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Samsung has six monitor deals running at Amazon.
- 22-inch IPS, 100Hz: $79.99, down from $109.99
- 34-inch ViewFinity S50GC Ultra-WQHD: $219.99, down from $329.99
- 34-inch Odyssey G5, 1000R curve, 165Hz: $249.99, a 38% cut and its lowest in 90 days per Keepa on October 26
- 32-inch Odyssey OLED G7 4K: $400 off
The Odyssey G5 all-time low and the other three prices are on our site.
ALT Six Samsung Monitors Are Up to 38% Off at Amazon, Starting at $79.99
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 can turn its cover screen into a live mirror.
- Mirror view runs on the FlexWindow at up to 120 fps
- Requires Android 17 and One UI 9 or later
- Enabled through Camera Assistant, a Good Lock module
- Adds zoom, a freeze option and edge lighting for low light
- Currently limited to the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and availability varies by region
Steps to switch it on are on our site.
ALT How to Use Galaxy Z Flip 8’s Cover Screen as a Pocket Mirror
Samsung is rolling out the October 2026 security patch to the Galaxy A57.
- Firmware version BZJ2, roughly 370MB download
- Live now in Europe and parts of Asia
- US units expected in the coming days, build and size may vary
- Follows the stable One UI 9 rollout based on Android 17 earlier this month
What the patch fixes, and how to pull it early, on our site.
ALT Samsung Rolls Out October 2026 Security Update for Galaxy A57
Samsung has posted a Galaxy Store notice about scheduled maintenance.
- Event services offline November 9, 2026, 21:00 UTC to November 10, 00:00 UTC
- That is 4 PM to 7 PM ET, a 3 hour window
- Event list, event details and individual entries unavailable
- Some coupons may not appear or may not be recognized
- Browsing, downloads and app updates continue as normal
What the system upgrade actually changes is on our site.
ALT Samsung to Temporarily Suspend Galaxy Store Event Services Next Month
Samsung is rolling out a second October update to its latest foldables.
- Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8 are getting firmware version AZJ8
- Package weighs around 700MB on the Fold models
- Still on the October 2026 security patch level, no new patch included
- South Korea first, global rollout expected in the coming days
What the changelog actually says is on the site.
ALT Samsung Rolls Out Another October Update for its Latest Foldables
Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 update to the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro.
- Based on Android 17
- First XCover model to get One UI 9
- Firmware version G766NKSUBDZJ7, rolling out in South Korea first
- Adds Quick Panel layout customization, upgraded DeX desktop, Samsung Notes updates and a location privacy indicator
Which markets are next, and what to check in Settings > Software update: full story on our site.
ALT One UI 9 Stable Update is Rolling Out to Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
Samsung is reportedly preparing 8-layer HBM4 chips for Nvidia as Nvidia reworks the memory plan for Rubin Ultra.
- Mass production and shipments targeted for Q2 2027, per ZDNet Korea
- Samsung and SK Hynix currently focus on 12-layer HBM4
- Nvidia originally planned 12-layer HBM4E, the seventh-generation HBM, for Rubin Ultra
- 12-layer stacks reportedly run hotter with lower yields
- Samsung already has Nvidia certification for 12-layer HBM4, with production underway
What the 8-layer switch means for Rubin Ultra, on our site.
ALT Samsung Prepares 8-Layer HBM4 as Nvidia Rethinks Its Memory Plans
TUV certification lists battery capacities for the Galaxy S27 Ultra and the new S27 Pro.
- Galaxy S27 Ultra: 5,700 mAh typical, 5,534 mAh rated, battery EB-BS958DBY
- Galaxy S27 Pro: 5,240 mAh typical, 5,087 mAh rated, battery EB-BS957CBY
- That is a 700 mAh gain for the Ultra over its predecessor
- China's 3C agency certified the same rated capacities last month, pointing to 5,200 mAh for the Pro, so the Pro is 40 mAh higher than expected
- S27 Pro is tipped for a 6.47-inch display and no S Pen
What else the Pro gives up to sit below the Ultra, on our site.
ALT Galaxy S27 Pro Could Pack a Bigger Battery Than Expected
Samsung has started rolling out a second October update for the Galaxy S26 series.
- Firmware build BZJB, around 600MB, size varies by model
- Rolling out in South Korea first
- Second release since One UI 9
- Still on the October 5, 2026 security patch, no November patch
When the rollout widens and what the bootloader change does, on our site.
ALT Samsung Releases Second October Update for Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung's Silicone Magnet Case for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is discounted at Best Buy.
- $38.99, down from $89.99
- You save $51, or 57%
- Only the Green Shadow colorway is at this price, other colors cost more
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has no magnets of its own, so the case adds Qi2 charging alignment and magnetic accessory snap-on
Which colors are still full price, and how the magnets hold up day to day, on our site.
ALT Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Silicone Magnet Case Drops to $38.99 at Best Buy
