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20 things to try on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: From making the wide screen easier to use to better ways of managing your photos and files ...
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Samsung may have begun One UI 9.5 beta program preparations: The Galaxy S26 series will be first to get the One UI 9.5 beta, as Samsung always starts with its ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-may-have-begun-one-ui-9-5-beta-program-preparations/
Samsung wants you actively approving or blocking your child’s apps: Samsung has announced that certain apps, both preinstalled and already downloaded ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-to-gray-out-unapproved-apps-3728698/
One UI 9 brings AirDrop file sharing to the Galaxy A56: Samsung recently released the One UI 9.0 update for the Galaxy A56. It has brought AirDrop compatibility ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a56-one-ui-9-brings-airdrop/
5 One UI settings I always turn off on my Samsung Galaxy phone: I love One UI, but some of its settings aren't configured to my preference ...
androidauthority.com/one-ui-settings-always-turn-off-samsung-galaxy-phone-3721814/
Samsung just folded another app into SmartThings, and I’m all for the cleanup: SmartThings version 1.8.51.30 brings a redesigned Home tab, resizable cards ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/samsung-just-folded-another-app-into-smartthings-and-im-all-for-the-cleanup/
Latest Galaxy Store update makes a key element easier to access: The latest Samsung Galaxy Store update offers a repositioned Menu option, which makes it easier ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-store-menu-redesign-3716657/
Warframe’s Iceblade of Narin brings a bloodstained new ice frame to the roster: Warframe’s Iceblade of Narin update adds the 66th frame, new Zariman content ...
pocketgamer.com/warframe/iceblade-of-narin-update/
Hidden Galaxy Z Flip 8 feature turns your phone into a digital pocket mirror: Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 is uniquely equipped with a digital mirror feature that ...
sammobile.com/news/turn-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-into-pocket-mirror/
How Google Photos backup works in the Samsung Gallery app: Learn how to back up photos and videos stored on your Galaxy phone or tablet to your Google Photos ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-gallery-google-photos-sync-backup-explained/
This Good Lock module turns Samsung’s Gallery app into a more capable editor: Do you edit images and videos in Samsung Gallery? Install the Gallery Assistant ...
androidauthority.com/gallery-assistant-good-lock-module-hands-on-3710903/
6 secret Samsung apps every Galaxy owner should download right now: Samsung installs some of its best apps on its Galaxy phones, but there are other apps from ...
androidauthority.com/best-secret-samsung-apps-2026-3705438/
Your Galaxy S26 FE hides three dedicated camera modes, but you can enable them: You can add dedicated Night, Single Take, and Dual Recording modes to your Galaxy ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s26-fe-hides-three-dedicated-camera-modes-enable-them/
Samsung ends Galaxy Store purchases on these phones, tablets: Samsung has announced that payments in Galaxy Store will no more work on Galaxy phones and tablets ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-ends-galaxy-store-purchases-these-phones-tablets/
The sideloading workaround Google promised months ago is finally rolling out: Google's advanced sideloading flow is finally rolling out, letting power users ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/the-sideloading-workaround-google-promised-months-ago-is-finally-rolling-out/
Your Samsung phone has a hidden Settings shortcut menu — here’s how to enable it: Struggling to find a setting in the Settings app on your Galaxy phone? You can ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-phone-hidden-settings-shortcuts-how-to-use-3696140/
This Good Lock module is wreaking havoc on your Galaxy phone’s home screen, but a fix is on the way
androidauthority.com/samsung-home-up-folder-bug-3698755/
How to edit an app or widget name on Galaxy phones: Samsung offers a way to rename an app's or widget's label on the home screen, but finding that option isn't ...
sammobile.com/news/how-to-edit-app-widget-name-samsung-galaxy-phones/
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE appears in three colors in allegedly official images: Allegedly official promotional images show the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in detail ...
notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-FE-appears-in-three-colors-in-allegedly-official-images.1362035.0.html
5 lesser-known Samsung Galaxy apps I wish I'd discovered years ago: These apps enhance the Samsung Galaxy experience.
xda-developers.com/lesser-known-useful-samsung-galaxy-apps/
Galaxy S26 FE, Galaxy Tab S12 appear in Camera Assistant, suggesting imminent launch
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s26-fe-galaxy-tab-s12-appear-camera-assistant-suggesting-imminent-launch/
Your older Galaxy phone just lost another piece of Samsung support: Samsung's Find app gets the axe for One UI 2.0 devices or older.
androidcentral.com/apps-software/your-older-galaxy-phone-just-lost-another-piece-of-samsung-support
Samsung launches credit card in the US to compete with Apple Card: Samsung has launched the Galaxy Card, a credit card that rewards for buying Samsung products ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-credit-card-launched-usa-compete-apple-card/
4 One UI 8.5 settings I changed immediately on my Galaxy phone: The pattern behind every update I get.
xda-developers.com/one-ui-85-settings-changed-immediately-on-my-galaxy-phone/
5 overlooked ways to use Samsung’s Secure Folder that have completely changed my Galaxy phone
androidauthority.com/samsung-secure-folder-overlooked-features-3686133/
Samsung is installing Amazon Music on your phone whether you like it or not: You'd think Samsung would be well aware by now that customers don't really ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-is-installing-amazon-music-on-your-phone-whether-you-like-it-or-not/
OpinionI finally switched to navigation gestures on my Galaxy phone, and one Good Lock setting made all the difference
sammobile.com/opinion/i-switched-to-navigation-gestures-galaxy-phone-good-lock-helped/
Samsung Galaxy phones are finally catching up to Android rivals with network speed indicator
androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-phones-are-finally-catching-up-to-android-rivals-with-network-speed-indicator/
Samsung Messages shuts down: Here’s what you need to do now: Samsung has finally shut down the Samsung Messages app on Galaxy phones and tablets ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-messages-shuts-down-how-to-switch/
Samsung's watch faces are bad. Swatch's $170m lawsuit might finally encourage a fix
androidpolice.com/samsung-watch-faces-bad-swatch-lawsuit-may-fix/
Samsung's watch faces are bad. Swatch's $170m lawsuit might finally encourage a fix
androidpolice.com/samsung-watch-faces-bad-swatch-lawsuit-may-fix/
My Samsung Galaxy phone felt slow and bloated until I changed these One UI settings
androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-phone-felt-slow-bloated-until-changed-one-ui-settings/
One UI 9 on Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 will stop phishing apps from running: Samsung has announced a new security feature called Phishing App Risk Alert ...
sammobile.com/news/one-ui-9-galaxy-z-flip-fold-8-stop-phishing-apps-running/
Best camera modes to try on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has one of the most fully featured camera systems available on a ...
sammobile.com/news/best-camera-modes-to-try-on-samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/
I removed Samsung's unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along: Half an hour with ADB and my Samsung finally runs clean
androidpolice.com/removed-samsungs-unremovable-apps-now-phone-zips-along/
5 hidden features I didn’t know my Samsung phone had: Compass, ruler, Wi-Fi analyzer, and more. These hidden Samsung features made me realize I don't know ...
androidauthority.com/hidden-features-samsung-phone-3672514/
New Always On Display update for Galaxy phones brings new UI: Samsung has started rolling out a new update to the Always On Display app for Galaxy smartphones ...
sammobile.com/news/new-always-on-display-update-galaxy-phones-brings-new-ui/
First look: Samsung adds new FIFA World Cup goal celebrations to your Galaxy phone’s lock screen
androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-aod-fifa-world-cup-animations-3675836/
I removed Samsung's unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along: Half an hour with ADB and my Samsung finally runs clean
androidpolice.com/removed-samsungs-unremovable-apps-now-phone-zips-along/
Theme Park brings enhanced customization features to One UI 9: Samsung has released a new version of its Theme Park add-on app for the Good Lock suite ...
sammobile.com/news/theme-park-one-ui-9-update-enhanced-customization-features/
I removed Samsung's unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along: Half an hour with ADB and my Samsung finally runs clean
androidpolice.com/removed-samsungs-unremovable-apps-now-phone-zips-along/
Samsung removes creative video feature from Galaxy phones with One UI 8.5: Samsung added several new and improved features to Galaxy phones and tablets with the ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-removes-video-filters-galaxy-phones-one-ui-8-5/
I removed Samsung's unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along: Half an hour with ADB and my Samsung finally runs clean
androidpolice.com/removed-samsungs-unremovable-apps-now-phone-zips-along/
I removed Samsung's unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along: Half an hour with ADB and my Samsung finally runs clean
androidpolice.com/removed-samsungs-unremovable-apps-now-phone-zips-along/
Samsung will start beta testing Gaming Hub today: After releasing the stable One UI 8.5 update to millions of smartphones globally, Samsung has started ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-gaming-hub-beta-testing-starts-today/
Samsung Warns Galaxy Users To Delete ‘High Risk Apps’: Samsung says these high risk apps put your phone and data at risk — here's what to know.
forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/05/15/samsung-warns-galaxy-users-to-delete-high-risk-apps/
Samsung confirms Voice Recorder app bug on One UI 8.5, rolls out fix: Samsung has confirmed that a bug is causing the Voice Recorder app to crash on Galaxy ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-voice-recorder-crash-fix-3666073/
One UI 9 makes it easier to spot sideloaded apps on your Galaxy phone: Samsung's One UI 9 beta simplifies security by adding a "Manage unknown ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-one-ui-9-manage-unknown-apps-3666922/
Samsung updates Expert RAW app for One UI 9.0: Soon after releasing the first One UI 9.0 beta update for the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung released an updated ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-expert-raw-app-updated-one-ui-9-0/
Samsung confirms One UI 8.5 glitch is causing Enhance-X features to go missing: The Enhance-X app is experiencing issues after the One UI 8.5 update ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-enhance-x-app-bug-3666114/
Samsung phones will block those nasty push notifications brimmning with adware: Samsung’s new Device Care update can block apps that send too many ad ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/samsung-phones-will-block-those-nasty-push-notifications-brimmning-with-adware/
Samsung could soon let you 'Block apps with excessive ads': Your notification shade is about to look cleaner
androidpolice.com/samsung-could-soon-let-you-block-apps-with-excessive-ads/
Galaxy Store will require Samsung account sign-in starting April 30: Samsung smartphones come pre-installed with the Galaxy Store, which offers the tech giant's ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-store-require-samsung-account-sign-in-starting-april-30/
I’ve been capping refresh rate on certain apps on my Galaxy phone, here’s how: Once you start using a smartphone with a high refresh rate display ...
sammobile.com/news/capping-app-refresh-rate-samsung-galaxy-phones/
Galaxy S26 review: Samsung’s still-compact flagship Android: Small top-tier Android is great to use, being fast, AI-loaded and with reasonable battery life ...
theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/30/galaxy-s26-review-samsung-android-ai-loaded-battery-camera
Samsung’s powerful photo editing app is acting wonky for some users. Are you affected?
androidauthority.com/samsung-enhance-x-photo-editing-app-update-issue-3659421/
Quick Share for Galaxy phones gets an update with three changes: A few weeks ago, Samsung started offering its smartphones with an upgraded Quick Share that ...
sammobile.com/news/quick-share-galaxy-phones-gets-update-three-changes/
Your Samsung phone just got a big upgrade for editing photos, videos, and documents
androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-ehance-x-update-3658856/
Samsung’s image editing app gets a massive redesign, new features: Samsung has released a major update for its image editing app, Galaxy Enhance-X ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-image-editing-app-galaxy-enhance-x-redesign-new-features/
Samsung Messages is officially on the way out, pushing users to Google Messages: The confirmation comes from an End-of-Service notice on Samsung's US website ...
techspot.com/news/111960-samsung-shutting-down-samsung-messages-pushing-users-google.html
Key FactsSamsung Phases Out Messaging App for Google Service
Apr 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: extremetech.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: extremetech.com
- Samsung will discontinue its proprietary messaging app on newer devices beginning July 2026.
- Phones running Android 12 or later will prompt users to set Google Messages as the default SMS app.
- After the cutoff, Samsung Messages will no longer send or receive SMS and RCS messages except for emergencies.
- Users can migrate their chat histories to Google Messages without changing phone numbers or carriers.
This summer, I’m activating a Galaxy S26 Ultra camera setting you should use too: Summer is great for photography. You've got bright skies, good light ...
sammobile.com/news/this-summer-activate-24mp-mode-galaxy-s26-ultra/
Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta to even more Galaxy phones: Samsung is expanding the One UI 8.5 Beta Program to more Galaxy devices. After releasing the beta ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-expands-one-ui-8-5-beta-even-more-galaxy-phones/
Samsung Weather now shows exactly what’s making you sneeze: Samsung’s Weather update adds clearer pollen tracking with new icons and simpler labels ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/samsung-weather-now-shows-exactly-whats-making-you-sneeze/
Love custom fonts on your Galaxy phone? Then don’t download the March 2026 update.
androidauthority.com/samsung-custom-fonts-march-2026-update-3653473/
Samsung closes loophole that allowed unauthorized third-party apps to add fonts to One UI
sammobile.com/news/samsung-closes-loophole-that-allowed-unauthorized-third-party-apps-add-fonts-to-one-ui/
Oops, Samsung broke custom fonts with its latest update: If you have a custom font on a Samsung phone, don't change your settings
androidpolice.com/oops-samsung-broke-custom-fonts-with-latest-update/
Samsung softens its rivalry with Apple, lets Galaxy S26 series phones send files to iPhone via AirDrop
financialexpress.com/life/technology-samsung-softens-its-rivalry-with-apple-lets-galaxy-s26-series-phones-send-files-to-iphone-via-airdrop-4181240/
I tried replacing all Google apps with Samsung's defaults — only 2 were worth keeping
androidpolice.com/using-only-samsung-apps/
Samsung releases an update for Galaxy phones’ Always On Display: Samsung has released updates for six of its applications for Galaxy smartphones: Always On ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-releases-update-always-on-display/
Nobody does this underrated Android feature better than Samsung: I don't use it, though
androidpolice.com/nobody-does-this-underrated-android-feature-better-than-samsung/
Samsung’s $1,300 Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship has a bloatware problem: The Galaxy S26 Ultra costs up to $1,800, but Samsung still packs it with bloatware ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-bloatware-preinstalled-apps-3647528/
Samsung is giving you a very good reason to open the Galaxy Store every day: Samsung is rolling out a new rewards program for Galaxy Store users ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-store-rewards-program-3646929/
My Samsung camera is infinitely better since I tweaked these settings: Stop taking average photos
androidpolice.com/samsung-camera-is-infinitely-better-since-tweaked-these-settings/
I tried replacing all Google apps with Samsung's defaults — only 2 were worth keeping
androidpolice.com/using-only-samsung-apps/
My Samsung camera is infinitely better since I tweaked these settings: Stop taking average photos
androidpolice.com/samsung-camera-is-infinitely-better-since-tweaked-these-settings/
Samsung’s web browser has lost the internet, but only in name: Samsung Internet, the default web browsing app on Samsung devices, has been renamed ...
sammobile.com/news/samsungs-web-browser-lost-internet-only-name/
Galaxy S26 Ultra has a hidden 24MP camera mode, but there is a catch: The Galaxy S26 Ultra features Samsung’s most advanced camera system yet ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s26-ultra-camera-24mp-mode-catch/
Samsung Galaxy UNPACKED 2026 | Samsung NL: Krijg hier officiële updates over Samsung Galaxy-evenementen, voor nieuws over livestreamdatums, modelaankondigingen ...
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