Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The base Galaxy S27 could reportedly skip a Samsung-made screen. Chinese manufacturer BOE could supply the display for the Galaxy S27. Samsung Display will still apparently provide displays for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung flagships usually feature some of the best smartphone screens in the market thanks to the … Read More “There’s bad news for the Galaxy S27’s display” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has officially released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy S25 series in the US. The update started rolling out in South Korea last week. It brings previously exclusive Galaxy S26 features to the Galaxy S25 series, including Agentic AI, Creative Studio, and more. Samsung … Read More “Samsung starts rolling out stable One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S25 users in the US” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung Messages is shutting down in a matter of weeks. Starting in July, the app will no longer be supported, and Samsung will push users to switch to Google Messages instead. As it turns out, Samsung Messages has a lot of dedicated fans among Android Authority‘s readership, and you’ve all … Read More “5 Samsung Messages features that Google Messages is still missing” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series back in February, and the base Galaxy S26 is one of the best smaller Android phones on the market. I say “smaller,” because you and I both know that this isn’t actually a small phone. In fact, it’s virtually impossible to find a legitimately small … Read More “I miss small phones, and the Galaxy S26 doesn’t count” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority I love the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. That’s no surprise — I’ve owned all four generations of Pro Galaxy Buds, and I’ve loved all of them. They’re comfortable, sound great to my ears, and have features I can’t get anywhere else. The experience isn’t perfect, though. Using Galaxy Buds with … Read More “I love the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but using them with a Pixel is a mess” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A source claims that Samsung will use an Exynos chip to run this year’s upcoming Galaxy S26 FE. Samsung went exclusively with Exynos chips for the S25 FE and S24 FE. It’s possible the phone could run the Exynos 2500, the same as in the Z Flip 7. Today’s … Read More “Samsung may go with another Exynos chip in the Galaxy S26 FE” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR A new rumor says that Samsung is developing a 3D display for phones at the same time Apple is working on a “Spatial iPhone.” An industry observer claims phones with glasses-free 3D displays may be commercially available by 2030. Apple is reportedly working on an iPhone with a 3D … Read More “Rumor: Future iPhone model may use 3D display by Samsung” »
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is not only one of the best foldables Samsung has created, but it’s also one of the best foldables released in 2025. The same can be said for its sibling, the Galaxy Z Flip 7. If you were planning on picking up either handset, now is one of the best … Read More “Need a Mother’s Day gift? Samsung just took $400 off the Galaxy Z Fold 7” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Messages is reaching end-of-service in July 2026. The company has now clarified that the shutdown is applicable to the US market only. Samsung recommends switching to Google Messages for an upgraded experience. Early last month, Samsung announced that it would shut down its default texting app in July … Read More “Samsung Messages shutdown is limited to the US market for now” »
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority I was underwhelmed by the Galaxy S26 Ultra when I first got my hands on it. I’d be a fool to argue it’s not a solid flagship phone, and I understand why Samsung does what it does. Still, the Galaxy S26 Ultra didn’t generate the same level of excitement I’ve … Read More “The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s huge success is terrible news for all of us” »
