[CES 2026] Invitation to Samsung's "The First Look"
Ahead of CES 2026, Samsung is to officially unveil its AI-powered new products, customer experiences, and the integrated vision for its DX division in 2026 at "The First Look." Set to take place at 12:00 PM on January 5, 2026, at the Wynn Las Vegas, the event will feature Tae-Moon Roh (CEO and Head of DX Division) as the keynote speaker. Seok-Woo Yong (President and Head of the Visual Display Business) and Cheolgi Kim (Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Appliances) will share their respective business directions. "The First Look" will be streamed live on Samsung Newsroom, Samsung Electronics’ official YouTube channel and as well as Samsung TV Plus.
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[Video] Unfolding What’s Next: Unboxing Galaxy Z TriFoldSamsung Electronics unveiled Galaxy Z TriFold, a new twice-foldable form factor. Galaxy Z TriFold features a 10-inch (253.1 mm) main screen that expands into a panoramic display for a cinematic viewing experience. Multi-window feature that lets users utilize 3 screens at the same time and Samsung DeX enabling PC-grade productivity are packed into the single device. Watch the full unboxing video to discover how Galaxy Z TriFold is redefining the foldable experience with yet another innovation.
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Samsung Electronics Launches One UI 8.5 Beta for Galaxy S25 Series
Samsung Electronics launched the One UI 8.5 beta program from December 8. One UI 8.5 beta, building on One UI 8 and featuring enhanced AI functionality and cross-device connectivity, will roll out in phases to Galaxy S25 users in Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and India. One UI 8.5's Photo Assist lets you utilize various tools such as Generative Edit and Portrait Studio continuously. Newly added Audio Broadcast and Storage Share features further expand cross-device usability. With the stronger privacy protection, the official version of One UI 8.5 will be available for Galaxy S series first, to be released in the first half of 2026. Apply for the One UI 8.5 beta program in the Samsung Members application now and experience the more powerful Galaxy AI.
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The Samsung Developer Forums Are Being Updated!
Starting on December 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM KST (December 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST), you will see the following changes to the Samsung Developer Forums in accordance with a new policy: To participate in the forums, you must have a Samsung account registered with the Samsung Developer Portal. You can check your registration status by logging in to the Samsung Developer Portal. You can still browse the forums without logging in. The forums’ design and usability have also been improved.
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Help Us Improve Samsung Health SDKs – Share Your Input!
Samsung is committed to providing developers with a more seamless and enhanced experience when using Samsung Health SDKs to build applications. Take a minute to complete our quick survey and let us know which products, tools, and support would be most helpful to you.
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Use SmartThings Test Suite to Self-Test Cloud-to-Cloud Devices
Our SmartThings Test Suite has expanded once again, making Works with SmartThings (WWST) certification easier than ever for Cloud-to-Cloud devices. Use the Test Suite to self-test your Cloud-to-Cloud devices for WWST certification easily, in most cases without shipping your device to an authorized test provider. Cloud-to-Cloud devices now join our existing list of Hub Connected devices that support self-testing, including Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave. Test Suite results can be used for WWST certification in most product categories, including lights, switches, thermostats, sensors, blinds and more.
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Galaxy Store and the App Store Accountability Act
Recent legislative developments in the United States and various other countries aim to protect minors in digital environments. Starting January 1, 2026, the Samsung Seller Portal team will introduce new features to help developers comply with Texas state laws designed to protect minors. Developers will be able to view Galaxy Store users’ age groups and parental consent status, register their application as an exception, and notify users of significant changes to their application. Learn more about the new Seller Portal features and how to use the API to retrieve the user's age group and parental consent information. |
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Tutorial: Verifying User Identity on Your Website Using Samsung Wallet's Web2App APIs
Samsung Wallet provides secure user identity verification, not only within applications, but also in web environments. This tutorial walks you through steps on how to use the Web2App API in a Spring Boot web server to enable user identity verification directly on a website. Learn how to implement the identity verification functionality using the Verify with Wallet (VWW) feature and deliver a more secure and seamless user experience.
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Tutorial: Record and Capture Galaxy Watch Screens, No Mobile Device or Third-Party Application Required
The Galaxy Watch ecosystem is designed to automatically sync screenshots with your phone, so you can share the screen on your wrist within seconds. While this is convenient enough for most users, those who are on the computer all the time, such as developers, testers, and creators may need a more efficient and direct solution. This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to capture and record a Galaxy Watch screen directly on your computer, without using a mobile device or third-party application. Learn how to build simple, fast workflows for various tasks such as application demos, tutorial creation, and development documentation on our blog.
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Update Samsung Wallet Card Templates Using the Server API
Card template management is a crucial task for partners in the Samsung Wallet ecosystem, and it's typically handled through the Wallet Partners Portal. However, managing numerous existing templates manually through the web interface can be inefficient. Samsung provides a set of server-side APIs to address this challenge, allowing partners to programmatically manage and modify their card templates. Using these APIs lets partners integrate update capabilities directly and use automation to maintain their cards and keep their content up to date. Learn how to implement the Update Wallet Card Template API using Python on our blog.
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CSA Matter 1.5 Release: Introducing Support for Cameras
Matter is a standard for smart home IoT integration, launched by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) on October 2022, backed by major companies in the residential IoT space including Samsung Electronics, Amazon, Apple, Google, and others. Matter uses protocols built on IPv6, open-source SDKs, and certification program to support discovery, provisioning, and control of devices, regardless of their manufacturer.
The latest version, Matter 1.5, introduces a significant advancement in integration of cameras to the Matter ecosystem by expanding the coverage beyond "traditional" cameras and to consumer devices such as video doorbells, intercoms, and so forth. Matter 1.5 provides a platform that enables new and exciting user experiences, including WebRTC-based real-time video and audio streaming, motion-triggered clip recording, snapshot delivery, and digital PTZ control.
By supporting cameras within the standard, Matter continues to break down inter-device barriers. Samsung Research is actively participating in the development of Matter specifications to further expand user experiences across IoT devices. Explore Matter’s journey toward shaping the future of smart living on the Samsung Research blog.
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FiRa 4.0 Specification Released and Certification Program Launching
In November 2025, the FiRa Consortium announced the launch of the Release 4.0 Core Certification Program and Release 4.0 of the Core Specifications of ultra-wideband (UWB) MAC and PHY. This update includes UL-TDoA for low-power, tag-based location tracking, Aliro UWB certification to ensure secure ranging for door locks, digital keys, etc., and Suspending Ranging for efficient session holding even in dense, multi-user environments.
FiRa 4.0 supports reliable and highly interoperable UWB technology for use cases such as asset tracking and movement pattern and behavior analysis across a wide range of industrial environments, including factories, hospitals, and logistics facilities. Learn more about the market adoption of FiRa-based technology and the plans for building on the broader UWB ecosystem on the Samsung Research blog.
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