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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Receives January 2026 Security Patch Update
Samsung has released the January 2026 security patch for the Galaxy S24 FE, fixing 55 security issues. The update is rolling out in South Korea first, with other regions to follow.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. iPhone Fold: Expected Specs and Features Compared
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Fold are expected to launch in 2026, with Samsung's device potentially offering larger displays and better zoom cameras, while Apple's foldable may lead in chip efficiency and selfie quality.
Samsung Ramps Up Automation in Galaxy Smartphone Production with New Robotic Systems
Samsung has introduced a new robot to apply authentication stickers on Galaxy phones, replacing human workers for this precise task. This is part of a broader push toward automation in its smartphone factories, with potential for more advanced robotic systems in the future.
Samsung Internet Update for One UI 8.5 Enhances One-Handed Browsing
Samsung Internet version 29.0.2.76 moves the new tab icon from the top-right to bottom-right corner, making one-handed browsing easier on Galaxy S25 devices running One UI 8.5 beta.
One UI 9 Rumored to Sync Clipboard and Do Not Disturb Across Galaxy Devices
Samsung's One UI 9, based on Android 17, is rumored to feature universal clipboard syncing and cross-device Do Not Disturb mode synchronization across Galaxy devices, enhancing ecosystem integration.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Arrives in Canada: Specs, Price, and Availability
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A17 5G in Canada for $269.99. It features a 6.7-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP triple camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and runs on Android 15.
Samsung Updates Good Lock's Sound Assistant with Bluetooth Equalizer Fix
Samsung has rolled out an update to the Sound Assistant module within its Good Lock customization suite. The update, version 8.2.00.4, primarily ensures that custom equalizer settings are now correctly applied when audio is routed to Bluetooth devices, addressing a previous limitation. The update also includes two other technical changes related to the user interface and system libraries.
iQOO Z11 Turbo Launches with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Massive 7,600mAh Battery
iQOO has officially unveiled the Z11 Turbo in China, featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, a massive 7,600mAh battery with 100W fast charging, a 200MP main camera, and a 144Hz AMOLED display.
Realme 16 Specifications and Design Revealed in Retailer Listings
The Realme 16 has surfaced in Vietnamese retailer listings, revealing specifications like a 6.57-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, 50MP main camera with a unique 'Selfie Mirror,' and a large 7,000 mAh battery. The phone is expected to launch in February.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Display Upgrade Reportedly Canceled Due to Late Development Start
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ reportedly won't get a new display panel and will instead use one nearly identical to the Galaxy S25+, due to a late start in development after replacing a canceled Edge model. The standard S26 is said to get a slightly larger screen.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air Geekbench Listing Confirms Dimensity 9500 Chipset
Ahead of its January 19 launch, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has been spotted on Geekbench, confirming it will use the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. The listing shows strong performance scores and details like Android 16, 16GB RAM, and previously rumored camera specs.
Asus Reportedly Discontinues Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB Amid Memory Shortage
Asus has reportedly discontinued production of Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB graphics cards due to GDDR7 memory shortages and rising DRAM costs, with GPU makers shifting focus to 8GB/12GB models.