T-Mobile has just added the new Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro to its huge smartphone portfolio. This tough and durable phone will be available starting May 15 on T-Mobile’s official website. It’s designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced, high-intensity work environments.

Samsung XCover7 Pro is certified by T-Mobile’s T-Priority program. T-Mobile offers the phone for free or with up to $600 off when customers start a new line on the Business Unlimited Advanced plan, no trade-in needed. Existing customers can also get it for free or up to $800 off if they trade in a device on an eligible plan.

This phone is built to handle hard use. It has a 6.6-inch screen with full HD+ resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and strong Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ for extra protection.

The screen even works when you’re wearing gloves (up to 2mm thick). The smartphone is protected against dust, water, drops, and extreme temperatures.

Moreover, the phone runs on a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can add more storage with a microSD card (up to 2TB). The back has a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, while the front has a 13MP selfie camera.

The battery is 4,350 mAh and can be replaced easily. Other features include dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, dual-SIM support, GPS, fingerprint unlock, face recognition, and a special XCover Key button that you can program for quick access.

The Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a smart choice for anyone who needs a strong, reliable phone that works well in any situation. T-Mobile is giving it for free if you purchase the unlimited advanced plan.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra stole the show at the Samsung Gear Up Cup, held at the LVL UP Expo in Las Vegas, the US. Gamers from all over the world gathered to compete for a $100,000 prize. The tournament started on April 11, with the final matches taking place on April 25.

Fans could watch the action live on Samsung’s Twitch channel, with well-known gamers like Agent00, Summit1G, and Symfuhny joining the stream to give their take on the matches.

The final battle saw the Nebula Knights take home the grand prize. Led by Captain Space, the team also included Lucky Chaumu, IceManIsaac, Rated, and Primroze. Their teamwork and skill helped them win the $100,000 prize. The Momentum team, led by Captain Jezz and featuring players like Aydan and Huskerrs, came in second place after a tough fight.

A special highlight of the event was the Captain v. Captain match, where Jezz defeated Space in an exciting 1v1 showdown.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Galaxy S25 Ultra was the star of the competition, offering gamers the power and performance needed to compete at a high level. Whether you’re a professional or a casual gamer, the Galaxy S25 Ultra gave everyone the chance to enjoy smooth, fast gaming with a great display and a long-lasting battery.

Fans at the event had fun with interactive stations, giveaways, and the chance to win cool prizes like Samsung Odyssey OLED Monitors or Galaxy S25 Ultra phones. The Gear Up Cup brought the Call of Duty Mobile community together.

Samsung fans, get ready—big things are coming! With Google confirming that Android 16 will hit Samsung phones this summer, excitement is building around Samsung’s next big software update: One UI 8. If you are wondering when you will get to test it out, here’s the scoop on the One UI 8 beta and what we know so far.

Samsung One UI 8 Beta: When’s It Dropping?

Based on the latest news, the One UI 8 beta will likely kick off in late May or early June 2025. Why? Google’s announcement about Android 16 rolling out to Samsung devices this summer sets the stage for Samsung to start beta testing its customized One UI 8 software around that time. Samsung typically launches its beta programs a few months before the stable release to iron out bugs and gather user feedback, so late spring or early summer makes perfect sense.

Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the dates yet, but the company usually follows a predictable pattern. Android 16 is coming earlier, so we expect One UI 8 beta to arrive sooner. Keep an eye on Samsung’s Members app or official forums for sign-up details when the beta program starts.

What’s the Deal with Android 16 and One UI 8?

Google’s Android 16 is shaping up to be a major upgrade, and Samsung’s One UI 8 will build on it with customized features. One UI is known for adding user-friendly features, smoother animations, and customization options that make Samsung phones stand out. While we don’t have the full details on what One UI 8 will bring, rumors suggest it will focus on AI-powered tools, better multitasking, and a refreshed look to match Android 16’s vibe.

The timing of the beta also lines up with Samsung’s hardware plans. According to leaks, the company is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 this summer, and these foldables are expected to ship with Android 16 and One UI 8 out of the box. To make that happen, Samsung needs to have its software ready, which is another reason the One UI 8 beta is likely to start in late May or early June. Testing the software early ensures the new foldables launch with a stable, polished experience.

Who Can Join the One UI 8 Beta?

If you are eager to try One UI 8 before everyone else, the beta program is your chance. Samsung usually opens beta testing to users with recent Galaxy flagships, like the Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, and possibly some high-end Galaxy A-series devices. You’ll need to sign up through the Samsung Members app, but spots can fill up fast, so stay alert!

Keep in mind that beta software can be buggy—like random crashes or features that don’t work perfectly. If you have a single device for daily tasks, you might want to wait for the stable release later in the summer or early fall.

Mark your calendars for late May or early June 2025—that’s when the One UI 8 beta is expected to drop, giving us a sneak peek at Android 16 on Samsung devices. With the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 rumored to launch with this software, Samsung’s got a busy summer ahead.

What do you think about Samsung’s One UI 8 beta program? Share your experience on X at @SamsungSWUpdate.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is unveiled as the slimmest S series smartphone, and its designer has shared a behind the scene story of how they built this new device.

The S25 Edge design team was led by Jiyong Lee and Hyoungshin Park, Vice Presidents from Samsung’s Mobile eXperience (MX) Business. Lee said that the new phone has removed all unnecessary elements to slim the form factor while providing a value to the customers. The Galaxy S25 Edge optimized the design to make it modern and sleek for one-hand grip and extended use session with minimized wrist strain.

The design is highlighted with the balance of color, material, and finish (CMF) blended with Titanium material. Samsung also used titanium in the S25 Ultra to improve durability and a premium look to the device.

The flat screen, frame and the back cover creates seamless integration to achieve a 5.8mm slim design.

This new phone is following Galaxy S25 series’ luminous shade concept, inspired by the broad spectrum of light, creating three shades – Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue and Titanium Jetblack.

That’s one side of the story, Samsung design team want to provide the Galaxy S25 Edge users a 200MP camera experience. This ambition also met with a challenge of precision and space management.

To fit the camera in place, the team applied back glass CMF to the camera bump to make it look like a unified structure in a linear layout. However, this close integration required the designers to work with engineers across departments to test color combinations and layered finishes until the final design.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is now available for pre-order until May 30, 2025. You can book your unit with an exclusive discount on larger storage before the open sale begins.

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Samsung is the top most prominent Android ecosystem partner, and its push to mainstream Gemini in devices is more recognizable than Google could achieve in Pixel and all other Android devices combined.

At Unpacked 2025, Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S25 series smartphones, but the keynote began with AI and One UI 7 software technologies. These phones are prepared for Google AI from the ground, including Gemini.

To ensure people gets a broader understanding of the new Gemini app, Samsung brought Sissie Hsiao, VP of Google Gemini Experience, on the stage to share details about its use cases.

Samsung executives also promoted this app as the new mobile assistant. For those who’ve tuned into the keynote, may have noticed that the company has said not a single word on Bixby, its home-grown assistant, in favor of Gemini.

This AI assistant aims to provide helpful, personalized and accessible information. You can summon Gemini on Samsung devices with the side button. Feature such Gemini Live also works great on Samsung devices with a wide integration for system applications.

It has replaced the old Google Assistant with Gemini inside and a brand-new UI with a modern look. In real-life experience, this Google app works fast and efficient in the S25 series, and that’s just the beginning of this conversation.

With One UI 7 rollout, Samsung installed Gemini in millions of previously released smartphones including S24, S23 series, S22, alongside, its foldable lineups. After installation, One UI 7 shows a pop-up for side button assignment for Google Gemini.

In May, Samsung is expanding the Gemini to even further by upgrading A-series devices with the One UI 7. This will enable them to get access Gemini, similar to Samsung’s flagship phones.

But Google has many Android partners, and their combined weight is higher than Samsung. That’s true, but you should know that Galaxy smartphones have the most diverse and popular user base in the global market, including the US.

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That’s what makes its phones more capable than other Android options, despite using similar processor technology. The Korean tech’s products gets wider public exposure beyond hardware. For example, One UI 7 rollout did a Gemini promotion campaign that Google would not do by itself, and it was an excellent choice from Google to partner with Samsung to expand its user base.

There’s another side to this story, Samsung’s Gemini promotion campaign has enabled other Android phone makers to include this AI capability in their devices, expanding the user base.

Still, the way Samsung is adapting Gemini and popularizing its use in Galaxy smartphones, you may not find a similar approach from other Android ecosystem partners.