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Samsung Galaxy S26 to Feature 'Hey Plex' Perplexity Hotword Alongside Google and Bixby
Samsung's Galaxy S26 will introduce 'Hey Plex' as a hotword for Perplexity AI, joining 'Hey Google' and Bixby in what the company calls an 'open and inclusive integrated AI ecosystem'.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera: New Zoom Lens Technology Rumored
Recent leaks indicate the Galaxy S26 Ultra may use Samsung's ALoP zoom technology, featuring a circular lens opening instead of the rectangular design seen in previous models, though hardware specifications remain similar to the S25 Ultra with wider apertures.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S Pen Slot Design Change
The Galaxy S26 Ultra's S Pen slot now requires insertion with the button facing upward to align with the phone's curved edge, unlike previous models that allowed either orientation.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series First to Receive February 2026 Security Update
Samsung has begun deploying the February 2026 security update, with the Galaxy S25 series being the first devices to receive it. The patch fixes 37 security flaws and is rolling out initially in South Korea.
Android Apps Adopt Apple's Liquid Glass Design, Sparking Debate
Android apps increasingly use Apple's Liquid Glass design as the default instead of Google's Material 3, creating a foreign experience on Android devices and frustrating users who value platform-specific design.
Variable Aperture Cameras: Are Smartphone Giants Focusing on the Wrong Lens?
Recent rumors suggest Apple and Samsung may add variable aperture to main cameras, but analysis indicates this technology could provide greater benefits for telephoto lenses instead.
Zerocam 2.0 for Android Enhances Photography with Color Profiles and Lens Support
Zerocam 2.0 for Android maintains its core focus on reducing AI overprocessing while adding customizable color profiles and expanded lens support for greater photographic control.
Flow App Enhances Android Voice Typing While Keeping Gboard
Wispr Flow is a new Android app that dramatically improves voice typing accuracy and functionality while working alongside existing keyboards like Gboard, offering better performance especially on non-Pixel devices.
Major Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Leak Reveals New Features Ahead of Launch
Ahead of its official launch, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro has been detailed in a major leak, revealing new features like head gesture controls for calls and notifications, a remote camera shutter function, and Find My Phone integration.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Performance Benchmarks Show Faster, Cooler Operation Than S25 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, shows a 52% higher AnTuTu score and better thermal stability than the S25 Ultra in leaked benchmarks.
Pixel 10a Launches, Galaxy S26 Rumors Intensify: Week 8 Tech Roundup
Week 8 of 2026 saw Google launch the iterative Pixel 10a, while Samsung ramped up Galaxy S26 Ultra rumors highlighting chip performance, privacy displays, and camera upgrades. Xiaomi's 17 series nears global release.
Apple iPhone 17e: Expected Features and Rumored Upgrades
The iPhone 17e is rumored to feature a Dynamic Island, slimmer bezels, an A19 Bionic chip, improved modem, and MagSafe charging, while maintaining a similar design and camera setup to its predecessor.