Our own write-ups of the latest Android phone news and reviews, sourced from the best in the industry.
Samsung teams up with football icon Thierry Henry for a new European ad campaign that highlights the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8. The push follows a 50 % sales lift over the previous Fold7 generation and could spark fresh contract offers for UK foldable fans.
Samsung’s newest foldables – the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 – have all earned Which? ‘Best Buy’ endorsements after independent lab testing, with the Fold8 praised for its redesign, tablet‑like inner screen and 40‑hour battery life.
Samsung’s Wallet app can now lock, unlock and start certain Cadillac EVs in the US and Canada using a compatible Galaxy phone. The move expands the digital‑key ecosystem and hints at future UK roll‑outs for Android users with Ultra‑Wideband devices.
Samsung’s flagship S99H OLED has been crowned Best TV of 2026, Best Home Cinema TV and Best Living Room TV at the HDTVTest Shootout, marking the first time a set has taken all three headline prizes in a single year.
EE has launched a new cross‑media campaign highlighting how its Fast Lane 5G+ feature can give iPhone 18 Pro owners dedicated, faster connectivity during peak moments. The push coincides with fresh contract options, early‑swap upgrades and trade‑in incentives for the latest Apple handset.
O2 has switched on its next‑generation 5G+ service in Bristol, covering up to 495,000 residents with faster speeds, lower latency and improved reliability – all at no extra charge for compatible devices.
Samsung’s latest SmartThings app upgrade adds a ‘SmartThings Now’ card stack, smarter routine suggestions and up to 30% faster local device control. The changes aim to make the hub‑based ecosystem feel more intuitive for Android users, especially those juggling multiple smart‑home gadgets.
Samsung’s Art Store will showcase 30 exclusive works from the British Museum on compatible Art TV sets from 6 October, letting UK households stream classic landscapes and watercolours straight to their living‑room screens.
Samsung has teamed up with indie‑film studio A24 to launch a 38‑image ‘Cinematic Collection’ on its Art Store service, now available on a range of 2026 Frame, Neo QLED and OLED TVs in the UK.
Samsung promotes its The Frame TV as a dual‑purpose piece that doubles as a digital picture frame. With Art Mode, custom bezels and a wireless One Connect hub, the company says the set fits open‑plan living and seasonal décor, while still delivering flagship picture quality.
Fairphone says its line of “e‑waste neutral” phones and community‑driven recycling races could help curb a global e‑waste surge, with UK schools already taking part.
The Lee Kun‑Hee Collection arrives in London for a four‑month run at the British Museum’s Great Court Gallery, featuring 100 Korean masterpieces – including ten National Treasures – and marking the first major Korean art showcase at the museum in over four decades.
Google Play is expanding its billing suite with multi‑quantity purchases, usage‑based billing, mixed‑cart checkout and AI‑driven grace periods. The changes aim to boost developer revenue while giving UK users smoother, more personalised subscription experiences.
Samsung’s six affiliates are jointly investing $1 billion in Helix Digital Infrastructure, a new AI‑focused data‑center platform backed by KKR. The move signals Samsung’s shift from component supplier to AI‑infrastructure architect, a development that could shape future Android devices and services.
Meta’s Instagram Direct team partnered with Google to rebuild its messaging UI with Jetpack Compose, trimming the codebase by half and slashing AI‑agent token costs by a third. The move also boosted performance and gave developers a template for AI‑first Android apps.
Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag3 is 35 % smaller, 33 % lighter and adds cross‑platform compatibility, a 60 m Bluetooth 6.0 range and up to 790 days of battery life. The UK‑focused press release also highlights proactive alerts and tighter privacy controls.
Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag3 is 35 % smaller, 33 % lighter and adds Bluetooth 6.0, UWB precision and cross‑OS sharing. The tracker promises up to 550 days of battery life and will hit Korea in October before rolling out globally in 2027.
Samsung’s latest tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+, arrive with a 3nm processor, up to 23 hours of battery life, IP68 protection and integrated Galaxy AI, plus an S Pen and a suite of creative‑productivity apps – all in a sub‑5.2 mm chassis.
Vodafone has introduced short‑term 5G broadband packages for students, with no installation fees, next‑day delivery and a £2 monthly discount, promising fibre‑like speeds for as little as £5.25 per person in a typical four‑person house share.
