The Galaxy S27 Ultra’s rumored camera redesign is starting to make more sense, but the latest case leak has introduced another question about the phone’s camera layout.

Galaxy S27 Ultra camera layout becomes clearer

Samsung is reportedly preparing a significant change to the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s rear camera design, moving away from the individual floating lenses used on recent Ultra models.

Leaked CAD renders and case designs point to a larger horizontal camera area, with two cameras arranged vertically and another camera placed inside an elongated section beside them.

Now, Samsung insider Ice Universe, has provided another clue by showing increasingly precise Galaxy S27 Ultra cases.

The most recent case shows what appears to be two separate openings inside the vertical oval section. The upper opening should accommodate the third (telephoto) camera, while the smaller opening underneath is likely intended for the LED flash.

There is now one obvious question. Previous leaks indicated that Samsung could place the third camera, LED flash, and Laser AF hardware together within this section.

If the latest case accurately represents the final hardware, however, the visible openings appear to account for the telephoto camera and flash, leaving no obvious space for the Laser AF sensor.

That does not necessarily mean Samsung has removed Laser AF. The sensor could be positioned elsewhere, hidden beneath another part of the camera housing, or the leaked case may simply not expose every required component.

For now, the cases are helping turn a vague camera redesign into a much clearer picture.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is gaining another round of recognition from independent consumer testing bodies, this time across five major European markets.

According to the information (via FNNews), the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra have secured top positions in foldable smartphone evaluations conducted by consumer magazines in Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

Independent organizations including Altroconsumo, OCU, DECO PROTESTE, Consumentenbond, and Test-Achats conducted the evaluations. These publications assess products through their own testing methods, covering areas such as performance, durability, and everyday usability.

The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 scored 81 points to take first place in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra followed closely with 80 points. In the Netherlands and Belgium, both models shared the top position.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra also received the “Best of Test” distinction in four of the five countries, highlighting their overall test performance.

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Consumer Reports in the US also placed the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at the top of its foldable category, with the standard Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 ranking close behind.

With independent testing organizations now delivering similarly strong results across multiple regions, Samsung appears to be reinforcing its position in the premium foldable segment.

We may soon welcome a flagship Android phone equipped with a 10,000mAh steel-cased battery. Apple has reportedly paved the way for its rivals, with Chinese manufacturers targeting a massive bump in terms of battery capacity.

After Chinese phone makers pushed flagship battery capacities beyond 6,000mAh with silicon-carbon technology, a new leak points to another major jump: 9,000mAh to 10,000mAh batteries using steel casing and stacked-cell construction.

10,000mAh steel-cased battery phones are coming

Leaker DCS reports that a major Chinese manufacturer is testing this combination for future flagship phones. The identity has not been confirmed, although Xiaomi is considered a likely candidate based on the info shared by the leaker.

Apple moved to an aluminum-encased battery with the iPhone 16 Pro and has continued developing the approach. The iPhone 18 Pro Max now has a confirmed 5,391mAh rated battery capacity in models with a physical SIM tray, representing an increase over the previous generation.

Digital Chat Station’s latest disclosure suggests Android manufacturers are testing steel rather than simply copying Apple’s earlier aluminum approach. Combined with stacked-cell construction, this could allow manufacturers to make better use of limited internal volume.

Stacked cells arrange the battery’s internal layers differently from conventional rolled designs. The technology can improve space utilization and energy density, making it particularly interesting for phones that already have demanding displays, cameras, and powerful processors.

Samsung, meanwhile, is preparing a big battery boost for the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra. The company is expected to launch the new flagship phones with 5,200mAh and 5,700mAh battery cells, respectively.

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Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Tab S12 series early next month, but the upcoming tablets have just leaked in 16 commercial ads.

The South Korean tech giant is preparing to introduce a new range of flagship tablets. The Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra will go official next month, with the official commercial ads giving us an early glimpse at design and key features.

The images highlight Samsung’s familiar tablet design while making the hardware differences between the Plus and Ultra models easier to spot. Both tablets are shown in black and silver, with slim, symmetrical bezels and a premium metal-style construction.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is visibly larger and takes the more ambitious approach to the display, as per AndroidHeadlines. It is expected to feature a 14.6-inch AMOLED panel, while the Tab S12+ could use a 12.6-inch AMOLED screen.

The Ultra model also appears with a display notch, housing its front-facing cameras. Samsung seems to have retained the notch specifically to accommodate the additional hardware while keeping the surrounding bezels particularly thin.

The rear design provides another easy way to distinguish the tablets. The Galaxy Tab S12+ is shown with a single rear camera, while the Ultra carries a dual-camera setup.

The Ultra is reportedly set to offer up to 16GB of RAM, whereas both models could start with 12GB configurations and multiple storage options. microSD expansion is also expected. Battery capacities are tipped at 10,600mAh for the Tab S12+ and 11,600mAh for the Ultra.

With commercial images now surfacing alongside earlier renders and specifications, Samsung appears to be nearing the final stages of its Galaxy Tab S12 rollout.

HSBC UK has stopped its banking app from working inside Samsung’s Secure Folder and Android’s Private Space. The change appears to have happened suddenly, and some users are unhappy because they were not informed earlier.

Samsung Secure Folder is a feature that keeps apps and personal information in a separate and protected area of the phone. Many people use it for banking apps because it adds another layer of security.

However, HSBC UK has decided that its app will no longer work inside these protected spaces. The same restriction also applies to Android Private Space, which offers a similar feature on some Android phones.

HSBC says the change is related to security. The bank says using its app inside Secure Folder or Private Space could make it harder to detect some security threats. It could also affect the bank’s ability to send fraud alerts to customers quickly.

It is currently unclear whether HSBC has introduced the same restriction in other countries. So far, the change has been confirmed for HSBC UK.

The decision has caused frustration among some customers. They point out that other banking apps still work inside Samsung Secure Folder. Some users are also unhappy that HSBC did not clearly warn them about the change before it happened.

For customers affected by the change, the HSBC app can still be used normally, but it cannot be used inside Samsung Secure Folder or Android Private Space.