Samsung is launching the Galaxy S26 series next year, which will represent a significant step forward with upgrades in design, performance, and functionality. Meanwhile, there are other more affordable phones that deserve our attention, such as the Galaxy A57. Recently, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone was spotted on an Indian regulatory certification website, suggesting that the phone may launch in India soon.

According to information, Samsung took the Galaxy A57 5G smartphone, having a model number  SM-A576B/DS, to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database. This certification site mainly assures the product’s quality, reliability, and safety to the customers.

Furthermore, the listing doesn’t provide any details about the device. However, the database entry suggests that Samsung won’t take long to launch the Galaxy A57 phone in India. While there’s no official confirmation regarding the launch date yet, it is expected to be launched in the first quarter of next year.

Earlier news reports that the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone will sport a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display that features a 120Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by the Exynos 1680 processor, a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charge, and might run Android 16  (One UI 8.x) software out of the box.

Other than these, it could feature a triple rear camera setup, may feature a 50MP main camera.. Whereas the front side could have a 32MP selfie shooter.

We’ve heard some rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera system, and according to the latest information from a newsletter, Samsung has been spotted working on new camera toggles via the Samsung Camera Assistant to adjust video softening, autofocus speed, and sensitivity for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

A reliable newsletter, the Android Authority, spotted that Samsung has been testing new camera settings in the Camera Assistant app on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but it is working on making the camera smarter.

Samsung Camera Assistant is a module that runs through the Good Lock app and enhances the camera experience on Galaxy devices. This module allows users to customize various camera settings, such as adding a 2x zoom button, increasing the shutter speed, and adjusting other features of the primary camera.

According to the information, Samsung has been spotted working on a new camera toggle for video softening and adjusting autofocus speed and sensitivity. However, both of these features are currently not active yet in One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S25 series and could be intended for the Galaxy S26 Ultra to mark it as a high-end tool for camera enthusiasts. 

Video Softening:

Video softening works similarly to the “picture softening” option, allowing users to reduce harsh details for smoother, more natural-looking photos with less sharpening. With this feature, users can toggle the softening effect to off, medium, or high to adjust its intensity.

Autofocus speed and sensitivity:

In addition to video softening, the Camera Assistant Good Lock module on One UI 8.5 also includes the Autofocus speed and sensitivity feature. Autofocus Speed controls how fast the focus moves from one subject to another, while Sensitivity decides how quickly the camera switches focus between subjects.  

Samsung has begun rolling out the December 2025 security update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Right now, the update is available for users in Korea, and it will soon be available in other countries as well.

Users of the Galaxy S23 series can verify the December  2025 security update via One UI build versions:

• Galaxy S23 – S911NKSS6EYL1
• Galaxy S23 Plus – S916NKSS6EYL1
• Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918NKSS6EYL1

The December 2025 security patch brings important security improvements to your device. A total of 68 security vulnerabilities discovered by Samsung and Google have been addressed. These improvements help protect your phone from potential threats and enhance your privacy.

Along with security improvements, this update also includes minor performance and stability enhancements. This will make your phone run more smoothly and reliably. The update is approximately 421 MB in size, so it’s recommended to download it over Wi-Fi to avoid excessive mobile data charges.

To download the December 2025 security update on your Galaxy S23 series device, go to your phone’s Settings >> tap on Software update >> select Download and install. Once the download is complete, tap Install now, and your phone will restart with the latest update.

This December 2025 security patch is based on Android 16 and One UI 8, but Samsung is also preparing the One UI 8.5 update, which will bring even more features to the Galaxy S23 series in the future. Stay tuned.