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We hand out our 2025 Samsung Awards, explain why the Z Fold 7 wins big, and why the S25 Edge stumbles. We also unpack One UI’s new update cadence, share fresh S26 Ultra color leaks, and make bold 2026 calls from Buds to XR glasses.

• New product category pick for 2025 and why XR headsets still feel niche
• Home Up as app of the year with deep animation and layout control
• One UI 7 delays and the shift to .5 releases carrying major features
• S25 Edge as flop of the year due to battery and thermals
• Accessory of the year: Watch 8 Classic restoring the rotating bezel
• Phone of the year: Z Fold 7 with thinner design and better cameras
• 2026 predictions: Fold 8 creaseless display, Buds 4 Pro, Watch Ultra 2
• XR glasses as the next everyday wearable
• S26 Ultra colors leaked, Exynos for S26 and S26 Plus, pricing shifts

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We dig into Samsung’s biggest CES reveals and map what really matters ahead of Unpacked on 25 February. From giant micro RGB TVs and smarter fridges to Galaxy Book 6 hands-on and the S26 Ultra’s privacy display, we cut through specs to what’s useful.

• highlights from Samsung’s CES booth and media sessions
• micro RGB TV strengths and real-world limits
• Vision AI TVs and SmartThings integrations
• fridge cameras boosted by Gemini for better food recognition
• Galaxy Book 6 design changes, brighter screens and battery gains
• trade-offs: ports, 360 model uncertainty, ARM timing
• Wi‑Fi speakers designed to challenge Sonos
• Freestyle Plus projector’s AI smoothing and brightness upgrade
• Z Trifold buzz and availability hints
• S26 Ultra design tweaks, 65W charging and privacy display
• upgrade advice by device and use case
• timelines for laptops, phones and accessories

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We map out Samsung’s near-term roadmap and pressure test three big bets: Exynos 2600 performance, Expert RAW inside the Camera app, and whether the Galaxy Z Trifold finally delivers a true phone-plus-tablet experience. Hands-on time cuts through hype with weight, hinge, and software realities.

• S26 launch window sliding to late February and why spacing matters
• Galaxy Store “top apps” list and the role of push notifications
• Expert RAW features moving into the stock Camera app
• Exynos 2600 specs, thermal goals, and regional strategy
• CES preview across TVs, audio, PCs, and mobile demos
• Z Fold 8 camera rumors and One UI 8.5 quality-of-life updates
• Galaxy Z Trifold review: ergonomics, creases, durability, and balance
• On-device DeX, multitasking use cases, and portrait tablet workflows
• Battery life, 45 W charging, and camera trade-offs
• Value check: when a trifold earns its premium

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We put eyes on Samsung’s near future: a bold trifold that turns your phone into a 10-inch tablet, a smarter One UI 8.5 packed with useful AI, and the real reasons chips, prices, and product lines are shifting. The throughline is utility—features that actually change daily use win.

• filmed with auto-framing camera to demo features live
• fluffy icon pack giveaway with bonus Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
• One UI 8.5 AI summaries in My Files and Now Nudges
• redesigned Clock, Calendar, Samsung Internet, Calculator
• Exynos 2600 yield, Snapdragon share, regional chips
• Galaxy Z Trifold specs, durability choice, native DeX
• pricing trade-offs vs buying a slab and tablet
• Flip FE pricing misstep and foldable strategy
• Crucial quits consumer RAM for AI demand
• Circle to Search scam detection for texts
• XR headset comfort vs AR glasses portability
• CES plans, First Look event, trifold global details
• Mystery Box perks and sign-up updates

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We unpack the fake S26 image leak saga, why we still cover rumors with rigorous context, and what truly changes for the S26 lineup. Real upgrades show up in Buds 4 Pro, Quick Share-to-AirDrop, and potentially the next Fold, not in slab phones stuck at 25W.

• Editorial transparency on AI-generated S26 “leaks”
• January S26 timing confirmed trends and lineup resets
• Why slim phones died and battery wins
• 25W on base and Plus vs 60W Ultra charging
• iPhone 17 value pressure on Samsung pricing
• Buds 4 Pro redesign, case changes, find phone button
• Smart rings, comfort, Samsung Health, sleep apnea screening
• Oura patent action and likely settlement dynamics
• One UI 8.5 Now Nudges potential and controls
• Medison breach clarified as medical data, not consumer accounts
• Quick Share interoperability with AirDrop and EU pressure
• Oppo Find X9 Pro as a wake‑up call on cameras and battery
• Foldables as Samsung’s innovation flagship vs slab stagnation

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We dive deep into the S26 Ultra leaks with plain talk on what’s real, what’s risky, and what actually helps day to day. Then we give honest Galaxy XR impressions: setup pains, comfort limits, great software, and why value still favors Quest for most people.

• site outages and schedule reset
• case sizing risks and shifting S26 dimensions
• lineup uncertainty and possible leaker misdirection
• design changes with rounded corners and pill camera island
• display efficiency, anti-reflection, and privacy screen upgrades
• selfie punch‑hole trade‑offs and bezel concerns
• S Pen staying, Bluetooth still unclear
• camera stagnation, wider aperture rumors, minimal zoom gains
• chipset split, cooling boost, universal 16 GB RAM
• 60 W charging, dual NFC, fingerprint refinements
• colors, price pressure, late Jan vs Feb timing
• who should upgrade and who should wait
• Galaxy XR comfort, prescription inserts, apps, use cases
• XR vs Quest value and long-term outlook

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We react to Samsung canceling the S26 Edge, unpack why slim phones fizzled, and weigh a simpler S26 lineup that leans on Ultra. We also share the Galaxy XR price, early One UI 8.5 wins, and first impressions of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

• S26 Edge cancellation reasons and timing
• Base vs Plus vs Ultra lineup clarity
• Camera performance lag and user impact
• Launch window logic and tax refund season
• Galaxy XR price, apps, and who it fits
• One UI 8.5 polish and cloud sync changes
• Android Auto support cutoff for old phones
• Qi2 pros and cons vs reverse charging
• Trifold timing, supply limits, and strategy
• Pixel 10 Pro Fold weight, hinge, and aspect trade-offs

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We dig into a scary Galaxy Ring battery swelling incident and what likely caused it, then pivot to Galaxy XR timing, S26 Ultra design and features, and meaningful One UI 8.5 changes that will shape daily use. We also call out a surprising jump in Galaxy Watch sleep scores, big Keys Cafe upgrades, trifold timing, and a pragmatic look at Android’s sideloading rules.

• context for the Galaxy Ring swelling incident and safety guidance
• why saltwater, altitude and a weak cell matter for smart rings
• Galaxy XR timing, price expectations and Gemini as a killer angle
• S26 Ultra design shift, camera expectations and privacy display
• One UI 8.5 highlights including notification summaries and UI polish
• lineup naming churn: Pro, Edge, Plus and consumer confusion
• Fold 7 pulling Ultras: usage patterns and multitasking value
• sideloading changes on Android: verification vs lock‑down
• Galaxy Watch sleep scores jumping and algorithm questions
• Keys Cafe’s biggest update: gestures, stats and real usability
• trifold unveiling window and US availability unknowns
• Tab S11 Linux app support and the missing premium keyboard

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