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Galaxy Ring battery scare leaves user stranded and hospitalized

Galaxy Ring battery scare leaves user stranded and hospitalized

TL;DR A Galaxy Ring user says the battery swelled while the device was on their finger, leaving it stuck and painful. The user was denied boarding a flight and had the ring removed in hospital using ice and medical lubricant. Photos of the ring after it was removed show a visibly distorted battery. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is designed to …

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Swollen Galaxy Ring battery leads to hospital visit

Swollen Galaxy Ring battery leads to hospital visit

A recent report online shows images of an immovable Galaxy Ring with a swollen battery, showcasing a nightmare scenario for a smart ring and causing both a missed flight and a hospital visit. Batteries can expand when overcharged or as they age; that’s just the nature of lithium-ion cells. Swollen batteries, though, can be a serious problem. Samsung has… uh… …

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Samsung rolls out Android 16 to Galaxy S23, Tab S10, more

Samsung rolls out Android 16 to Galaxy S23, Tab S10, more

Samsung is now rolling out stable One UI 8 updates to several more devices including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Tab S10, Galaxy A devices, and more. Starting in Korea and expanding to other countries over the coming weeks, Samsung has further expanded its One UI 8 rollout to several more devices. The updates are all ahead of Samsung’s expected …

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Hubble Telescope finds galaxy with puzzling shape photo of the day for Sept. 29, 2025

Hubble Telescope finds galaxy with puzzling shape photo of the day for Sept. 29, 2025

Astronomers have long sorted galaxies into types based on their visible structure. Spiral galaxies, like our Milky Way, have a flat disk, winding spiral arms and ongoing star formation. Ellipticals tend toward smooth, featureless ellipsoids with older stellar populations and little cold gas or dust. Some galaxies, known as irregulars, don’t fit neatly into either mold. And some have aspects …

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iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S25: which flagship phone wins?

iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S25: which flagship phone wins?

If there had to be a true grudge match when it comes to the best phones, it would easily be Apple vs Samsung. While the companies have had the odd trip up, both are still the biggest names in the smartphone industry, so comparisons between the two are just a fact of life. With that in mind, let’s break down …

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Stable One UI 8 update for Galaxy A55 is out now!

Stable One UI 8 update for Galaxy A55 is out now!

A few days ago, Samsung revealed the One UI 8.0 (Android 16) rollout schedule, and according to it, the brand is supposed to offer the new software to the Galaxy A55 next month. However, as the company is running ahead of schedule, it has started rolling out One UI 8 to the Galaxy A55. Currently, the stable One UI 8 …

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Here’s what the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s updated S Pen will look like

Here’s what the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s updated S Pen will look like

Although the Galaxy S26 series is still months away from launch, there has been no dearth of leaks related to the upcoming smartphone lineup. One big change we’re expecting with the top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra is the presence of more rounded corners, a departure from the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s boxy shape. We’re now getting an early look at how this …

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One UI 8 October 2025: Samsung’s mega plan for Galaxy users worldwide – Sammy Fans

One UI 8 October 2025: Samsung’s mega plan for Galaxy users worldwide  Sammy Fans The stable One UI 8 update is now rolling out to the Galaxy A36  SamMobile Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 16 – here’s the schedule  9to5Google Breaking: Galaxy S24 series starts getting stable One UI 8 update globally (Updated)  Android Authority Your Galaxy Z Fold 6 One …

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Xiaomi 17 Pro (Max): First Leica camera reviews and comparison with iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Pro

Xiaomi 17 Pro (Max): First Leica camera reviews and comparison with iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Pro

Telemacro differences The video also highlights telemacro performance. On the iPhone 17 Pro, the required distance to the subject is about 100 cm or 39 inches, which makes true macro shots practically impossible. On the Xiaomi 17 Pro, this distance is only 20 cm or 7.9 inches, while 30 cm or 11.8 inches suffice for the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. …

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