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Leaks about Samsung's next Galaxy camera flagships are becoming increasingly detailed. A usually very reliable leaker has now shared new specs that once again point to two major upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's successor, even if the latest measurements sound rather unremarkable at first glance.

A used smartphone can stay linked to the previous owner's accounts even after a factory reset. Activation Lock, Factory Reset Protection or company device management then make it unusable. Here's how to check an iPhone, Android or Samsung phone before you pay.

Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra could bring surprising changes for Samsung, particularly by apparently addressing a display shortcoming that has long drawn criticism compared with the competition. The latest details on Samsung's Galaxy S27 series also provide updates on the Exynos versus Snapdragon split, along with indications of higher costs and further price increases.

Week 41 was all about local AI, new hardware, and the next generation of smart devices. Microsoft and Asus are pushing AI PCs forward with powerful hardware, while new flagship smartphones and tablets are beginning to emerge. At the same time, Meta and Google are working to integrate AI assistants more deeply into everyday digital life. Here’s our editorial roundup of the week’s most important developments.

While Samsung has not shared any information about its upcoming Galaxy S27 series of phones, rumors suggest there will be four in the lineup. A new leak has now hinted at the pricing and panel type for all four models, with some good news, if accurate.

One UI 9 is rolling out to Galaxy phones, but not every protection is active after the update. Theft protection has to be switched on by hand, and older models may still have Auto Blocker turned off. Scam Detection for calls is limited to a few countries. Here is what to check after updating.

Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, to the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 in South Korea. The download is about 3.8GB on the S24 series and 3.5GB on the foldables for users coming from One UI 8.5.

Around three months before the expected launch of the Galaxy S27 generation, all the color options for the flagship Galaxy S27 Ultra are already known and can now be seen in a group photo. The fifth color, available exclusively from Samsung, has also been leaked.

Samsung has raised the prices of its latest generation of Galaxy A series smartphones sold in the US. However, Amazon has got great deals on most of the affected models, with discounts as much as $90.

While industry insiders are currently focused on the starting mass production of some Galaxy S27 series components like the Exynos 2700, leakers are sharing more details about battery and camera improvements that could matter to end users.

Tipster Ice Universe claims Samsung has begun front-end wafer mass production of the Exynos 2700, a 2nm chipset built on the company's SF2P node. Initial output is reportedly 10% higher than the Exynos 2600's, and internal Geekbench 6 runs allegedly show a 9.5% multi-core lead over Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on open-ear earbuds, alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 series, following earlier leaks of the design. They use a TwinBoost Speaker system on Qualcomm's Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, and are rated for up to 9.5 hours of playback.

Samsung has launched its third-generation tracker and it brings a handful of new features. Sporting a new design, the SmartTag 3 now has support for iOS, new tracking features, and improved battery life.

Samsung is hard at work preparing the Galaxy S27 series. Rumored to consist of the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra, the upcoming flagship phones are expected to bring some notable hardware and software improvements. Leaker Ice Universe has now revealed some good news regarding the latter.

Leaker Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra moves from the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cool color profile to warmer tones, holds back small bright light sources on both its main camera and 50MP 5x telephoto, and shows less shadow noise at night.

(Update 2: Different layout yet again) Leaked CAD models have already provided a rough idea of what the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro will look like. The first real-world photos of very early protective cases now offer more details, particularly about the new and somewhat controversial camera design, suggesting that previous renders may not be entirely accurate.

Samsung Galaxy Fold users are reporting an intermittent YouTube bug that freezes video while audio continues after switching back to the app. Complaints span several premium Galaxy models and online forums, but Samsung and YouTube have yet to acknowledge the issue or offer a fix.

Samsung has quietly stripped the USB-C cable from the Galaxy A07s and A08 retail boxes, leaving buyers of its cheapest phones unable to charge them out of the box.

Our Galaxy Watch9 review uncovers a major weakness: battery life. Despite its premium features, Samsung's latest smartwatch still requires roughly 1.5 hours of charging almost every day. Find out why this Android rival to the Apple Watch Series 12 misses out on modern silicon-carbon battery technology.

According to the manufacturer, the new Galaxy Watch9 delivers Samsung’s connected smartwatch experience and integrates seamlessly into the Galaxy ecosystem. However, our initial review impressions shows that there is still room for improvement.

There are quite a few clip-on earbuds on the market, and Samsung is looking to jump into the pool with its Galaxy Buds On. These were believed to be called Galaxy Buds Able, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.

After Samsung's Thailand newsroom moved the rollout from September 21 to September 28 before removing specific dates altogether, the stable Android 17-based update has now started reaching Galaxy S26 Ultra users in the US on T-Mobile.

Samsung appears to have delayed the wider rollout of its stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series. The update initially reached users in South Korea, with international availability previously expected on September 21 based on information from Samsung's Thailand newsroom. The regional schedule has since been revised to September 28.

Samsung has begun the global rollout of its stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series, following its initial release in South Korea. The company has also confirmed rollout timelines for several older Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 scheduled to receive the update from September 28, while the Galaxy S23 FE is expected to follow in October.

Our review of Samsung's latest flip smartphone demonstrates that this premium foldable stands out for more than just its attractive price-to-performance ratio. Powered by the Exynos 2600, it delivers up to twice the performance of Motorola's competing model in some workloads and offers a stronger overall feature package.

With the Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung is relying on a well-balanced camera system featuring a powerful ultra-wide-angle lens and extensive video capabilities, but continues to omit a telephoto lens. Huawei is taking a much more ambitious approach with the Pura X Max: a variable aperture, a periscope telephoto lens, and additional color sensors promise greater photographic flexibility. However, which foldable actually delivers the better photos will only be determined through direct hands-on testing.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in South Korea rose roughly 10 percent week on week after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, according to Korean industry sources. A 1.01 million won price gap, Samsung's lighter and thinner hardware, and the iPhone Duo's mid-October launch date all appear to have pushed undecided buyers toward the device they could buy immediately.

With the Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung finally addressed one of the biggest criticisms of the Fold series by adopting a wider form factor. The result is a cover display that feels much more practical in everyday use and an inner screen that is easier to use. After reviewing the Galaxy Z Flip8, we believe Samsung's smaller foldable would benefit from a similar redesign.

The Galaxy S27 series is expected early next year, and while Samsung has not shared any information, leaks and rumors have hinted at some impressive upgrades. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is now said to rework how images are processed for a more natural look.

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A18 4G smartphone in Europe with a 90 Hz AMOLED display. The device features Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1610 processor paired with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It runs Android 17-based One UI 9 out of the box. Plus, buyers can choose from gray, light blue, and black colorways.

In our review, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 clearly outclasses Motorola's Razr series in terms of audio. The stereo speakers of the Galaxy phone deliver the best sound quality for a compact flip phone. For buyers who place a high value on audio performance, the Galaxy Z Flip8 is the clear choice among today's compact foldables.

A video shared by serial leaker Ice Universe on X shows a large gulf in display quality between the new iQOO 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The iQOO 16 uses Samsung's latest M16 OLED panel that the Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro are also expected to use.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 shows where smartphones might be headed: a device that transforms from a compact phone into a tablet when needed. But this form factor doesn't offer only advantages, and despite significant progress, it's still far from being the best solution for everyone.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 isn't just a smartphone with a large screen. It really shines when you're using multiple apps at the same time. One UI 9 turns the large 7.6-inch display into a mobile workspace, while hiding some features that even experienced users can easily overlook.

Samsung has officially listed the Galaxy A08 on its regional websites, revealing its key specifications. Separately, a UAE retailer listing has revealed pricing for the 4GB/64GB variant.

Samsung has expanded its Certified Re-Newed program to offer refurbished Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra models in India, France, Germany and the UK. The devices undergo extensive quality checks and retain long-term software support, though stock, configurations and warranty terms vary by market.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is by no means the first foldable device designed to combine a smartphone and a tablet in a single device. Google and Oppo have already demonstrated that this concept can be implemented with significantly wider outer and inner screens. So Samsung didn’t invent this form factor; rather, it’s reimagining it with modern technology.

Samsung is said to be working on Galaxy-branded headphones that could rival the AirPods Max. While Samsung has not shared any information, code for the Galaxy Wearable app has hinted at their existence.

Samsung has recruited a real estate agent named Tim Cook to promote the Galaxy Z Fold8 in a playful campaign timed with Apple’s entry into the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo. The ad lets Samsung poke fun at Apple while highlighting its longer history in the foldable smartphone segment.

Is the latest foldable phone just a marketing ploy by Samsung and a response to the upcoming Apple iPhone Ultra? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra doesn’t really deserve the name “Ultra", despite its titanium hinge and the fantastic 8-inch OLED display - yet it is still one of the best foldable phones of 2026.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra have appeared in a new set of leaked renders. The images offer a closer look at both high-end tablets in multiple color options.

With the Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung is changing not only the technology but, above all, the proportions. The wider cover display and the 4:3 main display are designed to make the foldable more practical for everyday use. Our test shows that while the new form factor addresses some of the typical weaknesses of foldable smartphones, it also comes with its own set of compromises.

Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy S27 series of smartphones early next year. Rumors and leaks have suggested that there will be four phones in the lineup, with the Galaxy S27 Pro getting several of the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s features.

Samsung's September update closes two critical flaws in the image decoder used by every Galaxy phone. Google Project Zero reported both. In 2025, attackers abused the same library to deliver the Landfall spyware.

According to a recent leak, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A18 smartphone is seemingly getting a whole lot more expensive than before. Moreover, the smartphone is expected to get hardly any improvements over its predecessor.

Regulatory filings in China list the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra under model numbers SM-S9570 and SM-S9580, both rated for 60W wired charging and sold without a charger. The Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus appeared in the same database days earlier at 25W and 45W, completing the lineup and pointing to an unveiling as early as late January 2027.

Samsung is already validating Galaxy S27 hardware sporting Qualcomm's unreleased SM8975 chip, with separate builds for at least three regions, according to a leaked project portal screenshot.

Some Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra owners report that the bezel and faceplate are completely detaching from the frame despite no apparent impact or water damage. Whether this reflects a widespread defect remains uncertain, and Samsung has not publicly addressed the issue.