Samsung just announced its latest flagship S25 series, both in India and globally. While everyone had their eyes on whether Samsung would launch the S25 Slim at the Galaxy Unpacked January 2025 Event, no one imagined that there wouldn’t be a Slim model but rather an Edge model. Samsung showcased the S25 Edge, which essentially replaces the Slim model, during the event.

Those who saw the images floating all over the internet were quite surprised, as the design was nothing like what OnLeaks had shared in his leak. Even the name turned out to be different. But that’s not all, Samsung’s addition of the Edge variant to its S25 series introduces a design that differs from the rest of the smartphones in the lineup.

When I first saw the image of it, I felt like I had seen it somewhere before. And then it hit me, it looks strikingly similar to the Oppo K12x (China), AKA the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite. If you look at the comparison below, the Galaxy S25 Edge is on the left, and the Nord CE 4 Lite is on the right. While the S25 Edge has a single flash, the Nord CE 4 Lite features a dual-flash setup. Both smartphones sport a rear dual-camera layout neatly placed in a pill-shaped deco.

The silver colour of the S25 Edge also seems reminiscent of the Nord CE 4 Lite. Although Samsung briefly showcased the device at the Unpacked event, not much detail was revealed. However, an earlier Geekbench listing revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset would power it. Interestingly, that listing showed the device’s underpowered multicore performance for some reason.
It’s worth noting that the “Edge” naming in the moniker is likely intended to highlight the smartphone’s slim design. Additionally, it marks the brand’s return to using “Edge” in its product names—the last being the 2016-released Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

As of now, Samsung has not revealed further details, such as the launch date or full specifications. But an earlier leak had revealed it may launch in May of this year. Additionally, WHYLAB shared some key specs of this smartphone: a 6.7″ straight display screen, a 3900 mAh battery backup, a 200MP (main) + 50MP (ultra-wide) dual-camera unit, and 6.4 mm thickness.

I know some may not like this comparison, So, who else agrees with me that it looks like the Nord CE 4 Lite?

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Samsung, the South Korean tech maker, recently unveiled its latest Galaxy S25 series flagship devices with the Android 15 based One UI 7 custom skin onboard, however, as per recent updates, the official version for other previous Galaxy smartphone models are said to be delayed and will likely only be rolled out by the end of next month onwards. Amidst this, a new One UI 7 build has been uploaded on the brand’s official server for last year’s Galaxy S24 series models.

Here’s more about it.

New One UI 7 Build for Galaxy S24 Series Updated on Server – ‘BYA6’

As per what has been shared, from the ‘BYA4’ build, the brand’s official server has been updated with the ‘BYA6’ One UI 7 build for the Galaxy S24 series. Its build version is mentioned to be ‘S928NKSU4BYA6/ S928NOKR4BYA6/ S928NKSU4BYA6’.

Speaking more, it has already been revealed that there will be one more beta update (One UI 7 beta 4 update) for the Galaxy S24 series before the official version gets rolled out, and it will be announced or informed to users via the Samsung Members app.

Also, according to what was revealed officially in a press release, Samsung plans to polish its One UI 7 custom skin with the feedback received via the beta program, and the official version is thus expected to be only made available from the end of February 2025, or in March 2025, if everything turns out right. To add, it will be first rolled out to the Galaxy S series flagship models, and later to the other series devices.

Stay tuned for more tech updates.

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The South Korean smartphone manufacturer, Samsung, very recently launched its Galaxy S25 series flagship smartphone models globally and three of the latest devices are currently available for pre-booking. Along with these three, a fourth expected smartphone was also showcased by the brand at the launch event, featuring a thin form factor design. Now, the expected key specs of this smartphone have been tipped online.

Read more about it below.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – Tipped Key Specs

As per this new update received via WHYLAB, the Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, the brand’s thin form factor device of the Galaxy S25 series (which was initially said to be called ‘Galaxy S25 Slim’), is tipped to have specs such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip (overclocked version with 4.47 GHz primary clock speed), 6.7″ straight display screen, 3900 mAh battery backup, 200MP (main) + 50MP (ultra-wide) dual camera unit, and 6.4 mm thickness.

Speaking more, based on the device that was showcased at the event, the Galaxy S25 Edge obviously has a very thin design and in one way or the other shares some similarities with the Galaxy S25+ model, but with quite evident differences. The main difference and what makes the device stand out from the other already-launched Galaxy S25 series models apart from the thin design is the camera module. The Galaxy S25 Edge has a slightly projected pill-shaped unit which houses two even more projected camera sensors and an LED flashlight. Also, as per rumors, Samsung could make this Galaxy S25 Edge model available to customers in the month of May 2025.

Just to add, the ‘Edge’ naming in the moniker is surely to portray the thin design of the smartphone, however, it also marks the brand’s return to using ‘Edge’ in its smartphone monikers and notably the 2016-released Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was the last to launch with it.

More updates concerning the latest Galaxy S25 Edge device are likely to be shared in the coming days, which will probably shed more light on its specs, features, and launch date. Stay tuned until then.

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The next Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G smartphone models from Samsung have been part of multiple reports and we have already come across the certifications and leaked render images of these two upcoming devices. Now, the expected launch time frame of both these Galaxy smartphones have been tipped online.

Read more about it below.

Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G – Tipped Expected Launch Time Frame

This update comes from a tipster(@yabhishekhd) on the X platform, and as per what has been shared, the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G smartphones are tipped to launch in the mid-half of March 2025, both in the Indian and global markets. Considering the Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G launch time frame, these previous devices were also unveiled in the month of March in 2024, and the expected launch time frame of their successors may turn out to be true.

Now looking at previous updates, the Galaxy A36 5G support page in France went live recently, and it was also listed on the Geekbench database. The Geekbench database revealed specs like Snapdragon 6 Gen 3/Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, 2.4 GHz primary clock speed, and 6GB RAM. Additionally, this device is also said to sport a 50MP triple rear camera unit as well as a 12MP selfie camera. We have also come across its 5K render images and 360° video, revealing the revamped camera module design.

About the Galaxy A56 5G, this device will also be coming with a similar revamped camera module design and its CAD-based renders have been shared already. Moreover, via its listing on the MIIT database, a few more renders were also revealed. Apart from the MIIT listing, the smartphone has also made it to 3C, TENAA, EMVCo, BIS, and Geekbench databases too. Also, the France support page for this device is also now live. Based on these listings and reports, the device is also suggested to have expected specs like Exynos 1580 chip (2.91 GHz), Xclipse 540 GPU, 8GB RAM, triple rear camera system, 12MP selfie camera, 4905 mAh rated battery, 45W wired fast charging, NFC, and more.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Samsung very recently conducted its Galaxy Unpacked event and the much-awaited Galaxy S25 series has been unveiled. Three new smartphone models – Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra have been officially launched, while a Galaxy S25 Edge model was also showcased and is believed to be the previously rumored Galaxy S25 Slim device itself. The pre-order for the latest smartphones are currently live with shipments starting from early next month in February 2025.

Check out the key specs, color choices, availability details, and pricing of the flagships below.

Galaxy S25 Series Officially Introduced

Price and Availability

The standard Galaxy S25 model comes in three storage options of 12GB/128GB, 12GB/256GB, & 12GB/512GB and seven color choices of Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, & Blue Black. In the Indian market, the model starts at INR 80,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant, whereas in the US market, it starts at USD 799.99 for the 12GB/128GB variant.

The Galaxy S25+ model is available in 12GB/256GB & 12GB/512GB storage options and Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, & Blue Black color choices (Mint and Icy Blue colors not listed in India). The model starts at INR 99,999 and USD 999.99 price points in the Indian and US markets respectively.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra model can be purchased in a total of three storage options – 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, & 12GB/1TB and seven color choices – Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, & Titanium Pink Gold. It starts with respective price tags of INR 1,29,999 and USD 1,299.99 in India and in the US.  

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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Watch for Kids experience, a special setup for the Galaxy Watch7 LTE that offers a fun, safe, and connected way for children to explore the digital world. Designed in collaboration with Google, the watch blends technology, education, and entertainment, all while giving parents tools to monitor and manage their child’s usage.

The Galaxy Watch for Kids allows children to make calls, send texts to approved contacts, and personalise their device with apps and watch faces from beloved brands like Barbie, Crayola, and Marvel. Using Google Family Link, parents can take charge of how the watch is used, ensuring it aligns with family values and routines.

Features Designed for Families

The Family Link app enables parents to:

• Control who kids can call and text.
• Approve or block apps on Google Play.
• Track the watch’s location.
• Activate School Time Mode to minimise distractions during class.
• Locate lost devices.

The watch offers a range of Teacher Approved apps and watch faces that mix learning and creativity. From solving puzzles with MathTango to tracking emotions with Rebel Girls Mood Journal, children can enjoy activities that develop skills in math, art, and science. Partnered brands like PBS KIDS bring fun and learning to the wrist with interactive apps inspired by popular shows like Wild Kratts.

Launch and Availability

The Galaxy Watch for Kids experience will roll out exclusively for the Galaxy Watch7 LTE in the U.S., available through AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. There’s no word yet on its availability in other regions.

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The South Korean consumer electronics maker, Samsung, will be conducting its Galaxy Unpacked event today on the 22nd of January 2025, and many of its latest products are going to be unveiled at the grand ceremony. Among the much-awaited products is the next Galaxy S25 series flagship models and just a few hours ahead of their global launch, the live images of three new devices of the series have been revealed online.

Here’s more about it.

Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra – Revealed Live Images

Unlike previous years, at this year’s first Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is believed to unveil four new Galaxy S25 series models for its consumers and it is the live images of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones that have been revealed.

We have already come across the design images of all these three models in the past, and the live images align with it. We can spot key design aspects such as the flat display/rear/side panels, thin symmetrical bezels, centrally-aligned punch-hole selfie camera, Galaxy Z Fold 6-like camera rings, and rounded corners even for the Galaxy S25 Ultra model too.

It also seems that the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ models are featured in the ‘Silver Shadow’ color, whereas the Galaxy S25 Ultra can be seen possibly in the Titanium Black and Titanium Gray colors. The Galaxy S25 smartphone Blue color variant has also been shared, along with the packaging boxes of the three devices.

Speaking more, apart from the above mentioned models, there is also a Galaxy S25 Slim device too that will be introduced along with the other smartphone models.

So far, we have covered a lot about the soon-to-be-launched Galaxy S25 series smartphone from expected features, available storage options, color choices, and more. With the official launch today, we will be able to confirm them all. Stay tuned.

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Last week the Chinese brand Xiaomi made its way into the South Korean market as it unveiled a few flagship smartphones- Xiaomi 14T and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. It is also revealed that Xiaomi plans to release more products like TVs, wearable devices, and robotic vacuum cleaners by next month in South Korea.

With the entry of Chinese brand Xiaomi in the South Korean market, domestic company Samsung seems to be on alert as a Korean publication (via) has revealed as per industry sources, Samsung Electronics has been paying a lot of attention to Xiaomi’s trends internally. Some within Samsung suggest that it is necessary to visit the offline store once it opens to check out the atmosphere.

This information hints that Samsung could be in an discomfort situation as Xiaomi is already known for its low price policy and even with lower prices the devices do not lack specifications or performance. For example, the recently unveiled Xiaomi 14T 12/256GB model is priced at 599,800 won and the 12/512GB model is priced at 649,800 won. This is only half of what other brands offer in the market and the device boosts features like Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and AI features.

Wel,l it will be slightly difficult for Xiaomi to set foot in South Korea as consumer loyalty to brands like Apple and Samsung is high in the market but as per an industry insider since many people use multiple smartphones for work, out of curiosity there may be demand for Xiaomi products. Also, it depends on how quickly Xiaomi secures its after-sales service network.

The appearance of Xiaomi in South Korea is expected to bring a shift among consumers. The company has already set the launch of Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G on 22^nd January in South Korea, the same day on which Samsung will host the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event.

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Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event will be taking place tomorrow and in this particular event, Samsung is expected to unveil its latest Galaxy S25 flagship series and a few other devices. Previously it was rumored that the brand may release the One UI 7 official version at this particular event but as per a recent update by official beta moderators, One UI 7 Beta 4 is currently under works and the next update won’t be the stable version update (for the Galaxy S24 series).

Seems like Samsung needs to polish One UI 7 more for a better user experience as the brand has officially revealed in a press release that they are planning to supplement user feedback obtained via the beta program into One UI 7 and it will be released in Q1 of this year, probably by the end of February or March 2025. Also if everything goes according to plan, it will be first rolled out to the Galaxy S series and then later on to other Galaxy devices.

Samsung Devices Eligible For One UI 7

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S22+
• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S21 FE
• Galaxy S21 Ultra
• Galaxy S21+
• Galaxy S21

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A73
• Galaxy A72
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A34
• Galaxy A33
• Galaxy A25
• Galaxy A24
• Galaxy A23
• Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A14 (LTE+5G)

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE
• Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S9+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi/5G)

Galaxy F series

• Galaxy F55
• Galaxy F54
• Galaxy F34
• Galaxy F15

Galaxy M series

• Galaxy M55
• Galaxy M54
• Galaxy M34
• Galaxy M53
• Galaxy M33
• Galaxy M15

While other smartphone brands have already released Android 15 update to their smartphones and the word is already out for Android 16, Samsung is yet to roll out its Android 15 upgrade.

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The South Korean smartphone makers, Samsung, seems to be planning on releasing the first 5G model not just in the Galaxy A0x series, but also in the Galaxy F0x and Galaxy M0x series as well. This is because, the upcoming Galaxy A06 5G, Galaxy F06 5G, and Galaxy M06 5G models have made it to the Bluetooth SIG certification database.

Read more about the update below.

Galaxy A06 5G, Galaxy F06 5G, and Galaxy M06 5G Models – Bluetooth SIG Listing

The Galaxy A06 5G with model numbers of ‘SM-A066B’, ‘SM-A066M/DS’, ‘SM-A066M’, ‘SM-A066E/DS’, and ‘SM-A066B/DS’; Galaxy F06 5G with the model number of ‘SM-E066B/DS’; and the Galaxy M06 5G with the model number of ‘SM-M066B/DS’, have been certified by the Bluetooth SIG authority and their monikers have been mentioned. These models have also been categorized as mobile phones supporting multi-band 2G/3G/4G/5G network, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Looking at previous updates, these Galaxy A06 5G, Galaxy F06 5G, and Galaxy M06 5G models have previously received certifications from the Wi-Fi Alliance and Nemko certification authorities too. Moreover, the Galaxy A06 5G was spotted on the FCC certification platform of the United States a few days back, as well as on India’s BIS database.

A few of the key details revealed include Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz and 5GHz support (also 5.8 GHz for Galaxy A06 as per FCC), dual SIM tray, and USB type-C charging interface. The FCC-listed Galaxy A06 5G is also pointed out to have Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and pack a 5000 mAh battery (same as its 4G counterpart). Also to add, the Galaxy A06 5G schematic image on the FCC database revealed a rectangular-shaped vertically-placed rear camera module too.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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