Google Pixel getting ‘dedicated’ Now Playing app, coming to Play Store
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The Google Weather Android ‘app’ is going away
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Google blocking 3rd party apps from September! Sign your petition to counter this.
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Ex-Google Engineers Charged With Stealing Phone Processor Tech
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Samsung Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over ‘Catastrophic’ Oct. 2024 Galaxy S22 Software Update
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One UI 8.5 enables dual SIM users to select a default SIM card for calls, messages, and mobile data [North American models]
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Pixel 10a: Just Buy the 9a Instead.. - 9to5Google
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Saturday APPreciation thread (Feb 21 2026) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!

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Android malware uses Google’s own Gemini AI to adapt in real time - Android Authority
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Motorola releases Android 16 update for Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025, but the Razr+ 2025 is MIA
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: New marketing images reveal new features
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Samsung will introduce Perplexity as an additional AI agent on the upcoming S26 series
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Got any questions about the Galaxy S26 Ultra, or Galaxy Buds4 Pro? We have hands-on, so AMA!

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/u/FragmentedChicken and I have hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Galaxy Buds4 Pro! Ask us anything. We were invited by Samsung to the Unpacked event, and provided with loaner units for review. Leave your questions below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 megathread

[Livestream link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA93zbnoR4U)

[ASL livestream link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXaqwzKAnoA)

The keynote will begin when this post is 59 minutes old (1PM EST). /u/welp_im_damned and I have been invited to the event in-person in San Francisco.

Use this thread to discuss the event, including the new devices. Feel free to share links to relevant coverage in the comments, and I'll add them to the megathread.

#Press releases

[Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-the-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yet)

[Samsung Unveils All New Galaxy Buds4 Series With Ultimate Sound](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-sound)

[[Galaxy Unpacked 2026] A First Look at the Galaxy S26 Series: Samsung’s Most Intuitive AI Phone Yet](https://news.samsung.com/global/galaxy-unpacked-2026-a-first-look-at-the-galaxy-s26-series-samsungs-most-intuitive-ai-phone-yet)

[[Galaxy Unpacked 2026] A First Look at the Galaxy Buds4 Series: Precision Sound Meets Intelligent Design](https://news.samsung.com/global/galaxy-unpacked-2026-a-first-look-at-the-galaxy-buds4-series-precision-sound-meets-intelligent-design)

[A more intelligent Android on Samsung Galaxy S26](https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/samsung-unpacked-2026/)

[Let Gemini handle your multi-step daily tasks on Android](https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/android-multi-step-tasks/)

[See the whole picture and find the look with Circle to Search](https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/circle-to-search-february-2026/)

[Qualcomm Unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, Driving Unprecedented Performance in the Galaxy S26 Series](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2026/02/qualcomm-unveils-the-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-for-galaxy--drivin)

#Live media coverage

[TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/news/live/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-s26)

[Mashable](https://mashable.com/live/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-live-blog-s26-updates)

[Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026-live-updates-from-the-galaxy-s26-launch-event-140007533.html)

[Tom's Guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/live/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026-live)

[CNET](https://www.cnet.com/news-live/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026-s26-live-updates/)

[The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/881355/live-blog-samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026)

#Articles

[I’m super impressed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display](https://www.theverge.com/tech/884337/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-privacy-display-price) - The Verge

[The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus are more of the same for more money](https://www.theverge.com/tech/884239/samsung-galaxy-s26-plus-price-specs-gemini) - The Verge

[The Galaxy S26 series is here: Higher prices, new AI agents, and a return to Exynos](https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-3642775/) - Android Authority

[Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are here, and they're anything but AirPods clones](https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-series-3642673/) - Android Authority.

[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 Plus and S26 hands-on review](https://gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_s26_plus_s26_handson-review-2935.php) - GSMArena

[Galaxy S26 series hands-on: More of the same, but not in a good way [Video]](https://9to5google.com/2026/02/25/galaxy-s26-series-hands-on/) - 9to5Google

[Hands-on: I tried the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and I’m not sure I could ask for anything more [Gallery]](https://9to5google.com/2026/02/25/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-hands-on/) - 9to5Google

[Samsung Galaxy S26 hands-on: A lot more of the same for a little more money](https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s26-hands-on-launch-date-price-180005654.html) - Engadget

[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on: Meaningful tweaks plus a slick new Privacy

Display](https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-meaningful-tweaks-plus-a-slick-new-privacy-display-180000057.html) - Engadget

[Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus hands-on: Upgrade only if... ](https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s26-and-s26-plus-hands-on-upgrade-only-if..._id178515) - Phonearena

[ Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on: Surprisingly awesome](https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-surprisingly-awesome_id178511) - Phonearena

[Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-On: Slimmer, Lighter and Loaded With Upgrades ](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-first-take/) - CNET

[I Went Hands-On With the Galaxy S26 Series and Samsung Is Playing Chess, Not Checkers](https://www.androidheadlines.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-hands-on) - Android Headlines

[I got to play with the new Galaxy S26 series, and it feels like the ultimate Pixel experience with smarter AI and the coolest display I've seen on a phone](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-hands-on) - Android Central

#Videos

[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra - The Magic Screen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJPI04bjcOY) - Dave2D

[Samsung Galaxy S26/Ultra Impressions: 1 Crazy Display Feature!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRI78tq9Eik) - MKBHD

[Galaxy S26 Ultra First Impressions: I'm Surprised](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlH3ncmnwOI) - Android Digest

[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-On: What's New?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Lq_asFCrs) - ben's gadget reviews

[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra - What Colour Is The Nicest?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyWllYI1scw) - What Gear

[Galaxy S26 series: ONLY the new stuff!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYe7F-qfcqg) - Android Authority

[15 New Features on Galaxy S26 Ultra that iPhones Wish They Had!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBPYxz0A6L4) - HowToMen

[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Don't look at my screen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFKwyY8_KJE) - Joshua Vergara

[Samsung Buds4 Pro First Impressions 🔥 (vs Buds3 Pro)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpvIkIgX_w0) - Aaron X Loud and Wireless

[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S26+ vs S26 Hands On - WHAT'S NEW?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjjdxeQspFM) - Lover Of Tech

[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Plus vs S26 | What's New?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA5owyQW91s) - TechSpurt

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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Review: Hard to Fault, Hard to Afford
https://www.androidheadlines.com/xiaomi-17-ultra-review

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OnePlus 15T: New compact flagship phone spotted in spy shot
https://www.notebookcheck.net/OnePlus-15T-New-compact-flagship-phone-spotted-in-spy-shot.1236788.0.html

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