I used the Galaxy S26 Ultra for a month — here are 5 things that surprised me
…One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is easily one of the most stable and smooth software experiences I've had on any Android phone, even compared to iPhones over…
At this point, it's anyone's guess as to when Samsung will roll out the One UI 8.5 stable update to older devices. While the Galaxy S25 is the only device supported in the One UI 8.5 beta program, fresh reporting by Tarun Vats indicates that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has now been added to the list (build ZZC5). The update has seemingly appeared in South Korea and India, with other regions presumably following suit shortly. Related The Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10a prove 2026 will be messy for smartphone buyers Compromises will have to be made Meanwhile, it's unclear when older
Samsung's Galaxy S25 gets yet another One UI 8.5 beta update…One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is easily one of the most stable and smooth software experiences I've had on any Android phone, even compared to iPhones over…
…But it builds on top of all the security improvements Google and Samsung have added to Android and One UI in recent years. Apple was the first to offer such a feature…
…UI on top. A higher price tag to go with a modest spec bump If the leak is accurate, except for the battery, Motorola will supposedly only make the usual incremental updates…
…the newest One UI build, while owners of new Galaxy devices get early access. It's a minor trade-off, though, especially since the phone still receives stable updates regularly and continues…
…like UI, but at least you don't have to worry about random battery drain, Android Auto connection issues, or other bugs. You can't trust a Pixel One update can fix…
…Display size controls how large or small elements appear on-screen. On a larger monitor, like a 32-inch display, you can shrink elements to fit more windows side by side. On…
…the improved UI. The revamped Fitbit app in the preview can also pull data from third-party apps via Health Connect, enabling more personalized recommendations and deeper insights based on your overall…
…I can fit 29 vertical tabs on my screen compared to 12 horizontal (before the names become compressed). Convert tab groups into a bookmark folder (this update is also available for horizontal…
…Samsung is also working on integrating this feature into One UI 9, which will be based on Android 17. A leaked build of the skin contains a "Tap to share" feature, which…
…Remember when Samsung made that awful decision to change the way you access notifications and Quick Settings in One UI 7 ? Swipe down on the right to open Quick Settings, or further…