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The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE could be officially unveiled in just a few weeks. Although the next-generation Fan Edition is expected to be more expensive, it will still offer disappointing camera capabilities, as the latest leak shows.

The Galaxy S26 FE will be the cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S26, and previous leaks have showcased the tweaked design, as well as faster charging speeds. Now, its pricing, color options, and release date have leaked.

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra are expected to follow the trend toward ever-larger batteries. A leak reveals the battery capacity of the two next-generation Galaxy S flagship smartphones, which, however, cannot quite keep pace with flagship models from China.

Most people have heard about Samsung's plan for four Galaxy S27 camera-focused flagships in 2027 but according to industry insiders a new “4+4” strategy for H1 and H2 will bring way more than that. Based on the report, Samsung apparently intends to counter Apple's 20 year iPhone anniversary with a flood of new Galaxy smartphone-flagships, including a very exciting addition to its foldable-lineup.

The compact Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to offer even more advantages over the more affordable Galaxy S27 than previously anticipated. The latest rumors suggest that the more expensive model will, after all, be available in Europe with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 instead of an Exynos chip.

Samsung's One UI 9 Beta 4 update improves the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature so it only obscures a video playing in picture-in-picture mode. The rest of the screen remains fully visible, a change first previewed at MWC earlier this year.

Samsung is keeping its most meaningful upgrades for the Pro and Ultra variants in the Galaxy S27 series, or so it seems. The latest leak suggests that the base and Plus variants will not get the selfie camera upgrade everyone hoped for.

Samsung is practically the leader when it comes to the number of unnecessary apps pre-installed on new smartphones. Now Samsung is adding yet another app to that list, though customers are set to receive three months of free music streaming as a small consolation.

Anyone who uses Samsung Health is essentially forced by Samsung to provide personal health data for training AI models. Otherwise, the data is deleted from the app. The data is potentially not anonymized and can also be viewed by Samsung employees.

Samsung has started rolling out the July security update for its Galaxy smartphones. The Galaxy S26 is the first in line to receive the patch, with other models to follow in the coming days. This update addresses 57 issues, five of which are classified as critical. Read on to find out what’s included and how to install the update.

With the Galaxy S27 Pro, Samsung is planning a more affordable and compact version of the Galaxy S27 Ultra for early 2027, which will likely inherit most of the Ultra’s features but will do without the S Pen of the Galaxy S27 Ultra. However, an industry report suggests that Samsung is also planning to expand the share of Exynos chips in their smartphone portfolio.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has suffered a significant downgrade in its selfie camera. For four generations now, Samsung has been using nearly the same disappointing 12-megapixel front-facing camera with a tiny sensor. That’s finally set to change next year.

According to recent reports from Korea, Samsung will soon roll out its headline Galaxy S26 Ultra feature to more smartphones. The Galaxy S27 series in particular will benefit greatly according to a recent industry report which suggests that all models of Samsung's 2027 flagship phones will get Privacy Display support in addition to some competitors from China.

A comparison between the Honor 600 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE reveals two distinctly different philosophies in the upper mid-range segment. While Honor focuses on maximum hardware performance with a large battery, an extremely bright display, and fast charging, Samsung takes a more software-centric approach with the S25 FE, featuring a mature operating system, better integration, and a long-term update strategy.

After the first Galaxy S27 model made its debut in a well known database two weeks ago, the rest of Samsung’s flagship models have now also appeared for the first time, including the highly anticipated, more compact Galaxy S27 Pro, which identifies itself as a global model for international markets like Europe.

The global shortage, particularly on the RAM and storage market, is also impacting Samsung's next two flagship models, according to supply chain insiders. On the one hand, price increases appear inevitable; on the other hand, entry-level models appear to be offering increasingly few new features.

Several Samsung foldable phones and smartwatches have just surfaced on FCC certification records. The listings point to the expected Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Watch 9 models, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, though the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide has not yet appeared.

Months before launch, early traces of two of next year's likely most important camera flagship rivals have appeared in databases. Model numbers have been discovered for both the Samsung Galaxy S27 and an initial Xiaomi 18 model, with major changes to the lineup becoming apparent for the latter in particular.

Samsung is researching active liquid cooling systems for future Galaxy smartphones, like the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S28 Ultra, to eliminate thermal throttling. Following the success of its Heat Pass Block technology in the Exynos 2600, the company is now evaluating internal circulating coolant loops to support next-generation on-device AI performance.

Samsung is said to increase the prices of numerous smartphones in just a few days, from the Samsung Galaxy S26 to the Galaxy Z Fold8. Due to the DRAM crisis, many models will cost up to €200 more than before from the beginning of June.

The latest information coming out of Korea states Samsung could move forward with employing BOE to make its OLED panels for the Galaxy S27. The Chinese supplier can do so at a cheaper price point than Samsung Display.

Samsung's brand-new addition to the "S" flagship lineup, the Galaxy S27 Pro will feature a 6.47-inch display, says top insider. This would position it as a smaller alternative to the Galaxy S27 Ultra (without S Pen support). Despite a distant February 2027 release window, Samsung's smaller flagship will compete with Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Google's redesigned Pixel 11 Pro.

With the Galaxy S27 Pro, Samsung is said to be planning a particularly compact flagship smartphone, as the latest rumors suggest. The Galaxy S27 Ultra, on the other hand, is set to receive a series of significant, and in some cases long overdue, upgrades.

A user has reportedly suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation after their Galaxy S24 exploded in their hand. The phone was completely stock, not charging, and under normal use.

Samsung wants to revoke the privileges to send notifications from apps that constantly annoy users with ads through push notifications. An update to the Samsung Device Care app is intended to protect smartphone users from intrusive developers.

ZDNet Korea reports that Samsung might source some OLED panels for the Galaxy S27 from Chinese OEMs. However, it won’t be the only source, with Samsung Display expected to fulfil the remaining requirement.

From the Samsung Galaxy A07 to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, from the Galaxy Z Fold5 to the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra - Samsung is starting the rollout of One UI 8.5, bringing numerous new features to over 40 smartphone and tablet models.

In addition to GPS and other technologies, there are other ways to track location: it’s not just about determining the smartphone’s location, but also about how it can detect other objects in the space. Yet this is precisely where Samsung has cut corners on its most affordable flagship model.

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is now rumored to feature a serious 200MP, 1/1.2-inch main camera with variable aperture and LOFIC technology, matching Apple's iPhone 18 Pro roadmap. This upgrade would mark a return to mechanical lens adjustments for improved dynamic range and low-light performance.

Samsung has significantly raised the price of its compact flagship smartphone. Is this already a sign of the memory crisis, or is it more of a business strategy?

For many years, Samsung has built the best compact Android smartphone, but it has increasingly neglected its smallest flagship model. We’re comparing it to its toughest competitors to see if it’s still the best small smartphone in 2026.

Qualcomm confirmed during its latest call with investors and analysts that Samsung's next Galaxy flagships are expected to use a dual-chipset strategy again in 2027. What is new for 2027, however, is a fourth Galaxy S27 model, which will likely launch as the Galaxy S27 Pro. A leaker from South Korea has now revealed how this is expected to affect the regional AP configuration.

The Galaxy S26 is Samsung's most compact and affordable smartphone in its flagship lineup. But the competition is fierce and never sleeps. Is this minor update enough? We've summarized the review once again.

Samsung is seemingly finally doing what the fanbase has been asking for, as the company is reportedly getting rid of the aging 3x telephoto shooter from the Galaxy S27 Ultra. However, the end result might disappoint some fans.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a very powerful Android flagship that stands out with strong performance, very good build quality, long-term software support, and the new Privacy Display. At the same time, it does not deliver a major leap in innovation, and its high price is mainly justified for users who will actually make use of its many premium features.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra shines with a long-term update promise; however, this does not yet apply to all areas, as one important update is still missing.

More and more users are reporting that their Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been rendered unusable by an attack via Samsung Knox, and Samsung's support is apparently unable to restore the flagships to working order in many cases.

Samsung is bringing one of the most unusual camera modes of the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the flagship from last year, so that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be able to take much better photos under water.

Samsung if offering a limited time discount on the Galaxy S26 lineup and it’s an instant discount at checkout. Those who chose the trade-in option can save even more, up to $720, depending on the model.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+ are significantly slower in Europe than their US counterparts, as the Exynos 2600 is in some cases significantly slower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and consumes even more power.

Samsung is reportedly preparing a fourth member of the Galaxy S27 series. The new Galaxy S27 Pro is rumored to slot between the Galaxy S27 Plus and the Galaxy S27 Ultra. With four new Galaxy S27 smartphones, Samsung will have the same number of smartphones in their premier lineup as the Apple iPhone lineup.

Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone appears to be on the way. The Galaxy S26 FE is expected to debut later in the year and has now surfaced on Geekbench with worse performance numbers than other Galaxy S26 series phones, thanks to its last-gen chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 was previously offered with at least 256 GB of storage. This is now changing, as Samsung has added a new 128 GB base model to its range, which is significantly cheaper, but is only intended for selected customers.

The European Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+ are equipped with a Samsung Exynos 2600 ARM chip instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 as in the rest of the world. As a comparison test shows, this decision has a drastic effect on battery life.

This one's for the history books: Samsung is finally breaking down the "walled garden" by bringing native AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series in the US, Europe, and India via a new Quick Share update. Galaxy owners in those regions can now share res files seamlessly with iPhones, iPads and Macs. No third-party apps required.

A new teardown video awards the Samsung Galaxy S26 a high repairability score of 9/10, citing easy battery and component replacements. This follows a similar rating for the S26 Ultra, highlighting Samsung’s focus on device longevity.

Samsung is already working on One UI 9 based on Android 17, and the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will apparently be one of the first smartphones to receive the major operating system update. Samsung has already released a first beta version of the software.

Samsung now confirms that apps like WhatsApp and X can keep working over satellite on supported Galaxy phones. Even without mobile coverage, these devices can still access key communication tools.