Global Scans · Samsung · Weekly Summary

• [New] Samsung phones with the latest One UI installed will have only one reliable way to access bedtime mode and make relevant changes, since the Digital Wellbeing and parental controls settings menu primarily focuses on screen time, app timers, and content restrictions. BGR
• [New] Samsung is widely expected to introduce new Galaxy Watch models with upgraded health tracking, fitness monitoring, and AI-powered wellness features. TelecomLead
• [New] Samsung may take the opportunity to roll out its next generation of smartwatches - the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 - which rumours suggest will not be changed much from the previous generation. LifeHacker
• [New] Intel's 18 A foundry process reportedly will not reach profitable yields until late 2026 or 2027, AMD passed Intel in quarterly data-center revenue for the first time, and a sector-wide chip selloff sparked by a Bank of America AI-bubble note and weak Samsung earnings amplified the selling. Phemex
• [New] Samsung could either keep investing in a messaging client that depended heavily on carrier support and fragmented implementation, or it could align with Google's more centralized RCS push. Windows Forum
• [New] Samsung Electronics is warning that the current memory supply crunch will deepen in 2027 and persist through 2028, a shortage that keeps padding its own record profits at the expense of enterprise customers and consumers. theregister
• [New] An additional worry that's received attention lately: aggressive multi-billion-dollar manufacturing expansion plans announced by major memory and chip manufacturers (such as Samsung and SK Hynix), which have sparked fears of potential future supply gluts. investing.com
• [New] Companies like Micron Technology Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. have all capacity accounted for through 2026, and many analysts project memory shortages to last until 2027 or 2028 at the earliest. investing.com
• [New] Beyond hardware, Samsung is likely to outline its broader vision for AI-driven consumer electronics, demonstrating how Galaxy smartphones will work more closely with SmartThings, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, tablets, PCs, and connected home appliances to create a unified digital ecosystem. TelecomLead
• [New] Later in 2026, Samsung will release a Diving app that will provide more advanced metrics related to diving and swimming sessions. BGR
• [New] Samsung unveiled the expected Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 during the Unpacked event, devices that offer even better specs, including larger batteries and a new processor. / USA BGR
• [New] Samsung Galaxy Unpacked leaks have been coming in hard and fast, and the tech world expects the Korean tech company to launch at least five devices: Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Mashable
• [New] Samsung is expected to bring at least three premium foldable phones along with new Galaxy Watch9 series. Deccan Herald
• [New] Samsung is seeking up to a 20% increase in 3 Q26 DRAM contract pricing, reinforcing expectations that pricing pressure will continue. VersaLogic
• [New] Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 8 in three standard colours, including Cream, Graphite, and Pink. Sammy Fans
• [New] Another feature that you will only find on Samsung devices among mainstream smartwatches is body composition measurement, thanks to the built-in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor. BGR
• With Galaxy Unpacked taking place in London, Samsung is expected to showcase how its latest innovations will strengthen its position in the premium smartphone, foldable, wearable, and AI device markets while competing more aggressively in the rapidly evolving era of AI-powered mobile experiences. TelecomLead

Last updated: 10 August 2026