Starting September 25, users must create a Samsung account to access the Galaxy Store, which was previously available without one. Users will need a Samsung account to update apps downloaded from the Galaxy Store, but pre-installed apps like the Gallery app should still receive automatic updates alongside new firmware versions.

Currently, you don’t need a Samsung account to use Galaxy phones. You can even get apps and updates from the Galaxy Store without having to log in. However, that’s about to change, as the company will force you to create a Samsung account for Galaxy Store downloads.

That price hike could be due to the new software promises Samsung is making. Smartprix says that Samsung will offer seven years of Android updates and security patches when it launches the S24 FE. That matches Google’s new (ish) promise on updates and Apple’s unofficial seven-year policy.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: was $1,899 now $1,499 at Amazon Amazon has just posted its best-ever price cut on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, bringing this stunning foldable down to $1,499. If you're not looking to trade in or get your device alongside an unlimited plan this is the cheapest upfront price we've ever seen for the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Samsung has deeply discounted the Galaxy S24 Ultra and other flagship foldable phones during its ongoing Discover Samsung sale.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra supports Galaxy AI that includes a suite of artificial intelligence features like Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Live Translate and more

The official Samsung Store is hosting one of its massive Discover Samsung sales this week, which includes some of the best deals we've seen all year on the brand's excellent flagship smartphones. One such deal that's caught our eye is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra,