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Samsung Galaxy S26 Model Numbers Spotted, No Plus Variant

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 Samsung has been in the news a lot in recent weeks. Just yesterday, the company launched its new foldable Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, among other products. However, the rumor mill continues to swirl, and the firm’s next flagship mobile phones are already showing signs of life. In a recent development, the model numbers for the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup have been spotted by a certification body. The most interesting aspect seems to be the potential absence of a “Plus” model for 2026. For years, Samsung’s top-tier S-series phones have generally followed a predictable pattern: a standard model, a “Plus” variant, and a super-premium “Ultra.” But as new model numbers for the Galaxy S26 begin to surface, there’s a glaring omission: where’s the Galaxy S26 Plus? Samsung Galaxy S26 model numbers leave out the S26 Plus Database listings (spotted by SammyPolice) from GSMA currently show three devices. There are model numbers for the core Galaxy S26 (SM-S942), a distinctive Galaxy S2...

Samsung Phones May Get On-device Voicemail, Following iOS steps

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 Samsung appears to draw inspiration from the success of iOS’s Live Voicemail feature. The South Korean tech giant could be planning to incorporate a similar functionality in One UI soon. A teardown of the One UI 8 beta code has indicated that Samsung may be planning to offer on-device voicemail functionality for Galaxy devices. Samsung could offer on-device voicemail in One UI for Galaxy products The folks over at Android Authority have spotted an on-device voicemail feature within Samsung’s One UI 8 beta code. As per the string of codes, Samsung’s feature will allow users to set the Galaxy phones to redirect incoming calls to an on-device voicemail. Similar to the Live Voicemail functionality in iOS, users can intercept the call while the caller is recording their message or check voicemails later. Furthermore, the strings reveal that users will likely be able to customize the ring time before the call redirects to voicemail. As of now, the One UI code doesn’t mention anything ab...

Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ditched the Pen — But Samsung's Not Done With It Yet

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 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has ditched the S Pen. That’s not exactly a secret at this point. Some people were left disappointed by that, but the S Pen could return to Samsung’s foldables in the future. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 did ditch the S Pen, but Samsung’s not done with it just yet That’s not something we expected to talk about so soon after the Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch, but there you have it. Samsung has confirmed that it’s developing “thinner and innovative” S Pen technologies. That information comes from the Executive Director of Samsung’s Mobile division, Kang Min-seok. He shared that comment with ETNews, a Korean publication. If Samsung ends up getting the tech it needs, it could return the S Pen to its book-style foldables. “The Fold 7 emphasized that consumers want a thin and light product. Please think of it (S Pen removal) as a trade-off where you lose one if you choose one. We are also researching and developing thinner and innovative technologies for the S Pen, so we wil...

First Look at Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Hints at a More Immersive Screen

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 Lately, leaks about Samsung‘s next biggest slate have intensified. A new leak has revealed the first front-facing image of the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. The picture reveals some interesting details, such as a potentially smaller notch. As a bonus, there’s also a new image of the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE. Since their inception, Samsung’s “Ultra” tablets have had a notch. It’s positioned to act as a “webcam” when using the tablet horizontally—such as with the keyboard accessory. The notch on these tablets—including the latest Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra—isn’t too large and remains a small section of the enormous display. However, it seems Samsung now wants to reduce its size even further. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leaked image The image leaked by the reliable Evan Blass shows a Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with a more “waterdrop”-style notch, less rectangular. While the reduction in size might seem minor, it can actually contribute to a more immersive viewing experience. A less obtrusive notch means ...

Running Any App on Your Galaxy Z Flip 7's Cover Display: Here's How

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 The outer display on Samsung‘s Galaxy Z Flip phones is incredibly handy for quick checks. However, officially, it’s pretty limited on which apps it can run. If you’ve been craving more functionality from that sleek external screen, there’s a way. Thanks to a module from Samsung’s own Good Lock app, you can actually run almost any app on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, or Z Flip 6’s cover display. It’s pretty sad that you still can’t run any app on the cover display of Flip devices by default. Direct rivals, like the Motorola Razr foldable phones, allow this. Fortunately, there are tools like MultiStar that let you bypass this limitation. How to run any app on your Galaxy Z Flip 7—and other Flips—cover display Setting up MultiStar isn’t very complicated and increases the versatility of your handset. If you are not aware, MultiStar is a module of Good Lock, Samsung’s customization app. You can unlock the full potential of your Z Flip’s cover device by following the steps ...

Samsung Trademarks Tri-Fold Name It Likely Won’t Use; Launch Month Tipped

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 The name of Samsung’s first tri-fold smartphone has seemingly just been revealed, while we also have a good idea of when it may launch. Let’s take it one step at a time and talk about the name of the device first. Samsung trademarked the ‘Galaxy Z TriFold’ name, but it likely won’t use it Folks over at GalaxyClub spotted a new trademark application by Samsung. The company trademarked the ‘Galaxy Z TriFold’ name in South Korea. This name is kind of self-explanatory, and could be used by Samsung. Galaxy Z TriFold trademark Just to be perfectly clear, while this name has been trademarked, that does not guarantee it will be the name of the company’s first tri-fold handset. In fact, we’re kind of skeptical, as it’s far from catchy and a bit odd for a product name. Samsung and other companies tend to trademark a bunch of potential names for upcoming products, and then use only some of them. So… there’s a good chance this won’t be the name of the first tri-fold device from Samsung. Based...

Samsung Galaxy A56: Ultimate Buyers Guide

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 The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G arrived in March 2025 along with two of its siblings, the Galaxy A26 5G and Galaxy A36 5G. This smartphone is the most powerful in the series, even though it’s just a mid-range smartphone. It’s aimed at consumers who don’t require flagship smartphones like devices from the Galaxy S25 series and users who are not interested in foldable devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The Galaxy A56 does come with a solid spec sheet, which we’ll talk about in a second, and it also has a nice design. Samsung wanted to create a nice-looking smartphone that will appeal to consumers while keeping the price in check. Granted, the Galaxy A56 is not exactly cheap, but it’s not expensive either, more on that soon. Let’s get down to specs, and then we’ll move to various other sections. The Samsung Galaxy A56 specs The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a mid-range smartphone, and such are its specifications. The phone is fueled by the Samsung Exynos 1580 processor. That ...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Could Have Bezels So Thin, You Might Miss Them

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 The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could end up having very thin bezels. The Galaxy S25 Ultra bezels are not thick at all, but the ones on the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be even thinner, based on what a tipster said. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could have extremely thin bezels This information comes from Ice Universe, one of the most prominent tipsters out there. He said that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display will measure 6.89 inches, which is in line with what TheElec reported a couple of days ago. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 6.86-inch display. So the new one will be 0.03 inches larger. Ice Universe assumes that the body width will remain unchanged, which means that the bezels will be thinner The tipster did some calculations, and the bezels will be around 1.15-1.2mm thick. For comparison’s sake, the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s bezels are 1.32mm thick, which is already extremely thin. So, if Samsung manages to achieve such thinness with the Galaxy S26 Ultra bezels, that phone will surely be a looker. Ice Univ...

Samsung DeX Comes to Galaxy Z Flip 7: A Desktop in Your Pocket

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 For years, Samsung‘s Galaxy Z Flip phones have offered stylish and compact clamshell-like designs thanks to foldable screen technology. They’ve also packed flagship power thanks to high-end chips. However, when it came to serious productivity, they often took a backseat to their larger “book-style” Z Fold siblings. That era, it seems, is over. The brand-new Galaxy Z Flip 7 is here, and it brings a long-awaited feature to the clamshell lineup: DeX, Samsung’s desktop mode. DeX transforms the experience on compatible Galaxy phones to a “desktop computer.” Connect your device to an external monitor, add a keyboard and mouse, and voilà—you’ve got a PC-like interface complete with resizable windows and a taskbar. Until now, all Z Flip models had lacked this feature. So, its arrival on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a productivity game-changer. It means your pocket-sized powerhouse can now truly double as a “portable workstation.” Galaxy Z Flip 7 brings DeX: Samsung’s desktop mode for cl...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: Foldable phone nirvana (for a price)

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After several generations of iterative updates, it feels like Samsung tossed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 into a Hyperbolic Time Chamber to create a stunning device that's leaner, stronger and more powerful than before. The best part though is the phone looks and functions just like a regular handset now that there’s less bulk to lug around. But at a moment's notice, it can go Super Saiyan by opening up to reveal an even larger 8-inch display to become a true multimedia Raidboss. Unfortunately, it's still extremely expensive at $2,000. Though if you can handle the price, in a lot of ways, Samsung has finally achieved foldable phone nirvana with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Design: Chef's kiss When Samsung debuted its updated super sleek design language on the Galaxy S25 Edge, it felt like a novel way to reimagine the S25+ as a more engaging device. But when the company gave the same treatment to the Z Fold 7, that engineering became something truly transformative. Compared to its predec...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 hands-on review

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  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Over the last few years, Samsung has been feeling the market pressure to radically overhaul its Galaxy Z Fold to be able to compete properly with the challengers from China. And this year, with the Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung finally delivers. Samsung made its big foldable thinner and lighter, gave it a serious camera system (for a foldable anyway), and most importantly, made it usable while closed. Let’s get into the details! The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the company’s thinnest and lightest Fold yet. At just 8.9mm when folded, it’s 26% thinner than the 12.1mm Fold6. Even more impressive, at just 215g, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is 24g lighter than its predecessor, and is even lighter than the 218g Galaxy S25 Ultra. At only 0.7mm thicker when folded, the Z Fold7 isn’t far off the S25 Ultra in girth too. Samsung also finally gave its Fold a serious camera system. Gone is the under-display selfie camera, replaced by a regular 10MP sensor. On the back, the main camera is the same...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: The king, but for how much longer?

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 No  one has been making foldable phones longer than Samsung. And for the first few years, the sheer number of improvements we got on the Galaxy Z Fold line meant it didn’t really have any competition. But more recently, the pace of innovation has slowed while new challengers like the   OnePlus Open   and   Pixel Fold   have arrived. Now for 2024, Samsung has reinforced the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a stronger but significantly lighter frame, a new ultra-wide-angle camera and a bunch of AI-powered tools. Unfortunately, not much else has changed, leaving us with a very iterative upgrade. So while the Galaxy Z Fold 6 remains the best all-around big foldable on the market, it feels like complacency is eroding Samsung’s lead among flagship flexible phones. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Even without a new main camera, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold’s sleeker design, brighter screens and native stylus support are enough to maintain its rank as the best big foldable phone on the ma...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Too much AI, not enough Ultra

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  t feels like every major tech company is totally convinced that AI is the future. And for all I know, they may be right. But while we’re waiting for someone to develop our seemingly inevitable AGI-based overlords, we have to suffer through every baby step to get today’s machine learning-powered features. Unfortunately, that’s a problem for gadgets like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — because when the biggest focus of a new $1,300 flagship smartphone is iterative AI updates, the device can feel a bit underwhelming. Combine that with hardware that seems like it’s been frozen in time for the last couple of years and you get something that leaves you wanting more. Design and display: Rounded corners, Gorilla Armor 2 and not much else For this year’s Ultra, Samsung wanted to give the phone a softer, more curvy appearance to reinforce the familial resemblance between it and its less expensive siblings. And by rounding off the S25 Ultra’s corners, I’d say mission accomplishe...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: More than just super thin

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  When I first heard Samsung was bringing back the Edge name as a new super-thin member of the S25 family, all I could think was: Why? Honestly, I thought phone makers had gotten over their hunger for thinness nearly a decade ago. The quest to shave millimeters off devices resulted in worse battery life, extra heat and more limited features. So what gives? On a certain level, just like fashion, older trends can over time become fresh and stylish again. Additionally, after phones made the transition to 5G — which required extra power, more complex modems and larger antennas — modern components have started shrinking again, essentially paving the way for the return of slimmer handsets. But then it hit me. While thinness may be the most striking thing about the Galaxy S25 Edge, that's not enough to justify the creation of a whole new device. Instead, I believe this phone is a part of a larger mission by Samsung to make the middle child of its flagship mobile lineup a mor...