[ad_1] Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung appears to be working on a new One UI 9 feature that will let users block internet access for distracting apps. It also includes PIN protection and scheduled Downtime controls, suggesting Samsung could be building a parental-control and productivity hybrid tool. Samsung could be preparing a new …
[ad_1] Stephen Radochia / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has launched the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea, Germany, and the UK. The update introduces a more customizable Quick Panel, Samsung DeX multitasking enhancements, and a new “Tape” feature in Samsung Notes. Key accessibility and privacy upgrades include …
[ad_1] TL;DR A Galaxy S24 user in South Korea claims their phone exploded while browsing the web, resulting in minor burn blisters. The device was reportedly not charging at the time and had no history of repairs or physical damage. Fire authorities believe the fire was caused by the lithium battery. Reddit user chocho-789 claims they …
[ad_1] Everyone loves great sound, and the Samsung HW-Q600F Q Series Soundbar is designed to bring your audio experience to the next level. Right now, it’s priced at $414.99 after a drop from $564.99, which gives you a solid 27% off the retail price. This is also an all-time low price, making it a noteworthy …
[ad_1] TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide or Wide Fold could pack a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultrawide shooter. This choice of cameras doesn’t bode well for zoom quality, as the device otherwise lacks a telephoto camera. Samsung’s Wide Fold is also tipped to have a 10MP selfie camera on each …
[ad_1] Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has updated its PENUP drawing app with a host of new features. The upgrades include 50+ new downloadable brushes, customization options, and auto-rotation. The update also allows easy exporting of draft files to other Galaxy devices. One of the new features in Samsung’s latest beta is pen …
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Browser v30.0.2.30 contains code for a new toolbar blur effect. The blur effect will be most noticeable when the bookmark bar is moved to the bottom of the screen, as it blurs both the bookmark bar and the toolbar. The toolbar blur effect is not yet live. …
[ad_1] Stephen Radochia / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has revealed that a second wave of One UI 9 beta rollout will begin on May 26. The company previously confirmed that the Android 17-based beta software is now starting to roll out in the US, the UK, India, Germany, and Poland, but not all of those …
[ad_1] Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Apple grew iPhone shipments by 1.3% in Q1 2026 even as the overall US smartphone market dropped 5.7%, according to Counterpoint Research. Android brands took a much bigger hit, with US smartphone sales falling 14.4% year over year. Samsung’s delayed Galaxy S26 launch left a premium phone gap …
[ad_1] Adam Birney / Android Authority TL;DR A new report claims that Samsung will announce its smart glasses at the next Unpacked event. The show will reportedly be held in London on July 22. It’s also expected that Samsung will announce the Galaxy Watch 9 series, along with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 …
