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Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 series with satellite messaging feature
On January 22, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched with an advanced rear main camera, a powerful processor, a flagship-level battery, and many other exciting features. The Galaxy S25 series phone lineup offers important software features for an efficient experience such as satellite messaging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series brings three models: Standard, Plus, and Ultra. All three variants differ from each other to some extent. Although these handsets claim to be better than their predecessors in every aspect. Let’s learn more about satellite messaging on the Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 series with satellite messaging feature
According to a Qualcomm blog post, the Galaxy S25 series is the first Android device to feature the Snapdragon Satellite messaging, which allows consumers to send and receive messages via low-earth orbit satellites (narrowband NTN), which is supported natively in the Android OS.
It is worth noting that this feature is built into Android, but requires specific hardware to work on select devices, regions, and/or operators. What’s also good is that the Galaxy S25 series has the necessary hardware and software to send and receive messages directly via satellite.
However, some Huawei smartphones already have satellite messaging built in.
Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy processor
The Galaxy S25 series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy Globally. It features the world’s fastest second-generation custom Qualcomm Orion CPU, game-changing Qualcomm Adreno GPU, and groundbreaking Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, delivering unparalleled performance by transforming the way users interact with their Galaxy AI devices.
Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series provides an extremely fast and smooth experience through its powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, delivering increased CPU, GPU, and NPU speeds (37%, 30%, and 40% respectively), compared to the chips used in Galaxy S24 series phones along with improved power efficiency.
Samsung’s latest Fan Edition tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, are happy as they receive the latest January 2026 security update. Notably, the firmware contains the newest safety improvements that will improve the tablet’s current health for a reliable experience.
According to the inputs, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series tablet with model numbers SM-X520, SM-X526N, SM-X620, and SM-X626N is receiving the latest patch via the One UI versions X520XXS6BZA3, X526NKOS6BZA4, X620XXS6BZA3, and X626NKOS6BZA3, and a software package of 500MB. Though the firmware doesn’t weigh much, we suggest using a stable Wi-Fi connection for installation.
This update doesn’t add any significant new features to the device, aside from the January 2026 security patch. However, you can expect some underlying performance optimizations and fixes for glitches that could have negatively impacted the user experience.
It’s important to note that this update will not harm your personal data. However, it’s always a good idea to back up your data beforehand. Also, the update package will be automatically deleted after the installation is complete.
Samsung’s January 2026 security patch addresses 55 security vulnerabilities. Google helped fix one critical vulnerability and 20 high-risk issues found in Android. Samsung also added 30 additional security fixes specifically for Galaxy phones. These fixes address both critical and medium-level risks.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has started emerging in the leaks, and the latest one has shed light on the camera button of the upcoming 2026 flagship.
As mentioned by Android Authority, a former employee at a Samsung supplier revealed on LinkedIn that they contributed to an initiative developing a new camera button with swipe gesture functionality for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
This report states that Samsung is working on an Apple-style Camera Control button for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. An Apple-style Camera Control button on iPhone models lets you quickly open your iPhone camera and access common camera settings.
We can now say that the Galaxy S26 series will be the first Samsung phones in years to feature a dedicated camera button.
For your information, the last Samsung phone with a dedicated camera button was probably the Galaxy K Zoom from 2014, which was essentially an Android-powered digital camera that could also make calls.
On the other hand, Samsung has not yet officially confirmed the Galaxy S26 lineup. However, according to reports, the company may unveil the Galaxy S26 series at a Samsung Unpacked event in February 2026. This upcoming series could be available in early March. Stay tuned for more information.
Samsung is preparing to release its next major software update, One UI 8.5, which is expected to arrive next month with the Galaxy S26 series. Testing of the initial beta builds of this update has already begun, and new information suggests that Samsung is planning a significant upgrade to Game Booster+ in One UI 8.5.
Game Booster+ is the tool that improves gaming performance and controls on Galaxy phones. According to information via Samsung Community, the One UI 8.5 update with Game Booster+ will bring many new features, including Gamepad Touch Mapping, CPU and GPU Settings, Fast-forward Game Intros, and more.
The Gamepad Touch Mapping is one of the biggest additions, which allows you to control even touch-only games with the pad.
Moreover, this upcoming Game Booster+ update will replace the “Turn on Game Booster GPU Settings” with CPU and GPU Settings. Gamers can tweak their CPU and GPU for game-specific performance optimization.
Last but not least, One UI 8.5 also brings the Fast-forward Game Intros videos option in the Game Booster+, which lets users play much faster, so players can start gaming almost right away.
Currently, these features are only available on Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra phones running One UI 8.5.
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