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Samsung has raised prices for the Galaxy S26 series in the US, EU, UK, and Canada, following earlier hikes in India and South Korea. The increases, attributed to rising memory chip costs, range from $100 to $200 in the US and vary by region. This move extends a global trend of price hikes affecting both flagship and budget smartphones from major tech companies.
Samsung has officially acknowledged its next software iteration, One UI 9.5, for the first time. The mention appeared in the changelog for version 11.1.24.8 of the Nearby Device Scanning app, which also added support for quick pairing popups and bug fixes. While no release date or feature list has been provided, the update suggests development is well underway. This follows the recent rollout of One UI 9.0 to the Galaxy S26 series, which introduced features like My FanCam and enhanced privacy alerts.
Samsung increased prices for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra by $100, with the 1TB Ultra rising by $200. The Galaxy A-series mid-rangers also saw price increases. Samsung did not issue an official statement, but the hikes align with a global memory shortage driven by AI data center demand. Apple and Google have also raised prices on recent devices.
Samsung has officially detailed the features included in the One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. The update introduces My FanCam, enhanced privacy alerts, and a redesigned Samsung Health app. The rollout has already begun for select US carriers and unlocked devices, following a delayed global launch.
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series in the United States, starting with T-Mobile carrier-locked units. The update, based on Android 17, is approximately 4.2GB in size for the Ultra model. This release follows significant delays, with the update initially limited to South Korea in mid-September. While the US rollout has started, it is currently restricted to specific carriers, and other regions may face further postponements.
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, to Galaxy S26 Ultra devices in the United States, specifically for T-Mobile subscribers. The update, which includes the September security patch and is approximately 4GB in size, arrives after significant delays in other global markets. While Samsung Thailand initially targeted a September 21 release, it missed that deadline and later removed specific dates, leaving only a vague 'within September' timeline. Other carriers and unlocked devices in the US, as well as the Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7 series, have not yet received the update, with some potentially waiting until October.
Samsung's One UI 9 rollout for the Galaxy S26 appears delayed outside Korea, with Korea receiving the update on Sept 16 while Thailand’s Sept 21 date has been pushed to Sept 28, suggesting a broader postponement or Thailand-only adjustment; Samsung has not officially confirmed a delay, and the shift could affect the wider rollout (including older devices) or just Thailand.
Samsung has begun the global One UI 9 rollout starting with the Galaxy S26 series after a Korea debut, with the Thai newsroom confirming September 28 as the rollout date for the Galaxy S25 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, and an October window for the Galaxy S23 FE; One UI 9 adds My FanCam, customizable Now Brief cards, Now Nudge, an improved Interpreter, plus new Warranty/Care and expanded scam-detection features.
Samsung has announced rollout dates for One UI 9 across older Galaxy devices. The stable One UI 9 rollout began for the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea, with other markets starting today. Samsung also confirmed exact rollout dates for the Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S23 FE, and several foldables.
EU EPREL data show the iPhone 18 Pro has a 4,056 mAh battery (Pro) and the Pro Max 5,391 mAh, larger than many rivals, but its long‑term health lags Android flagships: about 80% capacity after 1,000 charging cycles for the iPhone, while Galaxy S26 variants extend to roughly 1,200 cycles and the OnePlus 15 around 1,400. The Galaxy S26 Ultra hits 5,000 mAh, highlighting that longevity (cycle life) matters more than raw capacity in real use. Apple’s improvements—2‑nm A20 Pro, better thermals, vapor cooling—are promising, but in the long run Android phones still lead in endurance.
Samsung Thailand’s newsroom hints at a global One UI 9.0 rollout: Sept 21 for the Galaxy S26 series in Thailand (and possibly beyond), Sept 28 for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, and by October for the Galaxy S23 FE, suggesting near-term global release plans though still tentative.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra are receiving the stable One UI 9 update built on Android 17, but the rollout is currently limited to a Korea-first rollout for former beta testers and in-market devices, with the update sized around 550MB (likely growing to 2–3GB later). Global availability is expected to spread to more regions in the coming days.
Samsung has released the stable One UI 9.0 update (based on Android 17) for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra after several beta releases. The rollout begins in South Korea with firmware S94xNKSU4BZ16; download size is around 550MB for beta testers and may be larger for other users. The update includes the September 2026 security patch, with plans for a broader rollout to other countries in the coming days. To install, go to Settings > Software update > Check for updates, ensure at least 30% battery, and restart after download.
Samsung has backported four Galaxy S26 AI features—Now Nudge, Call Brief, My FanCam, and Now Custom Cards—to the Galaxy S24 with One UI 9.0 Beta 2. The features are currently beta-only and will roll out stably in the coming weeks; the article advises staying on the Galaxy S24 for now, noting the S24 remains a strong flagship and software features are gradually trickling down from newer models.
Apple kicks off preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (sales start Sept 18) with the iPhone Duo preorder in October; older iPhone 17 Pro models are discounted by up to £150. Samsung counters with discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 (up to £250 off), while the Galaxy S26 lineup also goes on sale—Ultra £400 off, S26+ £370 off, S26 £250 off, and S26 FE £50 off. The latest foldables use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, and the S26 FE carries 6.7-inch AMOLED, Exynos 2500, and a 4,900mAh battery with a triple-camera system.