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Last updated: May 11, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Mobile Software & Subscriptions

TikTok begins testing an ad-free subscription tier in the United Kingdom, marking the first time the platform has offered a paid, commercial-free experience in an English-speaking market, likely signaling a new monetization strategy beyond core advertising revenue. Concurrently, Samsung is distributing its stable One UI 8.5 update globally across the Galaxy S24 series, alongside Fold, Flip, and Tab devices, following a limited pilot program in South Korea.

Device Market & Refurbishment

Samsung has officially launched its Certified Re-Newed smartphone program in India, making officially refurbished devices available at discounted pricing in that major emerging market. This move introduces a certified secondary market option for consumers seeking lower-cost access to recent flagship hardware, which complements the company's ongoing software rollout globally.