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This is what Samsung’s confusing ‘Galaxy Club’ add-on actually is
Samsung is now rolling out a promotional program called the “Galaxy Club” that allows users to buy the Galaxy S25 with the addition of small payments for the promise of any upgrade after 12 months with the device. The new plan promises a Galaxy S25 Ultra for as low as $8/month.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 users get 6 months of Gemini Advanced for free
When users buy any of the Galaxy S25 phones announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event, Google’s paid Gemini Advanced model will be available for free for six months.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases upcoming Android XR headset and glasses [Gallery]
After Google teased work on an Android XR headset at the end of last year, we’re finally getting a little closer as Samsung took the time at Galaxy Unpacked to tease a possibly upcoming AI headset alongside the Galaxy S25 series.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S25 series falls behind Pixel with 12GB of RAM on all models
Users generally don’t feel spoiled for choice when it comes to smartphone variants, and that’s even more the case with the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy S25 series only comes in one RAM option — 12GB.
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Samsung has been doing a lot of fine-tuning with photos and videos on the Galaxy S lineup. With the Galaxy S25, Samsung is introducing Galaxy Log, which makes use of a tried and true format for recording video.
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Galaxy S25 series once again supports 7 years of Android OS and security updates
The Galaxy S25 has officially been announced to the public, and with it comes a promise that the phone will get at least seven years of updates and support. Samsung has not increased the amount of supported time for its newest phone, a departure from a recent trend of upping update promises.
Expand Expanding CloseGorilla Armor 2 debuts on Galaxy S25 Ultra after everyone else ignored the first generation
One of the coolest parts of the Galaxy S25 Ultra was the anti-reflective front display, thanks to Gorilla Armor. Now, Gorilla Armor 2 makes its debut on the next-generation Galaxy S25 Ultra a mere year after the first version was announced.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked S25 series launch event
Right on schedule, Samsung is ready to gear up and launch its new products, including the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. This quick guide will explain where to watch Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch event and when.
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Samsung’s new classroom display runs on Android 15 with Circle to Search, kind of
Samsung is heavily invested in AI, and that extends to the classroom with a new interactive display that runs on Android 15 with some of the same AI features found on Samsung’s Galaxy phones.
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Pixel 8 Pro’s broken back gesture in Android 15 is getting a fix
During an Android 15 update, some users began experiencing issues with gestures on their Pixel 8 Pro. According to Google, that bug will be seeing a fix in an upcoming update.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 promo leak shows off One UI 7 AI features a day before launch [Gallery]
The Galaxy S25 series is launching tomorrow if Samsung’s plans move forward. That means everything about the series will be known in just a few hours. Prior to that, a new leak shows off just what to expect in One UI 7 with the Galaxy S25 series thanks to surfaced promo images.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is reportedly ‘freezing’ Galaxy S25 pricing as European and Korean prices leak
Recent leaks have been suggesting that the Galaxy S25 series may see an increased entry price compared to years before. Contradicting those are two new rumors that suggest the European and Korean prices for the Galaxy S25 series will not increase by much.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: The Honor Magic 7 Pro exceeds expectations in a world where Google Pixel exists
It really seems that there has been a shift in Android phones within the last couple of years. The underdogs are beginning to take a stand and develop devices that truly rival some of the top OEMs in the market. That sentiment rings true for the Honor Magic 7 Pro, a device I’ve come to know and appreciate over the last month.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked Galaxy S25 promo focuses on AI above all else, including Gemini [Video]
Samsung isn’t going easy on AI this year. The Galaxy S25 series is supposed to be filled to the brim with AI features we haven’t exactly seen yet. Some are less unfamiliar, such as Google Gemini on the Galaxy S25. A new promotional video has been leaked showcasing those AI improvements and Google Gemini in action.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s a look at almost every Galaxy S25 color Samsung plans on releasing
The Galaxy S25 is going to come in a few colors for each device. The less expensive Galaxy S24 and S24+ will mirror each other in choices, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is going to come in several exclusive options. In the latest leak, we get a good look at every color (almost) in the flesh.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor’s new Magic 7 Pro takes camera AI to the extreme
The Magic 7 Pro is Honor’s newest flagship. With Android 15 via MagicOS 9.0 to boot, the phone is perfectly positioned to take on AI in the market, starting with the company’s Falcon camera system.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 high-quality render leak shows off the best parts [Gallery]
The Galaxy 25 has a refined design compared to last year’s model, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra looking a bit cleaner. New high-quality official-looking renders have surfaced, showing off every detail.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen reportedly drops Bluetooth, which could remove these features
A new leak suggests that the Galaxy S25 will once again include an S Pen but will not have Bluetooth compatibility. The decision could be a cost-cutting measure, but it surely won’t be received well by some.
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Official Galaxy S25 wallpapers leak and they’re fine
Samsung Unpacked is just over a week away, and leaks are still coming out even during the company’s free Galaxy Reserve event. This time, it’s Samsung’s official wallpapers before they roll out on the Galaxy S25 series itself.
Expand Expanding CloseMarvel Rivals hits GeForce Now during CES 2025 releases
GeForce Now is finally bringing Marvel Rivals to the cloud to celebrate the first season in-game. The new title will be available to play soon, following some exciting announcements from Nvidia regarding GeForce Now on more devices.
Expand Expanding CloseMediaTek and Google partner to develop dedicated smart home chipset
Smart home devices are getting a lot smarter, thanks to improvements in standards like what Matter has introduced to the industry. To facilitate that, Google and MediaTek are partnering up to introduce a new Filogic chip dedicated to smart home products.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung opens up free reserve slots for the Galaxy S25 series; how to sign up
Samsung is starting to get things rolling for the release of the Galaxy S25 series. This year, the Galaxy S25 lineup should offer some really nice enhancements and improvements to a line that has proven it’s a strong Android option. With the reserve campaign live, here’s how you can sign up.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus 13R launches with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at $599
The OnePlus 13R is launching alongside one of the most anticipated flagships of the year. The Android 15 phone comes as a mid-range device following a very successful predecessor, which leaves a lot to be expected for a price point a lot of users can get behind.
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