Apple and Samsung dominate the US phone market, and they’ve done so for years. Together with Google, they’ve shaped our sense of what a smartphone is and what it can do, pushing the boundaries of mobile photography, software, and processing power. …
… It’s getting harder to make a foldable phone stand out; even last year’s offerings felt like complete flagship phones. Huawei’s Pura X Max stood out for its odd new aspect ratio, which we’re expecting to see both Samsung and Apple replicate later this year. …
… But it’s 2026, which is an unfortunate time to be launching a pricey phone. The memory crisis surely played a part in the Razr Fold’s high price. Samsung and Google will likely launch successors to their folding phones later this summer, and I won’t be surprised if their prices go up. …
… Samsung phones can already be used to unlock and start a variety of automotive brands , including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Ram, and Polestar vehicles. Samsung has also been working with smart lock manufacturers to enable its phones to be used to lock and unlock homes and residencies. …
… You’ll notice more of a change if you’re coming from the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, given that Samsung only updates those models every other year now. The bulk of the updates are software-based. …
… Android Headlines has shared renders of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro expected to be announced at the next Samsung Unpacked event. …