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With Prime Day over, lingering discounts keep the Galaxy S26 line and Pixel 10 series discounted: the S26 Ultra starts under $1,000 (256GB) with a $200 upgrade to 512GB, the S26+ and S26 follow with savings across storage options, the S25 FE remains cheaper but less competitive, and Pixel 10 Pro/XL are about $300 off while Pixel 10 and 10a offer mid-range savings; compare these against the Galaxy S25 FE and S26 to gauge value.
Samsung has added a live network speed indicator to the Galaxy status bar using the Good Lock QuickStar module in One UI 9 (Android 17) beta for the Galaxy S26. It shows real-time upload/download speeds for Wi‑Fi and mobile data (not signal strength), and requires QuickStar 11.0.03.15 (manually installed if not available in Galaxy Store).
Samsung has begun rolling out the June 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, starting in South Korea. The update (~565.41 MB) carries firmware version S94xNKSS3AZF1 and fixes 45 security issues; rollout to other regions is expected in the coming weeks. Users can check for the update via Settings > Software update > Download and install. The move follows last month’s opening of the One UI 9.0 beta program for the S26 lineup, which promises more UI customization and new features.
A rumor suggests the Galaxy S25 series may receive two Galaxy S26 AI features—Priority Notifications and Summarize Notifications—in a future software update (potentially June 2026); there’s no official confirmation yet, and other missing S25 features (e.g., 24MP camera option, Finder, Now Nudges) remain unaddressed as One UI 8.5 rolls out.
T-Mobile is rolling out new promos: switchers can get the iPhone 17e for free with no trade-in, and a Galaxy S26 can be free with a line on the Experience More plan. Other offers include up to $1,100 off the iPhone 17 Pro with a trade-in, up to $900 off the Galaxy S26+ with trade-in, and up to $800 toward paying off an old device when switching.
Google's Gemini Intelligence requires flagship Android hardware—12GB RAM, AI Core and Gemini Nano v3+ support—plus six years of security updates and five years of Android OS upgrades; as a result, most Galaxy devices are excluded, with only the Galaxy S26 family currently meeting the requirements. Google says Gemini Intelligence will roll out later this year on Pixel and Galaxy devices, with folding phones and future Galaxy models likely to follow.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) started receiving the May 2026 security patch, a ~560MB update (build S94xBXXS2AZE2) that first landed in Europe after earlier Korea releases. Samsung is prioritizing One UI 9 (Android 17) development, with a beta program available in Germany and the UK (and others like the USA, Korea, India, Poland). To update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung released a hotfix for the Galaxy S26 series One UI 9.0 beta to fix a mobile data connectivity issue on some carriers, currently rolling out in the US as a 523.48MB update (firmware version S94xU1UEU2ZZEG).
Samsung has released the first public beta of One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy S26, adding a more customizable Quick Panel, on-device Game Booster shortcuts, a redesigned precise location permission UI, and Samsung Notes updates—including the Tape feature for masking parts of notes and new pen styles with a Straighten Lines option.
Samsung’s One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 lineup introduces a 12-item changelog: more customizable quick panel controls, DeX improvements (desktop previews and easier window moves), a new Tape feature in Samsung Notes, expanded Game Booster settings, location access transparency indicators, and a host of accessibility upgrades (Text Spotlight, Select to Speak, TalkBack updates) plus mouse/keyboard enhancements. The beta is rolling out to Galaxy S26/S26+/S26 Ultra, with the Ultra build roughly 3.6 GB.
Samsung’s Device Care app update to version 13.8.80.7 adds Intelligent Blocking to analyze push notifications and mute apps that flood users with ads; blocked apps can be unblocked in Device Care settings. The feature targets One UI 8.5 devices like the Galaxy S26 series, with older app versions available via sideloading and a gradual official rollout expected over the coming weeks.
Samsung has kicked off the One UI 9.0 beta rollout for the Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) in Germany, the UK, and the USA, with firmware S94xBXXU2ZZEF (~3.6GB) and the May 2026 security patch; a South Korea variant carries S94xNKSU2ZZEF. The update adds a more customizable Quick Panel, improved Samsung Notes, enhanced privacy/security options, and new accessibility features, with more countries likely to follow in the coming weeks. If you registered for the beta, check Settings > Software update to install; note that beta software can be buggy.
Samsung announces the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series in select markets, built on Android 17 with new creativity tools (Samsung Notes, Creative Studio access), a redesigned Quick Panel, enhanced accessibility features (Mouse Key speed, TalkBack), Text Spotlight for easier reading, and strengthened security against high-risk apps; customers can apply via the Samsung Members app, with the full One UI 9 experience to roll out later this year on flagship devices.
Samsung has started creating One UI 9 Beta Program pages for the Galaxy S26 in Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK and the USA, signaling a possible beta rollout by month’s end. An early One UI 9.0 build has been spotted on Samsung’s servers, and the update is expected to be based on Android 17, potentially bringing Android 17 features alongside Samsung’s tweaks. Samsung typically favors smaller 9.0 changes with broader features arriving via 9.x updates, while Google I/O 2026 is set to showcase Android 17’s design that could influence One UI 9.
Samsung has begun internal testing of One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy S26 lineup, with the first beta for the Galaxy S26 Ultra based on Android 17 (build S948BXXU2ZZE7) spotted on Samsung’s servers, even as One UI 8.5 remains in beta. Early builds are described as having few user‑facing changes, echoing a similar timing to last year, and Samsung is likely aiming to roll out the stable 8.5 update soon while continuing 9.0 testing.