Teclast T65 is a budget Android tablet priced around $190 that competes with Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 ($380) by offering a larger 13.4-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, though it lacks comparable processing power and charging speed. Other affordable alternatives include TCL Tab 10 Gen 4 ($149.98) and Amazon Fire HD ($129.99), each with their own trade-offs in performance and features.
Samsung Gallery is replacing its OneDrive integration with Google Photos backup support, allowing users to securely sync photos, videos, and albums across devices. The feature is rolling out through updates to the Gallery Cloud Sync app and will maintain OneDrive support through September 30. Google Photos integration has already been adopted by OnePlus, Xiaomi, and other brands in recent years.
Goldman Sachs found North American investors more optimistic about memory pricing than Asian peers. For 2026 Q3, DRAM and NAND prices are expected to rise ~20% quarter-over-quarter, though expectations have been revised downward. For 2027 HBM pricing, Goldman Sachs expects ~100% year-over-year increase, with conservative estimates at 50% and optimistic views exceeding 100%.
Samsung rolled out One UI 9.0 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S24 series, bringing Galaxy AI features previously exclusive to newer models like the S26 and Z Fold 8, including Call Brief for caller information display, My FanCam for video person-tracking, Custom Cards for health data consolidation, and Now Nudge for contextual suggestions.
Samsung is expanding its One UI 9.0 beta program to over 20 devices across multiple regions, including flagship, mid-range, and budget models. One UI 9.0, based on Android 17, introduces Galaxy AI enhancements like Now Nudge and My FanCam, improved accessibility features, and better iPhone-to-Galaxy migration via Smart Switch. A stable rollout is expected soon.
Samsung may increase Galaxy S26 series prices by up to $100 starting October 1 in Korea, citing rising component costs and Apple's recent iPhone price hikes. The company states no decision has been finalized but is internally reviewing price adjustments.
Samsung has launched its 'Re-Newed' refurbished Galaxy S26 series with certified devices serviced directly by Samsung, offering discounts of around $200 off retail prices. The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at $1,099, compared to $1,299 for new models, with all colors available exclusively through Samsung.com.
Samsung's new 'Switchers' ad campaign uses reality TV stars in a couples therapy setting to humorously highlight the process of switching from iPhone to Android, specifically showcasing the Galaxy Z Fold 8's features and addressing common pain points like green bubbles, AirDrop, and data transfer using Google's updated QR code transfer method.
Apple secured Samsung's first-quarter 2027 memory pricing at $2.00 per Gb for DRAM and $0.33 per Gb for NAND, setting the market floor amid tight supply. Memory prices have surged 30–40% from Q3 2026, with 2027 capacity largely allocated to cloud and AI buyers under long-term contracts, leaving phone makers constrained. UBS projects a severe memory supply deficit of –13.6% in 2027, the widest in 30 years, as HBM and server demand outpaces production.
Google has rolled out Motion Assist, a feature for Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 17 that displays adjustable bubble overlays to reduce motion sickness in moving vehicles. Users can enable it through Settings or Quick Settings, customize the bubbles' color, shape, and opacity, and toggle the feature manually or automatically when motion is detected.
Samsung is reportedly considering an early release of the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 in response to Apple's iPhone Duo announcement, potentially moving the launch from 2027. The sequel is expected to be thinner, lighter, and more durable than the original model, with Samsung aiming to maintain a similar price point around $2,900.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a book-style foldable phone that opens into a large tablet-like screen for productivity tasks like reading PDFs, running spreadsheets, or using multiple apps simultaneously, while closing to pocket size for quick tasks on its cover display. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, improved hinge design with a less noticeable crease, Galaxy AI capabilities, and is currently discounted to $1,650 from $1,900 on Amazon.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, a $1,999 foldable smartphone with a 7.6-inch display, which Bloomberg Strategist Mark Gurman believes could mainstream the foldable category. The device combines phone portability with a larger screen for gaming, video, and multitasking, launching October 23 after preorders begin October 16. Gurman expects adoption to widen over the next decade as costs decline and Apple expands leasing options.
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027 with four models including the S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra, featuring major upgrades to display, processor, and battery. The S27 Ultra will introduce a new pill-shaped camera design, while Samsung will skip its Edge series lineup. The flagships will compete against Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and other premium smartphones.
CNET compares the iPhone Duo foldable to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, noting they share similar passport-style designs and $100 price difference. The Duo offers superior dust protection and wireless charging, while the Fold 8 has slightly better wired charging and dual selfie cameras. Samsung's known durability issues may influence consumer choice between the $1999 Duo and $1900 Fold 8.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, featuring a compact palm-size design with a 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner display. It competes with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which offers a larger 6.5-inch cover screen, 8-inch inner display, and superior camera specs, though the iPhone Duo provides better durability with an IP68 rating and starts at $1,999 versus the Z Fold 8 Ultra's $2,100.
Major AI companies and tech firms navigate regulatory scrutiny and market consolidation. Nvidia faces DOJ investigation into its Groq acquisition while competitors adopt alternative chip architectures, and Anthropic's Claude AI system joins OpenAI in facing scrutiny over potential criminal conduct. Meanwhile, cybersecurity threats persist across platforms as Microsoft patches vulnerabilities and Samsung strengthens OpenAI's semiconductor supply chain.
Samsung is rolling out One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S24 series in India. The 600.90MB update adds four AI features including Now Nudge, My Fan Cam, custom cards in Now Brief, and Call Brief. The stable release date remains unannounced.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are reportedly upgrading to M16 OLED panels with improved brightness, color accuracy, and power efficiency, marking the first major display material upgrade in three years. The standard S27 and S27+ will use M14 panels, while M16 panels will also appear in upcoming Z Flip 9 and Z Fold 9 foldables in late 2027.
A security researcher describes OEMpocalypse, an exploitation strategy that takes unprivileged Android apps to root on Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme devices by targeting page Use-After-Free vulnerabilities in OEM-specific kernel drivers combined with OEM-specific sandbox escapes. The approach prioritizes reliability, portability, and universal coverage across multiple device manufacturers and models.