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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.

Samsung has reportedly increased the contract price of DDR5 memory by over 100%. Claiming that there is no stock, the Korean Giant has pushed the contract price of DDR5 DRAM near $20. OEMs are likely to pass this price hike on to the consumers in 2026.

A new leak has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be launching with faster charging capabilities than its predecessor. In the meantime, Samsung has already been spotted selling the new 60 W charging adapter ahead of the smartphone's full launch.

Importers have started selling the Galaxy Z TriFold globally. Available for over $4,000, Samsung's first tri-foldable builds on the Galaxy Z Fold7 with a 10-inch foldable display, a 5,600 mAh battery and built-in Samsung DeX mode.

Samsung has developed a sensor that uses a modified pixel structure and optical flow algorithms to achieve global shutter-level clarity. This technology embeds converters directly within the pixels to speed up capture times and could introduce distortion-free action photography to upcoming Galaxy models.

New reports indicate that Apple's aggressive iPhone 17 pricing has forced Samsung to downgrade the Galaxy S26 in more areas than previously expected. With a redesign and a major battery upgrade off the table, another set of proposed improvements from the Galaxy S25 are said to have been shelved for another generation, too.

Samsung's magnetic accessories for Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have leaked online ahead of time. Joined by new magnetic wireless chargers and a magnetic ring holder, the Galaxy S26 series should mark Samsung's expansion of support for the recent Qi2 wireless charging standard.

Certification documents of the Galaxy S26 Ultra reveal that the premium model of Samsung's next-gen flagship series will not be available with an Exynos chipset. However, the standard and plus models are reported to be available in Exynos and Snapdragon variants.

In a recent discussion on the Broken Silicon Podcast, veteran memory industry executive Dave Eggleston breaks down the key forces driving the current RAM supply crunch. He explains how the industry is reacting to massive memory procurement deals, how demand shifts are tightening DRAM availability, and what these pressures could mean for upcoming consumer hardware.

December has arrived, bringing with it the usual wave of year-end reviews. The smartphone industry hasn’t been this exciting in years. Recently, Europe has even been graced by flagship phones originally expected to launch in 2026, such as the Vivo X300 Pro, OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9 Pro. As in previous years, YouTuber MKBHD has unveiled his top smartphone picks for 2025 – though, naturally, not everyone will agree with his choices.

South Korea is expected to hit the $700 billion mark in total exports by the end of 2025. The unprecedented figure is driven by a semiconductor boom, while most other export segments decline.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatches, available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes, have dropped to their lowest prices ever on Amazon for the holidays. Both models arrived in July 2025 with brighter displays and thinner bodies compared to the Watch 7.

Rather bland render images of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have now appeared in a beta version of One UI 8.5. Additionally, Samsung is finally expected to catch up with Apple and Google by equipping the Galaxy S26 series with integrated magnets for full Qi2 compatibility.

A new Samsung magnetic wireless power bank has appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium database. Expected to debut alongside the Galaxy S26 series, the accessory magnetically attaches to compatible smartphones and supports up to 15W Qi2 wireless charging.

The market for foldable smartphones grew 14 percent year over year in Q3 2025. Figures shared by Counterpoint Research reveal that Samsung remained the leader of the segment.

Once again, 2026 will kick off very early with new tech highlights at CES 2026, where Samsung will offer an early look at new products. This may possibly include the double-folding Galaxy TriFold.

The Galaxy S25 series is likely to be the first to benefit from the advantages of the next major One UI version, at least in the form of a beta test that is expected to start soon, according to a complete changelog that has now been made available for the first time. While One UI 8 primarily introduced the Android 16 update, One UI 8.5 includes many new Samsung features.

A YouTuber has provided a close-up of the Galaxy Z TriFold before Samsung starts selling it in select markets. Sporting improved multitasking functionality, the Galaxy Z TriFold is said to feel relatively swelvte when opened despite its 309 g official weight.

Samsung has now confirmed its plans to launch the Exynos 2600 soon. The chipset will arrive as a successor to the lackluster Exynos 2500 but could be Samsung's first competitive flagship chipset in years, and is expected to feature on the Galaxy S26 series.

Apple is expected to finally enter the foldable market soon with the so-called iPhone Fold. While official confirmation is likely still almost a year away, Samsung's rumoured alternative has now appeared on GSMA databases with a mysterious 'H8' codename and a model number distinct from recent Galaxy Z Flip or Galaxy Z Fold generations.

The official wallpapers for the Galaxy S26 Ultra have apparently been spotted in One UI 8.5. These images share the possible color options of the upcoming Samsung flagship phone, and there could be six of them.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026, and the upcoming lineup is set to bring a few upgrades over the last-gen phones. A hidden code within One UI 8.5 has seemingly confirmed that faster wireless charging will be one of them.

Samsung is expected to earn up to $69 billion of operating profit in 2026, riding high on exorbitant AI and graphics memory chip prices. Its own consumer electronics departments, however, are suffering in the process.

Many details about the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Galaxy S26 Plus and compact Galaxy S26 are already known at this point, so it is time to compare them with their predecessors. A leaker is sending a clear message to Samsung fans around the world, because the upgrades will probably not be major in most cases.

Tim Cook as a Samsung fanboy? A viral clip shows the Apple CEO with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, mocking "BugOS". While a deepfake, the short video is nevertheless generating widespread laughs and amazement at ever-improving AI technology.

Nvidia may have to increase its AI chip and gaming card prices, as it will be paying Samsung and SK Hynix much more for their next-gen HBM4 and GDDR7 memory modules. Their specs have now leaked out, and Samsung managed to nearly triple the HBM4 bandwidth.

This year, Samsung launched two black versions of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to a renowned leaker, Samsung will finally make an all-black version of the Ultra available for general purchase next with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, removing the need to purchase from the company directly.

An early sighting of an unreleased Galaxy A series smartphone has appeared. Possibly the Galaxy A37, a benchmark leak indicates that Samsung plans to use an older Exynos chipset last seen almost two years ago.

For a long time, Samsung dominated the global smartphone market. But the winds appear to be shifting, as 2025 is set to be the year in which Samsung's monopoly finally crumbles. Market experts are certain that Apple will dethrone Samsung and claim the crown for itself.

Samsung Galaxy users waiting for the next major software update can mark their calendars. A fresh leak reveals the timeline for the One UI 8.5 beta program, which is expected to kick off in December in key markets. Take a look at the full schedule here.

According to a new report, Samsung is finally preparing to bring a long-awaited upgrade to its Galaxy S Ultra smartphones via the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Complemented by faster wired charging, the change would be the first of its kind for any of Samsung's Ultra-branded smartphones since the release of the Galaxy S20 Ultra in 2020.

Samsung has added LG affiliate LB Semicon to test its upcoming Exynos 2600, working alongside Doosan Tesna and Nepes to verify the new Samsung Galaxy S26 chip. This expanded supply chain supports a wider rollout for the processor, with the Exynos 2600 expected to power 25% of the Galaxy S26 series units while Snapdragon handles the rest.

Samsung seems ready to revive the Galaxy A7x line, as a surprising Galaxy A77 just surfaced on Geekbench. The listing confirms a new deca-core SoC packing the powerful Xclipse 940 GPU from the Exynos 2400 chip and more.