Samsung is a large Korean multinational company which spans industries such as television sets, shipbuilding, semiconductors (like memory and processors), in addition to phones and tablets. Samsung is the largest Android device manufacturer worldwide, though they’re also the primary support of another mobile operating system, Tizen, and previously invested in an OS called Bada.
Samsung is the largest Android device developer worldwide
Samsung was founded in 1938 as a trading company, and didn't get into electronics until the late 60s. Oh-Hyun Kwon is the CEO of Samsung Electronics. Samsung's first Android smartphone was the Galaxy, released in 2009, and their first Android tablet was the Galaxy Tab was announced in 2010.
Traditionally, Samsung's Android user interface has been something called TouchWiz, which included a wide array of Samsung-made apps and customizations. For example, there are fitness tools, note-taking apps, news readers, multi-window viewing, and lots more.
Samsung has had to go through a number of patent litigations with Apple, and was found by California court to be infringing on some Apple patents in 2012. These include technologies for voice search, slide-to-unlock, data synchronization, and others.
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Samsung might finally make swipe navigation the default setup option on new phones
Pick your poison at setup Future Galaxy phones might finally ditch the button navigation by default, and swipe controls could take over setup.
Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25: Battle of the small flagships
Pixel vs. Galaxy The Google Pixel 10 Pro will compete with the Galaxy S25, the smallest of Samsung's flagship trio. Here's how we expect the two phones to compare.
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: The last compact Android flagship
Small but mighty While the lack of upgrades in some areas made my time with the Samsung Galaxy S25 frustrating, there's no doubt this is the best small phone available.
Leaked Galaxy Buds 3 FE listings point to substantial battery upgrades
Your tunes for longer A leak claims the Galaxy Buds 3 FE could see noteworthy battery longevity improvements.
Galaxy S26 rumored to make contactless NFC payments even easier at stores
Purchased! A rumor suggested the Galaxy S26 series could see improvements to its NFC payments.
Massive Galaxy S25 FE leak practically laid all its specs on the table
What's to come A specifications rumor seemingly put everything about the Galaxy S25 FE in the open.
First things you should do with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Start here! Just the tip of the iceberg.
Samsung's Galaxy Z trifold and Android XR headset are finally landing this year
Project Moohan is real Samsung is finally getting serious and launching its Vision Pro rival in late 2025.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge battery to get a big boost, leak claims
Power Up Samsung's rumored Galaxy S26 Pro, S26 Edge appeared in new leaks about battery specs.
Samsung puts a spotlight on the Galaxy Z Fold 7's long-awaited camera upgrades
Snap a photo Samsung highlighted the upgrades and features users will find with the Galaxy Z Fold 7's cameras.
Samsung's smartphone success stood out even as Q2 profits take a 55% hit
mixed bag Samsung's phones were a hit, managing to thrive while the company's Q2 profit fell by more than half.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 just broke every Z Fold preorder record ever set in the US
Forget niche The Galaxy Z Fold 7's insane preorders mean foldable phones are here to stay.
I've tested all of Samsung's smartwatches and these are the 6 best picks in 2025
Galactic greatness Finding the best Samsung watch for yourself depends on whether you want the flagship Galaxy Watch 8, a Classic bezel, Pro battery, or last-gen prices.
Galaxy S25 gets One UI 8 Beta 4, and hopefully this is its last one
Final touches? One UI 8 Beta 4 was spotted rolling out on the Galaxy S25 series.
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and it's an incremental upgrade worth buying
Favorite flip The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 still doesn't have a versatile cover screen or upgraded cameras, but it's the epitome of refinement.
Crypto payments made easy with Samsung Pay in latest Coinbase app update
Tap to Crypto Coinbase announced full integration with the Samsung Pay app for cryptocurrency payments and more.
Here's how you can save up to $500 on one of the best Android tablets
This won't last It might be two years old, but the Galaxy Tab S9 is still one of the best Android tablets that money can buy. And with these these Back to School tablet deals, it's almost an impulse-buy.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals a slimmer beast with blazing-fast charging
Charging Finally Speeds Up A fresh Galaxy S26 Ultra rumor hints at major upgrades.
Samsung's One UI 8 update is about to tick off the custom ROM crowd
Looks like One UI 8 is the nail in the coffin for custom ROMs on Samsung phones worldwide.
There's one reason I'd consider a Flip instead of a Fold, and it's not the reason you think
Android Arcade Samsung and Motorola have been making massive strides to improve the Flip and Razr lineups. They've gotten so good that it made me think twice about sticking with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
