The Galaxy S26 series may or may not have magnets, but it’s getting harder to tell, and new case leaks aren’t really helping lift the curtain on this mystery.
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As Galaxy S26 leaks start to pour in, a new certification indicates the new series is compatible with satellite calls/texts – a feature Google and Apple have utilized for some time.
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It’s no secret that the Galaxy S26 series is rumored to add Qi2 magnets to the device itself, but if there was any remaining doubt, a new leak showing off Samsung’s Qi2 25W wireless charging puck should make it abundantly clear – it’s happening. Or is it?
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As our phones become more and more important, storage does too, which is why the base storage tier on flagship phones has been moving up over the years. With the upcoming Galaxy S26, Samsung is reportedly finally moving away from a 128GB starting point, something we wish Google would do too.
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Samsung is teasing the Galaxy S26’s new “Privacy display” feature in a series of new videos that showcase how the feature will keep your screen private from nearby onlookers.
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New leaks have revealed the likely lineup for Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra colors, and it sounds pretty tame.
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New reports have surfaced, indicating that the Galaxy S26+ will come with a 6.66-inch display – the mirror image of the model before it.
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According to a new report, Samsung’s delayed Galaxy S26 launch will result in a release date for the whole series in mid-March.
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According to new reports out of Korea, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series is set to see a price hike of at least $50 on each model.
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While the launch date is a fair bit later this year, leaks continue to detail Samsung’s plans for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. In the latest leak, we’re getting a better look at the hardware and how the Galaxy S26 design is changing.
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While a camera upgrade will be missing, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series is seemingly getting a big upgrade in the form of Qi2 support, and a new leak details the company’s plans for magnetic accessories, but no clever name to go with it.
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According to a new report, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series will forgo a long overdue camera upgrade in the name of cutting costs.
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With some brands getting an early jump on next year’s flagship race, all eyes are on Samsung for the eventual launch of its Galaxy S26 series. Now, an early One UI 8.5 build is giving us more confirmation on the S26’s very predictable designs.
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According to a new report, Samsung is working on its own first-party Qi2 25W wireless charging dock for the Galaxy S26 series, which is expected to finally natively adopt Qi2 magnets.
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We’re rapidly approaching Samsung’s usual launch window for its next Galaxy S-series flagship, and with it comes a pretty interesting teaser for the company’s chipset that might find its way into large parts of that lineup.
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We’ve known the Galaxy S26 lineup has been in flux for a while now, despite Samsung’s usual launch window well within reach. Now, we’re gaining some insight on what the company has in store for its smallest flagship, and it might be shedding some light on what was up with all of those Galaxy S26 “Pro” rumors from earlier this year.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is set for its biggest wireless charging upgrade in years, and it’s also more clear than ever that the company is adopting proper Qi2 magnets.
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An insider report indicates that Samsung may have “noped” out on delivering the Galaxy S26 Edge alongside the traditional three devices, which pushes the Galaxy S26 series release up to its initially expected February launch timeframe.
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series was expected to be quite thin compared to past generations, but new rumors are clarifying that this probably won’t be the case, while also revealing the “Plus” model that just rose from the grave.
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In a big shift, it was rumored that Samsung would rely on its own Exynos 2600 chip for most Galaxy S26 devices. That might be a massive exaggeration, as Qualcomm still expects to power the large majority of Galaxy S26 phones in 2026.
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series might seem a little messy to outside observers, but no amount of drama or rumored Edge cancellations could seemingly dampen what the company sees as a slam-dunk hit set to arrive in just a few months.
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While one Android flagship is seeing a launch so early, it’s beating out the holiday season, Samsung appears content to take its time building up to the Galaxy S26 series.
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Samsung seems to be committed to making Exynos SoCs a bigger deal in its own flagship lineup, and that likely starts with the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26 series.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 plans have not been going well as of late, but rumor has it that the company is now delaying the launch of its flagship series by several weeks.
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