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Samsung Reveals AI Camera Overhaul Ahead Of S26 Launch

Natural-language photo edits and AI composites will feature in the Galaxy camera app, in preparation for the launch of the Galaxy S26 next week.

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8 months ago

February 18, 2026

Nour Nasir

samsung reveals ai camera overhaul ahead of s26 launch

Samsung is baking generative AI directly into its Galaxy camera app, folding advanced editing tools into the core shooting interface ahead of next week’s Galaxy S26 reveal at Galaxy Unpacked.

The update from the Korean tech giant centers on natural-language editing. Users will be able to type or speak commands to alter images inside the native camera environment — no exporting, and no third-party apps will be required.

Among the features Samsung previewed was a way to change the time of day in a photo from bright afternoon to night; restoring missing elements, such as filling in a bite taken out of food; and merging subjects from multiple images into one composite frame. The upgrades mean that tasks once requiring desktop software and considerable design skills will soon be available as basic in-camera tools.

Samsung says the system is built on what it calls its “brightest Galaxy camera system ever,” tying the AI layer to upgraded hardware in the S26 line. The company describes the result as a “fluid creative process,” combining capture, editing and sharing in a single workflow.

The timing of Samsung’s announcement is deliberate. Smartphone makers are racing to anchor generative AI in daily use, not as a novelty feature but as basic infrastructure. By embedding editing at the point of capture, Samsung is signaling that the camera app — not a standalone AI tool — is where this shift plays out.

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For the Middle East, where mobile-first creators are beginning to drive everything from retail to short-form video production, frictionless editing carries a huge speed and tech advantage. As Gulf markets double down on digitalization agendas, devices that compress production time increasingly double as genuine business tools.

Samsung will detail hardware specifications and the full software stack when the Galaxy S26 series breaks cover at Unpacked. The camera, clearly, is where the company wants the AI story to land.

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New Disney+ Streaming App Has Officially Launched In The UAE

The app’s recommendations now factor in what’s popular in the UAE, and a dedicated Junior Mode gives kids their own corner of Disney+.

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16 hours ago

October 9, 2026

Dana Saadeh

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A new Disney+ app has officially launched in the UAE, and subscribers can now keep watching their favorite titles when they travel. Disney+ says access extends across supported markets in Europe, the United States and beyond.

The app is built around a dynamic homepage and simpler navigation, with recommendations drawn from each customer’s viewing habits and what’s popular in the UAE. Content from Hulu and ESPN is now easier to find alongside Disney+’s own library, the company says. Audio and subtitles come in up to 25 languages, and supported devices get high-quality video and sound.

For families, the app includes Junior Mode, a dedicated, simplified version of Disney+ for younger viewers, built around age-appropriate shows and movies. It sits alongside existing controls such as PIN-protected profiles, customizable content ratings and account notifications when a profile is changed.

The catalog still spans Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and FX. Returning series include Season 8 of “The Kardashians,” Season 23 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Season 38 of “The Simpsons”. Also on the service are the second season of International Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series “Rivals,” comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootropolis 2” and 20th Century Studios’ “Send Help”.

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Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest” is on the way, and Disney’s live-action “Moana” is due later this autumn. Beyond Hollywood, the Turkish title “Halef” is coming to the platform alongside a lineup of Korean entertainment: Korean-Japanese romantic comedy “Merry Berry Love” is streaming now, and “The Remarried Empress” arrives November 4.

Existing subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their current credentials, with on-screen steps covering account confirmation and profile setup. Subscriptions start at AED 49.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.

For UAE subscribers planning to travel, the update will likely be well received, but Disney has left one question open. It confirms Europe and the United States as supported markets but doesn’t yet say which others fall under and beyond.