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Hands-down the most interesting feature of the S26 Ultra: the new Privacy Display. Samsung spent five years developing a screen that could do the same job as the stick-on privacy protectors that prevent “shoulder surfing” ... but this one can be toggled on and off at will. Even more impressive (to me): the effect can be confined to specific areas of the screen, like notification bubbles, and even limited to specific apps. Will be fun to watch this evolve over time.

2026-02-26 View on X

The Verge

Google launches task automation for Gemini on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, enabling Gemini to autonomously perform tasks using apps like Uber and DoorDash

Gemini's in the driver's seat. … Google's Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant.

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Hands-down the most interesting feature of the S26 Ultra: the new Privacy Display. Samsung spent five years developing a screen that could do the same job as the stick-on privacy protectors that prevent “shoulder surfing” ... but this one can be toggled on and off at will. Even more impressive (to me): the effect can be confined to specific areas of the screen, like notification bubbles, and even limited to specific apps. Will be fun to watch this evolve over time.

2026-02-26 View on X

ZDNET

Samsung unveils the $1,299+ Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Privacy Display that limits side-angle screen legibility, a new agentic AI, improved night mode, and more

ZDNET's key takeaways — Samsung's Galaxy S26 series sports a much-needed design upgrade. — Top features include Privacy Display and truly useful AI.

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Unfortunately, Samsung still refuses to add magnets to its phones. Two years after the Qi2 spec was finalized (and six months after Google added PixelSnap to its own phones) you still can't charge a Galaxy on MagSafe, or use any other stick-on accessories like wallets, without adding a case. Samsung says this is because “98% of customers” put a case on their phones. Maybe so, but Google found a way to cater to we 2-percenters, and it would be nice if the biggest Android OEM followed suit.

2026-02-26 View on X

ZDNET

Samsung unveils the $1,299+ Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Privacy Display that limits side-angle screen legibility, a new agentic AI, improved night mode, and more

ZDNET's key takeaways — Samsung's Galaxy S26 series sports a much-needed design upgrade. — Top features include Privacy Display and truly useful AI.

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I generally couldn't care less about earbuds, but I'm SO TIRED of buds that make me sound like ass on a phone call. Samsung's Galaxy Buds from a couple years ago absolutely crushed it on voice quality. I loved talking on those. So I'm excited to do some test calling on the

2026-02-26 View on X

The Verge

Google launches task automation for Gemini on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, enabling Gemini to autonomously perform tasks using apps like Uber and DoorDash

Gemini's in the driver's seat. … Google's Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant.

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Samsung has also finally brought charging speed that lives up to its “Super Fast” branding, with 60W top-up on a cable, and 25W wireless (on the Galaxy S26 Ultra only). These speeds fall short of some competitors, and the battery capacity stays at 5,000 mAh for something like the fifth year in a row. Those who need truly exceptional endurance should still seek out something like a OnePlus 15. Still, it's nice to see Samsung listening to feedback.

2026-02-26 View on X

ZDNET

Samsung unveils the $1,299+ Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Privacy Display that limits side-angle screen legibility, a new agentic AI, improved night mode, and more

ZDNET's key takeaways — Samsung's Galaxy S26 series sports a much-needed design upgrade. — Top features include Privacy Display and truly useful AI.

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Unfortunately, Samsung still refuses to add magnets to its phones. Two years after the Qi2 spec was finalized (and six months after Google added PixelSnap to its own phones) you still can't charge a Galaxy on MagSafe, or use any other stick-on accessories like wallets, without adding a case. Samsung says this is because “98% of customers” put a case on their phones. Maybe so, but Google found a way to cater to we 2-percenters, and it would be nice if the biggest Android OEM followed suit.

2026-02-26 View on X

The Verge

Google launches task automation for Gemini on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, enabling Gemini to autonomously perform tasks using apps like Uber and DoorDash

Gemini's in the driver's seat. … Google's Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant.

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I generally couldn't care less about earbuds, but I'm SO TIRED of buds that make me sound like ass on a phone call. Samsung's Galaxy Buds from a couple years ago absolutely crushed it on voice quality. I loved talking on those. So I'm excited to do some test calling on the

2026-02-26 View on X

The Verge

Samsung launches the $179 Galaxy Buds 4 and $249 Buds 4 Pro, keeping the AirPods-esque design, with better battery life and noise canceling, available March 11

and Best Buy is already offering a free gift card with your purchaseAlexander Maxham /Android Headlines:Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Release DatePreslav Kateliev /PhoneArena:The Galax...

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Samsung has also finally brought charging speed that lives up to its “Super Fast” branding, with 60W top-up on a cable, and 25W wireless (on the Galaxy S26 Ultra only). These speeds fall short of some competitors, and the battery capacity stays at 5,000 mAh for something like the fifth year in a row. Those who need truly exceptional endurance should still seek out something like a OnePlus 15. Still, it's nice to see Samsung listening to feedback.

2026-02-26 View on X

The Verge

Google launches task automation for Gemini on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, enabling Gemini to autonomously perform tasks using apps like Uber and DoorDash

Gemini's in the driver's seat. … Google's Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant.

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Samsung has also finally brought charging speed that lives up to its “Super Fast” branding, with 60W top-up on a cable, and 25W wireless (on the Galaxy S26 Ultra only). These speeds fall short of some competitors, and the battery capacity stays at 5,000 mAh for something like [image]

2026-02-25 View on X

ZDNET

Samsung unveils the $1,299+ Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Privacy Display feature that limits screen legibility, a new agentic AI, an improved night mode, and more

must read — Read now — ZDNET's key takeaways — Samsung's Galaxy S26 series sports a much-needed design upgrade.

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I generally couldn't care less about earbuds, but I'm SO TIRED of buds that make me sound like ass on a phone call. Samsung's Galaxy Buds from a couple years ago absolutely crushed it on voice quality. I loved talking on those. So I'm excited to do some test calling on the

2026-02-25 View on X

The Verge

Samsung launches the $179 Galaxy Buds 4 and $249 Buds 4 Pro, keeping the AirPods-esque design, with better battery life and noise canceling, available March 11

5 key features you can expectMackenzie Frazier /TechRadar:New Galaxy Buds are expected to launch today — but Galaxy Buds 3 Pro just got more affordableAbhijeet Mishra /SamMobile:Sa...

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I generally couldn't care less about earbuds, but I'm SO TIRED of buds that make me sound like ass on a phone call. Samsung's Galaxy Buds from a couple years ago absolutely crushed it on voice quality. I loved talking on those. So I'm excited to do some test calling on the

2026-02-25 View on X

ZDNET

Samsung unveils the $1,299+ Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Privacy Display feature that limits screen legibility, a new agentic AI, an improved night mode, and more

must read — Read now — ZDNET's key takeaways — Samsung's Galaxy S26 series sports a much-needed design upgrade.

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Hands-down the most interesting feature of the S26 Ultra: the new Privacy Display. Samsung spent five years developing a screen that could do the same job as the stick-on privacy protectors that prevent “shoulder surfing” ... but this one can be toggled on and off at will. Even [image]

2026-02-25 View on X

ZDNET

Samsung unveils the $1,299+ Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Privacy Display feature that limits screen legibility, a new agentic AI, an improved night mode, and more

must read — Read now — ZDNET's key takeaways — Samsung's Galaxy S26 series sports a much-needed design upgrade.

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Unfortunately, Samsung still refuses to add magnets to its phones. Two years after the Qi2 spec was finalized (and six months after Google added PixelSnap to its own phones) you still can't charge a Galaxy on MagSafe, or use any other stick-on accessories like wallets, without [image]

2026-02-25 View on X

ZDNET

Samsung unveils the $1,299+ Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Privacy Display feature that limits screen legibility, a new agentic AI, an improved night mode, and more

must read — Read now — ZDNET's key takeaways — Samsung's Galaxy S26 series sports a much-needed design upgrade.

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I've been waiting for Samsung to get back to competitive foldables for years ... and the Galaxy Fold 7 might finally get us there. 𐄷Thinner/lighter (215g, 8.9mm) 🌈Fun colors are back! 📺Wider screens inside & out 💧Waterdrop crease 📸200MP camera 🤘Rebuilt hinge w/titanium [image]

2025-07-09 View on X

9to5Google

Samsung unveils the $2,000+ Galaxy Z Fold7, with bigger 8-inch and 6.5-inch displays, 200MP, 12MP, and 10MP cameras, and a thinner 8.9mm design, in four colors

In its biggest hardware update since 2020's Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z Fold 7 today with a drastically thinner design …

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The $799 @nothing Phone 3 is the company's biggest bet on boldness yet. With the Glyph Matrix, it replaces the old disco lights with a full-on circular display, and it turns the specs up to flagship levels with quad 50MP cameras, silicon carbon and a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4...

2025-07-02 View on X

Bloomberg

Nothing unveils the $799 Phone 3 with a 6.7" AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and three 50MP cameras, and the $299 Headphone 1, both shipping from July 15

and it's the most unique flagship of 2025 Igor Bonifacic / Engadget : The $799 Nothing Phone 3 has four 50MP cameras and a secondary micro-LED display Mat Smith / Engadget : Nothin...

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Of all the phones I've handled in 2025, the Galaxy S25 Edge is ... certainly one of them. Samsung calls it a “bold addition” to its smartphone lineup, mostly because of its 5.8 mm-thick profile. And sure, it's slimmer than its S25 and Ultra cousins (7.2 mm & 8.22 mm, [image]

2025-05-13 View on X

CNET

Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on: sturdy, the thin design is a breath of fresh air, and similar specs to the S25, but the 3,900 mAh battery is below the S25's 4,000 mAh

Abrar Al-Heeti / CNET :

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Of all the phones I've handled in 2025, the Galaxy S25 Edge is ... certainly one of them. Samsung calls it a “bold addition” to its smartphone lineup, mostly because of its 5.8 mm-thick profile. And sure, it's slimmer than its S25 and Ultra cousins (7.2 mm & 8.22 mm, [image]

2025-05-13 View on X

Bloomberg

Samsung unveils the $1,100+ Galaxy S25 Edge, which is 5.8mm thick and weighs 163g, making it 30% thinner and 25% lighter than the S25 Ultra, arriving on May 30

Silicon Valley Is Coming for the Pentagon's $1 Trillion Budget — The Trump administration wants startups to remake the US military …

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Stop the presses: I have a *positive* experience to report with an AI feature! 🤯 Notification summaries in iOS 18 are exactly what I've wanted from the beginning of this whole AI misadventure. Succinct, easily digestible summaries of my messages so I can decide what needs my attention first. …

2024-09-20 View on X

MacRumors

Apple seeds the first iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 public betas, with a Siri redesign and some Apple Intelligence features, like Writing Tools

here's the Apple Intelligence features you can try now iClarified : Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1 [Download] Jacob Krol / TechRadar : ...

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As promised: some thoughts about the teampixel debacle, and tips on whom to decide to trust in this weird little corner of the Internet (Hint: it's all about the disclosures)

2024-08-18 View on X

The Verge

Google says it “missed the mark” after leaked screenshots showed a Team Pixel program agreement threatened influencers who didn't showcase the Pixel over rivals

The language warned that creators could be cut out of the program for saying they prefer products from other companies more than Pixel devices. … Victoria Song / @vicmsong : Spent ...

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The stated goal of @nothing is to make tech fun again - and its new “CMF” brand is the most (non-folding) fun I've seen in phones in a while. The @cmfbynothing Phone 1 is the latest attempt to bring modularity to mobile, with removable backplates and an attachment point that can [image]

2024-07-09 View on X

Wired

Nothing unveils the $199 CMF Phone 1, with swappable parts, a 6.67" AMOLED, a MediaTek SoC, and Nothing OS, plus the $69 CMF Watch Pro 2 and $59 CMF Buds Pro 2

Phone 1, Watch Pro 2, and Buds Pro 2 — and came away pretty impressed about what you get for a modest amount of money, these days. [image] @nothing : Today is the day. Tune into ou...

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