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How long does Samsung's affordable 5G tablet really last and how quickly does the battery recharge? We put the Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G through our battery life and charging tests and show where it scores points and where it falls short.

There probably won't be many new features in the Galaxy S26 series, which makes Samsung's planned upgrades for 2026 all the more important. Both the camera and the display will benefit from improvements, at least on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, as recently confirmed by a leaker, and the top configuration will potentially offer more RAM than previously expected.

Amazon and Samsung are selling the 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen gaming monitor cum TV for a massive 52% discount. The display features mini-LED backlighting and 165 Hz refresh rate, along with a bunch of versatile features.

A leaker has recently confirmed the latest rumors about an Exynos chip in the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+, which could make for an exciting change in 2026. While the Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely come with 60-watt fast charging, the Galaxy S26 is also set to benefit from faster charging.

During CES 2026, Samsung Display showcased what it considers the first crease-less foldable display. According to a new report, this technology is in line to debut later this year within the Galaxy Z Fold8 rather than the rumoured Apple iPhone Fold.

Samsung fans in Europe will now be able to purchase officially refurbished Samsung premium smartphones directly from the manufacturer. These devices are sold under the Certified Re-Newed program, which has been available in the US for a few years.

The Galaxy S26+, launched in October 2025 as a stopgap solution for the abruptly canceled Galaxy S26 Edge, will enter mass production this month, according to a recent industry report from South Korea. However, the new features are expected to be limited.

Samsung and Netflix have released a theme and collection of wallpapers based on the latter's hit TV show, Stranger Things. The theme and wallpapers will be available for free for compatible Galaxy smartphones for a limited time.

The TV market is evolving, and at CES 2026, Samsung outlined its strategy to stay ahead. Alongside technical upgrades, the company is placing a stronger emphasis on personalized user experiences.

Samsung is set to release the Galaxy S27 Ultra with a significant camera upgrade to help it surpass the Galaxy S25 Ultra and this year's Galaxy S26 Ultra. The first change of its kind in four years, the new camera sensor may still come up short against equivalents found in current Xiaomi and Oppo Ultra-branded flagships, though.

Samsung’s Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 speakers will support Alexa+, Google Assistant, and Samsung’s Bixby, giving you more control over how you play and manage music at home. The speakers will also let you choose your preferred voice assistant instead of locking you into a single ecosystem. Voice control sits alongside familiar features like AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth.

A new leak has pointed out key details for the next generation in-house Samsung mobile SoC, the Exynos 2700. It looks like the chip will be more efficient, more performant, and stay cooler.

Leaked Exynos 2600 benchmarks of an actual Galaxy S26 offer an early look at the performance of the world’s first 2nm chipset. This includes the Xclipse 960 GPU benchmark, which can be compared to the Adreno 840 that is part of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 found inside the OnePlus 15.

Exclusively on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung fans can finally look forward to a small but very useful enhancement to the Galaxy camera, as reported by a reliable leaker based on his own experiments with an early Galaxy S26 Ultra test model.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ was launched a few weeks ago, featuring an 11-inch LCD display with moderately powerful internals. The tablet is now available to buy in the US, starting at a relatively affordable price of a smidge under $250.

Samsung is reportedly set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series at the Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, with devices launching in March. The lineup is expected to include the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.

Keen observers have known for months now that Samsung will exclusively increase the charging speed to 60 watts for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the first time in years. Whether this will actually translate into shorter charging times in practice has been revealed by a purportedly official test result from Samsung's labs. We also take a look at early Galaxy S26 accessories.

Apple is preparing to fix the iPhone Air with a sequel designed specifically to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the world's most popular handset. The Cupertino-based company has now tasked its display suppliers with making an equally newsworthy OLED panel.

A general component shortage and high memory prices are leading the industry of home electronics in an unexpected direction. Despite the new Samsung and LG TV models announced at CES 2026, all TV prices are expected to rise in the near future.

After months of investigating, Samsung has finally revealed what caused the Galaxy Ring to swell and clamp on to a user’s finger. While detail was limited, the company has reassured users that there is no wider battery concern with the smart ring.

In recent months, Samsung has been rumoured to have developed a Galaxy Z 'Wide Fold' to take on the Apple iPhone Fold. Now, early evidence has identified that a second book-style foldable is in the works, and possibly as a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold8 too.

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra soon. According to a respected leaker, previous rumours about the trio's release schedule remain accurate. At the same time, Samsung's executives stress that consumer electronics from its smartphones to its Smart TVs are not immune to DRAM crisis-related price increases.

Qualcomm's CEO has been quoted confirming past rumours about an impending Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 refresh. Adopting Samsung Foundry's 2 nm manufacturing process, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is said to be powering just two foldables at present.

A known leaker has shared what seems to be the next generation foldable phone from Samsung. The display of the device has a very subtle crease, which could also be what Apple will be using in its first foldable.

Samsung and SK hynix factory workers are likely tired of seeing the same faces every day. Apple has reportedly kept executives stationed in hotels near the factories. The memory shortage may impact smartphone prices, prompting the company to lobby for long-term contracts.

Reports on the Galaxy S27 Ultra's cameras have been conflicting but the latest of them could excite fans of the lineup more than ever before, with the flagship phone said to be in line for massive upgrades to its camera system.

The R95H supports 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut and uses a Micro RGB backlight system with dedicated red, green, and blue LEDs. Samsung pairs the panel with AI-based image processing, HDR10+ Advanced support, and an integrated frame design with built-in audio. The TV will be showcased at CES 2026, with pricing and availability yet to be announced.

Govee has expanded its smart lighting portfolio with two updated devices and one new product with announcements at CES 2026. Availability details will be shared at a later date.

In Indonesia, a very early Samsung teaser for the upcoming Galaxy camera flagship has just been discovered on Instagram, revealing not only the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor in the international model but also the names of the four planned color options. Meanwhile, an eyewitness has confirmed the new and, in his opinion, improved camera design.

Samsung announced a much sharper-looking QD-OLED monitor for reading, editing documents, coding, or content creation thanks to a new vertical stripe matrix. Despite the V-Stripe subpixel arrangement, the monitor sports a high 360 Hz refresh rate, too.

Initiating a bank transfer on the subway without being disturbed or sharing private photos without nearby passengers seeing everything sounds like a very practical feature for prospective Galaxy S26 Ultra users. This feature has now been shown in action for the first time in the form of an official animation that was discovered in one of Samsung’s stock apps.

Facing stiff pricing pressure from the iPhone 17 series, Samsung is reportedly moving away from increasing the price of the Galaxy S26 series. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are also said to cost the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, respectively.

Samsung is reportedly developing its own custom CPU and GPU architectures for the Exynos 2800 chipset in a bid to secure full hardware independence from ARM and AMD. The Exynos 2800 will likely debut in the Galaxy S28 series in 2028.

There's always a color that manufacturers veer towards in a year, launching several of their products in the same or similar hue. For 2025, Blue seems to have been that color as several brands including Google, OnePlus, Motorola, Samsung, and Xiaomi launched at least one blue phone.

2026 is just around the corner, as is the official debut of Samsung’s new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 series will likely arrive a bit later compared to the Galaxy S25, but Samsung’s plans are not a secret anymore, for the most part. Nonetheless, new hands-on images and a video of two very detailed Galaxy S26 (Ultra) dummy units are arguably worth a look.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra camera probably won’t offer many exciting changes, but it could still be improved in some important areas, at least according to a usually reliable leaker. Based on his claims, Samsung is primarily focused on eliminating issues, especially regarding the optics.

Samsung's smart TVs will be the first to natively get Google Photos support. Users will not just be able to view photos on their TVs, but also modify them or turn them into short videos using AI.

Samsung has announced the Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 wireless speakers ahead of CES 2026, offering design-focused audio solutions for the home. The lineup features AI Dynamic Bass Control and SmartThings connectivity, with the premium Studio 7 adding Hi-Res Audio and Q-Symphony integration. While specific pricing remains unconfirmed, full details are expected when the expo begins in early January.

This phone is not built to last, at least not on the workbench of a well-known durability tester and teardown expert. The first Samsung foldable that fails to survive the JerryRigEverything bend test is simply too thin and made of too much plastic.

DDR4 memory is making a comeback, prompting Samsung to keep production of the chips alive. The company has committed to supplying a customer with the components at a fixed price. Even so, buyers seeking refuge from outrageous DDR5 RAM prices shouldn’t expect dramatic savings.

Known-leaker Ice Universe has revealed the screen sizes and aspect ratios of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Wide Fold. Both phones appear remarkably similar at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, a major design difference starts to appear between the two foldable phones.

Samsung will be mimicking the first foldable iPhone when it launches not one but two Galaxy Z Fold devices in 2026. It will also copy another feature of the iPhone Fold, or whatever Apple calls its first bendy device.

The new year is approaching quickly, which usually means that the launch of the next Samsung flagships is just around the corner. However, an increasing number of reports now point to significant delays regarding the launch and availability of the Galaxy S26 series, which might not become widely available until after the Mobile World Congress.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is slated to debut officially in China this week. The camera-focused flagship phone has now surfaced online, with multiple hands-on pictures showing it off in the flesh.

Samsung has revealed some details about a new refrigerator powered by AI. The Bespoke AI refrigerator will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI model.

Companies willing to cross ethical lines can still purchase memory at reasonable prices. A new report exposes Samsung workers who may have accepted kickbacks from anxious distributors. As the memory shortage escalates, AI data centers are depleting most of the DRAM supply.

A surge in AI demand is triggering a global memory-chip supply crisis, driving DRAM and HBM prices sharply higher and threatening everything from AI data centers to budget smartphones.

Samsung achieved a slim profile for its first tri-folding smartphone by using a custom Galaxy Z TriFold wireless charging module made by Witz. This module supports 15W induction charging and is Qi2 ready.

Samsung is preparing to unveil a new budget option in its Galaxy A smartphone series. Sitting beneath the Galaxy A17, the Galaxy A07 5G has now been exposed in early benchmark listings that confirm various details about the device ahead of time.