Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has claimed that Samsung is testing a 200MP main camera with a variable-aperture lens. This would enable more granular control over depth-of-field effects and light capture. A variable-aperture 200MP main camera could also excel at macro photography. Samsung debuted a 200MP main camera on its smartphones back … Read More “The Galaxy S27 Ultra’s 200MP main camera might not be boring after all” »
TL;DR Samsung is now rumored to release a stable version of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 later this week. It was earlier expected to release the update at the end of April, but that did not happen. The fresh rumors are based on release timelines supposedly shared by a carrier. Samsung’s One UI … Read More “When will Galaxy S25 get One UI 8.5? Tipster calls a new date after Samsung missed the last one” »
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority While I recently decided to take a break from foldables, I have to admit that the Galaxy Fold remains one of my favorite product lines in the foldable space. Between its high-end specs and polished software, there’s a lot to like if you are a folding phone fan. Still, … Read More “Can’t decide between the Razr Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 7? The choice is clear to me” »
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority I’ve always loved Samsung’s displays. I used Samsung phones exclusively for a long time — almost six years — and the screen was always one of the best parts of the experience. Last year I switched to a Pixel 10 Pro, and recently my wife bought a Galaxy S26 Ultra, … Read More “Private or not, I couldn’t live with the S26 Ultra’s screen” »
Joe Hindy / Android Authority You can actually use these gestures with the 3-button navbar, resulting in tons of functionality. TL;DR Galaxy owners have encountered a new One Hand Operation Plus bug. The glitch causes swipe gestures to temporarily stop working after a screenshot is captured. Samsung has confirmed the bug and is working on … Read More “Pesky bug is freezing gestures after screenshots on Galaxy phones” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could reportedly drop the 3x telephoto camera, with tipster Ice Universe claiming a “100% probability,” although this remains an unverified leak for now. The device could also bring a broader camera overhaul, including a next-gen ultrawide sensor, an upgraded main camera, a refreshed selfie … Read More “Galaxy S27 Ultra could reportedly ditch the 3x telephoto camera” »
TL;DR Samsung is allegedly working on low-end, mid-range, and flagship Galaxy Book laptops powered by Google’s new Aluminium OS. The devices are said to be running One UI 9 based on Android 17, featuring Galaxy AI and an enhanced version of Samsung DeX. Speculatively, an official announcement could arrive as early as Google I/O 2026, … Read More “Samsung could bring Android-based Aluminium OS to Galaxy Books” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has regained its lead in the global smartphone market, according to tracking firm Omdia. Samsung was also the only Android brand in the top five to see yearly sales growth. HONOR wasn’t in the top five, but was the fastest-growing manufacturer in the top ten. Samsung surrendered its … Read More “Samsung retakes the lead in Q1, but there’s bad news for other Android brands” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Messages users who are migrating to Google Messages are missing some of their conversations. A Google Product Expert has confirmed that the vanishing messages bug is linked to the phasing out of Samsung Messages. The issue is being caused by a sync and re-indexing delay. If you’re unaware, … Read More “Samsung Messages users are losing chats after switching to Google Messages” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is shutting down Samsung Notes sync with Microsoft OneNote. The “Sync to Microsoft OneNote” option stops working after July 2026, with no clear reason given. If you use Samsung Notes to stay organized on different devices, now is a good time to review your sync settings. Samsung is … Read More “Galaxy users are about to lose a key Samsung Notes feature” »
