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• Several new rumors point to significant spec bumps for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
• The next-gen Samsung flagship could get 60W charging, a thinner design, better cameras, and more
• The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has not been announced, and we don't expect any confirmation either way for these rumors until next year

It seems hard to believe, but it’s been almost half a year since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Since launch, Samsung’s latest top-end handset has continued to impress, holding spots in our lists of the best phones, best camera phones, best Android phones, and more.

Now, a handful of new rumors point to some major upgrades for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which could make the best Samsung Galaxy phone even more impressive.

Faster charging

(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)

The first suggests the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could launch with an increased maximum charging speed of 60W – for reference, the Galaxy S25 Ultra charges at 45W.

That’s according to user erenyilmaz075 on X, who managed to find references to 60W charging in what appears to be the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s unreleased firmware.

Compared to its western contemporaries, the Galaxy S25 Ultra actually charges pretty quickly – we previously reported the iPhone 16 Pro Max had been recorded as drawing 28W during testing by ChargerLAB, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is rated at 45W also.

However, many Android phones now offer very fast charging speeds. OnePlus and Oppo phones benefit from the proprietary SuperVOOC technology, for example, which typically offers speeds of around 80W.

With the Galaxy S26 Ultra expected to inherit the same 5000mAh cell from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, I think a bump in power draw will be a worthwhile and valuable addition that should cut charging times significantly.

A thinner frame

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Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the latest in its line of foldable phones – and it’s clear just by looking at the new handset that Samsung invested heavily in a new thinner design for its most expensive phone.

Another rumor suggests that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be next in line for a slimmed-down redesign.

In a post to X (formerly Twitter), notable tipster UniverseIce (formerly known as Ice Universe, and now using the display name PhoneArt) said the Galaxy S26 Ultra would come in at “7.x mm”, down from 8.2mm on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. That could imply a reduction of 0.3mm up to 1.2mm.

UniverseIce also shared a render of the Galaxy S26 Ultra which shows the largest three cameras contained in a Galaxy Z Fold 7-style housing, likely because the main body of the phone would be too thin to fit the cameras.

This is what we currently know about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra:The body will become even thinner at 7.x mm, with slightly increased width and height, while weighing a few grams less6.9-inch display featuring CoE depolarizer technology + third-generation anti-reflective… pic.twitter.com/Jp0M8RtQ9mJuly 28, 2025

A new chipset

(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, which is as yet unannounced but will likely be the most powerful chipset available for Android users when it launches.

This could mark a split between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and regular Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus, both of which are expected to launch with Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 chipset.

This was suggested following a firmware deep dive by SamMobile, and backed up by further comments from UniverseIce.

OneUI 8.5

(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)

OneUI 7 launched with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S25 Ultra amongst them – but One UI 8 is already here, having launched with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 folding phones.

According to another report from SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will instead launch with One UI 8.5, an updated version of Samsung’s current-gen software.

This should allow Samsung to release the Galaxy S26 Ultra with some new features without committing to a full version update.

Given the rollout of One UI 7 was staggered across multiple months, Samsung may also be keen to avoid surrounding news of the Galaxy S26 series’ launch with news of a slow software release.

Upgraded cameras

(Image credit: Future / Roland Moore-Colyer)

As we’ve previously reported, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to get some upgrades to its camera system.

UniverseIce has again suggested that the main sensor will get a larger aperture, and that the 3x telephoto camera will get a larger sensor. The tipster also hinted at a larger aperture for the 5x telephoto camera.

The upgrade cycle for the Galaxy S series has felt pretty incremental in recent years – but if these rumors hold true the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be a much bigger upgrade than we had expected. Let us know what you want to see from Samsung’s next high-end flagship in the comments below.

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• There are scattered reports of Windows 10 PCs being offered a Windows 11 upgrade
• That's despite the fact that these devices don't meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements
• This has happened in the past, too, and it looks like it's a recurring bug – and not an offer you want to take up

There are scattered reports of Windows 10 PCs being offered an upgrade to Windows 11 even though they don't meet the requirements of the newer operating system.

German tech blog Born City brings us this news (via Neowin), with the author of the post describing an incident with their Dell Latitude 7490.

That laptop is running Windows 10 22H2, and keeps being offered an upgrade to Windows 11 every few months, even though it isn't compatible with the latter OS, and the author says they're having to repeatedly dismiss the upgrade prompt.

On top of this, a reader contacted Born City, explaining that their Lenovo IdeaPad, also using version 22H2 of Windows 10, was offered a Windows 11 upgrade despite having TPM 2.0 switched off in the BIOS (this is a hard-and-fast requirement for running Windows 11).

This annoyed the reader, seeing as they had specifically turned off this TPM functionality to avoid getting prompted about an upgrade.

Furthermore, the report points out previous incidents earlier this year, where an IT admin at a company contacted Born City complaining that multiple PCs had been automatically upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 (from Windows 10 22H2) without their knowledge, bypassing all the usual update procedures in place for these business machines.

(Image credit: Future / Jeremy Laird)What's going on here?

The author of the article asks if any other readers have encountered these offers of Windows 11 upgrades that have been piped through to PCs that shouldn't be getting them. Notably, there are no responses saying that other people have, and scouring the usual online forums, I can't find other recent reports of this kind of behavior (on the likes of Reddit, for example).

So, my conclusion at this point is that these are very much scattered incidents, but what's interesting is that they aren't happening for the first time.

In my digging around on Reddit, I found reports from early in 2023, reminding me of a very similar incident whereby Windows 10 devices were offered an upgrade to Windows 11.

Back at the time, Microsoft told us: "These ineligible devices did not meet the minimum requirements to run Window 11. Devices that experienced this issue were not able to complete the upgrade installation process." This was, in fact, a bug that was fixed on the same day.

There are also historic reports of Windows 10 users receiving the Windows 11 upgrade despite having switched off TPM 2.0 (in order to avoid the newer OS, as was the case with the Born City reader mentioned above).

What does all this mean? In my book – and this is just my opinion – this looks to be a recurring bug with Windows 10 (as was previously the case, and seemingly one with a very limited impact this time).

And it's not like there's any shortage of glitches that keep making a comeback with Microsoft's desktop OS – just look at the persisting installation failures with Windows updates across the years.

There are theories around that this could be Microsoft somehow forcing Windows 11 upgrades to help with adoption numbers of the newer operating system, which have spiked recently, which is only to be expected with Windows 10 End of Life now drawing ever closer.

Granted, these theorists could have a point in terms of updates being forced with PCs that have actively tried to avoid them – as in deliberately turning off TPM 2.0, when it's supported on the device – but I remain skeptical even then.

Neowin points out that a recent stealth update for both Windows 10 and 11, which can force-upgrade PCs to a newer version, may have something to do with all this, and that again is a possibility.

Still, I feel this is buggy behavior, even if that's true – Microsoft would surely never intentionally push an upgrade to unsupported hardware. And if the rules have changed regarding Windows 11 compatibility somehow, it would be very remiss of Microsoft not to point this out.

(Image credit: Microsoft)What should you do if you encounter an upgrade prompt on an unsupported PC?

So, the question you may have is this point is: what should you do if, by chance, you're offered a Windows 11 upgrade when your Windows 10 PC doesn't meet the system requirements of the newer platform?

The simple answer here is: don't take that upgrade. For starters, the update may fail (especially given that it's possibly being offered in error), as was the case with previous instances of this happening. And even if it was to succeed, there's no telling if things might go awry with your Windows 11 installation in the future.

Just like a fudged upgrade to avoid the requirement of having TPM 2.0 – which can be done – the recommendation remains not to take this route.

If you're worried about the impending death of Windows 10, remember that even though support is going to be officially ending in October 2025, you can now sign up for free updates for another year (all you need to do is sync PC settings to OneDrive, which isn't a big deal I don't think – though your opinion might vary).

That'll give you plenty of breathing space – until October 2026 – to work out what you're going to do, but I really don't think trying to run Windows 11 on an officially unsupported PC is a good idea. Not, at least until Microsoft clarifies that Windows 11's system requirements have somehow been changed, if that's indeed true (and as mentioned I very much doubt it), or of that happens in the future – and I don't see that in my crystal ball, either.

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• Meta is internally testing AI-assisted interviews for developers
• It's a closer reflection of real-world developer environments
• Much of Meta's code will soon be AI-written

Meta is reportedly testing AI-enabled coding interviews in which it will allow candidates to use AI tools.

For the time being, it looks like the company could be recruiting internal employees as volunteers for mock interviews to help it develop the shape and format of them, with the initiative revealed via internal communications and verified by 404 Media.

The reality is AI assistants and agents now form part of most workers' workflows – especially developers – so permitting them within the interview stage more closely reflects the real worker environment.

Meta could allow interviewees to use AI tools

"Meta is developing a new type of coding interview in which candidates have access to an AI assistant," the post reads.

"This is more representative of the developer environment that our future employees will work in, and also makes LLM-based cheating less effective."

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg already believes AI could eventually write most of Meta's app and AI code, ultimately ending up as mid-level engineers as soon as this year and freeing up humans to focus on more creative tasks. It's a similar story with Microsoft and Google – two companies that claim around one-third of new code is AI-generated.

However, Meta's approach to AI-assisted interviews marks a different direction to other companies in the space. Anthropic currently bans AI use during interviews, presumably seeking genuine worker talent that can be further enhanced by AI.

The benefit of AI-generated code is that it can be produced far more quickly than human-generated code, however its accuracy relies heavily on the quality of the prompts and thorough reviewing is crucial.

"We're obviously focused on using AI to help engineers with their day-to-day work, so it should be no surprise that we're testing how to provide these tools to applicants during interviews," a Meta spokesperson added.

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• A new report predicts the foldable iPhone will be priced at $1,999
• That’s lower than previous estimates, but would still make it the costliest iPhone ever
• A crease-free screen will be a key selling point, the report claims

Apple will launch its foldable iPhone in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18, and it will be the most expensive iPhone yet with a price tag of $1,999 in the US, according to new report.

Apple’s upcoming foldable is one of the biggest open secrets in the phone industry right now, yet there’s still a fair amount of uncertainty surrounding its release date and price.

Now a report from JP Morgan has revealed what is said to be the company’s target price for the device, which has been dubbed the iPhone Fold.

In a note to clients seen by CNBC, JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee wrote that Apple is targeting a US price of $1,999 for the device. That’s far above the current price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max – Apple’s most expensive iPhone right now, and one of its best – which will set you back a minimum of $1,119.

It’s also a lot more than you’ll pay for a MacBook Pro, which starts at $1,599.

Chatterjee’s prediction falls within the range of prices that have recently been rumored for the iPhone Fold. We’ve seen $1,800 suggested at the low end, while the upper estimate currently sits at around $2,500. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 also starts at $1,999, putting it in similarly pricey territory.

Elsewhere in his report, Chatterjee predicts that upgrades to this year’s iPhone 17 lineup will be “fairly limited.” That broadly chimes with what we've heard elsewhere, although recent rumors have predicted a significant camera upgrade for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.

Paying a premium

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As for what customers will get for their money, Chatterjee says the iPhone Fold will have one key advantage over its rivals: a crease-free display. This has been rumored before, and Samsung is also reportedly working on this for its own 2026 foldable.

Chatterjee believes the iPhone Fold will come with a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an 8-inch internal screen and a 6.5-inch outer display.

In terms of millions of units sold, Chatterjee reckons the iPhone Fold will hit the “low teens” in this area by 2027, with that figure rising to the mid-40s by 2029. If correct, that’s a sizable chunk of sales – perhaps indicating that the iPhone Fold’s premium pricing won’t be such a barrier to take-up after all.

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• The Pixel 10 could support MagSafe-style charging
• This comes from a freshly-leaked image of the phone
• Google may also launch some 'Pixelsnap' accessories

We're all set for the grand unveiling of the Google Pixel 10 series on Wednesday, August 20, and the leaks are continuing. The latest unofficial batch of images posted to the web confirm an earlier rumor: MagSafe for Android is coming.

These images are from veteran tipster Evan Blass, and as well as showing the Pixel 10 from a variety of angles, we can also see a charging puck connected to the back of one of the phones – as if magnetically snapped in place.

That apparently confirms that the Pixel 10 handsets are going to support the Qi2 wireless charging standard, including support for magnets that keep a charger in place. Some previous Android phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S25, have adopted Qi2 but without the magnetic snapping part of it.

Of course Apple's own MagSafe tech has led the way here, adding that extra magnetic touch to wireless charging that means chargers can snap into place. We can expect a variety of third-party Android accessories to appear now too.

As previously rumored

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This isn't the first time we've heard this rumor, and there were whispers of it back in June. Apparently Google is readying some accessories with 'Pixelsnap' branding, which will presumably work a lot like MagSafe chargers do for the iPhone.

Whether or not this tech will make it to other Android phones remains to be seen, but it looks likely. We know that Samsung is certainly thinking about it, but we haven't seen it on any phones yet – including the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.

While MagSafe-style charging is certainly beneficial and convenient for phone users, it does mean magnets need to be embedded into the actual handsets, which can add to the bulk and the cost of these devices.

We'll have to wait and see what Google says about this new technology when the phones are launched. We've previously seen a bunch of leaked renders of the phones, along with the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a that should be launching at the same time.

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If you were paying attention to the end of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 4, you’ll have noticed Conrad’s parting voiceover, saying “What have I done?” In case you missed it, the hit Prime Video show has set us up for a full episode from Conrad’s point of view (POV) next week, and it’s going to be a tough one to sit through. Why? Just look at the unhinged level of chaos that’s unfolded over the last few weeks.

We’re only four episodes into the show’s final season, and it isn’t wasting any time dishing out the dirt. The first two episodes kicked off with Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) not managing to graduate on time, then proposing haphazardly to Belly (Lola Tung) without a ring, but has also cheated on her in the interim… twice. Steven (Sean Kaufman) woke up from a coma after being in a car accident on exactly the same day Jeremiah chose to propose, naturally. In episode 3, we saw Conrad (Christopher Briney) find out the engagement news at his own mother’s memorial ceremony.

In short, it’s a tough time to be Conrad, and things aren’t going to get any easier. There’s a big chance we’re about to see what’s happening – or what’s about to happen – from his perspective in The Summer I Turned Pretty in season 3 episode 5, and I’m not sure the fandom is going to survive it.

Conrad’s POV is coming in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 5, and it’s going to break us

Conrad (Christopher Briney) in The Summer I Turned Pretty. (Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)

Here’s what we know from The Summer I Turned Pretty in season 3 episode 4. We’ve seen Conrad comforting Belly while she cries and then saying yes to being best man, giving his blessing through gritted teeth. He bakes for her birthday, which he’s remembered off of his own back and staying at his cousins to make her feel more comfortable. In the meantime, Jeremiah left Belly in tears to board a flight to Cabo, which is exactly the same flight Conrad canceled in order to stay by her side.

Even with your eyes closed, there’s no question about who’s coming out on top in this ill-fated love triangle. Well, everyone except for Belly can see this. It’s a rite of teenage passage to make some terrible decisions that could potentially derail your entire life, but dragging Conrad through the emotional mud as collateral damage only gets more difficult to watch as time goes on. But could his POV moment mark a turning point in the Prime Video hit?

CONRAD'S POV NEXT WEEK WE SHOULD ALL BE VERY AFRIAD #TheSummerITurnedPretty pic.twitter.com/BQQipRwGOFJuly 30, 2025

We’re either going to see the build-up to episodes 3 and 4 from Conrad’s eyes, or follow the immediate fallout from episode 4 instead. Conrad’s always had a mountain ahead of him to climb when it comes to his feelings, but dump all of this on his plate and that mountain’s just got a lot bigger. I cannot stand how badly he’s being treated by just about everyone else on the show, and that doesn’t seem likely to stop.

However, a switch in perspective could be a means to an end. We’re assuming that season 3 ends with Belly and Conrad riding off into the sunset, which means a hefty bit of emotional baggage needs to be worked through over the next seven episodes. In order for that to be convincing, the turning point has to be huge in order to make a profound enough difference to everyone involved. Seeing events from Conrad’s POV while he comes to terms with Belly and Jeremiah marrying is just the right kind of straw to break the camel’s back.

Conrad’s going to cry, I’m going to cry and I’d bet good money that you’re going to cry too. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 4 was possibly the most brutal of the bunch yet, but if it means starting down the path to getting Conrad the justice he deserves, I’m ready to rip my heart open even more by watching him struggling first-hand.

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• Users on Reddit have spotted a new feature on the Spotify mobile app that allows you to remove the Create button
• While users are more than happy to see it gone, the feature is only available to a handful of users
• Spotify has been quiet, so we've done our own little Reddit investigation to get to the bottom of it

When Spotify added the Create button to the in-app navigation bar, it was very poorly received and music fans begged to have it removed, mainly because it messes up muscle memory. Now, it appears as though Spotify is listening to those complaints.

A few weeks back, Android Authority reported that Spotify could be releasing a new toggle setting that would allow you to remove the Create button from the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. This was initially speculation, but now a number of users have shared images on Reddit showing a new toggle under the ‘Display preferences’ header in Spotify’s settings. Not everyone has access to it yet though – myself included.

While Spotify hasn’t made an official announcement, the online discourse suggests that the music streaming service could be rolling it out gradually since a handful of users already have access. However, despite the absence of the new feature in my app, the Create button has disappeared from my interface (see below). This was confusing, so I took to Reddit to see what others had to say.

In my Spotify app, the Create button has been moved back to the top right corner, but there's no sign of the new toggle feature in settings (Image credit: Future)Is this the end for one of Spotify’s most annoying features?

What do we know so far? Well, despite Spotify being silent on the matter, evidence on Reddit reveals that this feature is slowly joining the settings ecosystem for some Spotify users. The post below reveals this, which shows the new feature sitting in the ‘Content and display’ section in settings under ‘Display preferences’.

Comment from r/truespotify

But why would Spotify remove the Create button from my app without giving me access to the disable toggle? From the responses I’ve received, it suggests that a new Spotify update could be on the way.

Right now I’m using version 9.0.64, which the App Store says is the most recent. While this is the case for a lot of people here at TechRadar, most of the people on the team are still seeing the Create button in the navigation bar, which isn’t the case for me. With that said, one user with the feature shared on Reddit that they’re using version 9.0.64.608 – meaning that Spotify could be testing different versions of the app before deciding to go ahead with a roll out.

If you’re still waiting to get access to the new feature, I’ve been advised to wait another day or two before expecting its arrival, so for now, that’s what I’m rolling with. In the meantime, we've reached out to Spotify for confirmation and will update this story if we hear back.

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• Free VPNs are among the most downloaded apps in UK app store
• A surge in downloads follows the introduction of an age verification law
• Users could be putting their privacy at risk with less reputable free VPNs

VPNs are now among the most downloaded apps in UK app stores following the implementation of age verification. As of July 25, 2025, the UK’s new law requires sites hosting content deemed for adults to carry out age verification checks.

Internet users in the UK must prove they’re over 18 using verification methods including facial age estimation – sharing a selfie or video – or uploading a form of ID. The new law also impacts social media platforms including Reddit, X, and Bluesky.

Age verification comes as the government looks to protect minors from harmful content, as per the Online Safety Act. Some of the best VPN apps are now topping the Apple App Store and Google Play Store as users look to bypass age checks.

(Image credit: Future)Free VPNs dominate Apple's UK App Store

At the time of writing, Proton VPN leads the top free apps on the UK’s Apple App Store. The Swiss VPN provider reported a 1,800% increase in signups in the weekend following the new law’s implementation.

(Image credit: Proton)

NordVPN, VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy, and Free VPN by Free VPN.org also make the top five most downloaded free apps in the UK.

The rise in VPN downloads comes despite Ofcom, the UK’s internet regulator, discouraging the use of VPNs to bypass verification. It told the BBC it would be illegal for platforms to promote VPNs as a means to get around age checks.

At the time of writing, over 420,000 people have signed a petition to repeal the Online Safety Act, with many concerned about the privacy risks that age verification carries.

The importance of choosing a reputable VPN

Ofcom’s assurances that “strong age checks can be done effectively, safely, and in a way that protects [user] privacy” may not be enough to ease concerns amid recent high-profile data breaches.

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a privacy tool that encrypts your internet traffic, allowing you to browse privately. By connecting to a VPN server, you can secure your connection to the verification provider, reducing the risk of issues should they be victims of a data breach.

The trouble with some free VPNs being among those most downloaded by UK app store users is that these apps may log excessive data, identifying users and putting privacy at risk. They may also lack essential security features – such as strong encryption – that help keep user data safe.

Proton VPN Free, from privacy-first company Proton, being the most downloaded free VPN app, suggests that UK internet users are, at least, putting privacy first in their quest for access. It's among the best free VPNs, offering Swiss privacy and top security features for no cost.

UK internet users looking to browse the internet privately also have the option of paid VPN providers, some of which offer free trials. Most have money-back guarantees of at least 30 days, making it possible to try their services risk-free and request a refund if unsatisfied.

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