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Samsung One UI 7.0 Beta Will Be Shorter and Less Buggy
Samsung is busy working on the various builds of One UI 7.0 Alpha. In one interesting update shared by a well-known Samsung leaker, this year’s One UI 7.0 Beta program is set for just 8 to 9 Betas, which relatively makes the Beta program almost similar to using Stable firmware.
According to SamsonSirJi, Samsung will be working to fix most of the bugs before One UI 7.0 reaches the Beta stage. This high-effort task has made the company postpone the One UI 7.0 Beta program.
For example, early in August of last year was when Samsung released the One UI 6 Beta for the Galaxy S23 series. This year, with September really close, not even rumors of the Beta program have surfaced. This kind of delay may ensure that Galaxy users get a more elaborated, less buggy Beta experience.
The One UI team is currently working on the testing of the Alpha build. They will continue to find and fix all the minor problems as well as bigger ones which could affect the user’s experience. Once the Beta version is out, works will continue on further improvements.
It looks like Samsung may have learned from its past; it’s what users experienced last year in their beta phase with overheating, battery drain, animation issues, and much more. Being considered well about it, this seems quite unlike Samsung to have problems this time around.
The Android ecosystem also saw Google’s strategy change. The company advanced its usual October hardware event to August. The latest Pixel 9 phones come with Android 14 pre-installed, though they would have had Android 15 if the event were in October.
Android 15 Beta Testing is almost done. While the leaker didn’t mention any specific date, one can sure believe that the One UI 7.0 Beta will soon be available just before Google rolls out the Stable Android 15 update for its Pixel devices.
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Samsung has officially confirmed that its newly launched Galaxy S26 series supports satellite communication. The lineup includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and all three devices come with this important connectivity feature.
Earlier, Samsung did not clearly mention satellite support during the launch event, which created confusion among users. Now, the company has confirmed that satellite communication is available on the Galaxy S26 series as part of its efforts to improve user safety and connectivity.
What Satellite Communication Means
Satellite communication allows users to send messages, access limited data services, and contact emergency services even when traditional mobile networks are unavailable. This feature can be especially useful in remote areas, mountains, or during natural disasters where normal network coverage may fail.
Samsung says expanding satellite connectivity shows its commitment to providing reliable communication when users need it the most.
Won-Joon Choi, President and COO of Samsung’s Mobile eXperience (MX) Business, stated that satellite connectivity is becoming an important part of modern smartphones, and Samsung aims to stay at the forefront of wireless innovation through partnerships with global telecom companies.
Global Partnerships for Satellite Support
Samsung is working with multiple telecom operators across different regions to enable satellite communication services.
- United States: Samsung has partnered with Verizon to provide emergency SOS and text services on Galaxy flagship devices starting from the S25 series. The company is also working with AT&T, while T-Mobile supports satellite text and data services on select Galaxy flagship and Galaxy A series phones launched after the Galaxy S21 lineup.
- Europe: Samsung is collaborating with Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone to bring satellite communication support to selected Galaxy smartphones. Trials with MasOrange in Spain are expected to begin in March.
- Japan: Samsung previously partnered with KDDI to offer satellite-based messaging, data services, and the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS). The company is also working with SoftBank, Docomo, and Rakuten Mobile to expand satellite features on Galaxy smartphones.
Focus on Safety and Connectivity
With satellite communication becoming a key smartphone feature, Samsung aims to provide users with uninterrupted communication, especially in emergency situations. The addition of this feature to the Galaxy S26 series strengthens Samsung’s push toward safer and more reliable mobile experiences worldwide.
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Samsung is getting ready to launch three new tablets- the premium Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra, and the budget-friendly Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite has now appeared in the Bluetooth SIG database, confirming it has received official certification. This is a key step before launch and suggests the tablet could be announced very soon.
According to rumors, Samsung might unveil the Tab S10 Lite as early as next month.
What to Expect from Galaxy Tab S10 Lite:
- Processor: Exynos 1380 SoC
- RAM: 6GB
- Battery: 8,000 mAh with 45W fast charging support
- Stylus and Accessories: Will support the S Pen and a keyboard
- Software: Expected to run Android 15 with One UI 7
The Tab S10 Lite is shaping up to be a solid mid-range tablet with a large battery and stylus support making it a good choice for students professionals and casual users alike. Keep an eye out for an official announcement from Samsung soon.
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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to arrive with Qualcomm’s next flagship chip—the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2—according to leaked firmware files. It will also ship with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 right out of the box.
This lines up with a recent report from tipster Ice Universe which highlighted Samsung’s new strategy. Under this approach foldable phones receive the newest One UI version first and then it gets refined for the Galaxy S series.
The leaked firmware was found on Samsung’s own server suggesting the company is already testing One UI 8.5 for the S26 lineup.
The firmware includes the serial number PMK8850 which likely belongs to Snapdragon’s next-gen chip. For comparison the Galaxy S25 Ultra used the Snapdragon 8 Elite which had the 8750 serial number. So it’s quite likely that the S26 Ultra will continue using Qualcomm’s top-tier chipset.
However not all models in the Galaxy S26 series may use Snapdragon. The regular Galaxy S26 and S26+ are expected to feature Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 processor. This chip is said to offer strong CPU and GPU performance. Another report claims that Samsung has also found a way to improve the Exynos 2600’s cooling which could make it more reliable.
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