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.