Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority I’ve always liked the idea of Samsung DeX more than the thought of actually using it. Turning a phone into a desktop computer sounds incredibly cool, but to me, it always felt like one of those features designed to impress people during demos rather than something you could actually count … Read More “I replaced my computer with the Galaxy S26 and DeX, and it was great” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority I love the S Pen. While I’m more than happy with my Pixel 10 Pro, one of the things I miss most from Samsung’s flagship phones is the stylus. The S Pen has been with us since 2011, and it hasn’t changed much during that time. The S Pen has … Read More “It’s time for Samsung’s S Pen to evolve or die” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly preparing the first One UI 9 Watch beta, with Galaxy AI expected to play a much bigger role in health tracking. The update could shift Galaxy Watches from passive data collectors to proactive health coaches that explain what your metrics actually mean. AI-generated health reports may … Read More “Galaxy Watch users could soon get personalized AI health reports” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR The stock Samsung dialer in One UI 9 now shows calls from other apps. Currently, it shows calls made using Meet and WhatsApp. Google recently announced plans to include call logs from other apps into Android’s default Phone app. The Android vs. iOS debate has no end in sight, … Read More “One UI 9 borrows one of the iPhone’s most useful call features” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Gallery is ending integration with OneDrive on September 30, 2026. It appears the option to sync with OneDrive is already disappearing in newer versions of the app. Those who already have syncing enabled can still do so until the end date. Since 2019, Samsung Gallery has relied … Read More “Samsung Gallery starts quietly ending OneDrive support ahead of schedule” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak claims Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will have a far slimmer crease than initially expected. Suggestions by Ice Universe now point to a smoother display as “impressive” as the OPPO Find N6. The series, expected to consist of two foldables, could debut as soon as … Read More “The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be creaseless after all” »
Let’s be honest — working on the wrong monitor can feel like squinting through a keyhole. If you’re looking for a productivity boost or a larger workspace, Samsung’s 37-inch ViewFinity S8 might be just the thing, and it’s currently available for $399.99 on Amazon, knocking $200 off the retail price. The ViewFinity S8 packs plenty … Read More “Save $200 as Samsung ViewFinity S8 Monitor deal drops price by 33%” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Codenames that appear to reference this year’s Galaxy Watch 9 family have surfaced in a Google Wear OS app. It’s likely they represent the Galaxy Watch 9, Watch 9 Classic, and a new Watch Ultra 2. We also see a possible hint that Pixel Watch raise-to-talk could be expanding … Read More “Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 codenames hint at what’s coming” »
If your living room has been begging for a portable entertainment upgrade, this could catch your eye. The Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen with Gaming Hub is down to $497.99 on Amazon, giving you a solid $300 discount compared to its retail price of $797.99. The Freestyle 2nd Gen portable projector enhances your home theater experience … Read More “Save $300 on the Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen portable projector” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR The Galaxy S25 series could get the S26’s Summarize Notifications and Priority Notifications features with the June One UI 8.5 update. The features have been exclusive to the Galaxy S26 series until now. Samsung is yet to bring features like Now Nudge, 24MP camera support, and others to the … Read More “Galaxy S25 could soon get two S26-exclusive AI features” »
