Three new software features on the Galaxy S26 that make Android evolve from an OS to an intelligent system

Now that the Galaxy S26 series has been made official, it's clear that Samsung once again tries to redefine the smartphone experience with software embellishments.

That's not new: the Galaxy S24 was presented two years ago as an "AI phone" instead of a smartphone and quickly made headlines with its novel AI features.



Here are three new Galaxy S26 AI features that'll hopefully make your lives easier, funnier and safer.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available for up to $720 off

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$720 off (55%)

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has been announced, bringing a Privacy Screen feature, insanely fast processor, and multiple Galaxy AI enhancements. Right now, you can save up to $720 at the Samsung Store with eligible trade-ins. You also get 15% off the Buds 4 series with your purchase. Alternatively, you can get $150 credit for add-ons, no trade-in required.

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The Galaxy S26+ is now available for up to $480 off

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$480 off (44%)

The Galaxy S26+ is here, bringing improved software and a more powerful processor. The device can now be yours for up to $480 off with eligible device trade-ins. Users also get 15% off the Buds 4 series with their purchase. The official store gives you a $150 credit for add-ons without trade-ins.

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Galaxy S26 is now available for up to $380 off

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$380 off (42%)

The Galaxy S26 is currently available at the Samsung Store with an exciting trade-in discount. Right now, you can buy the model with a $380 maximum price cut. Samsung also gives you 15% off the Galaxy Buds 4 or the Buds 4 Pro with your smartphone purchase.

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Feed your to-do lists to Gemini

Everyday tasks just keep on piling up, and here's where AI should be able to help you if you delegate and stop doing everything by yourself.

The Gemini in the Galaxy S26 series is now able to handle multi-step tasks with a long press of the side button. The beta feature is debuting in the US and South Korea. No matter whether you're ordering a ride or reordering the last meal you had, Gemini should run in the background and do the trick for you.

Gemini will run in the background so your phone stays fully operational so you don't miss anything important. For convenience, you can check the live progress from the notifications area and you can jump in or stop a request.

The beta feature will be initially available for select apps in the food, grocery and rideshare categories, Samsung says.

Circle to Search can now find whole outfits

Hundreds of millions of Android devices are eligible for Circle to Search. But, starting today, the Galaxy S26 gets an enhanced Circle to Search feature with multi-object image recognition.

So if you're scrolling online and stumble upon an outfit you're dying to have, you can now search for the full aesthetic, not just the jeans or the shoes.

With just one swipe, Circle to Search can instantly find visual matches for any item, from headwear to shoes and everything in between. You can browse the results for ideas and refine your search to match your style. On top of that, virtual try-on options are getting even more versatile, letting you see how items would look before you buy. Neat.

Enhanced security

Phone scams have been getting out of hand lately, that's why it's important to stay protected at all times.

The on-device Gemini model on the Galaxy S26 has an advanced Scam Detection, and it's available directly in the Samsung Phone app.

So, if you're talking to an unknown caller and the system detects a potential scam, you'll receive an instant audio and haptic alert. You should know that the Scam Detection analysis is automatically turned off for anyone already in your contact list.

Of course, more AI enhancements are expected to arrive on the Galaxy S26 series in the near future.