set a different action for each corner of the screen.

Dim strobing in videos: A new setting lets you dim strobing effects in videos for more comfortable viewing.

Even more improvements

Continue using apps when folding: Enjoy more seamless app experiences. You can now keep the app you were using on the main screen open on the cover screen when you fold your phone.

More customizable quick panel: Arrange your quick settings just the way you like them. You can now add, remove, reorder, and reorganize controls in the quick panel.

Customize Calendar countdown widgets: Make your countdown widgets look just the way you like. Use Drawing assist to generate a background image, choose an image from Gallery, or go with a solid color.

Early alerts for reminders: Get alerts before reminders are due to make sure you don’t forget important tasks. You can choose how far in advance to get an alert for each reminder.

Insert tables in Samsung Notes: Organize information in your notes with tables. You can adjust column widths, colors, and border designs while the auto calculation feature helps you stay productive and save time.

Redesigned New tab page: The page that appears when you open a new tab in Samsung Browser has been redesigned to help you quickly access the websites and features you need the most. The New tab page now shows the current security status as well as open tabs from Samsung Browser on other devices.

Partial screen recording: Include only what you need in your screen recordings. You can now select only the part of the screen that you want to record.

Calculator nudges: Save time on calculations. Numbers and formulas copied to your clipboard will be suggested when you open Calculator so you can enter them with a quick tap.

Keep window sizes in DeX: DeX now remembers your app window sizes and positions. When you open an app again, it appears just as you left it.

Triple Zero service enhancement: Software enhancement to provide an additional layer of connectivity to Triple Zero services during emergency service outages.

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra camera crop mismatch issue is back in focus, and this time it is tied to Samsung’s Close Focus Enhancement feature. Samsung once again acknowledged the problem, and the fix may take more time to arrive.

Galaxy S26 Ultra users are running into a frustrating camera glitch that refuses to stay subtle. What users see in the Viewfinder does not always match what gets saved after post-processing.

The issue is tied to Close Focus Enhancement

The bug shows up when users shoot ultra-close subjects and the phone switches lenses automatically. Close Focus Enhancement is designed to improve macro shots by shifting to a different sensor and adjusting framing.

You frame a subject tightly, hit the shutter, and the saved image ends up slightly zoomed out or reframed. That inconsistency breaks trust in the shooting experience, especially for users relying on precise composition.

Samsung acknowledges the issue but offers no timeline

A moderator on the official Community forums has now acknowledged the bug, via MojoTrick. According to the moderator, Samsung is aware of the discrepancy and is working on improvements; however, no firmware rollout window has been shared.

Not the first time this problem has surfaced

Many Galaxy S26 Ultra users have already reported the close-up camera problem. Like this time, Samsung moderator acknowledged the problem and pledged to provide a firmware update to fix the glitch upon verification.

For now, users are left to work around the issue. If precision matters, it is safer to double-check framing after capture. Keeping the device updated is also key, as fixes will likely arrive through a future firmware rollout.

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Samsung’s newly unveiled display tech could offer glasses-free 3D viewing on the Galaxy S28 Ultra. The official press release itself confirms the potential adoption of the screen technology in phones, tablets, and other devices.

A newly published paper in Nature details a collaboration between Samsung’s Visual Technology Team and POSTECH. The focus is on a new display architecture built around something called a Metasurface Lenticular Lens.

Instead of relying on traditional lenticular layers, Samsung uses nanoscale structures to precisely control how light is directed toward your eyes. The system can switch between standard 2D and immersive 3D using voltage control.

The display adjusts polarization states in real time; users can toggle depth effects on demand. Samsung claims a viewing angle of up to 100 degrees, which is roughly six times wider than older glasses-free 3D implementations.

This eliminates the rigid head positioning that killed earlier attempts. You are no longer locked into a narrow zone where the effect works. Move naturally, share the screen, and the 3D holds up. The entire optical layer comes in at just 1.2mm thin.

This approach of the South Korean tech giant fits into modern OLED stacks without forcing major design trade-offs. The team has already tested the concept on real OLED panels using a fabricated 50x50mm metalens.

The timing lines up with the Galaxy S28 generation, especially as Samsung continues to push display differentiation beyond brightness, refresh rate and Privacy screen.

A switchable 3D panel fits naturally into that strategy. It also opens doors for the Galaxy Z Fold lineup, where larger screen real estate makes depth effects more meaningful for gaming, media, and even multitasking.

If Samsung gets this right, glasses-free 3D will not feel like a gimmick anymore.

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With the demonstration of switchable 2D-to-3D display tech, Samsung is not just refining smartphones, tablets, and commercial displays anymore. It is rewriting how depth itself is perceived on a flat slab of glass.

In a newly published paper in Nature, Samsung, alongside POSTECH, details a switchable 2D to 3D display built around a metasurface lenticular lens. The reveal hints that it quietly solves the problems that killed 3D on mobile long ago.

The new tech allows the display to decide when to behave like a normal panel and when to bend light into a multi-view field. The switch happens through polarization control, effectively toggling the metalens between concave and convex states.

• In 2D mode, the optics cancel out. Light passes straight through. You get a clean, high-resolution image, no penalties.
• In 3D mode, the same layer reshapes the light field. Depth appears. Perspective shifts with viewing position; no glasses, no tracking.

Samsung is pushing the viewing window to 100 degrees. It means multiple people can view the same 3D scene from different angles. Samsung’s metalens sits at just 1.2 mm, thin enough to integrate into an OLED without redesigning the device.

What this means for future Galaxy devices

Expect 3D to emerge as a premium toggle, not a permanent mode. A glasses-free 3D mode on a Fold could turn it into a portable light field viewer. Tablets could quietly become the first mainstream 3D consumption devices.

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Samsung Sound is a brand-new app from Samsung that facilitates the management of audio devices. The app made its first appearance in February 2026 and is readily available for free download on the Play Store.

After rolling out Hearapy, Samsung followed up with a second app called Samsung Sound. It’s a dedicated tool for controlling Samsung Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars, landing in a slightly awkward spot next to SmartThings.

Samsung Sound looks modern, bringing soft gradients, subtle transparency, and a cleaner layout compared to SmartThings. However, the app hasn’t matched the One UI 8.5 aesthetics yet, which is a major letdown.

The app is arguably cleaner than SmartThings, but the lack of visual consistency stands out. Samsung Sound mirrors the soundbar controls inside SmartThings. You can tweak sound modes, adjust equalizer settings, and manage audio sync.

Meanwhile, there is no IP control, no Auto Power Off toggle, and no Tap Sound shortcut. ou cannot turn the soundbar off from the app. You can power it on remotely, but once it is on, the option to turn it off disappears.

Samsung has placed a large “Open music app” button right on the main screen. However, the button simply launches third-party apps like Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music if they are installed.

Samsung Sound is an interesting addition. It offers a cleaner interface and a more focused experience for managing audio devices. For users who prefer a dedicated app over the broader SmartThings ecosystem, there is some appeal here.

• Samsung Sound on Google Play Store – Download

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are entering Samsung’s official refurbished smartphone portfolio in the US. As part of Certified Re-Newed program, Samsung is bringing its latest foldables at a reduced price (not really this time).

On April 22, 2026, Samsung announced the refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 in the US. The two foldables can now be purchased in like-new condition at a reduced price, with exclusive availability on Samsung.com.

There’s no doubt on the genuineness of the products. Samsung says its Certified Re-Newed devices have been serviced by specialists and repaired with 100% genuine parts. You also get Samsung’s one-year manufacturer warranty.

Every refurbished device ships with a brand-new battery, regardless of the previous condition, which ensures the buyer will have maximum battery life. Other parts are repaired/replaced as per the requirement upon inspection.

Price

• Galaxy Z Fold7 Certified Re-Newed starts at $1,699.00 for the 256GB storage model.
• Galaxy Z Flip7 Certified Re-Newed starts at $939.00 for the 256GB storage model.

Save through trade-in

Samsung lets you save up to $580 on a Certified Re-Newed Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Z Flip 7 when you trade in an old qualifying phone.

Samsung Care Plus

Beyond manufacturer’s warranty, you can extend the protection by subscribing the Samsung Care+ plan.

Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed smartphones are eligible for Care+, safeguarding your device against unlimited drops, spills, mechanical breakdowns as well as theft and loss.

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The development cycle of Android 17 has just taken a major turn, with Google starting to roll out QPR 1 Beta 1 update to Pixel phones.

Android 17 has been in Beta status since the beginning of the year. Google released the fourth Beta merely six days ago, and today the QPR 1 Beta 1 of Android 17.

Regarding the QPR 1 Beta 1, Google says it continues to update the platform with fixes and improvements. Changes and improvements deployed throughout the QPR 1 Beta will be provided as part of the September Feature Drop.

Unlike major OS releases, QPR builds don’t include app-impacting API changes. However, this Android Program is limited to Google Pixel phones. Samsung is expected to utilize it as a base for its One UI 9 Beta or Stable release.

Android 17 QPR 1 OTAs and downloads are available for the following Pixel devices:

• Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
• Pixel 6a
• Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
• Pixel 7a
• Pixel Tablet
• Pixel Fold
• Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
• Pixel 8a
• Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold
• Pixel 9a
• Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL
• Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Top Issues fixed in Beta 1

• Fixed a crash in the Default Print Service occurring during low ink conditions that prevents users from completing print jobs.
• The Terminal app triggers an Application Not Responding (ANR) error that results in the application and device becoming unresponsive.
• Resolved an issue where uncontrollable hardware audio processing on the voice communication path caused distortion and phase cancellation in VoIP applications.
• Direct audio output may fail to open on devices using the AIDL audio HAL when playing audio streams longer than five seconds.

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Ethereum’s record 32.33% staking ratio is shrinking liquid supply, reducing sell pressure and potentially supporting an ETH price recovery over time.

Adaptive Clock was one of the most significant additions of One UI 8, and Samsung’s One UI 9 appears to be bringing a new font style.

Samsung is internally working on Android 17-based One UI 9. It will follow the One UI 8.5 rollout, which is expected to start later this month. Users can expect a Beta Program sometime in the latter half of May 2026.

X user Kailash shared an image, showcasing a new Adaptive Clock in One UI 9. With the current iteration adapts to a wallpaper with an object, the newer applies to landscapes and regular wallpapers as well.

The clock appears in HH:MM format, with the new font showing application to the two characters in the middle. However, the newly added clock font design would adopt the appearance based on the wallpaper.

Design-wise, the new Adaptive Clock font has a similar appearance to an already available clock style, but that’s static. It’s clear that the company is bringing even more ways to tailor the lock screen per your preference.

The new font has been added in the internal version of One UI 9. Since it’s functioning well, its debut in the official version seems sure. Meanwhile, changes can be made throughout the Beta testing program.

One UI 9 is based on Android 17 and it will first debut on the Galaxy S26 series. It will be available as Beta Program and the Stable version will land with the next-generation foldable phones, including the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.

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After months of grinding lower inside a falling wedge, the ONDO price chart is finally tightening up and not quietly. With tokenized stocks suddenly back in the spotlight, ONDO might just be sitting on the kind of narrative fuel traders pretend they don’t chase… until they do.

Tokenized stocks narrative suddenly grabs Washington spotlight

Here’s the twist. Tokenized stocks aren’t just a niche experiment anymore they’re getting regulatory attention at the highest level. That alone shifts the tone.

Today Ondo Finance announced on X that Nineteen of the top twenty tokenized stocks on Ethereum now come from Ondo Global Markets. That’s not a small footprint. On Ethereum alone, Ondo’s tokenized stocks and ETFs account for nearly $500 million in total value locked, alongside billions in trading volume and tens of thousands of holders.

And then came the policy angle. A recent statement pointed toward an upcoming “innovation exemption” aimed at facilitating on-chain trading of tokenized securities. Translation? Washington isn’t debating whether this sector should exist but clearly it’s figuring out how to regulate it. Well, that changes things for good in the sector.

Tokenization has Washington's attention.

“We are on the cusp of releasing an 'innovation exemption' to begin facilitating the trading of tokenized securities onchain.”

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, speaking at the Economic Club of Washington, outlining the regulatory framework… pic.twitter.com/txldrIptrb

— Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) April 22, 2026

ONDO price compresses inside falling wedge structure

Now flip to the chart, because this is where it gets tactical. ONDO price has been stuck in a prolonged downtrend, forming a clean falling wedge pattern since early 2025. Lately, though, price action has shifted into a tight horizontal consolidation box near the lower boundary, which is kinda classic pre-breakout behavior. But here’s the catch: it’s not just any resistance overhead.

The $0.42 level sits right in line with the 200-day EMA band and the wedge’s upper boundary. That makes it a double-layered barrier and the kind that doesn’t break easily unless momentum shows up with intent.

Still, price is creeping toward it again. Slowly. Quietly. And markets love breaking when everyone’s bored.  So, what happens next?

If ONDO price manages a clean break above $0.42, that level flips from resistance into a magnet. Not immediately explosive but structurally important. From there, the next major zone sits near $0.80, which aligns with prior resistance clusters.

But let’s be real. None of that matters if the breakout fails. This setup is binary. Either the falling wedge resolves upward, supported by fresh narrative momentum from tokenized securities… or it drifts sideways and fades back into irrelevance.

Right now, though, the timing is hard to ignore. ONDO price is sitting at the edge of a technical breakout while the tokenized stocks story gains traction at both institutional and regulatory levels. That’s not confirmation but it’s definitely a setup worth watching.

Samsung is reportedly leasing 140,000 square feet warehouse at the Park79 Commerce Center, an industrial park sitting right on US 79 near its chip plant in Taylor, Texas.

According to TaylorPress, the source had direct knowledge of the deal, while Samsung declined to comment. That’s 40% of the entire Park79 development, locked up by a company that officially won’t admit it’s the tenant.

Samsung’s Taylor fab is inching toward full operation, anchored in part by a reported $16 billion chip contract with Tesla running through 2033.

The Taylor plant was announced in November 2021 with an initial $17 billion investment. By the end of 2026, it’s expected to directly employ around 1,500 people, with hundreds more supplier jobs trailing behind.

Samsung has operated in Texas since breaking ground in Austin back in March 1996. It knows how this state works. Now it’s quietly stitching together real estate around Taylor before the doors are even fully open.

The warehouse lease isn’t a footnote; it’s a signal that Samsung is building something permanent here, and doing it without asking anyone’s permission first.

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DASH price is sitting right at that uncomfortable edge where patience runs thin and volatility usually kicks the door in. After months of grinding lower since Q4 2025, the daily chart now shows a clear falling wedge structure, and it’s tightening fast. April’s price action isn’t subtle about it either; momentum is compressing, and something’s got to give.

But here’s the catch there’s a ceiling. And it’s not just any ceiling.

Falling Wedge Pressure Builds Toward Key Breakout Zone

The falling wedge has done what it’s supposed to do: squeeze price into a narrowing range while quietly building breakout pressure. Now, DASH price is pressing right into the upper boundary of that structure. Typically, that’s where reversals start to show up.

Except this time, there’s a second wall stacked right on top.

The 200-day EMA around $40 is sitting exactly where the wedge resistance lies. That’s not coincidence ina fact that’s confluence. And in markets, confluence tends to matter more than narratives.

So yeah, breaking $40 isn’t just another level. It’s the most key level right now.

Why $40 Is The Only Level That Matters

As the data suggest, if DASH price clears $40 cleanly meaning a proper breakout, not a weak wick then the structure flips. Simple as that. Now, what happens next depends on how aggressive that move is.

If price rips through $40 with strong momentum, then the $53–$61 resistance zone probably won’t slow things down much. That kind of breakout tends to ignore intermediate levels and go straight for expansion.

But markets aren’t always that generous. If DASH climbs slowly and stabilizes above $40, then $53 and $61 become real checkpoints. Not barriers, but tests. Fail those, and the breakout risks losing steam.

Decentralization Narrative Enters The Conversation Again

And then there’s the timing. While price structures are tightening, the broader crypto space is dealing with a different kind of pressure that’s trust and decentralization doubts.

With recent events involving asset freezes raising eyebrows across the industry, DASH crypto decided to step in with a not-so-subtle reminder. The network publicly stated that it is decentralized and cannot, and will not, censor or surveil users.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Dash network is decentralized and cannot, and will not, censor or surveil its users.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

— Dash (@Dashpay) April 21, 2026

That’s not just PR it’s positioning in people minds that are in fear of assets freezing.

In a market where decentralization is suddenly being questioned again, that message isn’t random. It’s strategic. Whether it actually shifts investor sentiment, though, is a different story.

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Artificial Superintelligence Alliance Price Today

Cryptocurrency	Artificial Superintelligence Alliance
Token	FET
Price	$0.2154 0.95%
Market Cap	$ 486,475,239.45
24h Volume	$ 174,500,967.4612
Circulating Supply	2,258,795,696.7952
Total Supply	2,714,384,546.6720
All-Time High	$ 3.4743 on 28 March 2024
All-Time Low	$ 0.0083 on 13 March 2020

Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) Price Targets For April 2026

The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI) is expanding its AI agent marketplace, making it easier for users and applications to access various AI services. 

If ASI successfully integrates its offerings, it will be able to host AI models on its network, facilitate communication and collaboration among AI agents, and enable users to pay for AI services directly on the blockchain. Additionally, ASI is working to establish partnerships with businesses interested in utilizing AI.

As more people begin to use AI on the network and the demand for computing power increases, this could drive up activity and potentially push the FET price towards $0.32 by late April to May of 2026. The price already reached $0.25 in mid-March, now approaching the 200-day EMA band. It has also found support in the green box, which aligns with a multi-year demand zone. If bearish pressure increases, the price could re-enter this support zone; however, if it continues on its upward trajectory, testing $0.32 could be within reach or even higher.

Month	Potential Low ($)	Potential Average ($)	Potential High ($)
FET Price Prediction April 2026	$0.0582	$0.0913	$0.3013

Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) Price Prediction 2026

Unlike many AI tokens driven by hype, the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) is building a foundation in decentralized compute and autonomous agents. This shift from speculation to real-world utility suggests that FET’s value will increasingly mirror actual network usage. As companies adopt these decentralized services, the organic demand for the token could provide a structural floor for long-term growth.

Technically, FET’s 2026 outlook remains tied to key market cycles. A potential low of $0.0582 serves as a deep support zone during “risk-off” periods. However, as the ecosystem matures, an average price of $0.0913 is expected as it maintains a steady trend. In a bullish breakout scenario, FET could surge toward $0.3013, driven by high-volume demand for decentralized AI infrastructure.

FET Price Prediction 2026 – 2030

Year	Potential Low ($)	Potential Average ($)	Potential High ($)
2026	$0.0921	$0.340	$0.950
2027	$0.173	$0.820	$2.14
2028	$0.468	$1.938	$5.53
2029	$1.40	$4.30	$8.05
2030	$2.126	$6.78	$12.45

FET Price Prediction 2027

Growing wider adoption of autonomous AI agents in supply chains, logistics, and digital services could push FET near $2.14

FET Price Forecast 2028

By 2028, if decentralized AGI frameworks mature and institutional AI infrastructure adopts ASI tooling, FET may approach $5.53.

FET Coin Price Prediction 2029

In 2029, AGI research networks integrate token-based compute markets, and valuation expansion could drive FET toward $8.

What will Fetch AI be worth in 2030?

In a strong AI-dominant economy where decentralized compute markets compete with centralized cloud providers, FET could test $12.45

What Does The Market Say?

Year	2026	2027	2030
Coincodex	$0.6785	$0.9095	$1.26
CoinDCX	$7.5	$14	$35
Priceprediction.net	$1.98	$2.88	$13.75

CoinPedia’s Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) Price Prediction

As per CoinPedia’s FET Price Prediction, the exponential growth observable in the field of artificial technologies will boost the value of AI tokens in the crypto world

If the alliance successfully aligns AI compute markets, decentralized agents, and open-source model hosting under one economic framework, FET could gradually reclaim the $0.950 range in 2026.

Year	Potential Low ($)	Potential Average ($)	Potential High ($)
2026	$0.0921	$0.340	$0.950

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Cronos (CRO) serves as the backbone of the Cronos Chain, a high-performance, open-source ecosystem engineered by Crypto.com. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3, CRO acts as a versatile utility token that facilitates instantaneous, low-cost global transactions while powering a vast suite of DeFi applications, perpetuals, and fiat-integrated markets.

Driven by institutional-grade infrastructure and a rapidly expanding global footprint, CRO’s market performance increasingly reflects a surge in investor confidence and real-world utility. As the network matures into 2026, its role in the next generation of digital asset exchange becomes even more pivotal.

In this analysis, we leverage advanced technical indicators and historical performance models to forecast the trajectory of Cronos. Whether you are a long-term holder or a strategic investor, this guide provides essential price projections for 2026 and through to 2035, helping you determine if CRO/USD is the missing piece for your portfolio.

Cronos Price Today

Cryptocurrency	Cronos
Token	CRO
Price	$0.0696 -0.96%
Market Cap	$ 3,030,545,368.26
24h Volume	$ 7,220,798.4941
Circulating Supply	43,537,616,021.4767
Total Supply	98,570,949,975.4017
All-Time High	$ 0.9698 on 24 November 2021
All-Time Low	$ 0.0115 on 17 December 2018

Cronos Price Prediction April 2026

Currently, the Cronos price is experiencing a period of consolidation on the daily chart, hovering around the key horizontal line at approximately $0.0777, which marks an important multi-year demand range (indicated in green). This phase indicates a decrease in momentum, and if this trend continues, we could observe its persistence into March. 

On a more optimistic note, should the price successfully break above $0.1000, we can anticipate a robust move towards the 200-day EMA band, potentially reaching around $0.1200 by late April to may. However, if bearish factors come into play, we might see the price retreat to the lower end of the current demand range, possibly down to around $0.0600.

Recent Updates & Network News

On February 5, 2026, Cronos announced the development of a unified trading platform offering tokenized stocks, commodities, and prediction markets. This expansion is supported by a strategic integration with Fireblocks, providing the secure, institutional-grade custody infrastructure necessary for market makers to trade at scale.

Following this, a post on February 28 announced the Cronos v1.7 Network Upgrade is scheduled for March 10 at 07:00 GMT. This technical maintenance will involve approximately 30 minutes of downtime to align with recent SDK updates and implement RPC performance improvements to ensure long-term chain stability.

CRO Price Prediction for 2026

The weekly chart for CRO/USD reveals a persistent long-term structure defined by a well-established accumulation zone. Since late 2023, Cronos has consistently found a floor within the $0.0500 to $0.1000 demand area. This “buy zone” has historically triggered significant rallies, notably in late 2024 and mid-2025, where the price peaked at $0.3900.

As of early 2026, CRO has returned to this familiar base, setting the stage for its next major move.

The current weekly price action suggests a period of base-building. We are seeing a repeat of the historical pattern where CRO enters a deep consolidation phase before a vertical expansion.

Supply Zone: The primary target for a breakout lies between $0.3000 and $0.3500.

The Pivot Point: Simply hitting the supply zone isn’t enough; for a true trend reversal, CRO must flip this resistance into support to reclaim its 2022 highs.

Moreover, While the price remains flat, the underlying “engine” of the market (indicators) is starting to show signs of exhaustion from the bears:

In MACD for instance we are currently approaching a weekly bullish cross. Historically, this cross has served as the starting gun for intensified consolidation that eventually leads to a breakout at later stage.

CMF is the most encouraging sign. The CMF has bounced sharply from a low of -0.32. This move toward the zero line suggests that selling pressure is fading and capital is starting to stabilize within the ecosystem.

RSI & AO, Both indicate that the “cooling off” period is still in effect. This lack of a clear direction in RSI confirms we are in a neutral accumulation phase, which is often known as the quiet before the storm.

What Makes CRO Interesting in 2026?

In 2026, Cronos (CRO) stands out as a unique bridge between high-finance and retail utility. The landscape shifted dramatically in late august 2025 when Trump Media Group announced a $6.42 billion CRO Digital Asset Treasury strategy, signaling a massive institutional endorsement of the token’s scarcity.

Beyond the headlines, Cronos remains a technical powerhouse with zero downtime over four years. It currently supports 150M+ users via the Crypto.com ecosystem and powers payments for 10M+ merchants. While the broader market has cooled in Q1, Cronos maintains a healthy 100,000 daily transactions, proving its resilience. This blend of “battle-tested” infrastructure and “institutional-grade” liquidity makes it a critical pillar of the 2026 digital economy.

Cronos (CRO) Price Prediction for 2027-2035

Year	Minimum Price ($)	Maximum Price ($)	Average Trading Price ($)
2027	0.1690	0.3490	0.2490
2028	0.3570	0.6990	0.5090
2029	0.7100	1.3190	0.9890
2030	1.3490	2.4010	1.8210
2031	2.4200	4.1990	3.2350
2032	4.2210	7.1000	5.5290
2033	7.1090	11.5050	9.1650
2034	11.5910	18.4510	14.7650
2035	18.4290	28.7110	23.1990

Cronos Token Price Prediction for 2027

By 2027 Cronos token price is expected to trade between $0.1690 and $0.3490. The average expected trading cost is $0.2490.

CRO Price Prediction for 2028

In 2028, CRO price is expected to trade between $0.3570 and $0.6990. The average expected trading cost is $0.5090.

Cronos (CRO) Crypto Price Prediction for 2029

Experts expect Cronos crypto to trade between $0.7100 and $1.3190 in 2029. The average expected trading cost is $0.9890.

CRO Price Prediction for 2030

Based on technical CRO price analysis it is expected to trade between $1.3490 and $2.4010 in 2030. The average expected trading cost is $1.8210.

CRO/USD Price Prediction for 2031

Based on technical analysis by experts, in 2031 CRO/USD is expected to trade between $2.4200 and $4.1990. The average expected trading cost is $3.2350.

Cronos Price Prediction for 2032

Following 2031, in 2032, Cronos price is expected to trade between $4.2210 and $7.1000. The average expected trading cost is $5.5290.

CRO Token Price Prediction for 2033

In 2033, CRO token price is expected to trade between $7.1090 and $11.5050, with an average expected trading cost of $9.1650.Price Prediction for 2034

CRO Crypto Price Prediction for 2034

Based on technical analysis by cryptocurrency experts, in 2034 CRO crypto is expected to trade between $11.5910 and $18.4510. The average expected trading cost is $14.7650.

CRO Price Prediction for 2035

According to technical analysis by top specialists, the CRO price is projected to range from $18.4290 to $28.7110 by 2035. The anticipated average trading price is $23.1990.

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Apple wants internal documents from Samsung to help fight its antitrust case, but the US DOJ just made that a lot harder.

Earlier this month Apple asked a US court for permission to pull documents directly from Samsung Electronics. Apple wants to show that users can jump freely between iPhone and Android, that the so-called walled garden isn’t actually trapping anyone.

US DOJ fired back (via 9to5Mac) in a new court filing, and the core complaint isn’t really about Samsung. The US regulator pointed out that Apple has known for months just how central Samsung’s data is to this case.

Here’s where it gets awkward for Apple: the process required to obtain documents from a foreign company runs through the Hague Convention, a slow-moving international legal mechanism that nobody confuses with fast.

There’s a real chance the Samsung data arrives after the discovery phase has already closed. The DOJ is essentially saying Apple knew all this and stalled anyway.

The DOJ explicitly told the court not to extend deadlines or push the trial back just because Apple is scrambling for evidence. The DOJ’s position is narrower: keep the schedule, don’t let Apple turn a late evidence request into a delay tactic.

Samsung sits at the center of a case it didn’t ask to be in, watching Apple and the US government argue over whether its internal data can arrive on time to save Cupertino from itself.

The irony is that Apple needs Samsung to prove it doesn’t need anyone.

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Samsung’s mobile business could be heading into unfamiliar territory this year. TM Roh, who leads the company’s Device eXperience division, has internally warned of a possible full-year loss for the MX unit, according to industry sources.

According to MoneyToday, TM Roh internally warned that Samsung’s mobile unit could face an annual loss. If that happens, it would mark the first annual loss since Samsung reorganized its mobile operations under the MX business.

Samsung has already hiked the price of the Galaxy S26 series. The company is also rising prices of existing products that were released in the past. Future products don’t seem to be safe from a price bump, given the current scenario.

At the center of the issue is LPDDR, the low-power memory used in nearly every smartphone. For years, it was a mobile-first component designed for efficiency.

Smartphones ship in millions, but each device uses relatively small amounts of memory. AI infrastructure, on the other hand, consumes massive quantities in a single deployment. As a result, suppliers are prioritizing high-value AI demand.

LPDDR costs nearly doubled in the first quarter compared to the previous one, with expectations of another steep jump in the current quarter. DRAM and NAND are both rising together, amplifying the pressure on manufacturers.

An industry official said, “As the AI industry absorbs even mobile memory, smartphone manufacturers are struggling to secure sufficient supply. Prices have already increased, and further hikes may occur in the second half of the year.”

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Leak season for the next Galaxy S lineup has already begun. A new leak sheds light on specs and features of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 6 Pro that will potentially power the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra globally.

Weibo leaker DCS revealed key specs of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, and the chips powering the Galaxy S27 series may be made by TSMC.

TSMC’s 2nm process node means better efficiency, sustained performance, and improved thermal behavior. Qualcomm is also considering a 2nm Snapdragon chip, but it seems unlikely to be from the 6th generation.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950) configuration:

• 2 prime cores
• 3 performance cores
• 3 efficiency cores

The Pro variant keeps the same layout but pushes it harder. Higher clocks are expected, but Qualcomm is also stacking more resources around it.

The standard chip reportedly uses 16MB L2 + 6MB SLC cache, while the Pro bumps system-level cache to 8MB SLC. It may sound minor, but SLC plays a big role in reducing memory latency during heavy workloads like gaming and AI tasks.

Graphics processing unit:

• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 – Adreno 845, 6 slices, 12MB graphics cache
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro – Adreno 845, up to 18MB graphics cache

Memory support:

• Gen 6 – LPDDR5X
• Gen 6 Pro – LPDDR6 (quad-channel 24-bit) or LPDDR5X (quad-channel 16-bit)

LPDDR6 is not just about speed; it is about bandwidth efficiency and power scaling. Both chips still share the essentials: integrated 5G with sub-6 and mmWave, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, UFS 5.0 storage, and 10Gbps USB-C.

The Galaxy S27 and S27+ are expected to use Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2700 in most markets. Meanwhile, regions like the US, Canada, and China could get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.

Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro globally, which at least brings some consistency at the top end.

Samsung may launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year.

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Google Wallet may start showing live flight and travel updates on the Samsung Now Bar. This update will make tracking travel status easier than ever.

Recently, the Google Wallet app silently rolled out support for Live Update. Pixel phones running Android 16 (and Android 17 Beta) have started showcasing flight updates on the lock screen and always-on display.

Android’s Live Update is quite similar to Samsung Now Bar, so expect an imminent Google Wallet support rollout to the latter system.

A flight ticket stored in Google Wallet will trigger tracking of the flight and display status in real time. It will go beyond the existing notification system that alerts you with updates like boarding time changes.

On Pixel phones, the Status bar displays the Google Wallet logo for flight tracking. Expanding it shows the estimated arrival time and airline. On the AOD and lock screen, you see a progress bar that shows flight duration.

The alert is interactive too; when you tap the pill, the system takes you to the Google Wallet app. It’s the usual functionality of Live Update and the Now Bar system to stay linked with roots.

Samsung’s Now Bar should feature a similar appearance. When it arrives, Google Wallet will join the existing services, including Sports from Google, Google Finance, and Google Maps.

Google and Samsung closely work to tailor Galaxy experiences. Like existing ones, Google Wallet will be integrated into Now Bar, but the timeline is not known yet.

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You may not have minded that your Galaxy Buds 2 Pro earbuds haven’t received a new firmware update lately. Well, Samsung hasn’t forgotten, bringing a new update with stability and reliability improvements.

Galaxy Buds Able are in development with an open-clip design. Samsung has Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro as the latest hearable offering. Meanwhile, the company is also making sure older products function pretty well.

Earlier, Samsung rolled out new firmware to the Buds 3, Buds 3 FE, and Buds 3 Pro. Now, the company is rolling out (via TarunVats) the April 2026 update to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro (and probably for the Buds 2 as well) in India.

The update carries PDA build version ending with AZD1. Samsung keeps security patches limited to mobile devices; that said, the earbuds are getting “stability and reliability” improvements.

Samsung’s update changelog says these OS-level tweaks improve the device behaviour. Expect an even more fluid experience while accessing your Buds 2 Pro settings through Galaxy Wearable, along with better listening.

The update weighs nearly 6 megabytes, and you can get it through the Galaxy Wearable app. Open the application to access connected Samsung wearables. Here, you need to access Buds settings, followed by Buds software update.

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HBM5E plans may be pushed back as Samsung quietly shelved its mass production plans for D1d DRAM, its 10nm-class 7th-generation memory process.

Sources familiar with internal operations (via Chosun) confirmed that the management pulled the plug after reviewing D1d DRAM yield numbers that simply didn’t justify the investment. Without a stable D1d supply, HBM5E doesn’t ship.

D1d isn’t just another node; it’s the backbone of HBM5E, Samsung’s 9th-generation high-bandwidth memory. Earlier HBM generations, from HBM4 through HBM5, can lean on the more mature 1c DRAM process.

This creates a compounding problem for Samsung’s AI ambitions at a moment when the market for high-bandwidth memory is as competitive as it’s ever been. HBM is no longer a niche product, but the beating heart of AI accelerator systems.

Back in March, at GTC 2026 in San Jose, Samsung Memory VP Hwang Sang-jun told the audience that D1d would serve as the core DRAM for HBM5E.

Somewhere around 400 people assigned to the D1d mass production task force are idle.

The roadmap is now under comprehensive review. Samsung says it will keep working on yield improvement and delay mass production indefinitely until targets are met, while no timeline has been set.

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta Program is counting its last days, as the official release is expected to kickstart on April 30, 2026.

Galaxy S25 series is first in line to upgrade to the Stable firmware. As always, the update will first show up for Beta participants, followed by users who are running the One UI 8.0.

Seasoned Samsung fans know that Beta 10 is almost the same as the Stable update. Meanwhile, some of our readers, especially those who participated in the Beta for the first time, are unsure whether to stay on One UI 8.5 Beta or leave.

One UI 8.5 Beta – Stay or Leave?

In simple terms, the answer is – “it’s up to you”.

You decide the software status of your device, either Beta or Stable. Samsung doesn’t have any requirement that keeps you stuck to the Beta Program. You can stay on Beta or roll back to the One UI 8.0 software version.

If you’ve installed the 10th Beta, the next update will replace the Beta status with Stable. It will be an incremental upgrade, weighing nearly the same as a security update.

On the other hand, rolling back to One UI 8.0 is also possible, but the installation of One UI 8.5 will require you to install the full OTA. Be prepared for a complete data wipe on rollback; so we recommend that you stay on Beta until Stable rolls out.

Still, if you’ve decided to jump back to One UI 8.0 right before One UI 8.5 arrives, Samsung Members is the key to leave the Beta Program. Steps are as follows:

Samsung Members > Settings > Beta program settings > Withdraw from beta program

• Open Samsung Members app
• Tap the Settings, followed by Beta program settings
• Tap “Withdraw from the Beta Program”

Once done, you should receive an update, taking you back to the One UI 8.0 version.

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Samsung showed up to Milan Design Week 2026; the exhibition is called “Design is an Act of Love,” and it’s running at Superstudio Più on Via Tortona through April 26.

At Milan Design Week 2026, Samsung is not bringing a product roadmap or a specs sheet dressed up in gallery lighting, but a thesis. A genuine philosophical argument about what design is supposed to do for people.

Visitors have free entry across 12 immersive zones, covering over 120 products across 36 categories. Samsung is calling the space an “open laboratory.”

The 12 zones are organized around two big ideas: Human Centricity and Expressive Design.

The Welcome Show opens with Samsung’s vision of AI as a unified system spanning personal and shared environments.

The Goodbye Show closes the loop, the same AI companion returning through music, light, and what Samsung calls “human touch.”

• Two distinct design expressions of a single 130-inch Micro RGB display.
• Transparent speakers alongside screens in zones called Transparent Symphony and All That Music.
• Foldable Galaxy devices arrayed by color and form in Unfold Your Story.
• An Artful Living space where the S95H OLED TV becomes less furniture and more emotional medium.

Samsung attaching it to a human-centered AI formula, specifically AI multiplied by emotional and human intelligence, suggests the company is trying to correct something.

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Samsung kicked off a global collaboration tied to 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” and Galaxy S26 Ultra with Circle to Search is taking the center stage.

The centerpiece is a custom spot featuring Helen J. Shen as her character Jin, who handles a last-minute Miranda Priestly crisis with Circle to Search with Google on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

At the film’s world premiere, Samsung deployed the first-ever Runway Cam, a red carpet photo experience shot entirely on the S26 Ultra.

Stars including Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Heidi Klum, and Winnie Harlow stepped up for the photo moment.

Influencer Haley Kalil, a Team Galaxy member, was on the ground working the experience and documenting it all on social. She also used the event to show off Circle to Search in action while getting ready for the premiere.

“Through our collaboration with Circle to Search with Google and The Devil Wears Prada 2, we’re not just showing up in culture – we’re shaping how people discover and engage with the world around them,” said Keena Grigsby, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Electronics America.

Lylle Breier from The Walt Disney Studios described the goal as extending storytelling beyond the screen. What that really means is getting the Galaxy S26 Ultra into the hands of people who care about fashion and film.

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Samsung Pay (Wallet) could gain access to Japan’s Suica and FeliCa systems along with the Galaxy S27 launch. Samsung phones come with all the necessary hardware and software, yet feel incomplete when an overseas user lands in Japan.

Japan runs on a different contactless backbone altogether, and at the center of it is Sony’s FeliCa technology. It features the fast, offline, and embedded NFC-F standard that powers everything from metro gates to vending machines.

While Apple added global FeliCa support starting with the iPhone 8, and Google followed with Pixel 6, Samsung kept FeliCa locked to Japan-only Galaxy variants.

Samsung is reportedly working with East Japan Railway Company to bring FeliCa support globally, starting with the Galaxy S27 in 2027. This is not just about adding a chip, and it’s about integrating into Japan’s payment ecosystem properly.

JR East is said to be enabling Samsung Pay inside Mobile Suica and its tourist-friendly counterpart. Galaxy users could top up balances, buy passes, and manage transit directly from their phones, just like iPhone users already do.

FeliCa is used in convenience stores, lockers, taxis, and even office access systems. That said, the Galaxy S27 could be removing a real-world friction point that has existed for over a decade.

This shift is expected to start with devices launching in 2027. That means current models, including the Galaxy S26 lineup, are unlikely to get it.

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25 IKEA smart home devices now carry full Matter-over-Thread support, which means they connect directly to a Samsung SmartThings hub without requiring a separate IKEA hub.

The list of devices covers smart bulbs, plugs, motion sensors, door sensors, water leak sensors, air quality sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, and a scroll wheel remote.

Previously, getting IKEA devices into SmartThings required both companies’ hubs running in parallel. Two hubs for one ecosystem is the kind of friction that pushes first-time buyers straight back to doing nothing.

SmartThings was the first platform to adopt Thread 1.4. Samsung isn’t just adding compatibility; it’s actually collapsing the infrastructure overhead that made multi-brand setups annoying.

Once your IKEA sensors, like the air quality sensor and door sensor, are in SmartThings, they are ready to ease your life. Samsung and IKEA ran multiple rounds of validation before launch and built a dedicated interface inside the SmartThings app for these devices.

Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President of SmartThings, framed it plainly: affordable entry, familiar experience, no financial burden.

“By connecting IKEA devices to SmartThings, even first-time smart home users can enjoy a familiar and easy connectivity experience without financial burden,” said Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President of SmartThings, AI Platform Center at Samsung Electronics. “SmartThings will continue to expand its ecosystem through partnerships, enabling more consumers to enjoy seamless and convenient smart home experience within the SmartThings ecosystem regardless of brand or communication protocol.”

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A falling VIX signals improving risk appetite, boosting Bitcoin’s chances of attracting fresh demand and breaking above the $80,000 level.

After months of quiet speculation and the occasional well-sourced rumor, Apple officially confirmed that Tim Cook will step down as CEO and be replaced by John Ternus, effective September 1, 2026.

Just last month, Cook made a claim that he wasn’t going anywhere, that he couldn’t imagine life without Apple, and then this happened. Either something shifted fast behind closed doors, or that statement was always a spin.

Cook will stay through the summer, presiding over WWDC 2026, which now reads as an extended farewell tour. Then September arrives, Apple announces a new iPhone as it always does, and Ternus walks into the frame as CEO.

Who is John Ternus?

The new boss, John Ternus, has been at Apple for 25 years. When Jeff Williams, the previous frontrunner for the CEO seat, retired, Ternus absorbed that momentum and never gave it back.

Cook’s endorsement was glowing to the point of being almost cinematic. “John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor.”

Ternus himself struck a humbler tone. He spoke about the talent around him, about the values that have defined Apple for half a century, about being humbled by the responsibility.

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US smartphone demand picked up in early March, led by new launches. New data reveals that the Galaxy S26 series, specifically the Ultra model, is selling much faster (despite a price hike) than the Galaxy S25 series in the US.

Data from Counterpoint Research shows weekly sales rising 24% week over week and 3% year over year during March 8 to 14. Over the next three weeks, the market expanded 5% YoY, reversing a weak start to the month.

Galaxy S26 series recorded a 29% YoY increase in the US sell-through during its first three weeks of availability. Preorders climbed nearly 25% across channels, with some retailers reporting twice the preorder volume compared to the S25 series.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra accounted for 71% of total S26 series sales, up from 61% last year.

Pricing adjustments on base and Plus models pushed buyers upward, with changes in the features also mattering a lot. The new Privacy Display on Ultra offered a clear use case, which supported conversion at retail.

At the same time, AT&T and T-Mobile both offered the Ultra for free with trade in or new line offers from launch. Early channel checks suggest strong traction at T-Mobile.

Samsung’s early S26 cycle shows stronger upgrade intent than last year, with a higher Ultra mix and faster initial sell through.

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Samsung quietly hiked the prices of the Galaxy S25 lineup in India. A few weeks back, Samsung actually cut prices on last year’s flagships.

Memory chip costs were climbing, and yet Samsung made the phones cheaper, which drew in buyers who’d passed on the Galaxy S26 or felt the upgrade wasn’t worth it.

Well, Samsung has now reversed those cuts entirely.

Not only are the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S25 FE back to their original prices, some variants got pushed even higher.

The base Galaxy S25 with 128GB storage jumped from INR 56,999 to INR 74,999. The 512GB model went from INR 77,999 to INR 104,999.

The S25 FE took hits too, with the 128GB model creeping up from INR 56,999 to INR 59,999, and the 256GB variant went from INR 62,999 to INR 69,999.

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB (with the same 12GB RAM ) now costs INR 1,19,999, while the 512GB model matches the entry price of Galaxy S26 Ultra (INR 1,39,999).

Galaxy S26 has seen a steep price hike, selling for higher than the S25 series. In that case, making the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra even more affordable may have started hurting the sales of S26 series.

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Samsung expanded Galaxy S26’s Document scan camera tool to various older devices. This handy feature allows Galaxy fans to have a soft copy of their documents and important paperwork without requiring a physical scanner.

Scanning a document has always been pretty easy on Android devices. There are plenty of third-party apps available that assist in scanning docs. But Samsung added Document scan as a camera tool as part of One UI 8.5 update.

A community moderator earlier confirmed that the feature will be provided to Galaxy S25 series. Samsung yesterday released the tenth One UI 8.5 Beta update to Galaxy S25 series and a similar build to even more devices.

We can confirm the Galaxy S25 series has added a Document scan feature inside the native camera app. It should have also added in devices like the Galaxy S24 series, S25 FE, the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

Document scan has been added but you may not be able to use it right away. The OS has kept it in a disabled setting and it can be activated inside camera settings. You can also have a quick launch icon in the app drawer.

Additionally, Samsung has expanded four new AI features, including the Enhanced Audio Eraser, Creative Studio, Photo Assist with text input and Call Screening. One of the AirDrop issues (location tag) has also been addressed.

Read more:

• Galaxy S25 gets One UI 8.5 Beta 10 with AI features and peak stability
• 10th One UI 8.5 Beta partially fixed AirDrop metadata issues

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Samsung announced a major expansion of Galaxy Connect to all Windows 11 PCs. Not just Galaxy Book laptops, but all PC users with the latest Windows 11 can now access Samsung’s cross-device ecosystem application.

The newly introduced Galaxy Connect app is not just another utility buried in the Microsoft Store. For a company that has long leaned into vertical integration, this feels less like a feature drop and more like a strategic correction.

Galaxy Connect: Samsung’s ecosystem, now on your PC

Galaxy Connect acts as a bridge between Galaxy phones, tablets, and Windows PCs. Previously, this level of integration was locked to Galaxy Books, but now, Samsung is pushing that same continuity layer to a much wider Windows install base.

Download from the Microsoft Store, sign in with a Samsung account, and you’re in.

Features include:

Continue where you left off

Web sessions from your phone can be picked up instantly on your PC, especially if you are using Samsung Internet.

Universal copy and paste

You can move text, images, files, even videos across devices with a simple copy-paste flow.

File Explorer with Shared Storage

Your Galaxy phone or tablet essentially appears inside Windows File Explorer. That means direct access to files without manually transferring anything.

Multi Control and Second Screen

You can use a single mouse and keyboard to control your PC, phone, and tablet. Additionally, your Galaxy tablet can double as a secondary monitor.

Opening these capabilities to non-Samsung PCs removes one of the biggest barriers in Samsung’s ecosystem strategy. It makes Galaxy devices more attractive without demanding full brand lock-in.

Galaxy Connect – Limitations/Requirements

• Windows 11 is mandatory
• Intel x86/x64 only. ARM-based PCs are excluded
• Minimum driver requirements:
  • Wi-Fi 22.50.07 or newer
  • Bluetooth 22.50.02 or newer
  • All devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network and Samsung account

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A fresh rumor has surfaced suggesting the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will arrive with the exact same 4,300mAh battery and 25W charging speed as the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Samsung last bumped the charging speed on its flip lineup back in 2022, when the Galaxy Z Flip 4 debuted with that spec. It’s going to be the fourth time in a row that the company’s clamshell foldable is retaining the charging speed.

The South Korean tech giant may upgrade other aspects, including the chip and camera.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 could land with a newer chipset, which should bring the usual performance and efficiency bumps. Just like the S26, Samsung may split the chips between its in-house Exynos and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon.

There are whispers of camera improvements, too. Such enhancements will make the company’s next Flip phone even more appealing. That said, Samsung isn’t completely sleepwalking through the development cycle.

• Samsung chief clicks Modi selfie on Galaxy Z Flip 7

Unpacked in London

Samsung is expected to hold its next Unpacked event in London, a slight departure from its usual rotation. The new foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Wide, and Z Flip 8, are anticipated for a second-half launch.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is going to be a brand-new debut to the lineup. The phone is expected to enter as an alternative to Apple’s foldable. The design is influenced by the OG Pixel Fold, featuring a passport-like look.

More leaks will almost certainly surface between now and then.

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Samsung owns Android, which has been true for years, and the Galaxy maker has done little to pretend otherwise, but quietly, methodically, Motorola has been building something worth paying attention to.

Over the past few years, Motorola has made a series of smart, deliberate choices. The company found a real balance between value-focused midrange devices and genuinely compelling premium foldables.

Most manufacturers stumble badly when they try to play both ends of the market; meanwhile, Motorola hasn’t stumbled.

Now, with the Razr Fold and the new Moto G Stylus surfacing for 2026, the picture is getting clearer. Motorola isn’t just competing anymore; it’s positioning itself as the answer to every frustration Samsung has handed its users.

Motorola’s latest Fold supports stylus

When Samsung stripped S Pen support from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, it chose thinness. Engineering tradeoffs are real, and the digitizing layer was genuinely in the way of a slimmer device, but it removed an iconic feature.

Stylus users on the Z Fold lineup felt abandoned. They bought into an ecosystem, paid premium prices for years, and got told their preferred way of working didn’t fit the new design. That’s a rough message to send to your most committed buyers.

Motorola heard it loud and clear, with the Razr Fold debuting stylus support baked in. We’re talking a large inner display that was practically built for pen input. Motorola just plugged a gap Samsung left open with its latest Fold.

Moto Stylus isn’t boring

Samsung removed the battery from its S Pen, starting in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Motorola turned around and added one to its stylus a year later. The new Moto G Stylus brings pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition.

It won’t match peak S Pen precision, and nobody’s claiming it will, but that’s not the point. The point is that stylus users now have a credible place to go, at a price that is significantly lower than Samsung’s Ultra and Fold lineup.

Samsung spent years teaching people what a premium Android phone should feel like. Motorola is just reminding the Korean tech giant to sync with evolving dynamics.

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Samsung yesterday rolled out the One UI 8.5 Beta 10, which improved the metadata function of AirDrop connection.

Galaxy users have received an upgraded Quick Share, which lets them share files across Apple’s various operating systems that support AirDrop. Both sides don’t require installation of any additional apps; just a few settings need tweaking.

Samsung to AirDrop sharing works fine, but users found different issues. Recently, we’ve reproduced the issue where images and videos lack crucial metadata info, including location data, when shared from a Samsung phone.

It improved with the recent update.

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 10 partially fixed AirDrop metadata issues. Location data is now attached to photos, but is lacking for videos. Apple devices are showing location info on images received from Samsung phones.

While images automatically showcase a map preview based on the location tag, videos show an option to manually add a location. That said, Samsung’s AirDrop requires another correction to fix the location problem on videos as well.

The improvement is observed on the 10th Beta of the Galaxy S25 series. Meanwhile, the same level build was also provided to the Galaxy S24 series, S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 smartphones.

Samsung also expanded various AI features from the Galaxy S26 series to existing flagships with the ZZDD Beta update. The list includes enhanced Audio Eraser, Photo Assist with text input, AI-powered Call screening and Creative Studio.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring were deployed during The Speed Project, an underground-style endurance desert race stretching from Los Angeles to Las Vegas through Death Valley.

A 547-kilometer relay across desert terrain is not the kind of environment where consumer hardware usually gets tested. The Polish team, Swords Athletics, with six runners, became the first from the country to take on the route.

The runners carried a tightly integrated set of Galaxy devices handling navigation, communication, and physiological monitoring under sustained stress.

Galaxy ecosystem at the desert race

Galaxy S26 Ultra handled route tracking with stable GPS synchronization across remote desert sections where signal consistency can vary. Real-time positioning data ensured runners stayed aligned with the course.

At the core of the setup was the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, used for continuous health metric tracking. Runners relied on real-time heart rate monitoring and pace analysis as they rotated through relay segments.

Recovery management was handled through the Galaxy Ring. Between running shifts, athletes used the ring’s tracking capabilities to assess recovery patterns, likely focusing on sleep fragments, heart rate variability trends, and overall readiness.

Additionally, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro earbuds supported hands-free communication between team members and support drivers. This setup reduced friction during transitions, particularly in low-visibility or night segments.

Creators embedded with the team used the S26 Ultra’s imaging system to document the run, capturing stills and video. Meanwhile, the Tab S11 Ultra functioned as a control hub for route planning and live content production.

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Qualcomm CEO is moving through Seoul on a tight schedule, sitting down with executives from both Samsung and SK Hynix in what is shaping up to be one of the more significant chip industry visits amid the 2nm generation.

Cristiano Amon landed at Gimpo Airport on Monday and got straight to work. The headline meeting is with Han Jin-man, president of Samsung’s Foundry Business Division, as reported by Korean outlet KEDGlobal.

Heads of Qualcomm and Samsung Foundry are deep in discussions about manufacturing the Snapdragon chip on the latter’s 2nm process node.

Qualcomm CEO Amon actually announced at CES 2026 in January that talks had started and design work was already wrapped. If it closes, Qualcomm’s cutting-edge orders come back to Samsung after five years away.

Samsung’s yield and thermal performance numbers have apparently moved enough to rebuild trust. That $16.5 billion Tesla deal signaled to the whole industry that Samsung Foundry could handle serious volume on serious nodes.

There’s the TSMC factor, because wafer prices there aren’t getting financially favorable. Splitting production between suppliers is exactly the kind of cold, calculating move Qualcomm’s procurement team lives for.

Well, Amon skipped a meeting with TM Roh, who runs Samsung’s mobile business and is one of Qualcomm’s biggest Snapdragon customers.

This visit is about fabs and memory, not phones. The smartphone relationship is already locked in. What Amon came to Seoul to sort out is the next five years of chip architecture

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Samsung has another pair of earbuds in the works called Galaxy Buds Able, and their design has apparently leaked in One UI firmware.

Nobody knows what “Able” is supposed to mean. Samsung’s product naming has always been a mix of aspirational English and corporate blur, so this fits. “Able to hear” is the obvious read, but obvious isn’t always right with Samsung.

SammyGuru dug up an icon buried inside One UI firmware, and it gives us our first real look at the Galaxy Buds Able design. The name has floated around since last March, but the design is nothing like what Samsung has ever shipped.

The icon shows a clip-style earbud, the kind that hooks onto your outer ear rather than plugging into it. The design is heavily influenced by the open-ear approach that Anker’s Soundcore line and Bose usually introduce.

The speaker faces your ear canal without sealing it off, so you stay aware of the world around you. It’s a legitimate design philosophy with a real audience, and Samsung has never touched it until now.

The clip design itself is far more interesting than the name anyway. If Samsung executes it well, the Galaxy Buds Able could finally give the open-ear category a product with real mainstream reach.

Bone conduction technology is gone…

Bone conduction rumors have trailed this “Able” name for over a year now. The category is niche but growing, and Samsung clearly wants a piece of every segment of the audio market.

Meanwhile, what the firmware icon actually shows is a clip design, not the kind of hardware architecture bone conduction requires.

So either Samsung quietly pivoted to a more conventional open-ear approach, or there are two separate products in development and the leaks just haven’t caught up yet.

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Samsung is preparing to launch its smart glasses, tentatively named Galaxy Glasses, which have been spotted in One UI 8.5.

Two models are in the pipeline, carrying model numbers SM-O200P and SM-O200J. One ship this year, while the other lands in 2027. Both models are rumored to carry a 155mAh battery, and one is expected to pack a 12MP Sony IMX681 CMOS sensor.

The glasses are closer than you think. SammyGuru discovered what appears to be Samsung Galaxy Glasses baked right into the One UI 8.5 SystemUI.

Specifically, icons buried inside the system’s design kit and what those icons reveal are pretty telling: the glasses will show up in your Bluetooth device list exactly like your Galaxy Buds or Watch.

One UI 8.5 placement tells us something beyond just aesthetics. It means the glasses ecosystem is already being incorporated into the core software layer. Samsung is building a wearables stack, and the glasses are the piece everyone’s been waiting on.

Last month, Samsung exec Jay Kim revealed that these glasses won’t function as standalone devices, but they are phone companions. Your handset does the heavy lifting on data processing, and the glasses just ride along.

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Samsung sticks to a 5,000mAh battery on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and avoids Silicon Carbon technology’s adoption, but the Galaxy S27 Ultra may flip the script.

The industry has been obsessed with capacity numbers for too long. Bigger cells, thicker phones, yet marginal gains. Silicon Carbon changes that dynamic; it shifts the focus to energy density, efficiency, and smarter packaging.

Engineering documents suggest Samsung SDI has been actively testing Silicon Carbon based cells. The data points referenced include stack thickness targets, dual cell configurations, and cycle failure logs, via schrodingerintel.

One leaked configuration outlines a dual cell system combining a roughly 6,800mAh unit with a secondary 5,200mAh cell, both fitting within a sub 9.3mm stack.

Meanwhile, prototype Silicon Carbon cells are reportedly failing at around 960 charge cycles. That is well below Samsung’s commercial target of 1,500 cycles.

Teams are said to be iterating on separator materials, revising stacking architecture, and tuning battery management algorithms to stabilize degradation.

Around the Galaxy S26 launch window, Samsung’s own R&D leadership reportedly acknowledged internally that the company is behind on battery innovation.

If these targets are met, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is shaping up as the logical deployment model. Post Note 7, Samsung does not gamble on batteries, but the equation is now different.

If Samsung clears the 1,500 cycle barrier and locks down thermal stability, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will not just be another spec bump; it will represent the pivot.

Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy S26 series and the S27 lineup may arrive sometime in February 2027. The information is based on rumors swirling in supply chain, which can’t be considered final for the device.

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On April 20, during a high-profile luncheon hosted by Narendra Modi, Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong pulled out a Galaxy Z Flip 7 and captured a selfie with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and the Indian Prime Minister.

This was not just another diplomatic photo-op. The device in Chairman Lee’s hand was a Galaxy Z Flip 7 produced in Samsung’s Noida facility. Samsung has been building (not just assembling) phones in India since 1996.

The product itself fits the narrative.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is not just another Samsung smartphone. It is Samsung’s statement category. Foldables are where the company still leads, still pushes boundaries, still defines the conversation while others chase.

President Lee Jae-myung has had a complicated relationship with smartphones in public optics. Not long ago, he drew heat back home after using a Xiaomi phone, reportedly a gift from Xi Jinping, for a selfie.

It sparked criticism, questions, and a broader debate about national tech pride. He course-corrected fast: his recent selfie diplomacy with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signaled a shift to prioritizing Samsung.

4/20(월) 이재명 대통령 인도 국빈방문 계기에 개최된 모디 총리 주최 오찬에 참석한 이재용 회장은 이재명 대통령 및 모디 총리와 함께 셀카를 찍었다. 이회장은 인도 노이다 공장에서 생산한 플립7으로 셀카를 촬영하였다.
삼성은 96년부터 노이다에서 휴대폰을 생산하고 있으며, 폴더블을 포함한… pic.twitter.com/JnFNgxbon1

— 삼성전자 뉴스룸 (@SamsungNewsroom) April 20, 2026

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 introduces new AI tools and everyday fixes that users will actually notice.

One UI 8.5 officially debuted with the Galaxy S26 series earlier this year. Samsung has provided the final Beta update to the Galaxy S25 series. Now, the Stable rollout is being planned, with the distribution beginning on April 30.

Users of the Galaxy S25 series are first in line to have the Stable update. May 4 would mark the first expansion, covering S25 models outside Korea. We may see May filled with One UI 8.5 rollouts for a plethora of Galaxy devices.

2024 foldables get a new One UI 8.5 Beta

The highlight is the addition of AI features like Call Screening, Photo Assist with text prompts, Creative Studio, and Audio Eraser that can reduce background noise in real time across apps like YouTube and Instagram.

In addition, Samsung has cleaned up a few annoying bugs.

The screen flicker when hitting the back key is gone, the lock screen clock now stays in the right place, and the taskbar issue has been sorted. Media playback should also sound better now, with less unwanted noise.

Earlier, the South Korean tech giant released the fourth Beta for the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Additionally, slab-type phones, including the S25 series, S24 series, and S25 FE, have also received a feature-rich firmware update.

The ZZDD software is available for download in South Korea. It should soon be available in more countries where Samsung brought the Beta. You can get it through Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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Samsung’s now releasing One UI 8.5 Beta 4 to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, with the firmware featuring new AI features from the latest flagships along with fixes for some specific problems reported by Beta testers.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 users on One UI 8.5 Beta can now download Beta 4, which can be identified via PDA build version ZZDD (via TarunVats). This release feels more like a refinement update than a major feature drop.

The highlight is a fresh set of AI tools.

You now get Call Screening to filter unknown callers, Photo Assist that lets you edit images using simple text prompts, Creative Studio for more advanced content tweaks, and an upgraded Audio Eraser that can remove background noise in real time.

These aren’t entirely new if you’ve been following the Galaxy S25 Beta program, but it’s good to see them expanding to foldables.

It also focuses heavily on fixing annoyances.

Samsung has addressed a slow upload issue that showed up when retaking scans in the Camera’s Add Scan feature. Routines that weren’t triggering properly should now behave as expected.

The Now Bar color glitch, where it changed every time you turned on the screen, has also been fixed. Automatic language detection is working again, and a crash affecting the Settings Intelligence service has been resolved.

If you’ve already seen the Galaxy S25 series getting its 10th beta with similar changes, this rollout puts Samsung’s foldables more or less in sync.

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Galaxy S26’s best AI features are now rolling out to the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy S25 FE as part of the 3rd One UI 8.5 Beta update.

Samsung’s latest One UI 8.5 Beta ZZD8 update isn’t flashy, but it focuses on cleaning up a bunch of annoying day-to-day issues while quietly adding a few new AI features.

Owners of the Galaxy S24 series are getting the 3rd Beta update in Korea and India (via TarunVats), whereas the Galaxy S25 FE users are receiving it in Korea. An expansion will follow soon, covering Beta participants in Global markets.

On the AI side, Samsung is clearly expanding its toolkit.

You now get Call Screening, which helps filter unknown calls more intelligently. Photo Assist has been upgraded with text prompt input, letting you tweak images in a more flexible, almost generative way.

There’s also Creative Studio, aimed at giving users more control over content creation, and an Enhanced Audio Eraser that can reduce background noise in real time across apps like YouTube, Instagram, and Netflix.

Samsung is also tightening up the core experience.

Incoming call delays and black screen issues have been fixed, and the proximity sensor during calls should now behave more reliably. Camera bugs, especially the green line issue in 4K HDR recording on third-party apps, have also been addressed.

Bluetooth stability has been improved, and there’s a fix for multi-touch glitches that could show up after using accessibility zoom features.

The fact that the same changelog is now showing up on the Galaxy S25 series with its 10th Beta suggests the company is getting serious about polishing things before a stable rollout.

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New EU rules, including removable battery design, coming into effect from 2027, could become a massive headache for Samsung’s Galaxy S27 development team.

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 might not be defined by its camera or chipset. It could be defined by a door on the back. That is the uncomfortable reality facing Samsung’s internal design cycles right now.

The European Union’s battery regulation, approved by the EU Council on July 10, 2023, sets a hard deadline of 2027. By then, smartphones sold in the region must feature user-replaceable batteries.

For Samsung, this is not a minor tweak. It is a full reset.

The modern Galaxy S lineup is built on a sealed body design. Glass on front, glass on back, tightly packed internals, aggressive adhesive, and structural rigidity that helps achieve IP68 ratings.

That entire philosophy clashes with removable battery requirements. Galaxy phones can not have easy access and perfect sealing at the same time without compromise.

Samsung’s engineers may have been facing a brutal trade-off. Either redesign the chassis to allow tool-less battery access or attempt a complex modular workaround that preserves some level of water resistance.

Consumers associate sealed designs with high-end craftsmanship. Reversing that perception will not be easy, even if the change is driven by regulation.

Going back to removable covers feels like a step backward. Samsung would need to rethink component layout, battery housing, sealing methods, and even retail logistics.

The same regulation mandates up to 10 years of spare parts availability and service documentation. Devices are no longer meant to be replaced every three to four years.

Samsung could try region-specific designs, keeping sealed builds in markets without such regulations. More likely, the company will attempt a unified design that meets EU standards while preserving identity as much as possible.

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 10 has finally arrived for Galaxy S25 users, bringing new AI features and plenty of bug fixes. It’s available to Beta participants in Germany, India, and South Korea, with Poland, the UK and the US joining shortly.

The One UI 8.5 Beta 10 (ZZDD) update for the Galaxy S25 series is a mix of meaningful AI upgrades and much-needed bug fixes. On the AI side, Samsung is clearly pulling features forward from its next-gen lineup.

You’re getting tools like Call Screening, which can automatically handle unknown callers, plus Creative Studio for generating and editing content more easily.

There’s also an upgraded Audio Eraser that does a better job cleaning background noise from recordings, and an improved Photo Assist that makes image edits smarter and more natural.

Additionally, this update quietly fixes some annoying issues. Incoming calls should now appear instantly instead of showing a delay or black screen. Call quality gets a boost, too, thanks to fixes for the proximity sensor acting up during calls.

Camera reliability has also been improved. If you were seeing green lines while recording 4K HDR video in certain third-party apps, that should now be resolved.

Samsung has also worked on stability across the board. Bluetooth crashes have been reduced, and a frustrating multi-touch issue that showed up after using accessibility zoom features has been fixed.

Overall, this update feels less about flashy changes and more about making the phone smarter with AI while quietly fixing the small things that affect daily use.

Get the Beta 10 now! Open Settings, then Software update and hit Download and install.

Samsung reportedly plans to begin the Stable One UI 8.5 rollout on April 30 in South Korea. Users outside the company’s home ground may start getting the official update starting May 4, if the OTA doesn’t encounter problems.

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Samsung has started rolling out the April 2026 security update to the Galaxy A56 smartphone. The company has already updated previous models, including the A53, A54, and A55, to the latest patch version.

Around three weeks ago, the phone received its recent update with March 2026 patches. Samsung categorized the Galaxy A56 for priority update support, promising monthly software releases; April 2026 version is the latest.

As spotted by TarunVats, the firmware is available in Europe, Galaxy A56’s BZD1 build will soon expand to Global markets. Meanwhile, Samsung could open One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy A56 in select markets.

For now, users of Galaxy A56 can grab the April update through Settings > Software update > Download and install. It’s expanding in batches, so the availability may vary by model (CSC), region, and carrier.

April patch contains fixes for a total of forty-seven problems. The OTA targets CVE and SVE items across Android and One UI. Samsung’s semiconductor division is specifically bringing four patches, addressing Exynos CVEs.

Even though the latest update has nothing exciting, you should update the software. It improves the system stability and reliability, with performance also seeing an increase. This is due to background cleanup during the OTA installation.

Seamless Updates ensure you don’t get stuck on the Samsung logo window for long. Updates install quickly as extraction takes place when you’re online. Just a normal reboot applies the firmware, reinstating immediate access.

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Samsung boss Jay Y Lee was among a group of South Korea’s most powerful business leaders who left for India on April 19, joining President Lee Jae-myung on a high-stakes economic mission that also includes Vietnam.

The delegation is large, expectations are bigger, and outcomes tend to be negotiated behind closed doors. Before his departure to India, the Samsung boss kept his cards close; just a brief smile before heading to the gate.

The scale of the trip stands out

Around 200 delegates have been assembled by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and and the Federation of Korean Industries. These are not symbolic visits; business forums, policy meetings, and MOU signings are already lined up across both countries.

Korea’s Samsung, LG and Hyundai run production hubs in the country. Samsung has built a deep footprint, from large-scale smartphone manufacturing to R&D operations that support both local and global markets.

President Lee landed in New Delhi on the same day, kicking off a tightly structured visit. For Samsung, the trip is not about announcements on day one. The real signals will come later, once negotiations settle and commitments take shape.

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Samsung walked away with four wins, including two Gold and two Silver at the US Edison Awards 2026, held April 15–16 in Fort Myers, Florida.

The Edison Awards, launched in 1987, are judged by industry experts and academics. Not every winner translates to market success, but they tend to signal where companies are placing bets.

Samsung lands 2 Gold, 2 Silver at US Edison Awards 2026

Gold awards went to Smart Modular House and Vision AI Companion, both centered on practical AI use, not demo-stage concepts. The Silver side is more hardware-driven, including commercial displays and washers/dryers.

Gold Award-Winning Innovations

1. Smart Modular House
2. Vision AI Companion (VAC)

Silver Award-Winning Innovations

1. Spatial Signage
2. Bespoke AI Laundry Combo

Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer at Samsung Electronics, framed the results around design, sitting between technology and user needs. In simpler terms, the company is trying to make its tech feel less like tech.

“Design sits at the intersection of business, technology and humanity,” said Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer and President of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “Our role is to understand people deeply and translate their needs, dreams and emotions into meaningful experiences. We will continue to push innovation forward with the ambition of enriching people’s lives in ways that truly matter.”

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I have seen countless reports of Samsung users over green line issue on Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, a recent incident is pretty much shocking as a 1-month-old Galaxy S26 Ultra allegedly became a victim of Samsung’s green line display problem.

Way back in 2022, we got green line as a built-in feature on our Galaxy Z Fold 4’s cover screen. Samsung then replaced the phone, but it has had a motherboard problem, and the repair costs have led it to become e-waste.

Our Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has also developed a green line, as well as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The former is working with that vertical curse, but the problem worsened with the latter model due to the accumulation of display issues.

Now, I am seeing reports of Galaxy S23 Ultra users who are reporting a pink or green line issue on their devices after installing the recent software update. As always, users say there’s no physical or water damage, but the line has developed.

In search of more S23 complaints, I reached a viral post on X, showing a brand-new Galaxy S26 Ultra with a thick vertical green line. We can’t confirm the genuineness, but the user will surely get a display replacement if true.

Think you are spending $1,300 on an electronic device from a globally reputed brand. You spent such a huge amount of money for a top-notch experience, but what you are getting is a green line, which you could have gotten after two or three years.

Green Line issue now hits Galaxy S26 Ultrapic.twitter.com/b3Glv90GUR

— Samsung Software Update – One UI 9 #OneUI9 (@SamsungSWUpdate) April 20, 2026

The problem doesn’t seem limited to the Galaxy S23 phones, while the S26 Ultra is not a widespread problem. Users of Galaxy S21 FE and S22 Ultra report the problem at scale, and some of them get a free replacement from Samsung.

If you are facing a green line problem, the first step is to visit your nearest Samsung service center. Get your phone’s display replacement estimate and request a complimentary screen replacement, citing Samsung’s policy.

Service center staff may agree if they are aware of the green line policy. If they refuse, get the job sheet emailed to your ID and approach Samsung support. Claim quality issue, and they might offer a free screen replacement.

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Samsung just began the general rollout of a new Galaxy Enhance-X app update with One UI 8.5 redesign. The latest version splits the app’s interface, adds a Good Lock-like Plugins system, Documents Tools, and more.

Version 16.3.00.31 is giving One UI 8.5 Galaxy Enhance-X a noticeable refresh, centered around a redesigned interface split into three tabs: Plugins, Home, and History. Navigation feels more purposeful, with quicker access to tools and saved edits.

The new Plugins tab works like a mini marketplace, letting users install features such as Cinematic Glow and Film Style filters. Home brings everything together, including photo, video, and document tools in one place.

A useful change is the ability to edit multiple photos or videos in a single session, which should save time. There’s also a swipe-down section highlighting new features and updates directly inside the app.

Samsung is also pushing deeper into document editing. Users can now enhance scans, crop them, add annotations, translate content, and convert files into PDFs or JPEGs without leaving the gallery environment.

Two new creative plugins aim to improve visual output, especially for photography enthusiasts. Cinematic Glow and several film-inspired filters promise a more polished, professional look with minimal effort from the user.

Another small but practical addition is the press-and-hold comparison tool. It lets users quickly check before-and-after results, while built-in feedback options make it easier to report issues or suggest improvements.

Finally, all enhanced content is saved in standard formats like JPEG, MP4, and PDF for easy sharing. The update appears targeted at devices running Android 16 with One UI 8.5, including the Galaxy S26 series.

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A Galaxy S26 Ultra entry on Geekbench is grabbing attention due to the OS bump to Android 17, which is, of course, an internal testing build atop One UI 9.

Someone running an internal Android 17-based One UI 9 Alpha build on the Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948B) submitted a Geekbench 6.7.0 result on April 17.

• Single-core score: 3608
• Multi-core: 10829

Meanwhile, one of the most recent entries of Galaxy S26 Ultra running a stable Android 16-based One UI 8.5 landed on the same benchmark.

• Single-core: 3695
• Multi-core: 11183

Single-core took an 87-point hit, about a 2.4 percent drop, whereas the multi-core fell by 354 points, roughly 3.2 percent.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Eight cores split across two clusters, six efficiency cores at 3.63 GHz, and two performance cores at 4.74 GHz, as well as 12 GB of RAM.

This is alpha software; of course, it’s not optimized. Drivers are half-baked, schedulers aren’t tuned, and the kernel team probably hasn’t finished work yet.

Samsung has months before any public One UI 9 release, and performance gaps like these close during that window all the time.

Back in February, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S26 series with Android 16-based One UI 8.5. The company is in final stage of rolling out the software to existing models like the Galaxy S25 series by the end of this year.

One UI 9 is a thing of the future, and users of Galaxy S26 can expect a Beta Program around the end of May this year. The official version will release with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8 Wide sometime in July 2026.

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Samsung could finally shut down the Galaxy S25’s One UI 8.5 Beta Program tomorrow. It’s not an official confirmation, but credible rumors indicate that the last Beta update could be coming tomorrow.

One UI 8.5 Beta has been running for more than four months. Users of the Galaxy S25 series may complete five months on One UI 8.5 Beta firmware, as the Stable release is expected to take place on May 4th globally.

As always, Samsung’s Beta Program is restricted to six countries. However, the Beta activity is still covering millions of Galaxy S25 users. A wide-scale rollout may kickstart on April 30, with Samsung planning May 4 for Global users.

Samsung has released nine Beta updates for Beta participants so far. The firmware is based on the latest stage of Android 16. Galaxy users will also receive fruitful upgrades from the Android operating system together.

Previous Beta updates focused on optimizing the software and adding new features. Some builds were solely targeted at system-wide improvements. Meanwhile, the 10th Beta is going to be a game-changer for Beta participants.

You can expect:

• AI-powered Call screening
• Enhanced Audio Eraser
• Creative Studio
• Next-gen Photo Assist

Not just the S25 series, but Samsung is also preparing the Stable release for Galaxy S24 and S23 series, along with their Fan Edition models. Older flagship lineups would not wait much once the update arrives for 2025 models.

If you’re on Beta, the 10th Beta would bring almost everything a Stable release would. If you are still rocking One UI 8.0, intentially or forced to, the big upgrade isn’t much away; expect it in the first week of May 2026.

Before I wrap up, I repeat that Beta 10 is “most likely” to come tomorrow. Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the Beta or Stable release dates. Even its chat support executives are repeating what X chatter assumes for rollout.

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AirDrop to Samsung via Quick Share is a significant move, but the sharing system has one more issue, this time with PDF files with certain names.

The headline feature, cross-platform file sharing with AirDrop compatibility, is functional on paper. In practice, the current One UI 8.5 Beta exposes gaps in how Samsung is handling file systems and metadata during the handshake protocol.

The most immediate issue is with PDFs.

When a file is sent from an iPad using AirDrop, certain filenames break the transfer entirely. Specifically, filenames containing characters like “/” fail to land on Galaxy devices.

Android’s directory structure treats “/” as a reserved separator. The result is a silent failure: no error prompt, no fallback rename, just a dropped transfer. For a feature that aims to simplify sharing, that lack of feedback stands out.

Then comes the deeper problem, metadata loss. Files that do make it across are often stripped of their EXIF data. That includes GPS location tags, lens information, and camera hardware identifiers.

For anyone relying on file integrity, photographers, journalists, or even social media creators, this is a serious regression. The data is present on the source device but disappears during the Quick Share to AirDrop transfer.

Samsung moderators responded to users’ complaints, but mentioned that the team was not able to reproduce the issue in their testing. The user was asked to reshare the PDF file after removing the special character from the file name.

Quick Share engineering team is reportedly working on fixes, with a patch expected in the next Beta update cycle. For now, One UI 8.5 Beta users get a preview of the future, but also a reminder that polish still matters.

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 seems to have entered the final phase for Stable rollout. Beta Program is underway, and the last update could be coming next week. Meanwhile, Samsung shifted its focus to Stable builds over the past few days.

Back in December, Samsung opened One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy S25 series. The activity has arrived in six countries, while users in others are still stuck to the One UI 8.0, based on Android 16 operating system.

Samsung rolled out 9 Beta updates to Galaxy S25 series throughout the Beta Program. The last, 10th, Beta update could be pushed on April 20. Final rollout of the One UI 8.5 firmware is said to kickstart on April 30 in South Korea.

Latest Stable One UI 8.5 builds for Galaxy S phones

The Korean tech giant this week uploaded new Stable builds to its server. The latest builds belong to Galaxy S series smartphones. The Galaxy S22 series has yet to grab any attention in terms of a major software update.

The appearance of new Stable builds isn’t sudden, but strategic. With Samsung nearing the official rollout timeline, preparations are seeing notable progress. Pre-rollout testing is necessary to ensure reliable update distribution.

• Galaxy S23 series – FZD7
• Galaxy S24 series – DZD9
• Galaxy S25 series – CZDB
• Galaxy S23 FE – GZD7
• Galaxy S24 FE – DZD7

Samsung revealed nothing about the One UI 8.5 rollout timeline. What we know from rumors is April 30 as the Korean rollout date and May 4 as Global. Like Beta releases, the Stable distribution roadmap may also be accurate.

If you’re waiting for the One UI 8.5 update, the next two weeks are important. Once the rollout begins for the Galaxy S25 series, the company won’t waste much time expanding the availability of the Stable update for older models.

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Samsung Research Institute Noida’s Managing Director, Kyungyun Roo, sat down with reporters recently and revealed something the company doesn’t usually broadcast: India shaped some of the Galaxy S26 family’s most practical features.

Most people assume Samsung’s best ideas come from South Korea, but that assumption is wrong.

Backup calling is the clearest example; Indians carry two SIM cards because coverage is patchy and no single operator owns every corner of the country. The SRI Noida team looked at that daily friction and built a solution.

When one SIM drops signal, the feature routes calls through the data service on the second SIM automatically. The team pitched it to Suwon headquarters and got a nod. Now it ships on every Galaxy S26 smartphone worldwide.

Direct Voicemail followed a similar path. Noida team developed it first for the A-series based on direct feedback, then it climbed up to the flagships. Roo was clear about the process: the SRI Noida team worked hand in hand with Suwon to get it done.

Other features with Noida fingerprints include Privacy display, which blocks side-view snooping, Call Screening, which acts as an AI-powered personal assistant to answer, transcribe, and filter incoming calls, and Creative Studio, a one-stop image generation tool built around prompts, sketches, and existing photos.

The Galaxy S26 itself, Samsung’s third AI smartphone, is being manufactured at the Noida plant. So India isn’t just contributing ideas, but also building the physical hardware.

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Leaked One UI 9 preview exposes a major shift: Samsung is considering decoupling toggles from brightness and sound sliders.

With the One UI 7, Samsung introduced Galaxy’s redesigned Quick Settings and separated Notification Panel. The interface consisted of various components, including tiles, toggles, cards, expandable cards, and sliders.

Samsung has slapped a thin border across the cards, toggles, and sliders in One UI 8. It was the first step in adopting the frosted glass design language. This shift improved visibility while keeping the design idea unchanged.

One UI 8.5 marks a major progress in terms of customization. You can remove the cards that you don’t want and create your own. Good Lock’s QuickStar even allows you to tweak the orientation and alignment of sliders.

One UI 9 decouples toggles from sliders

Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9 could take Quick Panel one step ahead by delinking the legacy Dark/Light mode and Sound/Vibrate/Silent toggles from the brightness and sound sliders.

A screenshot posted by TarunVats shows off the Dark/Light mode and Sound tiles separated from the display brightness and speaker sound adjustment sliders.

The firmware has also increased the thickness of sliders. They look different at first glance, but prove more accessible once you get familiar with the updated design.

Samsung fans are divided over the decoupling redesign. Keeping toggles stapled with their respective functions was a wise move, but not everyone wants them to stay stuck.

How do you see this design shift?

One UI 9 is based on Android 17, and an official launch is due in July 2026. Expect the Beta Program for the Galaxy S26 series by May, with sequential expansion to more Galaxy models.

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Galaxy S27 Pro is shaping up to be a real thing after Samsung failed to bring the Galaxy S26 Pro this year. The so-called Galaxy S27 Pro version has entered the supply chain discussion, but its arrival isn’t officially confirmed.

Samsung is reportedly making Galaxy S27 Pro equivalent to the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Consumers who want a top-notch experience without Ultra vibes will love buying the Galaxy S27 Pro if the phone progresses as the rumors claim.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Expectations

Galaxy S27 Pro may target the iPhone 17 Pro before Apple brings the iPhone 18 Pro. The Galaxy S27 Ultra may be presented as an alternative to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max, as well as Apple’s Pro iPhones.

Samsung may launch the Galaxy S27 Pro with a 6.8-inch screen. The device may also feature Samsung’s anti-reflective layer along with Privacy display. Screen’s resolution, refresh rate and OLED materials may match Ultra.

In terms of optics, there’s nothing known. What we expect is an Ultra-style camera setup, bringing a 200-megapixel primary, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, a 50-megapixel ALoP telephoto and an upgraded 3x telephoto camera.

If Samsung prefers a triple camera setup, the module should include a 200-megapixel primary, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and a 50-megapixel ALoP telephoto. The front camera may remain the same as S26s, 12MP sensor.

Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to come with variable aperture camera technology.

In terms of performance, Samsung may use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor worldwide. Exynos 2600 is decent and Exynos 2700 will be even better. However, Snapdragon helps Samsung flagships compete with Apple iPhones.

Samsung may use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro in the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

The Qualcomm chipset could be paired with cutting-edge memory solutions. We may see LPDDR6 RAM, a major upgrade over LPDDR5X. USF 5.0 is also said to be featured in the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra with almost 2x speed.

Samsung may not bring S Pen support to the Galaxy S27 Pro. It will be the biggest thing to differentiate the Pro and Ultra. Meanwhile, the screen could support a stylus, and the Pen can be purchased as an additional accessory.

The Galaxy S27 Pro may pack a 5000mAh battery and support 45W or 60W charging speed. Wireless charging may also match the Ultra version, but built-in Qi2 charging magnets are the real upgrade fans are waiting for.

Galaxy S27 Pro, if it actually happens, could be priced between the Galaxy S27 Plus and Galaxy S27 Ultra. After a price hike over S25 series, the S26 Plus costs $1,099 and the S26 Ultra starts at $1,299 in the United States.

That said, the Galaxy S27 Pro may launch at $1,199 in the US.

Are you excited for the first Pro flagship from Samsung?

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Disclaimer: The specs and features written in the post are derived from rumors, leaks, industry chatter, and assumptions. None of the specs or features are confirmed or final; Samsung hasn’t even confirmed the S27 Pro for 2027.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is now being advertised as “free” through T-Mobile. The company’s latest wearable push just got a major carrier boost, but like most telecom deals, the real story sits in the fine print.

The Galaxy Watch 8 is not instantly free on T-Mobile, as most buyers expect. For buyers already planning to add a smartwatch line, this deal makes sense. For everyone else, it is a commitment disguised as a perk.

Here is how the numbers actually work:

• Retail price: about $400
  • You pay that upfront or finance it
• T-Mobile refunds that amount via monthly bill credits over 24 months
• You must add a Watch Plan Plus line
• There is also a $35 connection fee

So, month to month, you are essentially committing to a two-year contract where the watch cost is offset, not waived. The catch is simple: cancel early, and the remaining credits disappear, leaving you to pay the balance.

The real cost is the Watch Plan Plus line. That is the ongoing monthly expense that makes this deal viable for T-Mobile. In other words, the watch becomes “free,” but the connectivity is not.

Galaxy Watch 8 – Key specs and features

Health tracking remains a strong pillar. Sleep reports, workout logs, and sport-specific guidance are all here, making it a practical daily companion rather than just a notification screen.

• 40mm case with sapphire crystal for durability
• 1.34-inch display with sharp, readable UI
• 32GB onboard storage for apps and media
• Improved battery with up to a few days in standby

You also get Samsung’s AI-powered assistant baked into the experience, handling quick searches, voice notes, and message drafting without needing your phone nearby.

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The second-generation triple-folding Samsung phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold 2, could launch with an improved hinge. Beyond durability, the device may also improve some other aspects over the first-generation product.

As per a Naver source, Samsung is developing an improved hinge for the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. The company is prioritizing lightweight and ultra-slim design. The new hinge may be utilized in other foldable products as well.

The OG TriFold is 12.9mm thick when closed, far thicker than the 8.9mm Fold 7 and 7.9mm S26 Ultra. The device weighs 309 grams, a significant difference from the Z Fold 7 and S26 Ultra, which weigh 215g and 214g, respectively.

Foldable devices rely heavily on the hinge, which supports the entire form factor. Hinge is the component that keeps the screens attached. Folding and unfolding of the smartphone is solely handled by the hinge.

Over the years, Samsung has improved its foldable hinge. As a result, the durability of Galaxy foldables has improved greatly. The last three generations show major improvements, such as folding the phone flat without a gap.

Galaxy Z TriFold folds/unfolds twice, one extra time from regular foldables. To make it happen, Samsung had to use two hinges to attach three panels. It seems the next-gen TriFold may feature a hinge improved by user feedback.

Samsung has released TriFold in limited numbers, with the last restock selling out in the US. There’s very little hope for another restock, and the company may finally shift its focus to the second-generation products.

Related article:

• Galaxy Z TriFold joins Samsung’s shortest-lived innovations list

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Samsung is about to phase out LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X RAM products and push the LPDDR5 standard, benefiting future Galaxy phones.

According to supply chain sources (via TheElec), Samsung has effectively pulled the plug on LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X as part of pushing LPDDR5 RAM in next-gen Galaxy phones.

LPDDR4X has been around for nearly a decade; perfect for mid-range phones.

Samsung is not replacing it with something equivalent. It is jumping straight to LPDDR5, and mid-range Galaxy phones are about to inherit flagship-grade memory performance. We are talking about a jump from roughly 4.3Gbps to 6.4Gbps.

Devices like the upcoming Galaxy A17 sit right in the transition window. Early batches could still rely on LPDDR4X if inventory holds, and later units might switch to LPDDR5.

At Samsung’s Hwaseong complex, specifically Line 12, the company is reshaping production priorities. Older memory and even some NAND lines are being phased out or reworked.

The goal is clear: free up capacity for newer DRAM generations that are in higher demand and tighter supply.

For chipmakers and OEMs, this forces a redesign cycle. You cannot keep shipping new silicon tied to LPDDR4X when supply is drying up. That is why players across the ecosystem are already moving toward LPDDR5 and even LPDDR5X support.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is now completely sold out in the US, both online and in retail stores, following a final restock on April 10.

What is more telling is how Samsung now frames the device. The company has quietly labeled it a “limited-run” product, a term that only showed up after discontinuation, not at launch.

Galaxy Z TriFold was one of the most ambitious pieces of hardware Samsung’s shipped in years. The device pushed past the familiar book-style foldable and stepped into something closer to a pocket-sized tablet.

The TriFold barely had time to settle into the market before it disappeared. A March discontinuation, followed by a brief US restock in April, and now a full sell-out. That is a lifecycle measured in months, not years.

There is no official confirmation that the TriFold line is dead for good. At the same time, nothing on Samsung’s side suggests a near-term return. Reports of a potential sequel exist, but they sit firmly in early development territory.

If you land on the TriFold page today, you are redirected toward safer bets. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy S26 Ultra are now the recommended paths forward.

If a TriFold 2 shows up, it will not be a continuation. It will be a more calculated second attempt.

Galaxy Z TriFold

The limited-run Galaxy Z TriFold is now completely sold out. Keep visiting samsung.com to make sure you don’t miss upcoming one-of-a-kind innovations, and shop the latest foldables and premium mobile devices now from Samsung Galaxy.

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