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Galaxy S26 Debuts AI-First Flagships With Privacy Display and Buds4
technology13 minutes ago

Galaxy S26 Debuts AI-First Flagships With Privacy Display and Buds4

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 lineup — S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra — with Galaxy AI upgrades, Perplexity integration, and a new privacy display; all models launch March 11. The Ultra leads with a 6.9-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 60W wired charging, and a quad rear camera setup (50MP ultra-wide, 200MP main, 50MP telephoto, 10MP telephoto) plus an S Pen and up to 1TB storage with 16GB RAM. The S26 and S26+ share camera tech but have smaller batteries (4,300mAh and 4,900mAh) and 256/512GB storage, with 12GB RAM; prices start at $899.99 for the S26 and $1,099.99 for the S26+. Samsung also announced Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4, and highlighted Galaxy AI enhancements like Now Nudge and improved video tools.

Galaxy S26 Series Debuts Proactive AI and Pixel-Level Privacy
technology8 hours ago

Galaxy S26 Series Debuts Proactive AI and Pixel-Level Privacy

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra), a AI-powered flagship lineup built around Galaxy AI that streamlines everyday tasks with proactive background intelligence, a world-class camera system, and improved performance/thermal management; the S26 Ultra introduces the built-in Privacy Display for pixel-level privacy, while features like Now Nudge, Now Brief, Circle to Search with Google, and multi-agent Galaxy AI enhance interactions. Security is strengthened with post-quantum cryptography and Knox protections, and pre-orders begin Feb 25 with Galaxy Buds4 and Samsung Care+ available.

Galaxy S26 lineup arrives with up to $200 preorder perks
gadgets12 hours ago

Galaxy S26 lineup arrives with up to $200 preorder perks

Samsung announced the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, with preorders open ahead of a March 11 launch. Prices start at $899.99 for the S26, $1,099.99 for the S26 Plus, and $1,299.99 for the S26 Ultra (256GB base on the Ultra). Retailer promos vary: Amazon and Best Buy offer gift cards or discounts (up to $200 on Ultra; $100–$200 on other models depending on storage), Samsung is also offering preorder credits, and major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) are running bill-credit promos including free devices with trade-ins. The S26 family features a privacy display on the Ultra, AI features via Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Gemini, and larger batteries across the lineup (6.3–6.9-inch displays; 4,000–5,000mAh). Preorders are available from Samsung, Amazon, and Best Buy.

Galaxy S26 series sticks to updates as prices climb
tech16 hours ago

Galaxy S26 series sticks to updates as prices climb

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus are mostly software updates with a higher price tag, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra gains a new Privacy Display. In the US, the S26 and S26 Plus get a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip (Ultra also uses it in other regions), the S26 Plus adds faster 20W wireless charging, and the S26’s battery grows to 4,300mAh. Storage starts at 256GB for both base models, with prices at $899 for the S26 and $1,099 for the S26 Plus (RAM remains 12GB across the lineup). Features like Audio Eraser, Google Gemini-powered tasks, scam detection, and contextual keyboard hints are highlighted as updates likely to reach older models too. Overall, a modest upgrade that costs more.

AI goes hands-on: Samsung and Google push proactive assistants in the smartphone era
technology16 hours ago

AI goes hands-on: Samsung and Google push proactive assistants in the smartphone era

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup and Google's Gemini integration push AI from chatbots to proactive on-device assistants, enabling features like pre-emptive task handling and automated app actions. The shift points to a future where AI does more behind the scenes on phones, but whether consumers buy in depends on price, camera quality and overall practicality.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup teased for Unpacked 2026 with Perplexity AI and privacy-focused features
technology19 hours ago

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup teased for Unpacked 2026 with Perplexity AI and privacy-focused features

Live coverage from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco builds toward the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra reveals, with hints of Perplexity-powered Galaxy AI, a new Privacy Display, design tweaks, and potential pricing changes amid a RAM shortage; CNET and partner outlets host watch parties and live blogs ahead of the keynote.

Samsung primes S26 trio and Buds 4 for Unpacked 2026
technology20 hours ago

Samsung primes S26 trio and Buds 4 for Unpacked 2026

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is set for February 25 in San Francisco, where the Galaxy S26 lineup (base S26, Plus, and Ultra) is expected, along with the Galaxy Buds 4. Pricing remains uncertain, with hints of potential European adjustments, and Samsung is offering a $30 reservation discount plus improved trade‑in deals. A Galaxy S26 Edge variant may arrive later in the year. The company will stream the event live and Android Central is providing ongoing coverage and hands-on impressions.

AI upgrades and the Galaxy S26 trio lead Samsung's Unpacked 2026
technology1 day ago

AI upgrades and the Galaxy S26 trio lead Samsung's Unpacked 2026

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on February 25 in San Francisco is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) with incremental design changes and upgraded internals (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, possible Exynos 2600 in some regions), plus new AI features driven by Bixby and Galaxy AI with third‑party agents like Perplexity under a wake word “Hey Plex.” The event is also anticipated to include accessories and other devices like Buds 4/Pro and the Galaxy Z TriFold, with uncertainty around MagSafe‑style magnetic alignment support (Qi2) for the S26 line.

Samsung's Galaxy S26: a low-key, AI-forward Unpacked tease
technology-and-electronics1 day ago

Samsung's Galaxy S26: a low-key, AI-forward Unpacked tease

Samsung is set to unveil its first 2026 devices at Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco tomorrow. The Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to echo the S25 in design, with all models likely powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and possibly some regions receiving Samsung's Exynos 2600. Qi 2 wireless charging is supported but there may be no built-in magnets, suggesting a milder launch focused on AI as a personal, adaptive feature. Expect coverage of foldables and broader gear around the event window, with the keynote livestreamed on YouTube.

Galaxy S26 Unpacked: Ultra to feature wider aperture and privacy display amid price rumors
phones1 day ago

Galaxy S26 Unpacked: Ultra to feature wider aperture and privacy display amid price rumors

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on Feb 25 will unveil the S26 lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra); the Ultra is rumored to gain a wider main-camera aperture and a new Privacy Display, with talk of Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to save costs and potential price hikes; base storage may rise to 256GB, and Samsung's live event will be streamed via YouTube, Samsung.com, and Newsroom with Tom's Guide providing live coverage.

Pre-launch leak reveals Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen and Bluetooth-free S Pen
phones2 days ago

Pre-launch leak reveals Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen and Bluetooth-free S Pen

A YouTuber in Dubai bought a Galaxy S26 Ultra days before its official launch, sharing hands-on clips and photos that reveal the retail packaging, a Privacy Display feature that darkens when viewed from the side, and confirm that the S Pen has Bluetooth removed; leaks also show the S26 Ultra alongside the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a damaged S25 Ultra, suggesting only a modest upgrade over the S25 until more hands-on time at Unpacked.

Samsung Unpacked 2026 Preview: S26 Trio, Buds 4 and AI Headline
technology2 days ago

Samsung Unpacked 2026 Preview: S26 Trio, Buds 4 and AI Headline

Samsung's Unpacked 2026 on February 25 will stream from San Francisco and is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26, and S26 Plus along with the Buds 4 series. Leaks suggest a design refresh with a camera bump and rounder edges for the Ultra, a new privacy display, and a 10-bit display, plus AI-powered camera features and potential Nota AI image generation. Edge/foldable models and smartwatches are unlikely at this event, with broader foldable and wearable reveals saved for a summer Unpacked; chip options may include Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 depending on region.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 takes center stage at Unpacked 2026 with AI-forward upgrades
technology-and-electronics4 days ago

Samsung's Galaxy S26 takes center stage at Unpacked 2026 with AI-forward upgrades

Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked of 2026 (Feb 25 in San Francisco) is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 trio (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 across models (Exynos 2600 in some regions), a modest design refresh, and AI-focused software and camera enhancements, plus updates on accessories like Galaxy Buds 4 and the Galaxy Z TriFold. Full specs and pricing will arrive at the event or shortly after.