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Samsung announced the One UI 8 Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic last week, and today, the brand released the second One UI 8 Watch beta update for the Watch6 Classic. The beta update comes with firmware version R960XXU1ZYI5/R9600XM1ZYI5, September 2025 security patch, and requires a download of about 160MB. You can check the update's changelog below for more details:

Or at least it might be if you're happy to sign up for a Samsung account. Turn on the M90SF, and softly inoffensive music fills the air while a QR code appears on screen. Point your phone at it, and you're sent to create a new account or log into your existing Samsung SmartThings account. You can use the M90SF as a computer monitor without signing in, but if you want access to the smart TV functions and streaming services, you'll have to hand over your details.

But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 -- come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily. If your new Galaxy phone isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025 Here are seven ways to maximize the battery life on your Galaxy phone.

Advertisements are a known consequence of online life in 2025. When you watch a YouTube video, scroll through social media, or open an article like this one you're reading right now, it's normal and expected to see ads. Some advertising is more aggressive than others, but you know what you're getting into when you use any facet of the modern internet. However, there are other times when ads appear in unexpected places.

Samsung recently issued a patch to resolve a critical vulnerability impacting its Android smartphone users. All impacted phone models will receive the fix, which patches a vulnerability tracked as . The security flaw, issued a critical base score of 8.8 by Samsung Mobile (a CNA), is described as an "out-of-bounds write in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Sep-2025 Release 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code."

If your home is your templethe last place where you can escape the blasted outside landscape of billboards, screen ads, bus ads, train ads, and TV adsknow that the Mongol horde of advertising is looking to break down your fortress walls. Samsung's new agenda for its smart home includes sticking ads into its ultra-expensive refrigerators with screens. Don't worry, you can dismiss some of those ads, but the only way to get rid of them completely is to disconnect your fridge from the internet.

If you've just shelled out thousands of dollars on one of Samsung's smart fridges, you'd be forgiven for expecting it to leave you alone, rather than encouraging you to spend even more money. But that is no longer the case - following a recent update, you'll start seeing ads on the fridge's display. According to , the new software update is being rolled out to Samsung's Family Hub refrigerators in the US, and will now display ads and promotions while the display is idle.

ETNews reports (translated from Korean) that Samsung's rumoured XR headset, codenamed Project Moohan, will be launched by the South Korean tech giant on October 21. The company will host an online launch event for the same, where the specifications, features, and sale dates of Samsung's first AI-powered XR headsets will be announced. However, earlier reports had suggested a different launch date for Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset.

Now, Honig is bringing her innovation-first mindset to Samsung in the newly created role that puts her at the helm of the tech giant's customer experience and AI transformation. Her remit? Help customers understand how they can use AI more day-to-day. "I believe we are going through the most exciting phases of change in our history," she adds. "The AI revolution is one of the most important technological shifts we'll experience in our lifetime."

Samsung has fixed a critical flaw that affects its Android devices - but not before attackers found and exploited the bug, which could allow remote code execution on affected devices. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-21043, affects Android OS versions 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Cinema-sized TVs have gained a small but dedicated following since brands like Samsung and Hisense unveiled their super-sized models earlier this year. And if you've been on the fence about buying one for your own home theater, Samsung is offering a free 65-inch Crystal UHD U8000F TV when you purchase either a or directly from their website. The Samsung QN90F is the latest update to the brand's flagship Neo QLED TV lineup, with an anti-glare display, AI-assisted picture processing.

Samsung may be partly to blame for unleashing the party speaker upon the world - its Giga line launched over a decade ago - but in recent years its entrants to the field have been strangely restrained, with only small light strips along the sides. Not so with its two new Sound Towers, which add LED lights that would be impossible to miss.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is expected to come in a unique pink color and will feature a special slot for the S Pen on its back.

To enhance your Galaxy phone experience, consider changing settings such as turning off pop-up notifications, switching to gesture navigation, and setting the highest screen resolution.

Samsung's new 115-inch Micro RGB TV boasts hyper-realistic colors and incredible brightness, setting a high bar in the large-sized, ultra-premium TV market.

Samsung's Buy and Try program offers an extended return window of up to 100 days with a full refund option. The Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE now have a £150 discount, along with a £100 discount for Prime Student subscribers.

Global tablet shipments increased by 13% during Q2 2025, reaching 38.3 million units, driven by replacement cycles, new device launches, and subsidies in China.

The Galaxy S25 series achieved 20.22 million unit sales from launch to June, outpacing the S24 series' 18.02 million with a 12.2% increase.

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge will feature a 4,200mAh or possibly 4,400mAh battery capacity while achieving a thickness of 5.5mm, addressing criticisms of the S25 Edge's design.

Samsung has implemented a mandatory five-day return-to-office (RTO) policy for some US semiconductor division employees, enhancing in-office presence and collaboration.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE will feature a 100mAh battery in each earbud and a 900mAh battery in its charging case, improving battery performance.

The Galaxy S25 series has achieved an impressive milestone of over 3 million units sold in South Korea in just six months since its release in February.

The entry level Redmi 15 5G was the only noteworthy announcement of the past seven days, which undoubtedly helped it soak in the limelight and claim the top.