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We dig into a scary Galaxy Ring battery swelling incident and what likely caused it, then pivot to Galaxy XR timing, S26 Ultra design and features, and meaningful One UI 8.5 changes that will shape daily use. We also call out a surprising jump in Galaxy Watch sleep scores, big Keys Cafe upgrades, trifold timing, and a pragmatic look at Android’s sideloading rules.

• context for the Galaxy Ring swelling incident and safety guidance
• why saltwater, altitude and a weak cell matter for smart rings
• Galaxy XR timing, price expectations and Gemini as a killer angle
• S26 Ultra design shift, camera expectations and privacy display
• One UI 8.5 highlights including notification summaries and UI polish
• lineup naming churn: Pro, Edge, Plus and consumer confusion
• Fold 7 pulling Ultras: usage patterns and multitasking value
• sideloading changes on Android: verification vs lock‑down
• Galaxy Watch sleep scores jumping and algorithm questions
• Keys Cafe’s biggest update: gestures, stats and real usability
• trifold unveiling window and US availability unknowns
• Tab S11 Linux app support and the missing premium keyboard

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