Novinky 9 Říjen 2025 - 8 Únor 2026

Leaked images showing Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus in white surfaced online Saturday. Reports highlighted faster charging but noted the lack of built-in Qi2 magnets, meaning magnetic cases may still be required. A TechRadar poll found 70% of readers are not excited about the upcoming Galaxy S launch. Samsung is expected to announce the devices in late February.

Samsung launched the Galaxy A07 5G in Malaysia, featuring a 6,000mAh battery, 6.7-inch 120Hz display, and IP54 rating. The phone includes Google Gemini AI and promises six years of security updates. Launch in India is set for early February. Prices in the Philippines start at about $140 for the 4GB/64GB model.

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 series at an Unpacked event on February 25, with South Korean sales starting March 11, according to leaker Ice Universe. Pricing is rumored to remain similar to last year, starting at $799 for the base model. Reports cite new features aimed at attracting iPhone users. Samsung has not confirmed the event details.

Samsung is offering hands-on demos of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone at select Samsung Experience Stores across the U.S. ahead of its official U.S. launch. The company has not announced a U.S. release date or price, only stating “early 2026.” Demos are available in California, New York, Texas, and Minnesota, with some stores highlighting Galaxy AI features. No preorders or reservations are being accepted.

Leaks point to a Galaxy S26 Ultra launch event on February 25 in San Francisco, with sales starting in March. Reports suggest a possible price increase in South Korea due to memory shortages, while prices in the US may remain unchanged. The S26 Ultra may feature a new “Privacy Display.” Early rumors mention camera upgrades for the S27 Ultra.

The December 2025 Android 16 QPR2 update is causing the always-on display to flicker on some Google Pixel 10 phones. Users report the screen briefly blacks out when the clock updates or notifications arrive, especially during wireless charging or unlocking. Google has not issued a fix or statement. Disabling the always-on display is the main workaround.

OnePlus confirmed its upcoming OnePlus 15 will feature a 7,300mAh "Glacier Battery," a significant jump from the 6,000mAh unit in the OnePlus 13. The phone launches in China on October 27, 2025, with a global release expected in mid-November. It will support 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and offer a 6.78-inch 165Hz OLED display. Three color options will be available, including a new purple variant.

Samsung has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge after weak sales of the S25 Edge, which sold only 1.31 million units by August compared to over 12 million S25 Ultra. The S26 Plus returns to the lineup, as confirmed by GSMA IMEI records. Analysts blame the Edge’s poor sales on its thin design, small 3,900 mAh battery, and $1,099 price. Samsung will stick to the standard, Plus, and Ultra models for 2026.

Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Z TriFold, a triple-folding phone with two hinges and three batteries, globally in late 2025. Prototypes shown at CES 2025 featured a 10-inch foldable AMOLED display and a 200MP main camera. The device will debut in the UAE, China, and Korea, with possible expansion to the US and UK. Analysts expect a high price and limited availability for the first release.

Apple released iOS 26.0.1 on September 29, 2025, to fix iPhone 17 connectivity and camera issues and criticized the EU’s DMA for delaying new features. OnePlus hinted at an October 27 launch for the OnePlus 15 in China. Samsung updated TryGalaxy on October 1 to preview One UI 8 and Galaxy AI. Counterpoint expects AI smartphone chip shipments to rise 74% in 2025, with Apple taking 46% of the market.

Google unveiled Pixel 10 phones with the new Tensor G5 chip, on-device Gemini AI, and seven years of updates. Apple’s iPhone 17 sales surpassed forecasts, prompting analysts to predict increased production, while Apple rushed out iOS 26.0.1 to fix connectivity and camera bugs. Samsung is preparing a tri-fold Galaxy Z phone, limited to 50,000 units at $3,000. T-Mobile expanded satellite texting via Starlink to support major apps in remote areas.

Samsung will launch a tri-fold foldable phone by the end of 2025 as its foldable sales jumped 50% year-over-year. Apple fixed a major AI bug that left iPhone 17 models partly unusable for weeks, and addressed screen scratches with new MagSafe charger rings. Google’s Pixel 10 line debuts on-device generative AI and received U.S. federal security approval. Xiaomi, Huawei, and other brands announced new flagship phones for global markets.