C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly working on two versions of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The second option is said to be a model that supports only Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections. The original Galaxy Watch Ultra didn’t have a Bluetooth- and Wi-Fi-only variant. Samsung has a Galaxy Unpacked event on … Read More “The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could get a cheaper sibling” »
Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has announced it’s partnering with Clear to bring digital passports to Samsung Wallet. Digital passports are accepted at some US airports for domestic flights, but can’t be used to travel internationally. Samsung Wallet has announced a new feature that competitors Apple Wallet and Google Wallet have offered for … Read More “Samsung Wallet now supports digital passports for domestic flights” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is finally bringing its advanced Camera Assistant tools to cheaper Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 8.5. Support is expanding beyond the Galaxy A5x lineup to include the Galaxy A37, A36, A35, A34, plus the Galaxy M36, M35, and M34. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S9, … Read More “Samsung expands Camera Assistant to cheaper Galaxy phones- Android Authority” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Google and Samsung lead the pack these days, with both brands now consistently offering seven years of updates for nearly all of their phones and tablets. Even Motorola recently introduced its first device with a seven-year update, though it’s less clear if this was a one-off change or not. I … Read More “Is Samsung and Google’s 7 year update promise just marketing?” »
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has released the second One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series just two weeks after the first, moving significantly faster than the One UI 8.5 rollout. The 1,680MB update (firmware ZZEQ) includes the June 5, 2026, security patch and fixes key issues involving the lock screen, … Read More “Galaxy S26 series gets second One UI 9 beta release” »
TL;DR Full specs and official images of the Galaxy A27 have leaked. The phone could come in three colors: Light Pink, Black, and Blue. It could also get the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor and a downgraded 5MP ultrawide-angle camera. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? The new leak from MyMobiles showcases … Read More “Galaxy A27 leaked again with good and bad news” »
TL;DR Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first-ever EV, featuring a futuristic OLED dashboard designed by Samsung Display. The car’s layered dashboard uses Samsung’s HIAA display technology, originally developed for Galaxy phone punch-hole cameras, to combine OLED screens with real mechanical gauges. Luce’s overall design was done by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, the … Read More “The Ferrari Luce is using Samsung phone tech in a wild new way” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 8.5 is reportedly causing glitches in dark mode on some apps. Users are reporting an odd mix of black, gray, and light gray elements. The issue can be fixed by using tools like Shizuka or using the Color Palette tool. Don’t want to miss the best from … Read More “Samsung users report dark mode issues after One UI 8.5 update” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Gallery will soon stop syncing directly with OneDrive. Microsoft says this integration will end on September 30, 2026. You’ll still have a path to sync with OneDrive, but you’ll need to change some settings and download the OneDrive app. Back in September last year, we found code … Read More “Here’s when Samsung Gallery is officially cutting ties with OneDrive” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has introduced “WindFree Wearable Good Sleep” mode for its 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners. This feature connects to Galaxy Watches and Rings and automatically turns on Good Sleep mode when a user goes to sleep. In Good Sleep mode, the AC’s cooling performance is adjusted to suit … Read More “Samsung wants to connect your Galaxy Watch to your AC to help you get better sleep” »
