My Galaxy S26 accessories buying list: The best cases, chargers, and storage drives I found

Spent too long buying the wrong phone accessories? Same. Here's what actually works with the Galaxy S26 — from someone who's been through the alternatives.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 16

Samsung is reportedly pausing Galaxy Z TriFold sales, and it may soon become even harder to find

A new report suggests Samsung will halt Galaxy Z TriFold sales in its home market starting March 17, making the tri-fold even harder to find.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 16

‘Not everybody wants everything’: Samsung told us its budget phone vision, and how it wants its AI to be used

A Samsung VP explains to us how it designs its Galaxy A-series phones.

Tom Bedford     March 16

Samsung’s wireless power bank tries to fill the magnetic charging gap on the Galaxy S26

Samsung's new $65 Magnet Wireless Battery Pack brings Qi2 magnetic charging to the Galaxy S26 — but there's a catch. You'll still need a magnetic case to make it work.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 15

Samsung says its Micro RGB TVs likely won’t up your sleep cycle

Samsung's Micro RGB TV has earned two VDE certifications for eye safety and sleep cycle support — making late-night viewing a little less guilty and a lot more science-backed.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 13

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 8 might be a battery bummer

Fresh leak has suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 will have the same battery capacity as its predecessor.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 13

Samsung Galaxy phones now show which apps work on a satellite network when you’re off the grid

A new feature on Samsung Galaxy phone shows which installed apps still work when the device switches to satellite connectivity.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 13

Samsung might avoid a price hike on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, and you can thank Apple for it

Despite the rising cost of hardware components, Samsung’s next ultra-premium smartphone might not see a price hike. A new report suggests that Samsung may decide not to raise the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the reason might come down to Apple. Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be the reason Samsung is considering […]

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 13

Google and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone

Google and Samsung teamed up with LunarG to build Sokatoa, a GPU profiler that helps Android developers spot rendering issues faster with multi-frame analysis.

Paulo Vargas     March 13

The new AI wake word on your Galaxy phone could be a tongue-twister

Samsung promised Galaxy S26 owners three AI assistants with wake word support. A quiet update later, "Hey Plex" vanished — and nobody's officially explaining why.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 12

Samsung’s new 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor hits the US for just $599

Samsung’s new Odyssey OLED G61SH gaming monitor offers a 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED panel, 240Hz refresh rate, and Pantone-validated colors for $599.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 11

The Galaxy S26 is out now and everyone wants the Ultra

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series starts shipping worldwide with a built-in Privacy Display that blocks shoulder surfers, plus new Buds4 earbuds and strong Ultra demand.

Paulo Vargas     March 11

Samsung experiments with mammoth phone batteries, but results fall short

Samsung's leaked battery tests show 12,000 mAh and 18,000 mAh cells in development — but swelling, overheating, and a failed 20,000 mAh prototype suggest the road ahead is bumpy.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 10

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra keyboard is so pricey, even Apple looks affordable

Samsung's Pro Keyboard turns the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra into a genuine laptop rival — aluminum build, DeX button, big trackpad, and a price tag that beats Apple at its own game.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown reveals a PC-inspired cooling upgrade

A teardown of the Galaxy S26 Ultra shows Samsung has redesigned the phone’s internal cooling with multiple thermal layers.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 10

The best rugged cases for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

In a world where smartphones are central to both daily life and work, protecting your flagship device is more important than ever. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the most powerful phones on the market, offering top-tier performance, a premium camera system and a striking design. But all that engineering can be fragile […]

DT Staff     March 10

Samsung Glasses-free 3D gaming is getting 120 reasons to exist

Samsung's glasses-free Odyssey 3D monitor now supports over 60 games and is on track to hit 120 by the end of 2026, with Hell Is Us arriving this month and Cronos: The New Dawn later in the year.

Paulo Vargas     March 10

Samsung’s new security feature restarts your phone after 72 hours of inactivity

Samsung has introduced an Inactivity Restart feature that automatically reboots Galaxy phones after three days of inactivity to help protect sensitive data if a device is lost or left unattended.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 9

Samsung leak gives us an early glimpse of the upcoming Galaxy A57 and A37

Evan Blass just dropped retail listing screenshots of the Galaxy A57 and A37 on X — and between the specs, renders, and pricing, Samsung's mid-range launch is basically an open secret at this point.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 9

Samsung is bringing Galaxy S26 Ultra’s virtual aperture tech to Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung is quietly making the Galaxy S25 Ultra a better camera phone — no new hardware required. Virtual Aperture is coming to the 3x and 5x telephoto lenses via Expert RAW.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 9

After Nothing, Samsung could let you build your own apps with AI on Galaxy phones

Samsung is reportedly exploring “vibe coding,” an AI-powered feature that could allow Galaxy phone users to create custom apps or modify their device experience without traditional coding.

Varun Mirchandani     March 8

NVIDIA reportedly turning to Samsung to revive the RTX 3060

A new report claims Samsung Foundry may restart production of NVIDIA’s RTX 3060 GPU, potentially bringing the popular Ampere graphics card back to market.

Varun Mirchandani     March 8

Samsung’s smart glasses are coming, and they’ve got Meta in their sights

Samsung's smart glasses have a camera, Galaxy smartphone dependency, and a 2026 release window — here's everything Jay Kim told CNBC at MWC Barcelona.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

Vivo to unsettle iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra with DSLR-level tech on its next

Vivo's X300 Ultra packs a 200MP Zeiss telephoto with 3° OIS and 60fps autofocus — specs that make the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra look camera-shy.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

Samsung vs. Apple earbuds in 2026: Everything you need to know before spending $179 or $249

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 series and Apple's AirPods lineup arrive in 2026 with bigger ambitions than ever. Hi-Res Audio, heart rate sensing, next-gen ANC — here's how every spec and feature actually stacks up before you spend your money.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

Galaxy S26 vs. Pixel 10 vs. OnePlus 15: Which Android flagship actually deserves your money?

Software depth, raw hardware, or pure Android — the Galaxy S26, Pixel 10, and OnePlus 15 each make a compelling case. Here's who wins what.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 5

I was planning to get the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but these downgrades made me rethink

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra brings new features, but also some surprising compromises. After digging through the specs and tests, I decided to skip the upgrade, and here’s why.

Rachit Agarwal     March 4

Samsung Health app for Galaxy phones gets a Medications tool that also works as a discount hunter

Samsung Health's Medications tracker now hunts for prescription discounts at over 70,000 pharmacies and saves coupons directly to Samsung Wallet for one-tap checkout.

Paulo Vargas     March 4

An 8-bit quality surprise on Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra has stumped me

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra uses an 8-bit display, despite earlier assumptions of a 10-bit panel, sparking backlash from reviewers and the smartphone community.

Varun Mirchandani     March 3

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which $1,300 flagship deserves to be in your pocket?

Samsung's S26 Ultra just dropped. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has been winning arguments since September. Both cost over a grand. Here's which one actually makes sense.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 3

Samsung just made losing your house keys less stressful

Samsung launched Digital Home Key for Wallet, letting Galaxy owners unlock compatible deadbolts with their phones. Lose the device? Kill the key remotely via Samsung Find.

Paulo Vargas     March 3

Samsung Wallet’s latest feature makes your Galaxy phone your house key

Samsung Wallet gets Digital Home Key support, allowing users to unlock compatible smart door locks with their Galaxy phone.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 2

You can now buy a more powerful Galaxy S26 Ultra rival, with some luck

The Japan-only Leitz Phone delivers extreme camera hardware that rivals, and often surpasses, the Galaxy S26 Ultra—if you’re lucky enough to find one in stock.

Moinak Pal     February 28

I thought I’d seen it all, then the Galaxy S26 Ultra pulled these 3 tricks

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra doesn’t bring flashy specs upgrades, but thoughtful new features that genuinely improve how you use your phone.

Vikhyaat Vivek     February 28

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 beat the AirPods at high quality audio, but it is quite exclusive

Galaxy Buds 4 support 24-bit/96kHz UHQ audio, but the feature works only with select Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1.1 or newer.

Varun Mirchandani     February 28

Creaseless foldable phones are here sooner than Apple and Samsung will pull it off

Honor Magic V6 and OPPO Find N6 tease creaseless inner displays, potentially beating Apple and Samsung to truly smooth foldable phones.

Varun Mirchandani     February 28

Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17: Which entry-level flagship is right for you?

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 — same screen size, $100 price gap, completely different philosophies. Here's everything that actually matters before you spend your money.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 27

How to get a taste of the Galaxy S26 on your old phone before spending big

Before splurging on a new Galaxy S26, experience Samsung's next-gen flagships with new web app.

Vikhyaat Vivek     February 27