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Samsung confirms Galaxy S25 launch for January 22 at Unpacked 2025 event
Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra will launch at its first Unpacked 2025 event on January 22. The launch date was already rumoured and the company has now confirmed that this is indeed the date when the next flagship lineup will be revealed.
Two weeks from now, Samsung next flagships will be unveiled the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra at Unpacked 2025 event. In a teaser shared by the company’s website, it has been revealed that the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event will be held in San Jose on January 22 at 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. GMT, and 7 p.m. CET.
You’ll also be able to catch the new product announcement via live streams on platforms such as Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel.
Additionally, the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event will focus on the next evolution of Galaxy AI alongside Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup. Hence, Galaxy AI is expected to get a lot of focus during the event. This is the suite of AI features that Samsung will introduce with the Galaxy S25 series. Artificial intelligence is a key area of focus for the new flagship, with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset boasting significant AI capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series pre-orders now open
Along with the confirmation of the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung also shared details of pre-order offers. Customers in the US can now claim “Reserve” offers for the upcoming Galaxy devices during the pre-order period. Orders on Samsung.com or the Shop Samsung app will receive a $50 Reserve credit when they purchase the device. This is a no-commitment offer: users only need to register their interest by sharing their name and email to be able to redeem the credit.
Plus, you can win a $5,000 Samsung gift card. Further, you also get an additional credit of up to $900 when you sell an eligible device. Moreover, you can also get an additional instant credit of up to $300 when you make reservations and pre-orders, taking the total savings to up to $1,250.
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Samsung is preparing to introduce exciting new One UI 8.5 features with its new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, in particular, will be the most powerful Optical phone which is setting the stage to debut massive camera upgrades.
Leaker @chunvn8888 has come up with a new array of Galaxy S26 Ultra camera upgrades. The newly leaked information sheds light on camera assistance key enhancements:
According to the leaker, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a 24MP default and portrait mode. It may also feature Adaptive Pixel, which reduces noise by combining multiple low-resolution photos into one high-resolution image.
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra Optical has a focus speed slider for portrait and video modes. Camera assistance mode – allows turning off HDR10+ and using regular HDR.
Galaxy S26 Ultra sensors debugged details:
- 200MP HP2
- 50MP JN3 ultrawide
- 12MP S5K3LD 3x tele
- 50MP IMX854 peris 5x
- 12MP IMX874 selfie
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold SE, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 receive October 2025 security update
Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold SE, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable devices, bringing the October 2025 security patch. As for this new release, the October 2025 security update has currently released for users in Korea, and it will soon expand to global users.
These foldables are currently running on the One UI 8 (Android 16), bringing new customizations and AI enhancements. As always, this update helps improve the security and performance of your phone.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold SE, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable devices can identify the latest update by the following firmware version: Although this firmware doesn’t bring visible changes, it is important for maintaining the phone’s security and long-term performance.
- Galaxy Z Fold 4: F936NKSU6IYJ1
- Galaxy Z Flip 4: F721NKSU6IYJ1
- Galaxy Z Flip 6: F741NKSS2CYJ3
- Galaxy Z Fold SE: F958NKSS2CYJ3
The October 2025 security patch addresses over 30 known security issues. This update helps protect your phone from harmful software, bugs, and other threats. Samsung is working to make this update available to more Galaxy devices.
To download the update, go to your Galaxy phone’s Settings and then tap “Software Update” >> “Download and Install.” Once the update is downloaded, tap “Install Now.” Your phone will restart, and the latest security patch will be installed.
Samsung has pushed the October 2025 security update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. This update is already out for users of some Galaxy smartphones.
The October 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently available for users in Southeast Asian markets. The company plans to expand the update to more regions soon.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the fresh update with One UI build versions S901EXXUCGYJ1, S906EXXUCGYJ1, and S908EXXUCGYJ1, respectively.
This latest October 2025 patch enhances system security and stability, ultimately improving overall app performance. This update addresses several issues that users experienced with the previous version to ensure a smoother and more reliable device experience.
Users can follow the steps to check for the update:
- Open the Settings app on their device.
- Go to Software Update in the menu.
- Tap Download and Install to start the update process.
If an update is available for their device, users can proceed with the installation to ensure their device has the latest security improvements and features.
Galaxy S22 users are advised to stay updated to take advantage of these important improvements and fixes. As this update becomes available in more countries, users should monitor update notifications or regularly check for new updates manually.
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