Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chip is ruining my Galaxy S26
Whether you’re a Samsung fan or an impartial Android observer, we can all agree that Samsung’s Exynos chipsets have had a rocky few years. The Galaxy S23 skipped Exynos entirely…
Galaxy S26 series gets third One UI 9 beta release
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has released the third One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series. The 1,786MB update (firmware ZZF7) includes the June 5, 2026,…
This missing feature makes it impossible to go back to Google’s Pixel
I’m a notoriously erratic gadget charger. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard “hurry up” while trying to get the kids out of the house for the weekend…
First look: The Galaxy S26 FE just popped up with a real-world image
TL;DR The Galaxy S26 FE has been spotted in a Wireless Power Consortium listing. The listing reveals that the model number is SM-S741. It appears the FE phone will adopt…
Samsung is adding a clever security upgrade to the power menu
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 9 beta integrates Lockdown mode directly into the power menu, instantly locking the phone and disabling biometrics upon triggering. Samsung removed the…
I’m glad Samsung is killing the Note design, even if fans hate it
David Imel / Android Authority Before I picked up a Galaxy S24 back in 2024, I also strongly considered the Galaxy S24 Plus and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The problem…
It’s time for Samsung’s S Pen to evolve or die
Robert Triggs / Android Authority I love the S Pen. While I’m more than happy with my Pixel 10 Pro, one of the things I miss most from Samsung’s flagship…
Samsung’s flagship phones could be even more expensive next month
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will reportedly raise the price of various flagship phones in Greece from next month. The price hikes will apparently apply to the Galaxy…
Galaxy S26 series gets second One UI 9 beta release
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has released the second One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series just two weeks after the first, moving significantly faster than…
Samsung boosts its Galaxy S26 Ultra no-trade-in discount to $250
TL;DR Samsung is offering a $250 discount on every Galaxy S26 Ultra storage option, no trade-in required. The deal brings the unlocked 256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra down to $1,049.99. There…