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Samsung accidentally reveals Galaxy S25 Ultra accessory ahead of launch
While we’re about a month away from the expected official announcement of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung has accidentally revealed an exciting accessory that confirms the phones’ imminent launch.
An exciting Galaxy S25 Ultra accessory revealed on Samsung’s website
Some keen-eyed Samsung fans spotted a Galaxy S25 Ultra accessory after the company accidentally published a marketing image for it on its website for the French. According to the company’s Support website, Samsung will also launch a Standing Grip case for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, among other accessories.
The website clearly mentions “Galaxy S25 Ultra Standing Grip Case”, however, it leaves the image area blank, ruining the chance to get a first official look. You can see the image below.
The Standing Grip case is also available for the Galaxy S24 series, which provides a convenient and easy-to-hold strap. With the new Standing Grip design, your phone stays securely in your hand and back, giving you a secure grip. Plus, it is not only soft to the touch, but it also provides a comfortable grip that lasts for hours.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumored to have the thinnest bezels among all smartphones, including the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15. The phones will use Snapdragon 8 Elite processors. They will likely run Android 15-based One UI 7 software out of the box. The phone could do this with the promise of seven years of Android OS and security updates.
Furthermore, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature a 3000 nits brighter screen, A/B seamless updates, and will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and use UFS 4.0 storage, as well as may come with free Gemini Advanced for up to one year.
Samsung’s next-generation flagship smartphone Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event next month. The event is officially expected to be held on January 22 in San Jose, US.
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Samsung has officially released the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, Galaxy A06 5G, and Galaxy F17 5G smartphones. The update is based on Android 16 and obtains new features, a new design, and improved performance. Users of these devices in South Korea and India have started receiving the update.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, A06 5G, and F17 5G. upgraded with One UI 8 (Android 16) update.
The Galaxy A06 5G is receiving One UI 8 with firmware version A066BXXU3BYI8, while the Galaxy F17 5G is receiving firmware version E176BXXU2BYID. Along with One UI 8, it also includes the September 2025 security patch, which fixes bugs and makes the phone more secure.
Based on Android 16, the One UI 8 update brings several useful improvements. The update offers a cleaner and more modern user interface, smoother animations, and faster performance. It furthermore adds better privacy controls, more smart features, and improved battery life.
Samsung has also made some changes to make using the phone easier and more enjoyable. Galaxy users can download the update to their devices by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones are getting a fresh update with an October 2025 security patch to improve system security and stability. The update is live for users in Asian countries, including Thailand.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra can verify the October 2025 security update with One UI builds S921BXXS4CYJ1, S92BXXS4CYJ1, and S92BXXS4CYJ1, respectively. It is an initial rollout, so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
This new update delivers a better Galaxy experience by enhancing system security and stability. It also fixes several security issues to improve your phone’s performance.
To take advantage of these security improvements, it’s important to install the update as soon as possible. If you haven’t received an update notification, you can check for it manually.
For installation, simply go to your phone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then tap ‘Download and Install’ to keep your Galaxy smartphone updated with the latest security updates.
Additionally, this new update protects Galaxy devices from security threats by integrating the latest Android and Samsung security patches. Additionally, it includes several bug fixes aimed at providing a more reliable and efficient user experience.
Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 update has started rolling out to its Galaxy A73 and Galaxy M35 5G. The initial deployment has begun in Asia, with expansion to other countries in the Asia region will follow shortly.
Galaxy M35 5G’s One UI 8 comes with PDA software version M356BXXU5CYI8, as spotted by MohammedKhatri, while Galaxy A73 5G owners will receive the update with version A736BXXUAGYJ1 as spotted by ModiboSidibe. It’s a major update, and Galaxy users are advised to trigger installation after backing up their personal data.
The flagship One UI, One UI 8, improves the user experience by improving the design of various apps. Like other One UI versions, some apps have major UI changes, while others have minor changes. You may also notice minor changes to the UI.
The new software improves performance by optimizing app processing. This ensures faster app loading and battery efficiency. Privacy and security aspects have also been improved for Galaxy users.
If you have one of these phones, you can check for the update by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Install the update now to enjoy the new and improved features.
Looking ahead, Samsung is also operating on One UI 8.5, which is expected to be released in February 2026. Both its Galaxy A73 and Galaxy M35 will also be eligible for that update.
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