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Android devices like the Galaxy series have a lifespan, and that ends when the device no longer receives security updates and Android updates. A recent death was linked, in part, to a failed emergency services dial. The phone used was not eligible for security or OS updates.

There has been some fear that Samsung’s rising memory costs would impact other manufacturers that use its DRAM in devices. Apparently, shortages are affecting the memory fabricator so much that Samsung’s own Galaxy phones may see a price increase.

Android devices are not what they used to be. Eventually, they caught up to one particular fruit-themed OEM and then surpassed it in many ways. Still, habit is hard to break for some, and it seems like the overarching stigma is that Android phones are weak, susceptible, and terribly designed. At least, that’s what some are being told when buying an Android phone.

Samsung is coming off the release and full rollout of One UI 7, but there are plenty of things to fix on the backend. Samsung is rolling out the June 2025 security update to the following Galaxy devices.

Samsung has been working hand-in-hand with Google to bring the company’s AI to more Android devices, all while Samsung maintains some footprint with its popular Galaxy AI suite. The two companies noted that the Google Gemini shortcut will start to make its way to Galaxy A devices, reaching a broader market.

Since Google introduced Call Screen to the Pixel lineup, avoiding spam and scam calls has gotten a lot easier. This quick guide will explain how to turn the feature on and set it to automatically screen calls coming in.

One of the main draws to Samsung’s ecosystem is how well devices work together. While it isn’t exactly seamless yet, some features allow users to take advantage of the bridge in similar operating systems. One upcoming feature in One UI 7 will seemingly allow users to paste recent photos straight from Galaxy phones to Galaxy Books in certain apps.

The Galaxy S25 is merely weeks away from seeing the light, and before that, it looks like we already have an idea of what color options Samsung is set to offer for this year’s flagship lineup of devices, and there is certainly no shortage.

One UI 7 introduced an odd change for Galaxy phones. Instead of the app drawer pages we’ve been so accustomed to on Galaxy phones, Samsung actually switched back to an endlessly scrolling grid of apps. If you don’t like this adjustment, here’s how you can change it back.

Battery Protection can be a great tool for Galaxy users looking to prolong battery life. This quick guide will take you through turning Battery Protection on and even configuring it for special circumstances.

Samsung’s April patch in 2024 brings security updates to Galaxy devices. Here’s our list of phones that are able to update to the latest security patch.

The cameras we use in Android phones have improved alongside the displays we look at so much so that photos take on a completely different look, sometimes appearing on the screen incredibly bright. This guide will break down why Ultra HDR does that and how you can turn it off.

Samsung might be taking its support promise even further with its new Galaxy Tab Active 5, bumping it up to eight years of updates. That is according to a social media post that has since been deleted.

Gaming Hub became a popular choice for users who wanted a cloud gaming solution for their TVs already baked in. Samsung has announced that its Gaming Hub will expand to Galaxy phones.

Now that we’re in March, Galaxy devices are getting Samsung’s third security patch of 2024. The update brings some vital security fixes that keep Samsung’s devices ready to deal with malicious attacks.

The Galaxy F15 from Samsung packs a powerful 6,000mAh battery and offers up some reasonably capable specs. It launches in India today with Android 14 and five years of security updates.

One month deep into the year, Samsung is going strong with a new security update for several devices. Here’s the full list of devices receiving the February 2024 security update.

Samsung’s last software patch of 2023 is rolling out now and addresses a few security vulnerabilities on its phones. That Samsung December update is currently available for these Galaxy devices.

Samsung just announced the Galaxy A25 and A15 in Vietnam. Both phones feature a truly odd design feature Samsung calls the “Key Island.”

With each new phone that comes out, a resolution designation accompanies it, ranging anywhere between HD, FHD, UHD, or even QHD. Sometimes they even throw a “+” in there. So what do those specifiers mean? This quick and easy guide will take you through it.