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One of Samsung’s most awaited products, Galaxy Ring , was unveiled in 2024. But due to battery problem, some Galaxy Ring users have experienced difficulties while wearing the ring. A Galaxy Ring user, Daniel , confirmed it by stating that the ring got stuck on his finger due to a swollen battery. The company has resolved to do something about the incident with the coming updates on the Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring – Update #3 It’s been just over three months since my last update, and I can finally share where things stand. Samsung has now completed its investigation into my Galaxy Ring. The process took longer than expected because, in addition to Samsung’s own… https://t.co/fmGKeEoZJE — Daniel (@ZONEofTECH) January 7, 2026

Samsung claimed that the battery swole up because of a crack in the internal moulding structure and that was why it got stuck on Daniel’s hand. Though the exact cause can’t be determined, after a three-month-long investigation even with the analysis involving an independent external agency, Samsung concluded that there is no wider battery safety risk associated with the Galaxy Ring.

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According to Samsung, the Galaxy Ring is designed to withstand everyday use. The company also reassured users not to worry about the battery swelling under normal conditions and advised them to check customer care guides on its website for more information about the issue like the device consuming more battery than usual and other related issues.

You don’t need to worry about a potential issue with your Galaxy Ring as Samsung reviewed it and released updates on it.

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Samsung’s A series welcomed a new member, the Galaxy A17 5G , last week in the US with an affordable $199.99 price tag. Samsung is offering an even lower price with $30 off the phone and up to $70 of trade-in credit when you send in an old or broken device.

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Samsung is making this low-end Android smartphone cheaper, including extra freebies like subscriptions to SiriusXM streaming and Adobe Lightroom at no additional cost.

Samsung’s A series smartphones are about packing quality specs into affordable devices and the Galaxy A17 5G is no exception. With a price of $199.99, the A17 5G packs an Exynos 1330 chipset with 4GB of RAM , a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a big 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging. It also offers the latest AI software features.

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The Galaxy A17 5G also comes with six years of OS and security upgrades guaranteed. With a $200 phone, there will definitely be sacrifices, like the 4GB of RAM and the 128GB of storage. The Galaxy A17 may not be the best fit for heavy data users.

If you’re looking for a cheap 2026 phone with the latest features, then the Galaxy A17 5G is just what you need.

Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi

Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.