Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Exploring the best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Plus & regular model features, with tips, tricks and setup guides to get started with your splendid new smartphone. From my favourite OneUI 8.5 tool (call screening) to the greatest features of the Samsung S26 Ultra (like Privacy Display), and new AI bits like Now Nudge. Here's how to get the best from your Galaxy S26, plus some older tips for noobs.
If you're new to Galaxy phones and OneUI 8, here's a gentle introduction to some of the classic old features as well as a glance at the latest updates. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra unsurprisingly gets the most love, with new camera video tools and that excellent Privacy Display. However, even the Samsung S26 and the Plus smartphone get that call screening, screenshots revamp and a few other new bits.
Let us know your own favourite tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series below!
Samsung Galaxy S26, Plus & Ultra Tips & Tricks Guide Chapters:
0:00 - You splurged!
0:30 - Audio Eraser
2:10 - Screenshots
2:56 - Now Nudge
4:05 - Call screening
5:08 - Privacy Display (Ultra only)
6:32 - More AI features
7:00 - Multi-tasking
8:31 - Quick Panel/Notifications
9:14 - Google AI
9:40 - Interpreter for translation
10:07 - Summarising webpages
10:33 - Camera tips
12:02 - Byyyyeeeeee
Exploring the best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Plus & regular model features, with tips, tricks and setup guides to get started with your splendid new smartphone. From my favourite OneUI 8.5 tool (call screening) to the greatest features of the Samsung S26 Ultra (like Privacy Display), and new AI bits like Now Nudge. Here's how to get the best from your Galaxy S26, plus some older tips for noobs.
If you're new to Galaxy phones and OneUI 8, here's a gentle introduction to some of the classic old features as well as a glance at the latest updates. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra unsurprisingly gets the most love, with new camera video tools and that excellent Privacy Display. However, even the Samsung S26 and the Plus smartphone get that call screening, screenshots revamp and a few other new bits.
Let us know your own favourite tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series below!
Samsung Galaxy S26, Plus & Ultra Tips & Tricks Guide Chapters:
0:00 - You splurged!
0:30 - Audio Eraser
2:10 - Screenshots
2:56 - Now Nudge
4:05 - Call screening
5:08 - Privacy Display (Ultra only)
6:32 - More AI features
7:00 - Multi-tasking
8:31 - Quick Panel/Notifications
9:14 - Google AI
9:40 - Interpreter for translation
10:07 - Summarising webpages
10:33 - Camera tips
12:02 - Byyyyeeeeee
