Our own write-ups of the latest Android phone news and reviews, sourced from the best in the industry.
Samsung uses World Heart Day to showcase how its latest Galaxy Watch models turn the wrist into a 24‑hour cardiac monitor, from blood‑pressure checks to a single‑digit Heart Health Score, and explains why the features matter for UK Android users.
Samsung’s Art Store subscription service now offers 38 iconic stills from A24’s film catalogue on compatible Samsung TVs, including the latest OLED and Frame models. The UK launch expands the visual‑art offering for home‑theatre enthusiasts.
Samsung, together with SK Telecom, has rolled out a private 5G network across 16 floors of Hana Financial’s new Incheon headquarters, offering ultra‑secure, AI‑ready connectivity for thousands of staff – a first for South Korea’s finance sector.
Samsung’s ad‑free TV Plus service is rolling out fresh creator‑driven channels in the United Kingdom and extending its lineup to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil and Mexico, bringing food, sport, science and news content to its 100 million monthly viewers.
Samsung’s latest Micro RGB TV line, the R85H and R95H, claims full BT.2020 colour gamut, sub‑100 µm RGB LEDs and Glare‑Free technology across 55‑115‑inch panels, positioning it as a premium alternative to OLED and Mini‑LED sets for UK buyers.
A month after launch, the Fairphone Gen 6+ is being praised for faster performance, a brighter display and a flawless 10/10 repairability score. We break down what reviewers say, the phone’s specs and why its long‑term support could matter for UK contract shoppers.
Hollywood legend Tom Cruise joined BAFTA for a deep‑dive interview with presenter Edith Bowman, revisiting his 47‑film catalogue and teasing his new collaboration with Alejandro G. Iñárritu, in a Samsung‑backed showcase.
Samsung invites UK gamers to a two‑day showcase of Asphalt Legends on the Gaming Hub cloud platform at its new Samsung KX venue, promising instant play on any Samsung device without downloads.
Samsung Electronics has secured contracts with South Korea’s two biggest mobile operators to build AI‑enhanced 5G standalone private networks for industrial sites, a move that could shape the future of ultra‑low‑latency connectivity for UK contract‑deal seekers.
In a new interview Samsung’s Visual Technology and MX teams detail the AI‑driven Portrait Video feature on the Galaxy Z Flip8, Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, explaining how it mimics large‑aperture lenses, the technical hurdles they overcame and tips for UK users to get cinematic results.
At Tokyo Game Show 2026 Samsung teamed up with NC to showcase the upcoming RPG Astrae Oratio using its new Spatial Signage displays. The glasses‑free 3D screens created life‑size characters, drew crowds and sparked talk about how the tech could reshape mobile‑gaming and retail in the UK.
Samsung has opened a year‑round showroom for its built‑in kitchen range in Löhne, Germany. The space showcases AI‑enabled appliances, SmartThings integration and the new Bespoke line, and is intended to become a hub for European kitchen‑industry partners, including the UK market.
Google’s new ‘Googlebook’ line pairs premium hardware from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo with on‑device Gemini AI and deep Android integration. Prices start at £799, pre‑orders are open and the first units arrive in the UK on 5 October.
Google’s September Pixel Drop rolls out fresh home‑screen widgets for quick contact, stronger scam detection, Raise‑to‑Talk upgrades for the Pixel Watch and a Harry Potter audiobook bundle with a two‑month Audible trial.
Google has announced that images and videos removed from Google Photos will now linger in the Bin for just 30 days instead of the previous 60‑day grace period, cutting the recovery window in half for UK users.
Google is set to extend its Photo Picker privacy tools with an AI‑driven filter that spots explicit content. The new ‘shield’ will alert users when they try to send nudity, giving Android 15 a built‑in safety net for apps that rely on the picker.
A recent Android Authority teardown shows Google is testing a Sensitive Content Warning powered by SafetyCore inside the native Photo Picker. If released, third‑party apps could automatically flag nudity before users hit send, offering extra privacy and parental‑control safeguards.
The privacy‑first Android fork GrapheneOS is overhauling its built‑in Messaging app with a new Compose‑based UI, plans to run RCS without Google Messages, and a secure‑paste system that blocks unwanted clipboard snooping.
Google’s Snapseed app for Android has been updated to version 4.1.6, bringing a colour‑grading editor, a searchable tools list, a new leaf‑fan loading icon and a sneak‑peek at a redesigned Looks tab that could soon host My Looks, Discover and Import sections.
