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One UI 5.0 System Settings (Android 13)
Samsung’s Android 13 update comes to Galaxy devices as One UI 5.0. It brings several new features and meaningful changes to the user experience and interface. System Settings, which is unquestionably the most crucial section of our smartphones got some notable changes and improvements with One UI 5.0.
For a better idea of changes and enhancements, we covered a quick video of the One UI 5.0 System Settings. The video showcases all the main Settings options that arrive on the initial page of the system Settings function. You can check the video below.
Let’s explore:
Firstly, the Settings function’s icon itself got a new look and gradient feel with the One UI 5.0 Beta update, check here. After tapping the icon, the Settings function opens showing a header part in around 40% of the full screen, letting users access even the top toggle with just one hand.
In the header part, there’s a Search button so you can directly find out your preferred app or function’s settings. After that, all the settings options are divided into groups as per their usability such as network, sounds, display, privacy, account, accessibility, and so on.
First comes the account tab that features the Account info mentioning the phone owner’s name, as per the Samsung Account and image in a circular section. In the second section, there are two options namely Connections and Connected devices (new added) so you can adjust the network and other sharing options.
The third section has Sounds and vibration and Notifications settings, allowing you to modify Sound mode and Status bar activities. Coming to the fourth section, features Display, Wallpaper and style, Themes, Home screen, and Lock screen.
The fifth section of System Settings embeds three options including Security and privacy, Location and Safety and emergency, followed by the next section has two options for account management entitled Accounts and backup and Google to access Google services.
Advanced features is the exclusive tab of the seventh part of the system Settings that includes various experimental and useful features. Later on, the 8th unit contains Digital Wellbeing and parental controls, Battery and device care, and Apps for application modifications and permissions.
Now, we are about to end the initial system Settings options with the remaining two sections, which are most important for the consumers. The second last partition offers crucial settings namely General management and Accessibility so you can adjust language, app languages, input type, date and time, and so on.
Last comes the section that incorporates Software update, Tips and user manual, and About phone. Using software update, you can download and install new firmware, while the tips tab offers useful tips for your Galaxy device, while the last tab has important details about your device such as IMEI number.
Halloween is coming to Samsung TV Plus this October with a special destination, House of Hallows. It will bring horror movies, scary shows, ghost stories, and Halloween-themed entertainment to viewers for free.
Samsung TV Plus is a subscription-free streaming service available on Samsung Smart TVs. Throughout October, viewers can enjoy a mix of classic horror movies, new thrillers, and paranormal programs.
The movie lineup includes popular titles such as The Sixth Sense, Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Mars Attacks!, Suspiria, Urban Legend, You’re Next, Cobweb, Exhuma, Labyrinth, R.L. Stine’s Zombie Town, Tourist Trap, In the Cut, and Salmokji: Whispering Water. These movies will be available through Movie Hub, the Samsung Television Network (STN), and on-demand programming.
For viewers who love ghost stories, the Fear Zone channel will offer paranormal shows during primetime. Different programs will be shown throughout the week, including Most Haunted, Paranormal Survivor, The Other Side, and Boogeyman.
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There is also something for viewers who prefer comedy. Halloween-themed episodes of America’s Funniest Home Videos will be available on the AFV with Alfonso Ribeiro channel.
The Halloween Vibes ambient channel will also help viewers enjoy the Halloween mood. It will feature fall scenes, spooky nights, and haunted locations.
With scary movies, paranormal shows, comedy, and spooky visuals, Samsung TV Plus is making October special for Halloween fans. The best part is that viewers can enjoy the House of Hallows lineup without paying for a subscription.
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series is already making headlines ahead of its expected launch. A new screen protector leak has revealed the possible size and design of the upcoming Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra.
According to the leaked screen protector, the Galaxy S27 and S27 Pro appear almost the same in size. However, the S27 Pro may be slightly wider than the regular S27.
The Galaxy S27+ is expected to be bigger, while the S27 Ultra could be the largest phone in the lineup. This is as per the display size revealed via screen protectors.
Earlier leaks suggest that the Galaxy S27 may have a 6.27-inch display. The S27 Pro could come with a 6.47-inch screen. The S27+ may have a 6.66-inch display, while the S27 Ultra could feature a 6.89-inch screen.
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The leaked screen protectors also suggest that Samsung may not make major changes to the front design. The new phones could look similar to the current Galaxy S series. The S27 Pro and Ultra may also get Privacy Glass, which makes the screen harder to see from the side.
Samsung may also bring several hardware upgrades. Some Galaxy S27 models could use the new Exynos 2700 processor. The phones may also offer more RAM and storage. The S27 Ultra could reportedly have up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
However, these details are based on leaks and rumors. Samsung has not officially confirmed the Galaxy S27 series, its specifications or prices yet.
Samsung TV Plus is adding horror movies, paranormal series, Halloween-themed comedy episodes and spooky ambient programming across its live channels and on-demand catalog, with new frights available throughout the month.
For Samsung TV Plus viewers, the biggest draw is the movie selection. The service is bringing together recognizable horror and thriller titles, including:
- The Sixth Sense
- Resident Evil
- Resident Evil: Apocalypse
- Suspiria
- Urban Legend
- Urban Legends: Final Cut
- You’re Next
- Cobweb
- Exhuma
There is also room for some less conventional Halloween viewing, with Mars Attacks!, Labyrinth and L. Stine’s Zombie Town joining the lineup.
Samsung is also leaning into paranormal programming through its Fear Zone channel. The channel will rotate ghost-hunting and supernatural series during primetime, including Most Haunted, Paranormal Survivor, The Other Side and Boogeyman.
Additionally, Samsung TV Plus is adding Halloween-themed episodes of America’s Funniest Home Videos on the AFV with Alfonso Ribeiro channel, while its Halloween Vibes ambient channel offers eerie fall visuals.
By spreading movies, paranormal shows and ambient content across October, TV Plus can effectively turn seasonal programming into a month-long viewing habit.
The House of Hallows lineup is available throughout October on Samsung TV Plus, with availability varying by channel and market.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has now joined the growing list of devices that have received the October 2026 update. The company has apparently sped up its monthly update distribution after initiating the One UI 9.0 rollout.
Verizon pushed the S741USQS2AZI5 update to the Galaxy S26 FE in the US, bringing the latest security patches released in October 2026. Samsung is expected to share the details of its October 2026 SMR next week.
Galaxy S26 series is now widely receiving the One UI 9.0 update. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 FE ships preloaded with the latest version. That said, the October 2026 patch comes as an incremental update to improve security.
Users can check for the latest update through Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. The rollout has just started in the US, so a wider distribution may take some time, but not weeks or months.
What’s changing:
- The current software update provides the most up-to-date Android security patches for your device.
The changelog mainly highlights system security improvements. However, Samsung updates clean up the system software for a better user experience. Temporary files would be deleted to free up storage for faster performance.
Galaxy S26 FE supports Seamless Updates technology. This solution ensures that most of the extraction process occurs when you are online. A quick simple reboot completes the installation, reducing a heavy shutdown period.
After India and South Korea, Samsung has now increased the prices of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in the US. The company’s latest flagship phones now come with a higher price tag than before, and a memory crunch is to blame.
Starting October 1, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 base prices start at $1,000, Galaxy S26 Plus at $1,200, and Galaxy S26 Ultra at $1,400 in the US.
Lower storage tiers are seeing smaller impact, but your wallet will face the heat if you intend to purchase a higher storage model such as 512GB. Buyers of the Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB model may even change their mood now (via PhoneArena).
Here are the new rates
- Galaxy S26
- $999.99 with 256GB storage
- $1,199.99 in a 512GB variant
- Galaxy S26 Plus
- $1,199.99 with 256GB storage
- $1,399.99 with 512GB
- Galaxy S26 Ultra
- $1,399.99 with 256GB storage
- $1,599.99 in a 512GB configuration
- $1,999.99 with 1TB storage
Samsung has formally raised the prices of its flagships, but you may still score a great deal at your nearest local store or e-commerce. If you are planning to purchase a new Galaxy, don’t wait long, as the situation won’t ease soon.
Galaxy S27 Ultra could be very expensive
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year. The next lineup reportedly adds a fresh Pro version with a compact size and great features.
Judging from the current scenario, Samsung may position the Galaxy S27 Pro as an alternative to the Galaxy S27 Ultra and justify the price jump, which is unavoidable.
We’ve seen a familiar pattern with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 this year. The company launched Fold 8 at a lower price than the Fold 7, but the Fold 8 Ultra has gone pricier than before.
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