Notifications and performance: can they slow your Samsung phone?
Yes — too many notifications can slow your Samsung phone, but usually not because of the alert itself. The real issue is the background activity...
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WhatsApp security alert requires OS updates before login
A new WhatsApp security alert will require users to update their device operating system before they can log in to the app on Android and...
Galaxy SmartTag 3 compatibility: Samsung phones first, iPhones limited
The Galaxy SmartTag 3 is primarily compatible with Samsung Galaxy phones; it also offers limited support for iPhones, but it does not work with non‑Samsung...
RCS photo sending failing on Galaxy phones as Google works on fix
RCS, the Rich Communication Services standard meant to replace SMS and MMS on Android, is facing a new problem: users on Galaxy phones are unable...
Galaxy Z Fold 8: Android president says he’s a big fan
Sameer Samat, president of Android at Google, said in a recent interview that he has been using Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and is a...
Googlebooks arrive as Android laptops — Samsung’s Galaxy Book missing
Google has announced prices and release dates for its first Googlebooks: five models from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo, with prices starting at $899....
One UI 9.0 beta for Galaxy S26 series ends, stable release possible soon
Samsung has ended the One UI 9.0 Beta Program for the Galaxy S26 series, announcing there will be no further beta releases and indicating the...
One UI 9.5: Every Galaxy phone and tablet expected to get it
Samsung unveiled its latest custom Android interface, One UI 9.0, last month alongside its new foldable phones. One UI 9.0 introduces more UI customization options...
Samsung secret settings: how to find and use hidden options
Samsung phones include a set of hidden settings that go beyond the standard menus — diagnostic dialer codes, a concealed Developer Options menu and tucked‑away...
Motion Assist rolls out to Galaxy phones to reduce motion sickness
Earlier this month Google unveiled Motion Assist for Android phones; the feature, which debuted on Pixel devices, is now rolling out to Samsung Galaxy phones....
One UI: Keep Apps and Games Running in the Background
You can stop One UI from halting background apps and games by changing an app’s battery management profile to Unrestricted. That setting lets the app...
Battery saver won’t turn on? How to fix it on Samsung
Battery saver won’t turn on because the automatic trigger conditions haven’t been met, the feature has been disabled in settings, or a software issue is...
Galaxy Z Fold 8 runs iPhone Duo-style fold animation — mostly a proof of concept
A third-party developer posted a short video showing the iPhone Duo transition animation running on a Galaxy Z Fold 8 less than 24 hours after...
Galaxy S25 One UI 9 beta adds Call Brief, Custom Cards and Now Nudge
Samsung’s One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S25 introduces several new features designed to surface contextual information and timely actions directly on the device....
One UI 9 beta lands on Galaxy S24 series
Samsung has released the first One UI 9.0 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, making the update available for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and...
Galaxy S25 August 2026 security update expands to Europe and India
Samsung has begun rolling out the August 2026 security update for the Galaxy S25 series more widely, expanding availability beyond South Korea to Europe and...
Samsung Galaxy S III: Pre-booking opens in Bahrain
VIVA Bahrain and Samsung Electronics are offering consumers in Bahrain the opportunity to pre-book the Samsung Galaxy S III before it becomes available on the...
One UI 9.5: First design leaks reveal glassy UI and relocated Phone search
Tipster Fahad Ali Javed posted screenshots showing the first look at One UI 9.5 after flashing a leaked One UI 9.5 firmware meant for Samsung’s...
One UI 9.5 may add darker app icons for Dark Mode
A leaked image asset found in the latest update to Samsung’s Nearby Devices app suggests One UI 9.5 could introduce dedicated dark-mode app icons that...
Aviate: A Flighty Alternative Now Exclusive to Android
Aviate, exclusive to the Android platform as of July 2026, may be the best Flighty equivalent for Android users. Like Flighty, Aviate is a flight...
Apple Raises Trade-In Values for iPhone, Mac, iPad and More
Apple today updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models and adding several Android phones to the...
Sunbird’s iMessage App Returns to Google Play for Android
Sunbird Messaging has reintroduced its app that brings iMessage to Android, and the app is now available on the Google Play Store following an early...
Samsung Addresses Galaxy S26 Ultra Red Screen with Service and Update
Samsung has officially responded to reports that some Galaxy S26 Ultra units show a reddish tint on their displays, saying the problem is not caused...
SmartThings redesign preview: One UI 9.0 look with live wallpapers
Samsung is preparing a major redesign of the SmartThings Android app that adopts the One UI 9.0 design language, introducing a pill-shaped floating tab bar,...
Can a loophole give old Android phones new updates?
Many Android phones eventually stop receiving official updates from manufacturers and carriers. That “end of life” moment leaves devices without new features and, more worryingly,...