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I want to gift my friend a Samsung Galaxy S26 who is currently doing her Bachelor's in English Literature. Most of the time, she has to submit research papers, and for that she needs to summarise long PDFs and make notes. Do you think Galaxy S26 is a good student device or would Ultra be a better option?

I hate being like an Arjun from ZNMD. When I am travelling, I do not like to open my emails or other stuff related to work. Even if I have to do so, opening sensitive chats and emails is a risk. Well, not anymore since I have bought the S26 Ultra. Its privacy display is a saviour, keeping others from snooping on my screen.

I love wildlife photography, and I think it is one of the toughest jobs to do. Last week, I went on a safari trip carrying my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and I captured a lot of photos of the jungle, animals, and even shot a mammoth elephant. Honestly, I did not feel the need to take out my DSLR for clicking pictures. Even the long-distance shots were good enough under harsh sunlight.

I used to struggle with multitasking, but now I can open YouTube and WhatsApp side by side on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. I can simply chat as well as enjoy my favorite movie. Initially, I was expecting a cramped experience, but the larger, flatter display has improved my usability now.

No need to block unwanted numbers now since my AI assistant is fixing it for me. I usually ignore unknown numbers, but the AI Call Screening on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is handling a couple of spam calls without me needing to pick them up first. It is a relief now, filtering all the nuisance calls. No need to be bothered about it.

I recently tried voice transcription, and it is a lifesaver when it comes to long meetings. It is making my note-taking habits seamless, and I do not need to do it manually. No need to type!

S-Pen in Ultra! I did not know about this. Recently, I bought an S26 Ultra and used an S Pen. I am really enjoying my work now. I could not have expected this much precision before. Now I can easily remove unwanted objects and edit with desired colours with this tool.

I just discovered the Removal tool in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Yesterday, I clicked a few car window photos, and I was impressed with its clean results. I have posted that photo on my social media, and the comments are praiseworthy. I have never discovered such a feature, though I have tried several apps for it. But this tool is truly awesome.

Most of my cat photos are either blurred or unclear. There are hardly any images that are perfectly still. Recently, I captured a few photos and found a noticeable difference with my Galaxy S26 Ultra. Basically, what it does is record a short snippet video and then capture a still photo. In fact, it cancels the background noise, so now my cat poses, and I am able to post its still photos.

Has anyone tried Audio Eraser on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra? I tested it for my beach video, and I was surprised to see that there were no windy noises. I can hear the better, cleaner sounds.

Truly amazing feature! I have been using LOG Video on my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra phone. I can say shadows and highlights are also clear, no blurry photos. I can edit my travel reels and food videos. Initially, I was finding it challenging with editing options. But as soon as I get my hands on it, I am enjoying shooting my vlogs.

Editing content around food is a difficult task, especially when dealing with reflective surfaces and mixed indoor lighting. Someone I know told me to use LOG video recording on my Galaxy S26 Ultra. Simply record the footage first and then colour grade it later.

I noticed that looking at my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra under harsh office lights is much easier on the eyes because glare is drastically reduced. It feels easy on the eyes, and the reduced glare maintains the touch sensitivity, such as on fingerprints. Also, the most fascinating thing is that the third-generation anti-reflective coating handles sharper reflections and never loses its colours.

I have never thought my everyday tasks could have been much easier and faster. I was using live translation and voice transcription on my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which feels smooth. Features like Now Nudge and Now Brief quickly analyse my messages and summarise my long documents.

Currently, I am using Now Nudge on Galaxy S26 Ultra so that I can keep track of my daily activities. From sharing photos to adding events to calendars, my dinner plans are always sorted. It avoids me copying or pasting important dates manually. Have you tried it yet?

I am playing Bright Memory: Infinite on my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it has been an exceptional experience. Thanks to its internal VC cooling system and aluminium frame, it allows me to play for longer, extended sessions and is suitable for heavy gaming.

Finally, long compression video files are much easier to handle with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. I exported a large video file and observed that it brings a faster exporting experience than the previous models. The flagship chipset makes it easier to create better cinematic footage, and even the quality/pixels is not degraded at all.

I was just discovering in-depth camera details and found out about its 10x optical zoom quality. I clicked and tested a few images after clicking. Photos are really impressive, and the best thing is that it turns my blurry photos into a clean image. And that too does not look artificial. It has surprisingly replaced the need to carry bulky camera equipment like selfie sticks or stands.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has come up with a very practical feature, which is AI Call Screening. Does anyone here know how exactly it is helping people? Is it like a Truecaller?

I think Samsung has come up with the most underrated feature with its wireless power share. Last week I was on a flight, and suddenly my earbuds died! Instantly, I was reminded of my Galaxy S26 Ultra's wireless charging feature. I placed my earbuds on the back of the phone, and it started charging. It can also quickly top up smartwatches, too. Such a useful feature during emergencies!

People barely mention it, but One-Handed Mode becomes really helpful when you’re using your phone while travelling, walking, or carrying stuff.

Changing phone ecosystems can take time. If you moved from an iPhone to the Galaxy S26 recently, what surprised you in a good way, and what was the hardest thing to adjust to?

For people upgrading from older Galaxy phones like the S22, S23, or S24 to the Galaxy S26, what change stands out most in daily use- battery, speed, display, camera, or something else?

Some features like Adaptive Battery, Galaxy AI, and Samsung’s software feel more useful after spending a few weeks with the phone rather than on day one.

Samsung Notes has become surprisingly useful with features like handwritten notes, syncing, AI tools, and better organisation.