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Samsung’s statement indicates Galaxy S25 will feature Qi2 charging

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A few hours ago, Samsung revealed the announcement date for the Galaxy S25 series. The company will unveil its next set of flagship smartphones including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra on January 22, 2025, in San Jose, California. Now, a statement by Samsung to the WPC indicates that the Galaxy S25 series will feature the Qi2 wireless charging standard. This technology was already rumored and the company has now confirmed this by Samsung’s statement to WPC.

Samsung Galaxy S25 to support Qi2 Wireless Charging

Recently, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) highlighted the benefits offered by Qi2 wireless charging and the expansion of the standard in a new press release. In the press release, the firm mentions a statement from two major Android handset members who have stated their Qi2 intentions for it: 

Out of two Android members, Samsung reads The exceptional Qi2 growth story will continue in 2025. You can expect to see Android devices supporting Qi2 from Samsung Galaxy devices in 2025.”

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Although the statement doesn’t directly name the devices, it does say that Galaxy devices will support the new Qi2 wireless charging standard starting in 2025. Meanwhile, we assume the Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup will be the first to feature Qi2 charging as this is the premium series set to launch.

Samsung’s current flagship Galaxy phones and tablets, which also feature Qi charging, support charging speeds of up to 15W without connecting the device to a port or cable. Now, the upgraded version, Qi2 charging, brings some significant improvements, including faster charging speeds of up to 25W. Notably, it also has magnets that let you attach any compatible accessories to the device.

Google words on Qi2 charging:

“Google is committed to the Qi2 wireless charging standard and increasing the penetration of Qi2 into Android handsets and other devices. Google is helping to achieve this goal by playing a leading role in the development of the upcoming Qi v2.2 standard, which includes Google’s contribution of its own high-power wireless charging technology to WPC.”

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Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablet users install January 2026 security update

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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.

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Samsung is reportedly working on a camera button for the Galaxy S26 series

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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.

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Samsung preparing advanced Game Booster+ tools with One UI 8.5

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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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