Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. OnePlus 15 vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL: The ultimate Android flagship comparison of 2026

The S26 Ultra, OnePlus 15, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all excellent flagships in 2026 — but for wildly different reasons. Here's the full breakdown before you spend over a grand.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 26

Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.

Paulo Vargas     February 26

Now Nudge is one of the coolest Galaxy S26 features your iPhone doesn’t have

Samsung's new Now Nudge feature on the Galaxy S26 series delivers context-aware suggestions across apps to help you get everyday tasks done faster and more efficiently.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 26

Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S26 launch event

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 brought three new S26 phones, Galaxy Buds 4, and smarter AI features — here's everything announced in San Francisco.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 25

Privacy Display is the best tech I’ve seen from Samsung in years, and it’s an instant Galaxy S26 Ultra crush for me

Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts Samsung’s Privacy Display, a hardware-level feature that limits side-angle visibility to boost everyday visual privacy without affecting direct viewing quality.

Moinak Pal     February 25

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Should you upgrade?

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra compared: refined design, Privacy Display, faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, smarter AI, brighter cameras, and quicker charging.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 25

Google brings a trio of cool AI-powered tricks to Galaxy S26 and Pixel phones

Android is officially rolling out one of its most significant AI upgrades yet, launching alongside the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Series and Google Pixel 10 lineup. The update brings deeper intelligence to visual search, introduces hands-free task automation through Gemini, and strengthens scam protection – all designed to make Android devices more proactive, helpful, and […]

Moinak Pal     February 25

I tried the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, and some neat new features make up for spec stagnation

Our Samsung Galaxy S26 series hands-on looks at all three of the new phones.

Tom Bedford     February 25

Samsung Galaxy S26 stuffs more power in a charmingly small and familiar package

Samsung doubles down on AI with the Galaxy S26, delivering big performance gains and smarter features in its latest base model flagship.

Rachit Agarwal     February 25

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display and an exclusive Snapdragon chip

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts a built-in Privacy Display, custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, smarter Galaxy AI tools, and faster 60W charging in a thinner design.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 25

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 series serves sleeker looks and more personalized noise isolation

The Galaxy Buds 4 series embraces a flashy metallic look, upgrades the sound architecture, and adopts seamless pairing with Galaxy phones without any companion app required.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 25

Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones might sense debris before it damages the screen

Leaked One UI 9 builds reveal Samsung is developing a “Foreign Material Detection” feature for its foldables. It warns users when debris blocks full closure to help prevent screen damage.

Rachit Agarwal     February 24

Samsung brings Galaxy Book6 laptops to the US, and they roam pretty close to MacBook Air

Samsung's Galaxy Book 6 series lands in the US with Intel's latest Panther Lake chips, premium AMOLED displays, and pricing that edges uncomfortably close to Apple's MacBook Air.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 23

Samsung leak drops info on a whole bunch of feature upgrades on Galaxy Buds 4

A new Samsung leak reveals head gestures, camera remote controls, and a find-my-phone button for Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but skips a rumored charging case speaker.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 23

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s cool privacy display is coming to more phones

Samsung's Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra may soon expand to Chinese brands like Xiaomi and Oppo, bringing hardware-level anti-shoulder-surfing technology mainstream.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 23

The Galaxy S26 Ultra may come in two online-exclusive colorways, and they look very familiar

A fresh leak suggests the Galaxy S26 Ultra could launch in six total colors, including two Samsung.com exclusives in silver and pink gold that look all too familiar.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 23

The “dumb” TV pivot: why your next screen shouldn’t be smart

Sick of smart TV ads, privacy issues, and lag? Here are some options available in 2026, including commercial displays, basic TVs, and premium bypasses.

O. Khaliq Sultan     February 23

Galaxy S26 Ultra surfaces in early unboxing, highlighting key upgrades

A Dubai-based YouTuber has purchased the Galaxy S26 Ultra ahead of its official unveiling, sharing an early unboxing that confirms key upgrades.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 23

Samsung finally lets you pick your AI assistant on Galaxy phones

Samsung is adding Perplexity as a second system-level AI agent on Galaxy phones with a dedicated "Hey Plex" wake word and side button control.

Paulo Vargas     February 23

Google Pixel 10a dashed my hopes, but I can recommend these 6 phones instead

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a, its newest entry in the A-series lineup. On the surface, it looks like another compelling budget-friendly Pixel: minimalist design, fresh colours, a large battery, and Google’s well-known AI features. But dig a little deeper, and the excitement quickly fades. For many buyers, the Pixel 10a may feel like […]

Moinak Pal     February 21

Samsung upgrades Bixby beta to challenge ChatGPT and Gemini, starting in One UI 8.5

Samsung’s new Bixby beta aims to rival ChatGPT and Gemini, but with a practical focus on Galaxy control. One UI 8.5 adds natural language settings changes, troubleshooting suggestions, and real-time web results inside Bixby.

Paulo Vargas     February 20

Meta could launch a smartwatch in 2026, years after killing its original plans

Meta is reportedly reviving its smartwat.ch plans for 2026, focusing on AI-powered features and health tracking to compete with Apple, Samsung, and Google

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 19

Bose, Samsung, and Sennheiser headphones found to contain toxic chemicals

Study finds BPA, phthalates and flame retardants in every headphone tested, even major brands, raising concerns about long-term chemical exposure.

Moinak Pal     February 18

The next Galaxy S26 camera may get Samsung’s easiest AI editing yet

Samsung is teasing a Galaxy S26 camera workflow that blends shooting, AI editing, and sharing in one place. The key questions now are model support, privacy, and whether features run on-device.

Paulo Vargas     February 18

Samsung just might serve a bad price surprise for the Galaxy 26 series

Rising DRAM costs and Apple's pricing strategy could force Samsung to reconsider Galaxy S26 pricing, with last-minute changes still possible before launch.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 17

Samsung gives a glimpse of how Galaxy S26’s privacy screen will block peeping Toms

Samsung teases Galaxy S26 Privacy Display in a new video, hinting at camera-powered peep detection and directional OLED tech ahead of its February 25 unveiling.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 16

You Asked: TV brightness fatigue, Samsung’s format choices, and the best TV for bright rooms

On today’s episode of You Asked: Can we give it a rest with pumping up the TV brightness? Why is Samsung adding Nvidia G-Sync support but not Dolby Vision? And what type of TV will work best in a room with wraparound windows? Can we stop pumping up TV brightness? @allclear4115 asks: I’m depressed about […]

Chris Hagan     February 15

Samsung begins One UI 9 testing ahead of next foldable launch

Samsung has reportedly begun internal testing of One UI 9 for upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 devices, signaling early software preparation for its 2026 foldable lineup.

Moinak Pal     February 13

This could be our first look at Samsung’s upcoming wide foldable phone

An early One UI 9 build reveals Samsung's rumored Wide Fold, featuring a shorter, wider cover screen and a near-4:3 inner display. Here's what the animation shows.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 13

The Vision Pro YouTube app is here and it fixes the biggest annoyances

YouTube finally has an official Vision Pro app, ending the Safari workaround and adding offline downloads plus support for 3D and panoramic video. It’s free now, even as Netflix still stays away.

Paulo Vargas     February 13

Samsung’s QD-OLED Penta Tandem upgrade means brighter screens and longer life

Samsung Display’s QD-OLED Penta Tandem adds a five-layer OLED stack that targets higher HDR peak brightness, better efficiency, and longer lifespan, with a 2026 rollout across flagship monitor sizes and premium TV panels.

Paulo Vargas     February 12

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for S26, hints at market release date

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for February 25 in San Francisco, with Galaxy S26 pre-orders live, trade-in deals, credits, and possible March 11 sales start.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 11

Samsung may revive variable aperture cameras in future Galaxy phones

Samsung is reportedly developing a new version of its old variable aperture camera tech, aiming to match Apple’s upcoming hardware push and deliver more natural, optical photo quality.

Moinak Pal     February 10

The next wave of spec-monster phones could get a 100-megapixel selfie camera

Leaks suggest upcoming Android flagships may test triple 100MP cameras, including a possible 100MP selfie shooter, signaling a shift away from today's 200MP obsession.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 10