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Korea FTC rules Samsung misled consumers by omitting Galaxy GOS performance limits; company disputes finding
South Korea\'s Fair Trade Commission ruled Samsung Electronics misled consumers by promoting Galaxy devices\' gaming performance while omitting performance limits linked to its Game Optimizing Service. The FTC ordered corrective measures and a provisional 20.1 billion won fine. Samsung rejected the conclusion, saying the settings were a normal adjustment for heat management and sustained performance. The company said it would contest the decision in court after reviewing the written ruling.
Telecommunications & Media
Older Galaxy Ultra models offer alternatives if Galaxy S26 Ultra price is too high
Some consumers who find Samsung Electronics\' Galaxy S26 Ultra too expensive may find older Ultra models a more practical alternative, an assessment said. TechRadar said older Ultra devices can still be viable options by keeping performance and camera competitiveness while reducing price pressure. It compared the S22, S23, S24 and S25 Ultra, focusing on usable life versus cost, software-support timelines and key features. It excluded the S21 and S20 Ultra.
Telecommunications & Media
Google Messages \'wiped out my text history\' leaves Galaxy users alarmed
Cases of text conversation histories disappearing in the Google Messages app are spreading, raising anxiety among Samsung Galaxy users. Some users say months of messages vanished at once, with switching from Samsung Messages to Google Messages cited as a key factor. Reports have appeared on Google support forums and Reddit. Some explanations point to delayed reindexing, while others cite possible system linkage issues or a known bug. Workarounds and backups are being discussed.