Topic: galaxy s26

  • Samsung Galaxy S26: Leaks, Rumors, and Expected Specs

    Samsung Galaxy S26: Leaks, Rumors, and Expected Specs

    The Samsung Galaxy S26 series, expected in early 2026, will reportedly retain its standard three-model lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra) after earlier rumors of a major restructuring were scrapped. Key rumored hardware upgrades include a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, 16GB of RAM potentiall...

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  • Samsung's Galaxy S26 to Keep Qi2 Branding for Magnetic Charging

    Samsung's Galaxy S26 to Keep Qi2 Branding for Magnetic Charging

    The Samsung Galaxy S26 series will feature a major expansion of first-party magnetic accessories for the Qi2 wireless charging standard, focusing on building a robust ecosystem over a major camera hardware update. Leaks reveal a comprehensive lineup of official magnetic cases, a ring holder, and ...

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  • Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Surprising Design Change

    Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Surprising Design Change

    A leak reveals the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's design overhaul, showing a new camera housing similar to the Galaxy S25 Edge and Z Fold 7. The device features flat sides and rounded corners for a modern look and secure grip, with a prominent raised camera island on the back. It includes three camer...

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  • Exynos 2600 Rivals Apple M5 in Shocking Benchmark Results

    Exynos 2600 Rivals Apple M5 in Shocking Benchmark Results

    The Exynos 2600 chipset's leaked benchmark scores suggest it could rival Apple's M5 processor, potentially marking a major comeback for Samsung's semiconductor division. Rumored to be built on a 2nm process with GAA technology, the chip promises significant gains in power and efficiency and may b...

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  • Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta Delay: What's Behind the Hold-Up?

    Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta Delay: What's Behind the Hold-Up?

    Samsung has delayed the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series due to strategic shifts in the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup. The postponement is linked to a rescheduled Galaxy S26 launch, now set for March 2025, which has impacted the software development timeline. A major restructuring o...

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  • Galaxy S26 Series Faces Mounting Troubles

    Galaxy S26 Series Faces Mounting Troubles

    Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is reportedly facing delays, potentially shifting its launch from the traditional January timeline to February or March, which could give competitors an advantage. Leaks suggest Samsung may be reconsidering the model lineup, with the Galaxy S26 Pro possibly being dropp...

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  • Galaxy S26 Pro & Ultra Camera Specs Confirmed

    Galaxy S26 Pro & Ultra Camera Specs Confirmed

    Samsung's Galaxy S26 Pro and Ultra models are rumored to have minimal camera hardware upgrades, with the Pro model mirroring the base S25's triple-lens setup and the Ultra retaining the S25 Ultra's quad-camera configuration. Despite unchanged megapixel counts, potential improvements may come from...

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  • Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks Reveal Curved Design

    Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks Reveal Curved Design

    The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a curvier aesthetic with a flat front display, rounded corners for better grip, and a redesigned rear camera island housing three of its four sensors. It is expected to include significant internal upgrades such as a brighter display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chi...

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  • Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta Delay: What's Behind the Hold-Up?

    Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta Delay: What's Behind the Hold-Up?

    Samsung has delayed the One UI 8.5 beta test, originally set for November, due to complications from reviving the Galaxy S26+ model. The Galaxy S26+ was reinstated after the S26 Edge was canceled, causing development issues that have pushed the entire S26 family launch to March. The beta program ...

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  • OnePlus 15 Outshines Samsung's 2026 Flagship

    OnePlus 15 Outshines Samsung's 2026 Flagship

    The OnePlus 15 is generating significant excitement for 2026, with leaks suggesting it will outperform Samsung's Galaxy S26 series, supported by a poll where 72% of respondents favored it over Samsung's offerings. OnePlus has confirmed key upgrades for the OnePlus 15, including a 7,300mAh battery...

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  • Samsung Reportedly Cancels Galaxy S26 Edge: Here's Why

    Samsung Reportedly Cancels Galaxy S26 Edge: Here's Why

    Samsung has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge due to significantly lower-than-expected sales and will focus its flagship lineup on the S26 Pro, Plus, and Ultra models. The decision follows the poor market performance of the Galaxy S25 Edge, which sold only 1.31 million units, far less than other model...

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  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Huge Camera Bump

    Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Huge Camera Bump

    The Galaxy S26 Ultra maintains a similar form factor to its predecessor but features a significantly larger camera housing, increasing the device's thickness at its thickest point to 12.4mm. Despite the enlarged camera bump, the hardware sees minimal upgrades, with a primary 200MP sensor and a do...

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  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Screen Shields Your View

    Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Screen Shields Your View

    Samsung is developing an integrated privacy display for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, using hardware to limit viewing angles and eliminate the need for external screen protectors. The privacy feature can operate automatically by detecting public use or manually for sensitive tasks, offering users flexibl...

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  • Samsung One UI 8.5 Redesigns Your Lock Screen with New Clocks & Privacy

    Samsung One UI 8.5 Redesigns Your Lock Screen with New Clocks & Privacy

    Samsung is developing One UI 8.5, expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 early next year, with recent leaks revealing lock screen improvements focused on usability and customization. A key enhancement is a new blur effect for notifications to improve text legibility against complex wallpapers, th...

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  • Samsung's One UI 8.5 Leak Reveals 3D Icons and Liquid Glass Design

    Samsung's One UI 8.5 Leak Reveals 3D Icons and Liquid Glass Design

    Samsung's One UI 8.5 introduces a significant visual refresh with 3D icons that appear to float above the screen, achieved through advanced shadow techniques for a liquid glass-like effect. The update includes redesigned apps with bolder elements, partial screen recording, and gradient background...

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  • Samsung's Next Update to Rival Pixel's Quick Settings

    Samsung's Next Update to Rival Pixel's Quick Settings

    Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 will introduce a highly customizable Quick Panel, allowing users to resize toggles and adjust layout elements like media widgets and brightness controls. This feature directly mirrors a key innovation from Android 16 on Google Pixel devices, showing Samsung's effort ...

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  • Samsung's Bixby Reboot Leaks Early, Features Perplexity AI

    Samsung's Bixby Reboot Leaks Early, Features Perplexity AI

    Samsung is partnering with Perplexity AI to overhaul its Bixby assistant, aiming to offload complex queries to Perplexity's model while maintaining its collaboration with Google. An early, unreleased version of the Perplexity-powered Bixby was accidentally activated, showcasing a major upgrade wi...

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  • Samsung Unveils World's First 2nm Phone Chip for Galaxy S26

    Samsung Unveils World's First 2nm Phone Chip for Galaxy S26

    Samsung has unveiled the Exynos 2600, the world's first smartphone processor built on a 2nm manufacturing process, promising major gains in performance and power efficiency for devices like the Galaxy S26 series. The chip features a new 10-core CPU architecture and an upgraded GPU, delivering sig...

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  • Samsung's Bixby Reboot to Rival Google with New AI Features

    Samsung's Bixby Reboot to Rival Google with New AI Features

    Samsung is fundamentally upgrading its Bixby voice assistant with advanced generative AI, developed with Perplexity, to transform it from a basic tool into a more competitive, conversational AI companion. Key new features include a "Bixby Live" conversational voice mode, a "Circle to Ask" visual ...

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  • Samsung Exynos 2600 Unveiled: 'Refined at the Core'

    Samsung Exynos 2600 Unveiled: 'Refined at the Core'

    Samsung has confirmed development of the Exynos 2600, the world's first 2nm GAA mobile chipset, aiming to address past overheating issues and reclaim market position. The chip features a new 'Heat Pass Block' technology projected to reduce temperatures by 30% and includes meticulous clock speed a...

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  • Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out in South Korea Before US Debut

    Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out in South Korea Before US Debut

    The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sold out instantly in South Korea, indicating strong initial consumer demand for the high-priced, innovative device. The launch benefits from Samsung's years of foldable technology refinement, which may increase consumer confidence compared to earlier models. With its...

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