Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s mobile chief has apparently warned that the division could see a full year of losses. This comes amid a spike in RAM prices and other component price increases. This warning also follows a report last month that the division had entered Smartphone makers have been forced to raise … Read More “Despite Galaxy S26 sales success, Samsung mobile chief warns of major losses” »
Adam Birney / Android Authority Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses have shown up in a One UI 8.5 leak. The leak reveals how the device will show up on your phone once paired. It also reveals the icon that will represent the smart glasses. Samsung is currently toiling away on not one, but two pairs of smart … Read More “One UI 8.5 leak shows how Samsung phones will work with Galaxy Glasses” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR A Samsung executive has shared how the company is redefining its design philosophy. The company is focusing on four key categories: live longer, live better, live loud, and live on. The executive also shared that Samsung follows three horizons, with the third horizon focused on the company’s future portfolio. … Read More “Samsung exec reveals how new approach to product design is shaping your next Galaxy device” »
Prakhar Khanna / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is now selling refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 units through its Certified Re-Newed program, but there’s a pricing problem. While the certified refurbished models undercut official retail prices, the Certified Re-Newed base models cost more than their new counterparts. Certified refurbished Galaxy Z … Read More “Samsung’s refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 have a major catch” »
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Google has officially acknowledged a critical memory leak in the Galaxy XR that causes the device to seize up after 20–30 minutes of use. While a specific timeline wasn’t provided, Google’s community team stated that a fix is now an “absolute top priority.” The issue stems from the April … Read More “Google promises to fix the Samsung Galaxy XR’s memory leak bug” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Apple recently requested internal data from Samsung to prove that iPhone users can easily switch to Android. The DOJ says Apple waited too long to request Samsung’s data, even though it knew the company was central to the case. It warns that the international process to get internal Samsung … Read More “Do iPhone users really switch to Android? DOJ says Apple may be too late to prove it” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR A leak may have provided our first look at the design of the Galaxy Buds Able. Samsung’s new earbuds appear to have a clip-like, open-ear design. Earlier this month, Android Authority discovered a reference to an unannounced Samsung device, listed as the Galaxy Buds Able. Days later, more evidence … Read More “Samsung’s unannounced earbuds have a design you might not expect” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Starting in 2027, Samsung’s international models, such as the Galaxy S27 series, are expected to support Japan’s specific NFC-F (FeliCa) standard. Samsung is working with East Japan Railway Company to enable Mobile Suica compatibility and Samsung Pay integration for easy balance top-ups. This move would address a long-standing disadvantage … Read More “Galaxy S27 could finally catch up to the iPhone for NFC payments” »
TL;DR Samsung has improved SmartThings integration with IKEA’s latest smart home products. IKEA’s 25 new Matter-over-Thread devices can now connect directly to SmartThings hub. IKEA recently launched a collection of affordable Matter-over-Thread smart home products. This new lineup includes switches, sensors, light bulbs, and smart plugs. While IKEA’s smart home devices can be a bit … Read More “Samsung just made using IKEA’s smart home devices much easier” »
DealHunt / Android Authority Your gaming rig deserves the finest gear, and nothing gives you that extra edge over your opponents quite like a high-end monitor. That doesn’t mean you need to pay four figures to upgrade it, especially when Amazon has deals like this one on the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 Gaming Monitor. … Read More “Deal: Samsung Odyssey 27-inch OLED monitor now 30% off!” »
