[ad_1] Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 9 beta integrates Lockdown mode directly into the power menu, instantly locking the phone and disabling biometrics upon triggering. Samsung removed the explicit “Lockdown mode” option from One UI 8.5, making the protective feature the default instead. While closing the power menu without choosing an option …
[ad_1] David Imel / Android Authority Before I picked up a Galaxy S24 back in 2024, I also strongly considered the Galaxy S24 Plus and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The problem with the Galaxy S24 Plus was that it didn’t feel like a sufficient enough upgrade to justify the extra cost. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 …
[ad_1] Prakhar Khanna / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup may include two very different designs: a traditional tall-and-narrow Ultra model and a shorter, wider Fold 8 variant. A recent real-world sighting appears to match the proportions of the leaked dummy units, lending credibility to the design rumors. The Fold 8 …
[ad_1] TL;DR New leaked photos allegedly show Samsung’s upcoming wide foldable being used publicly in Korea. The device appears to be hidden inside Samsung’s internal anti-leak case, but its wider proportions are still visible. The phone is expected to launch in July and could reportedly debut as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead of the …
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority Rumors surrounding next year’s Galaxy S27 series have already begun, and the one that immediately caught my eye is the Galaxy S27 Pro — a phone that would have many of the Ultra model’s specs in a smaller size. I would love for the Galaxy S27 Pro to exist, …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
