Samsung is a large Korean multinational company which spans industries such as television sets, shipbuilding, semiconductors (like memory and processors), in addition to phones and tablets. Samsung is the largest Android device manufacturer worldwide, though they’re also the primary support of another mobile operating system, Tizen, and previously invested in an OS called Bada.
Samsung is the largest Android device developer worldwide
Samsung was founded in 1938 as a trading company, and didn't get into electronics until the late 60s. Oh-Hyun Kwon is the CEO of Samsung Electronics. Samsung's first Android smartphone was the Galaxy, released in 2009, and their first Android tablet was the Galaxy Tab was announced in 2010.
Traditionally, Samsung's Android user interface has been something called TouchWiz, which included a wide array of Samsung-made apps and customizations. For example, there are fitness tools, note-taking apps, news readers, multi-window viewing, and lots more.
Samsung has had to go through a number of patent litigations with Apple, and was found by California court to be infringing on some Apple patents in 2012. These include technologies for voice search, slide-to-unlock, data synchronization, and others.
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Samsung has a lot to fix in the Galaxy S25 series' January security update
For everyone else Samsung rolled out a January security patch for its Galaxy S25 for users outside of its One UI 8.5 beta.
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Moto G Power 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy A26: Everything depends on your priorities
Value matters The Moto G Power 2026 has certified ruggedness, but the Galaxy A26 has a better display and much longer software update commitment. The choice is not easy.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus set to retain key features with a twist on production
carbon copy Samsung scrapped the S26 Edge last-minute, meaning the resurrected Plus could just be a safe, boring rerun of the S25 Plus with recycled hardware.
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Incoming glow up: Samsung Bixby's huge One UI 8.5 upgrade might look like Google
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The newest Samsung Galaxy phone is ALREADY getting some major discounts across the web
Up to $100 off The Galaxy A17 5G was just announced this week, but you can already save some serious cash (and get some free goodies) by ordering the phone direct from Samsung.
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The Galaxy S26 launch date looks increasingly certain after the latest leak
Mark your calendars Samsung's next flagship launch appears all but confirmed, with multiple sources now backing a late-February reveal.
Samsung's entire Galaxy S26 series could cost $50 more than the Galaxy S25
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Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro may come in a classy metallic rose gold colorway
Apricot Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro renders hidden in the third One UI 8.5 beta reveal a trio of colorways, including a new "Apricot" option.
Don't ignore family anymore: Samsung's new One UI feature prompts you to reach out
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One UI 8.5 beta 3 lands on Galaxy S25 with bug fixes and January security patch
Bug-squashing update Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 3 is a big stability-focused update that fixes bugs, improves battery life, adds the January 2026 security patch.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals how its screen will hide itself from snoops
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