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Marketing materials for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 have leaked ahead of Samsung's Unpacked event, showing the Watch 9 with a Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset and color options Cream, Silver, and Graphite, while the Watch Ultra 2 is claimed to use titanium, an 800mAh battery, IP69K rating, and up to 5,000 nits of brightness; both devices are expected to be unveiled at Unpacked on July 22.
Leaked renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 reveal a wider cover display and lighter body for the Fold 8, with Cream, Graphite, Lavender and Pistachio (exclusive) colors. The Fold 8 is tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with 12GB RAM and 256GB–1TB storage. The Ultra sticks to a familiar design but with internal upgrades and a 200MP main camera plus a 10MP tele and 50MP ultrawide. Pricing remains uncertain as launch nears in London.
Samsung Malaysia is offering RM700 and RM200 vouchers for the “next foldable” and “next wearable” with validity from July 22 to October 4, fueling the expectation that Samsung will hold Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 and begin pre-orders for the Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Watch 9/Ultra 2 at that event.
Prime Day is ending at midnight, with remaining discounts on foldables, flagships, and midrange phones from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and more, including Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Galaxy S26/S25, Pixel 10 Pro, and Razr Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 9 now include a built-in network speed indicator via the Good Lock QuickStar module, letting users see real-time upload and download speeds in the status bar whether on Wi‑Fi or mobile data. The feature, long requested by Android users, previously required third‑party apps or root access and is tucked behind Good Lock rather than a simple toggle. It’s currently in beta for the Galaxy S26 in select markets (US, UK, Germany, India, Poland, Korea) with a broader rollout to older flagships expected in the coming months.
One UI 9 adds a network speed indicator to the Galaxy status bar via the updated QuickStar Good Lock module, plus a new Now Bar toggle; the feature is in beta on Galaxy S26 with rollout to older flagships planned.
Microsoft has confirmed that Samsung Gallery will stop syncing photos directly to OneDrive on September 30, 2026. If you want to keep backing up to OneDrive, you must update your camera-backup settings in the OneDrive app and ensure the correct account is used; otherwise, OneDrive-backed photos won’t appear in Samsung Gallery after the cutoff. Samsung plans to replace OneDrive with its own cloud solution, and after the date you’ll still be able to access your OneDrive-stored photos via the OneDrive website or the app.
An Android Authority writer argues that Samsung’s Good Lock—a modular, official customization toolkit—gives Galaxy phones a level of control (keyboard, Quick Settings, per-app timeouts and volume, edge gestures, and more) that Pixel can’t match. While Pixel offers a clean stock Android experience and faster updates, the breadth and polish of Good Lock make switching to Pixel impractical for him right now.
Google announced AirDrop-style Quick Share support is expanding to newer Galaxy devices, including the S24/S25 series and Galaxy Z Fold/Flip flagships (some already on One UI 8.5). Older models such as S23, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, and budget lines (A, F, M, Tab A) aren’t listed yet due to chipset and AWDL-like networking requirements.
Rumors say the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will add a variable-aperture main camera, reviving a feature Samsung dropped years ago and potentially improving low-light performance and depth of field; Samsung is reportedly exploring the tech for Galaxy devices, with additional rumored upgrades (smaller Dynamic Island, A20 chip, longer battery life) and a fall launch alongside Apple’s foldable iPhone.
Rumors say Samsung’s One UI 8.5 could bring a major, kernel‑level upgrade (from 6.6.77 to 6.6.98) that makes Galaxy devices feel smoother and more responsive. The change is tied to the One UI 8.5 beta cycle (Beta 3 recently released with a 1.2GB download) and may appear in Beta 4 or as the official launch build for the Galaxy S25 series, following fixes like battery drain reported in earlier beta releases.
The article highlights Samsung's hidden Expert RAW camera mode, which significantly enhances photography capabilities such as astrophotography, motion blur, and realistic aperture effects, offering users more creative control and better image quality beyond standard modes.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale features significant discounts on a wide range of electronics, including up to $250 off the Pixel 10 lineup, the lowest prices on Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds Pro 2, savings on Galaxy S25 devices, and trade-in deals on Galaxy Z Fold 7, along with discounts on Amazon's own devices like Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and smart home products.
Samsung's One UI 8 update is gradually rolling out globally, starting with the Galaxy S23 series and other models, but has faced delays and suspensions, notably for the Galaxy Z Fold SE in Korea. The update, based on Android 16, focuses on improved user experience, customization, and privacy features, including an adaptive lock screen clock and a new private album in Gallery. The global rollout is expected to continue on October 2nd, with future updates likely to include new features in One UI 8.5.
Samsung has begun rolling out Android 16 with One UI 8 to various Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy S25 series and foldables like Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, with a schedule extending through November for other models, bringing new features and refinements.