The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else

Google stepped into The Android Show with a laptop nobody saw coming, an AI layer that does your errands, and a security overhaul that’s long overdue.

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 made checking free storage harder because apparently math is a feature now

One UI 8.5 no longer shows available storage clearly inside Device Care, leaving Galaxy users to calculate remaining space or rely on clunky workarounds.

Samsung leak shows it hasn’t given up on tri-fold phones yet

A new Samsung patent-based leak shows a possible Galaxy Z TriFold 2 design with an S Pen pocket built directly into the hinge area.

Samsung just got sued for millions of dollars by pop icon Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15 million, alleging the company used her image on TV packaging without permission to sell televisions.

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m, alleging her photo has been selling its TVs without permission since 2025
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m, alleging her photo has been selling its TVs without permission since 2025

The complaint says a backstage shot from the 2024 Austin City Limits Festival ended up on Crystal UHD packaging in retail and online channels worldwide, and that Samsung ignored her cease-and-desist requests. Dua Lipa filed a $15 million federal lawsui…

Samsung Galaxy S25 series just landed the big One UI 8.5 update in the US

Samsung One UI 8.5 is rolling out to Galaxy S25 series phones in the US with quick settings customization, updated photo editing tools, and a bunch of small but satisfying changes.

I let this Galaxy S26 feature handle my battery, and it actually works

The Galaxy S26’s Device Care features handle battery health, background apps, and system optimization in ways that actually make a difference over time. Once it is set up, it mostly stays out of your way and simply lets you use your phone.

Samsung gave Galaxy S25 users One UI 8.5, but skipped the features they wanted most

One UI 8.5 is rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series with new tools, but the missing Now Nudge and 24MP camera mode are what users are talking about.

I tried the AI editing tools on my Galaxy S26, and it quietly blew my mind

After testing the Galaxy S26’s AI eraser and generative editing tools on real photos, I finally found a phone-based AI editor that feels fast, useful, and surprisingly dependable.