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Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Samsung Galaxy phone gets even cheaper as it falls below £250
The Samsung Galaxy model has three main camera sensors, AI-powered zoom, a big battery and plenty of storage Samsung is renowned for some of the industry's high-performance phones on the market, look at the Galaxy S25 Ultra or its newest Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. These come with a high cost, often reaching as much as £1,000 each, leaving some shoppers scouring for cheaper alternatives. Fortunately, Samsung has an offering for those of us who are more budget-conscious. The Galaxy A26, which hit the market in March 2025, was launched at a price of £299. And now Amazon is offering an ever cheaper price. In a new sale, the Prime retailer has slashed £50 off the price for a limited period. This means that customers can now bag a perfectly capable brand new Samsung Galaxy phone for £249, a price which is matched at the Samsung store too. Despite being at the budget end of the range, it still retains many features from Samsung's pricier models. For starters, it boasts three main camera sensors, including an ultra-wide, normal wide, and macro camera. While it doesn't have a telephoto zoom, it can use AI to zoom in up to 10x. Additionally, it offers a decent amount of storage for all photographic memories. With 256GB, it provides double the base storage capacity of an iPhone 16. Add to this six years of guaranteed software updates, and buyers can be confident that this Samsung device will serve them well for a considerable time. While it may not have as powerful a processor as the top-end Galaxy S25 models, it strikes a great balance for those looking to save a bit of money. Amazon is currently offering some top-notch budget smartphones, including the quirky Nothing Phone (3A), which sports a unique design on the back and is up for grabs at just £289. For those looking to spend even less, the HONOR X6c could be an option, discounted to £89.99 from its usual price of £129.99. It boasts a 120Hz display and a hefty 5300mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a 4.3-star rating on Amazon. One satisfied customer commented: "Great phone at a good price, good looking and nice clear screen." Another happy buyer remarked: "Surprisingly good for the price. It's a fair sized phone with a good camera and screen considering how cheap it is. Highly recommend." Yet another added: "I have used it for several days but I am very happy with the performance. Battery lasts all day with heavy usage, light weight." Some users, however, did report disappointing battery life despite its large capacity. As one person said: "Good phone - nothing out of the ordinary though. Battery runs out quickly."
Gizmodo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Ditch Your Old Charger, This 60,000mAh Ultra Fast Power Bank Is 86% Off for Back to School
It can be really annoying to deal with a jungle of cables and chargers for all your devices in your backpack. If you want to simplify things and have everything in one device, then you need a quality power bank – better still, one with cables built-in so that you do not have to carry unnecessary cables. Now imagine if that power bank is ultra-powerful and is also fast-charging compatible. That would be awesome, right? Well, that's exactly what this power bank on sale at Amazon is offering. This power bank features an enormous 60,000mAh battery capacity, which can keep your devices going through a busy day out. Normally priced at $249, now you can get it for only $35 which is an 86 percent saving. The 22.5W fast-charging battery itself enjoys over 1,000 charge cycles with 80% capacity still intact after all that use. See at Amazon The charger doesn't play games with speed: It comes with 22.5W fast charging output and 18W input which charges four times quicker than previous systems and saves much time. This Power Delivery, Quick Charge and other fast charging standards are supported by this device and make it a convenient device to use with a phone such as the new iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Pixel, and tablets. The coolest part is the intelligent LED screen showing battery life in 1% increments: No more guessing how much life is left as you have precise information on the product itself. And you don't need to bring extra cables with this power bank because it also has a 'gift' integrated 3-in-1 cable compatible with USB-C, Lightning, and Micro USB ports. It packs a colossal 60,000mAh battery, yet somehow manages to be relatively tiny: At less than a pound (around 15.5 ounces), this power bank is slimmer than four phones stacked on top of one another. Its frame is constructed of glass-fiber-reinforced ABS+PC alloy which offers a tough, impact-resistant build that dismisses bumps and scratches with ease while providing a comfortable grip. This power bank is a great choice and for just $35 in this flash sale (which won't last long), it's one that you won't want to miss. See at Amazon
Phone Arena
14 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
The Galaxy Watch 8: perfect companion to your Galaxy phone, perfect guide for your lifestyle
This story is sponsored by Samsung. PhoneArena's opinions in this article have not been affected in any way! Disclaimer The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 launched with a surprising amount of upgrades and new features. Through smart design updates and integration of helpful AI features, Samsung made the new digital timepieces sleeker, prettier, and more useful than ever before. Galaxy Watch 8 Galaxy Watch 8 Classic The Galaxy Watch 8 has been designed to be the perfect mix between a timepiece and a fitness tracker. It's slim and light, for a barely-there feel when working out. However, it still has a rather large screen and tons of features for a full smartwatch functionality that complements and expands on what your Galaxy phone can already if you want a classy timepiece to accessorize your outfit with — the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic delivers just that, with a stainless steel case and actual rotating bezel. With a choice of multiple bands, the Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic can be just the right touch for your casual or formal outfit. When synced with your phone, the Galaxy Watch 8 makes it easier to stay in the loop and even communicate. It will mirror notifications from your phone, it will allow you to reply, you can make phone calls through it — Bluetooth models need to be in range with your phone, but the LTE models are autonomous! Even further, it can work in sync with specific apps on your phone. You can use the Galaxy Watch 8 as a remote camera shutter — preview the viewfinder right on your wrist and tap to take a perfect group photo, with the phone propped up somewhere away from you. Trade-in $149 99 $349 99 $200 off (57%) The smaller 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 is a hot pick, especially with Samsung's ongoing pre-order promo. Right now, you can secure a model for up to $200 off with eligible trade-ins. Pre-order at Samsung Trade-in $179 99 $379 99 $200 off (53%) The Galaxy Watch 8 is the perfect mix between functional smartwatch and advanced fitness tracker. Right now, you can pre-order the 44mm variant for up to $200 off with eligible device trade-ins at the official store. Pre-order at Samsung Trade-in $249 99 $499 99 $250 off (50%) The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is available for pre-order for up to $250 off with eligible device trade-ins. With its 46mm case with a tactile rotating bezel, and multiple AI, health, and wellness features, it's a solid pick for Samsung fans. Pre-order at Samsung And, of course, it heavily expands on the features of the free Samsung Health app: Even if you are not at all interested in picking up a sport, but would still like to keep up with some healthy life habits — the Galaxy Watch 8 can help. Combining readings from its proprietary BioActive sensor and AI analysis, the Galaxy Watch 8 can give you an Energy Score. It's based off of sleep quality, breathing rate, O2 levels, heart rate and a lot more. With that information, the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Samsung Health app can suggest and gently nudge you towards better decisions — from going to bed earlier, to getting up and moving from time to time, to dietary choices. If you do wish to pick up an activity, but have no idea where to start — the Galaxy Watch 8 is the perfect companion. The Running Coach feature will walk you through a 12-minute fitness test. After that, based on your performance and readings, the Watch 8 will assign you a fitness level and generate a custom 4-6 week training plan, so now you actually have some guidance! Fitness enthusiasts that are further along in their fitness journey can use the Galaxy Watch 8 to maximise and improve their performance, too. Aerobic Threshold (AT) / Anaerobic Threshold (AnT) Heart Rate Zone metrics help you get the most out of every workout and get over those plateaus faster. Cyclists can calculate Functional Threshold Power (FTP) metrics in just 10 minutes (cycling power meter required). The Galaxy Watch 8 launches with Wear OS 6, dressed in the custom Samsung interface called One UI 8 interface itself is focused on quick access and even multitasking with its Multi-Info tiles that offer at-a-glance information and instant access to favorite apps. And a Now Bar for live notifications, just like we have on the new Galaxy can talk to Gemini on your watch and ask it to start one of your custom workout routines, text a friend, or ask it about your results. You can even string together multiple commands, such as 'start workout, play my workout playlist'.Or just use Gemini to quickly look up information on anything and everything you are currently curious about. Ask it anything and you get that conversational Google LLM reply — much better than the old Assistant. And for all of that, you don't even need your phone, as long as you have a Wi-Fi connection or the LTE model of the Galaxy Watch 8 with a data plan. As always, Samsung is celebrating the new launch with enhanced trade-in offers, store credit, and lots more. If you are already eyeing a Galaxy phone , there's very little reason to not pair it with an excellent Galaxy Watch 8 ! $200 off (57%) The smaller 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 is a hot pick, especially with Samsung's ongoing pre-order promo. Right now, you can secure a model for up to $200 off with eligible trade-ins. Pre-order at Samsung $200 off (53%) The Galaxy Watch 8 is the perfect mix between functional smartwatch and advanced fitness tracker. Right now, you can pre-order the 44mm variant for up to $200 off with eligible device trade-ins at the official store. Pre-order at Samsung $250 off (50%) The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is available for pre-order for up to $250 off with eligible device trade-ins. With its 46mm case with a tactile rotating bezel, and multiple AI, health, and wellness features, it's a solid pick for Samsung fans. Pre-order at Samsung
Phone Arena
14 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
The Galaxy Watch 8: perfect companion to your Galaxy phone, perfect guide for a new lifestyle
This story is sponsored by Samsung. PhoneArena's opinions in this article have not been affected in any way! Disclaimer The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 launched with a surprising amount of upgrades and new features. Through smart design updates and integration of helpful AI features, Samsung made the new digital timepieces sleeker, prettier, and more useful than ever before. Galaxy Watch 8 Galaxy Watch 8 Classic The Galaxy Watch 8 has been designed to be the perfect mix between a timepiece and a fitness tracker. It's slim and light, for a barely-there feel when working out. However, it still has a rather large screen and tons of features for a full smartwatch functionality that complements and expands on what your Galaxy phone can already if you want a classy timepiece to accessorize your outfit with — the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic delivers just that, with a stainless steel case and actual rotating bezel. With a choice of multiple bands, the Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic can be just the right touch for your casual or formal outfit. When synced with your phone, the Galaxy Watch 8 makes it easier to stay in the loop and even communicate. It will mirror notifications from your phone, it will allow you to reply, you can make phone calls through it — Bluetooth models need to be in range with your phone, but the LTE models are autonomous! Even further, it can work in sync with specific apps on your phone. You can use the Galaxy Watch 8 as a remote camera shutter — preview the viewfinder right on your wrist and tap to take a perfect group photo, with the phone propped up somewhere away from you. Trade-in $149 99 $349 99 $200 off (57%) The smaller 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 is a hot pick, especially with Samsung's ongoing pre-order promo. Right now, you can secure a model for up to $200 off with eligible trade-ins. Pre-order at Samsung Trade-in $179 99 $379 99 $200 off (53%) The Galaxy Watch 8 is the perfect mix between functional smartwatch and advanced fitness tracker. Right now, you can pre-order the 44mm variant for up to $200 off with eligible device trade-ins at the official store. Pre-order at Samsung Trade-in $249 99 $499 99 $250 off (50%) The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is available for pre-order for up to $250 off with eligible device trade-ins. With its 46mm case with a tactile rotating bezel, and multiple AI, health, and wellness features, it's a solid pick for Samsung fans. Pre-order at Samsung And, of course, it heavily expands on the features of the free Samsung Health app: Even if you are not at all interested in picking up a sport, but would still like to keep up with some healthy life habits — the Galaxy Watch 8 can help. Combining readings from its proprietary BioActive sensor and AI analysis, the Galaxy Watch 8 can give you an Energy Score. It's based off of sleep quality, breathing rate, O2 levels, heart rate and a lot more. With that information, the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Samsung Health app can suggest and gently nudge you towards better decisions — from going to bed earlier, to getting up and moving from time to time, to dietary choices. If you do wish to pick up an activity, but have no idea where to start — the Galaxy Watch 8 is the perfect companion. The Running Coach feature will walk you through a 12-minute fitness test. After that, based on your performance and readings, the Watch 8 will assign you a fitness level and generate a custom 4-6 week training plan, so now you actually have some guidance! Fitness enthusiasts that are further along in their fitness journey can use the Galaxy Watch 8 to maximise and improve their performance, too. Aerobic Threshold (AT) / Anaerobic Threshold (AnT) Heart Rate Zone metrics help you get the most out of every workout and get over those plateaus faster. Cyclists can calculate Functional Threshold Power (FTP) metrics in just 10 minutes (cycling power meter required). The Galaxy Watch 8 launches with Wear OS 6, dressed in the custom Samsung interface called One UI 8 interface itself is focused on quick access and even multitasking with its Multi-Info tiles that offer at-a-glance information and instant access to favorite apps. And a Now Bar for live notifications, just like we have on the new Galaxy can talk to Gemini on your watch and ask it to start one of your custom workout routines, text a friend, or ask it about your results. You can even string together multiple commands, such as 'start workout, play my workout playlist'.Or just use Gemini to quickly look up information on anything and everything you are currently curious about. Ask it anything and you get that conversational Google LLM reply — much better than the old Assistant. And for all of that, you don't even need your phone, as long as you have a Wi-Fi connection or the LTE model of the Galaxy Watch 8 with a data plan. As always, Samsung is celebrating the new launch with enhanced trade-in offers, store credit, and lots more. If you are already eyeing a Galaxy phone , there's very little reason to not pair it with an excellent Galaxy Watch 8 ! $200 off (57%) The smaller 40mm Galaxy Watch 8 is a hot pick, especially with Samsung's ongoing pre-order promo. Right now, you can secure a model for up to $200 off with eligible trade-ins. Pre-order at Samsung $200 off (53%) The Galaxy Watch 8 is the perfect mix between functional smartwatch and advanced fitness tracker. Right now, you can pre-order the 44mm variant for up to $200 off with eligible device trade-ins at the official store. Pre-order at Samsung $250 off (50%) The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is available for pre-order for up to $250 off with eligible device trade-ins. With its 46mm case with a tactile rotating bezel, and multiple AI, health, and wellness features, it's a solid pick for Samsung fans. Pre-order at Samsung
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
You can turn off Galaxy AI on your Samsung phone — here's how
Samsung's Galaxy AI is everywhere on your phone, integrated into apps and features throughout your device. While these AI tools can be helpful, you might find them intrusive, worry about privacy, or simply prefer doing things without AI assistance. Fortunately Samsung gives you control over Galaxy AI. You can turn off specific features you don't want, switch to on-device processing for better privacy, or disable artificial intelligence altogether. Whether you're concerned about your data being sent to Samsung's servers or just find the constant AI suggestions annoying, you can customize exactly how much Galaxy AI you want on your device. Here's how. Open Settings on your Samsung Galaxy phone, then tap Galaxy AI. This brings up a comprehensive list of every AI feature currently active on your device, and you might be surprised by how many there are. This central hub makes it easy to see exactly what Galaxy AI is doing on your phone and gives you one place to manage all the artificial intelligence features. Tap on any Galaxy AI feature in the list to see its specific settings. Each feature has its own toggle switch that lets you turn it on or off completely. Some features, like Photo assist, actually contain multiple sub-features, so you might see Generative edit, Sketch to image, and Portrait studio all grouped together. Use the main toggle switch at the top to disable the entire feature group, or scroll down to turn off individual tools within that category. If you have a Galaxy S25 phone, scroll to the bottom of the Galaxy AI settings and look for Process data only on device. Flip this toggle switch on to keep your AI processing local instead of sending data to Samsung's servers. When you enable on-device processing, some features will become unavailable or more limited. For instance, translation tools will support fewer languages because they're relying on local files instead of cloud databases. You'll see warnings about which features won't work when you make this change. To turn off Galaxy AI entirely, go through each feature in the Galaxy AI settings menu and turn off every toggle switch. here isn't a single disable all AI button, so you'll need to work through the list systematically. Tap each feature, then turn off its main toggle switch. Once you've disabled everything, Galaxy AI will stop analyzing your data, making suggestions, or offering AI-powered tools anywhere in your phone's interface. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
