If you’re in the market for a capable mid-range smartphone that stays fast over time and shares some high-end features with flagship models, you’ll be glad to know Samsung is offering a sale on select Galaxy A phones. The Galaxy A56 is included and is currently listed at its second-best price of $424, down from $499.
While many Samsung Galaxy phones are already receiving the One UI 8 update, the story is different for some models. Samsung has officially ended software support for several devices, putting affected users at risk. Here’s what that means for Galaxy owners.
Thinphone—that’s what I call the new marketing obsession of smartphone manufacturers. After Samsung launched a particularly thin phone with the Galaxy Edge, Apple followed suit in September with the iPhone Air. And yes, the iPhone Air really is thinner, with a thickness measuring a mere 5.64 mm. But does this really bring advantages in everyday use? Let’s take a look at the nextpit review!
While Android 16 rolled out quickly for many brands, OnePlus is taking its time with this year’s OS update. However, the wait might be worth it. OxygenOS 16 brings major enhancements and visual upgrades, especially in UI customization, performance, and AI integration. Here’s why it’s exciting.
The first Android 16 QPR (Quarterly Platform Release) update that rolled out to Pixel devices brought many visual improvements, especially with the Material 3 Expressive UI. The upcoming QPR2 appears to build on those changes, introducing smaller but thoughtful refinements. Now, the third and final QPR2 beta installment has been released, signaling that everything may be on track for a stable release in December.
If most foldable smartphones feel too pricey, you can always wait for a sale. Fortunately, discounts on Samsung’s Galaxy foldables are quite frequent. For instance, the latest Galaxy Z Flip 7 is currently down to its best price of $849 at Amazon and Best Buy, which is a massive $250 cut from the usual $1,099.
Samsung stepped up its flagship foray this year with the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge, its first ultra-thin smartphone. While it was a bold move, the gamble appears to be falling short of expectations. A fresh report from South Korea suggests that Samsung is dropping the Galaxy S Edge line from next year’s Galaxy S26 series, meaning there won’t be a Galaxy S26 Edge.
Samsung is showing no signs of stopping when it comes to its Android 16 rollout. The South Korean company just started to update nine of its best-selling mid-range models to One UI 8 based on Google’s latest operating system. The number jumps to 14 if we consider regional variants of those phones, which you can see in the list below.
Check which Galaxy phones are already running Android 16
With modern hardware, you might think Android smartphones are harder to compromise. However, cyber threats have evolved, introducing more sophisticated methods to compromise your device. A newly discovered case now shows Android devices being targeted by malware that steals information directly from the screen.
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is its first ultra-thin smartphone, but the device doesn’t come cheap. The good news? Frequent discounts help lower the barrier. Right now, the 512 GB variant is down to $729, that’s $540 (or 40%) off its usual $1,219 price on Amazon.