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Locked Samsung Galaxy S23 series getting October 2023 update [Verizon US]
Verizon is rolling out a new update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, which installs the latest Android security patch released in October 2023 to improve system security. The update is rolling out for locked models of the Galaxy S23 series in the US.
The fresh software brings system security improvements, stability optimization, functional enhancement, and bug fixes to deliver a better performance. It fixes over 40 issues including 2 critical and 32 high-level CVEs for bug-free experience.
Locked variants of Verizon Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones can identify the October 2023 security update through One UI build versions S911USQS1AWIF, S916USQS1AWIF, and S918USQS1AWIF respectively.
You can install the latest update on your Galaxy S23 phone through Settings>> Software Update >> Download and Install. Before you download, ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update and connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection.
Samsung has reportedly finalized the camera specs and suppliers for its upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra foldable phones. A new industry report sheds light on juicy details linked to the camera setup.
Korea’s SisaJournal reports that Samsung has already locked in its camera module supply chain management system for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Camera component production is reportedly already underway, with the official launch expected in July. Not every change is dramatic on paper, but there are five that stand out.
The top-end Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to stick with a triple-camera setup.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra retains 200MP main camera
Samsung is reportedly leaving the 200-megapixel main camera alone, which will still be based on ISOCELL HP2. The current 200MP setup gives the Ultra a strong marketing angle, so Samsung appears to be focusing its attention elsewhere.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gets an upgraded ultrawide camera
Samsung is expected to replace the Fold 8 Ultra’s 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with a 50-megapixel unit. The improvement should show up in detail, edge clarity, and overall consistency across the rear camera system.
Telephoto camera staying unchanged
The telephoto camera on the Fold 8 Ultra is reportedly staying at 10 megapixels. Instead of changing everything at once, Samsung appears to be targeting the weakest link and leaving the rest of the setup intact.
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Galaxy Z Flip 8 retains camera specs but changes suppliers
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to stay close to its predecessor in terms of camera hardware, with a 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
The bigger shift is happening behind the scenes.
Coasia affiliates are reportedly joining Samsung’s premium foldable camera supply chain again, alongside Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Power Logics, and Sunny Optical.
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Fold Wide camera setup
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 wide model could come with a dual-camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel main camera and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, plus a 10-megapixel cover and internal front cameras.
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With Apple’s foldable iPhone now looming in the background, Samsung seems determined to make sure its camera strategy is just as flexible as its hardware.
Samsung has announced plans to introduce paid SmartThings API tiers, including a $5 per month fee for individual developers, as it prepares to scale SmartThings for more advanced smart home services.
The change is primarily aimed at developers and commercial partners building services on top of SmartThings, rather than everyday users controlling devices through the SmartThings app.
Samsung says millions of SmartThings users with supported devices will continue using their smart homes without any changes. Meanwhile, Samsung SmartThings API’s $5 fee could impact your smart home experience in 5 ways.
1. Better reliability for advanced smart home services
Samsung says the move will help it invest in enterprise-grade infrastructure. For regular users, this could eventually mean fewer connection issues and more dependable third-party integrations.
2. More polished smart home experiences
With paid tiers, developers may gain access to higher limits, deeper device data, and more tools to build advanced features, resulting in smarter routines and more seamless automation.
3. Some free third-party SmartThings tools may change
Smaller developers who rely on free API access could decide whether the new pricing makes sense for their projects. Some may move to paid plans, while others could reduce support.
4. Stronger Samsung ecosystem integration
Samsung says the updated API will continue supporting devices like TVs, refrigerators, and other connected products while expanding support for technologies including Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave.
5. Paid plan could shape the future of smart home businesses
Samsung is positioning SmartThings API as infrastructure for areas like senior care, insurance, energy management, security, and hospitality. A more structured paid model could attract companies that need stable, scalable smart home tech.
Samsung is reportedly working on another round of display improvements for its future flagship phones, and early leaks suggest the Galaxy S27 Pro could end up with two notable screen features.
The Galaxy S27 lineup is still a long way off, but Samsung appears to be testing features that may help the Pro model sit a little closer to its Ultra counterpart.
Portable LTPO screen
One of the rumored changes is a 6.47-inch display with LTPO technology. LTPO panels are already common in Samsung’s higher-end Galaxy phones because they can adjust refresh rates based on what is happening on the screen.
A 6.47-inch panel would also give the Pro model a clear identity, placing it neatly between the standard Galaxy S27 and the more expensive Ultra version.
The other rumored feature is a Privacy Display, and that is probably the more interesting one.
Privacy Display
Samsung is said to be testing a second-generation version of Privacy Display technology. A Privacy Display would not be a flashy spec on a sheet, but it could be one of those features people quietly appreciate every single day.
A leaker revealed that Samsung is internally testing Privacy Display for the Galaxy S27 Pro. The application isn’t finalized yet, but if it happens, Samsung would launch at least two Privacy Display phones in 2027.
Samsung seems interested in making its Pro models more capable instead of keeping the biggest upgrades exclusive to Ultra phones.
If the company does bring LTPO and Privacy Display technology to the Galaxy S27 Pro, it could become one of the more interesting compact flagship upgrades in the Galaxy S lineup.
Samsung is expanding its foldable portfolio by adding a new model to the Galaxy Z Fold lineup. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a wide-screen form factor, is coming this year, aimed to offer an incredible experience to users.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide) – Rumored Specifications | |
| Processor | |
| CPU Speed | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (all regions) |
| CPU Type | Octa-core (TSMC’s 3nm process) |
| Display | |
| Size (Main Display) | 7.6-inch (4:3 / 9:7 aspect ratio, landscape-first) |
| Resolution (Main Display) | TBC |
| Technology (Main Display) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, up to 2,600 nits peak brightness |
| Colour Depth (Main Display) | 16M |
| Max Refresh Rate (Main Display) | 120 Hz |
| Panel Structure (Main Display) | UTG 3.0 (Ultra-Thin Glass) – significantly reduced crease visibility |
| Size (Cover Display) | 5.4-inch (16:10 aspect ratio) |
| Resolution (Sub Display) | TBC |
| Technology (Sub Display) | Dynamic AMOLED, up to 2,600 nits peak brightness |
| Colour Depth (Sub Display) | 16M |
| Max Refresh Rate (Sub Display) | 120 Hz |
| Camera | |
| Rear Camera – Resolution (Multiple) | 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) |
| Rear Camera – F Number (Multiple) | TBC |
| Rear Camera – Auto Focus | Yes |
| Rear Camera – OIS | Yes |
| Rear Camera – Zoom | Digital Zoom only (no optical telephoto lens) |
| Rear Camera – AI Processing | Galaxy AI 3.0 – Enhanced Nightography, ProVisual Engine |
| Front Camera – Resolution | 10 MP |
| Front Camera – F Number | F2.2 |
| Front Camera – Auto Focus | No |
| Rear Camera – Flash | Yes |
| Video Recording Resolution | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps |
| Slow Motion | 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD |
| Storage/Memory | |
| Memory (GB) | 12 / 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 / 512 |
| Available Storage (GB) | 223.8 (256GB variant, estimated) |
| Network/Bearer | |
| Number of SIM | Dual-SIM |
| SIM size | Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM |
| SIM Slot Type | SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM |
| Infra | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD |
| 2G GSM | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G UMTS | B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G FDD LTE | B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3) |
| 4G TDD LTE | B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G* FDD Sub6 | N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600) |
| 5G* TDD Sub6 | N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| Connectivity | |
| USB Interface | USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Location Technology | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Earjack | USB Type-C |
| MHL | No |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth v6.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
| OS | |
| Android | Android 17, One UI 9 |
| General Information | |
| Form Factor | Fold (wide/landscape-first book-style) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| Physical specification | |
| Dimension (HxWxD, mm) | 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm |
| Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm) | 123.9 x 82.2 x 9.8 mm |
| Weight (g) | ~201 |
| Frame Material | Armour Aluminium 2 |
| Inner Glass | UTG 3.0 (Ultra-Thin Glass) |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 |
| Hinge Rating | 500,000 folds |
| Battery | |
| Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical) | 4800 |
| Wired Charging | 45W |
| Wireless Charging | 25W Qi2-ready |
| Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless) | Better than Fold 7 |
| Removable | No |
| Audio and Video | |
| Stereo Support | Yes |
| Video Playing Format | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| Video Playing Resolution | UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps |
| Audio Playing Format | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Services and Applications | |
| Gear Support | Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active |
| Samsung DeX Support | Yes |
| Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support | Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA) |
| SmartThings Support | Yes |
| Mobile TV | No |
| Software Support | |
| Security Update Period (Valid until) | July 2033 |
This June, Samsung once again expanded its affordable 5G smartphone lineup with the Galaxy A27 5G, bringing a One UI 8.5 preinstalled, refreshed design, and several meaningful upgrades over last year’s Galaxy A26 5G.
Samsung has replaced the Galaxy A26’s older U-shaped notch design with a modern punch-hole display on the Galaxy A27. This gives the phone a cleaner front look and makes it feel closer to the premium Galaxy lineup.
The Galaxy A27 5G comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display featuring FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. While the core display experience remains familiar, the new punch-hole design makes the device look more premium.
Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A27 5G with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone also supports microSD expansion up to 2TB, giving buyers more flexibility for apps, photos, and videos.
Galaxy A27 brings five major upgrades over Galaxy A26
The punch-hole display, front camera OIS, DeX support and extended security updates make it a more refined upgrade over the Galaxy A26 for users looking for a budget-friendly phone.
1. Punch-hole display replaces the old notch
The Galaxy A27 moves to a punch-hole display, replacing the Galaxy A26’s U-shaped notch.
2. Improved camera setup
Compared to the Galaxy A26, the ultra-wide camera resolution drops from 8MP to 5MP, while the dedicated macro sensor has been replaced by a depth sensor.
3. Front camera gains Optical Image Stabilization
The Galaxy A27 features a 12MP front camera compared to the Galaxy A26’s 13MP selfie camera. While the resolution is slightly lower, Samsung has added OIS support.
4. Samsung DeX support arrives on the A-series
Samsung has added DeX support to the Galaxy A27, allowing users to access a more desktop-like experience with compatible displays and accessories.
5. Perplexity with Bixby
Samsung officially announced Galaxy A27 supports Perplexity with Bixby. This joins the existing support for Google’s Gemini AI assistant.
6. Longer software support
The Galaxy A27 comes with security updates promised until July 2032, extending its usable lifespan.
The Galaxy A27 5G is not a major hardware overhaul, but Samsung has focused on the areas buyers notice most: design, software longevity, and useful features.
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