SAMSUNG GALAXY PHONES SHIP WITH EDGE PANEL

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TUE, SEP 8, 2026

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Every Samsung Galaxy device includes Edge Panel, a built-in feature that provides quick access to apps and tools. The company is backing AI innovation with a €3 billion investment in Mistral AI.

Samsung Galaxy phones come equipped with Edge Panel, a customizable sidebar accessible from the phone's curved display edge. The feature allows users to pin frequently used apps, contacts, and tools for rapid access without navigating through menus. Edge Panel can be toggled on or off in display settings and supports multiple custom panels. Users can swipe from the edge to reveal their selected shortcuts, streamlining daily tasks. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics participated in a €3 billion Series D funding round for French AI startup Mistral AI. The investment reflects Samsung's commitment to artificial intelligence development alongside its hardware offerings. Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch stated the company remains undervalued and predicted open-source AI models will dominate the market.

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