Samsung’s reason for Galaxy S26 price hike is a sign of bad things to come

Samsung blamed the memory shortage for the Galaxy S26 price hike — and they make their own chips. That should worry every Android buyer in 2026.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 27

It could be a while before Samsung releases another uber-expensive Trifold phone

Samsung’s COO says the company hasn’t committed to a follow-up to its pricey Trifold phone.

Vikhyaat Vivek     February 27

Samsung unsure about making another Galaxy Edge to rival the iPhone Air

Samsung may skip the Galaxy S26 Edge after weak S25 Edge sales, mirroring the iPhone Air's fate in the ultra-thin smartphone market.

Rachit Agarwal     February 26

This Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order deal is the one to beat: 512GB plus a $200 gift card

Amazon’s Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order bundle includes the unlocked 512GB model for $1,299.99 plus a $200 gift card. It’s one of the best early launch deals if you want more storage without paying extra.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     February 26

Galaxy S26 brings improved Gallery search to help you instantly find key moments in videos

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series features smarter search functionality in the Gallery app that shows results instantly and can even pinpoint precise moments in videos.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 26

Galaxy S26’s audio eraser removes background noise mid-stream, and I’m impressed

Samsung's Audio Eraser started as a simple video editing tool — on the Galaxy S26, it strips background noise from YouTube, Netflix, and Instagram streams in real time.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 26

Samsung Galaxy S26 skips magnets, but they still charge faster and get new gear

Samsung Galaxy S26 skips built-in magnets again, but wireless charging speeds jump to 25W on the Ultra — here's what that actually means for how you charge.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 26

How to pre-order the Galaxy S26 series and score the best deals

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is now up for pre-order. Here are the best pre-order deals from retailers and carriers.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 26

Ocean Mode comes to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but don’t take it diving just yet

Samsung introduces Ocean Mode on the Galaxy S26 series, helping users capture more vibrant underwater photos. Here’s how it works and the risks you need to understand before taking it into the ocean.

Rachit Agarwal     February 26

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