The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is rumored to be closer to the Flip than the Fold in one key area The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will reportedly have a 50MP wide camera and no telephoto lens. TechRadar · May 14
One UI 9 beta begins rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S26 users — here are the 5 biggest upgrades to Quick Panel, Notes, and more Samsung's One UI 9 beta brings Android 17 to the Galaxy S26 series, complete with improvements to various apps, accessibility tools, and security. TechRadar · May 14
Galaxy S24 user endures a nightmare, phone goes up in flames during use A Galaxy S24 user reported that their phone went up in flames while they were using it, and Samsung has responded. Android Central · May 14
Honor, Vivo might've started on 'Wide' foldables to compete with Samsung So it begins; rumors allege other Chinese OEMs are working on wider foldables to compete with Samsung's rumored phone. Android Central · May 14
Samsung Galaxy Glasses to launch surprisingly soon – even in time to catch the summer sun Samsung's summer Unpacked is set to be a bumper event – could even include its first smart glasses T3 · May 14
AI boom puts SK Hynix on the cusp of $1 trillion market value South Korea is at the forefront of Asia's AI boom, with SK Hynix nearing a $1 trillion market value, following Samsung Electronics' recent milestone. Driven by surging AI demand for memory chips, SK Hynix shares have seen significant growth. The Economic Times · May 14
Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms Samsung's labour union has rejected a call to resume pay talks, demanding transparency in the company's bonus scheme. A threatened 18-day strike looms if demands aren't met, with the government urging both sides to negotiate to protect South Korea's vital chip export economy. The Economic Times · May 14
Samsung Electronics Labor-Management Post-Mediation Talks Collapse Despite Government Intervention The two sides had been undergoing post-mediation procedures since May 12 under government mediation but were unable to narrow their differences. International Business Times · May 13
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide sounds great until you look at the cameras Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may finally fix the Fold’s awkward narrow screen, but ditching the zoom camera could make it feel less flagship. Android Central · May 13
AirPods Pro 3 just got put on notice — JBL launches new premium earbuds that give Apple a run for its money JBL launches new premium earbuds: JBL Live Buds 4, JBL Live Beam 4, JBL Live Flex 4, with improved sound, a touchscreen charging case, and AI-enhanced calls. Tom’s Guide · May 13
Made in USA gold Trump mobile phone has missed 5 shipping deadlines - here's when thousands of workers expect to get it The Trump Mobile T1 phone shipping update is now official, with pre-order deliveries starting this week after months of delays. This marks a key shift in the Trump Mobile T1 phone launch news, as early buyers finally see movement on their orders. The phone price $499 and its gold Android… The Economic Times · May 13
I’m a gaming influencer – and this AI-powered phone camera is changing the way I create content From fixing low-light environments to removing awkward objects, AI-assisted editing makes content creation so easy that gamer Lewis Edridge can do it on a treadmill The Guardian - UK · May 13
Samsung denies ‘allegations of intentional misuse’ over Dua Lipa photo The electronics giant said it used the singer’s image ‘after receiving explicit assurance’ that permission had been secured. Evening Standard · May 13
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 just tipped for July 22 launch at Unpacked — and it could be joined by Galaxy Glasses Galaxy Unpacked could feature an incredible number of devices, from phones to AI glasses. Here's what we know. Tom’s Guide · May 13
Tom’s Hardware · May 13 Samsung's critical union negotiations break down eight days before planned 18-day chip factory strike that's projected to cost $700 million per day — Korean PM calls emergency meeting as strike looms South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok responded by convening an emergency ministerial meeting.
Tom’s Hardware · May 13 SSD prices skyrocket by 300% in Japan, bringing 8TB Samsung 9100 drive to an eye-watering $3,500 — industry continues to reckon with the ongoing AI storage crunch Samsung SSDs saw massive price hikes across multiple Japanese PC retailers, with prices going up to $3,500 for 8TB drives.
Tom’s Hardware · May 13 South Korean official proposes 'citizen dividend' payouts from AI windfall — markets spooked by suggestion AI revenue should be redistributed to citizens Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, floated the idea of a "national dividend" in a Facebook post late Monday.
Evening Standard · May 13 Business news shorts: Dua Lipa sues Samsung for £11m, what next for British Steel, and airlines slash prices Dua Lipa sues Samsung for £11m, what next for British Steel, and airlines slash prices to lure worried holidaymakers: this week’s business news in brief
Android Central · May 13 We may finally know when Samsung's smart glasses are coming Samsung's rumored smart glasses may debut alongside new foldables and wearables in July.
The Economic Times · May 13 US Stock Market: AI-fueled memory supercycle boosts chip stocks while hardware companies struggle The AI boom is causing a global memory chip shortage. This is creating winners among chip makers like Micron and Samsung, whose shares are soaring. However, companies like HP and Nintendo are struggling with rising costs. This trend is expected to continue, impacting consumer electronics prices and profitability for years…
The Economic Times · May 13 Everything Google announced at The Android Show: Googlebook, Android 17 new features, Gemini AI and more Google is making Android an intelligence system powered by Gemini. New Googlebook laptops will combine Android and ChromeOS. Android Auto gets a major redesign with immersive navigation. Android 17 brings creator tools like Screen Reactions. Gemini is coming to Chrome on Android. New 3D emoji and Pause Point features are…
Tom’s Guide · May 13 'Two-day battery life is a game changer': Honor Magic8 Pro's silicon-carbon battery is a wake-up call for Samsung and Apple After trying the Honor Magic8 Pro, I’m convinced silicon‑carbon is the future of phone batteries, and the phone itself is pretty awesome, too.
Pedestrian.tv · May 13 Samsung Fires Back At $15M Dua Lipa Lawsuit After She Claimed It Used Her Image Without Permission The tech giant claimed it got “explicit assurance” to use the image after Dua Lipa filed a $15 million lawsuit over copyright infringement.
Tom’s Guide · May 12 Biggest Android Show Google I/O Edition announcements — Googlebook, Android 17, Gemini Intelligence, Android Auto, and more Google I/O may not be for another week, but The Android Show: I/O Edition spilled the beans on the biggest news and updates for all things Android.
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Google announces raft of free upgrades for Android phones Tech firm to expand AI capabilities of high-end devices with Gemini Intelligence and says new range of laptops on the way