Windows 10: Samsung Galaxy Connect App Expands to All Intel and AMD Windows 11 PCs, Not Just Galaxy Books

GHacks · Apr 23, 2026 at 5:47 PM

Samsung has released an update for its Galaxy Connect app, bringing it to version 2.1.6.0. The update broadens compatibility from Samsung's own Galaxy Book laptops to any Windows 11 PC running on Intel or AMD x64 processors. It also enables Galaxy smartphone users with third-party laptops from brands like Lenovo, ASUS, and Dell to access the same cross-device continuity features that were previously limited to Samsung hardware.

The app can be found on the Microsoft Store. To use it, users need to sign in with the same Samsung account on both their Galaxy phone and their Windows 11 PC.

What Galaxy Connect Does and Which PCs Are Compatible

Galaxy Connect offers several continuity features that seamlessly link a Samsung Galaxy phone with a Windows PC. Users can easily copy and paste between devices, access phone storage directly from the PC, and continue their browsing across devices by syncing open web pages. Additionally, the feature allows the Galaxy phone to serve as a secondary display for the PC.

The expanded compatibility is limited to Intel and AMD x64-based Windows 11 devices. ARM-based PCs, including those using Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors, are not supported in version 2.1.6.0. Samsung has not announced whether ARM support might be added in a future update.

Previously, Galaxy Connect was available only on Galaxy Book laptops, which restricted its use to a small group of Galaxy phone owners. The latest update broadens these features to a wider range of Windows 11 devices that meet the hardware requirements.

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Brink · Apr 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM

New Samsung Galaxy Book and Galaxy Book Odyssey

The all-new Galaxy Book and Galaxy Book Odyssey are designed for everything from everyday use to heavy-duty gaming and B2B usage – even while on the go.

Featuring innovative Galaxy ecosystem connectivity and continuity features, a slim and light form factor, expandable storage and powerful graphics capabilities, the Galaxy Book and Galaxy Book Odyssey make it easy for you to harness your PC with optimized flexibility and mobility.

Take a look at the infographics below to learn more about these powerful and portable new Galaxy Book devices.

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Source: [Infographic] Enjoy All-Day Productivity and Connectivity With the Galaxy Book and Galaxy Book Odyssey – Samsung Global Newsroom

Brink · Apr 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM

Samsung Expands Galaxy Book Lineup with 11th Gen Intel processors

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the availability of three new Galaxy Book PC portfolio products in the U.S.: Galaxy Book, Galaxy Book Odyssey, and Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G. Galaxy Book is available starting today, while both Galaxy Book Odyssey and Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G will be available on November 11. With every laptop, users get a take-anywhere, do-anything premium PC, thanks to brilliant displays, 11th Generation Intel® powered performance, and seamless continuity with the Galaxy ecosystem. Each new Galaxy Book sports a unique design to meet a wide range of tastes — from Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G’s ultra-thin body, to Galaxy Book’s refined classic look, to Galaxy Book Odyssey’s rugged beveled style. All three PCs also come with Windows 11, offering a fresh, new and modern feel and tools to bring you closer to what you love, empower productivity and inspire creativity. “PCs are more important in our daily lives than ever — at home, the office, the classroom, and anywhere in between,” said Leroy Williams, Senior Vice President, Mobile Business at Samsung Electronics America. “By expanding our award-winning laptop portfolio, we’re giving consumers more choices to find the power and features they need. These devices bring together the core of the Galaxy experience, including performance, connectivity, and a seamless ecosystem.” Galaxy Book

Thin, light, and super powerful, Galaxy Book is the ideal balance of premium features and optimal value. Featuring a fast Intel® Core™ processor, Galaxy Book makes multitasking easy and keeps your life running smoothly. With near-instantaneous start-up and minimal lag time, Galaxy Book is reliable and fast, whether you want to download work, stream your favorite show, or video chat with friends.

It sports a full-metal casing and a classic look and feel. The exterior is enhanced by Galaxy Book’s 15.6-inch full-HD touchscreen and minimal lag time thanks to a dedicated graphics card. Together with Dolby Atmos surround-sound technology, every video looks and sounds great. Available in Silver, the Galaxy Book will start at $749.99. Galaxy Book Odyssey

Galaxy Book Odyssey is packed with all the power you need — for serious work and play. The latest high-performing 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050Ti GPU, and 83Wh high capacity-battery help you get more performance out of every moment. And all that performance is yours to direct with the built-in Odyssey Control app, which lets you oversee CPU, GPU, and RAM usage, or even monitor fan speed. Plus, everything looks better on a full-HD 15.6″ screen with a 170° viewing angle and 5.4-mm slim bezel. Anti-glare treatment and a brightness of 300 nits let you, work, stream, or game in brilliant color, no matter the lighting conditions in the room.

The Galaxy Book Odyssey sports full metal casing, and a futuristic beveled design that is made to help you stand out in a crowd. Available in Mystic Black, the Galaxy Book Odyssey starts at $1,399.99 Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G

Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G delivers the always-on connection and speed users want — no matter where they are. With 5G, you get the benefits of virtually zero lag, plus an added layer of security not offered by public Wi-Fi. With a fast and secure connection you can take anywhere, Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G turns any location into a mobile office, conference room or theater. Every video call and every scene look amazing on the AMOLED[1] FHD 13.3-inch touchscreen. It’s an unparalleled visual experience for entertainment and creativity. Weighing less than 2.5 pounds, Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G also has the power of a 2-in-1 convertible laptop while being as thin as a smartphone. Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G is an Intel® Evo™-verified 11th Gen Core Processor[2] for better graphics, faster connectivity, and best-in-class battery life.

This is more than a PC — it’s a canvas. Bring your creativity and productivity to the next level with the included S Pen — now bigger, so it feels more comfortable in your hand — for everything from creative projects to work presentations[3].

Featuring a Mystic Silver finish, the Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G starts at $1,399.99 U.S. Availability Galaxy Book is available starting today at Samsung.com and BestBuy.com and will also be available at Best Buy retail locations nationwide starting November 15. Galaxy Book Odyssey is available starting November 11 at Samsung.com, BestBuy.com, Amazon, Microsoft.com, MicroCenter and NewEgg. Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G will be available starting November 11 at Samsung.com and BestBuy.com. Samsung is proud to offer the perfect PC for every kind of user. The new Galaxy Book lineup joins industry-leading performance and design options across Windows and Chrome ecosystems, with Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G connections, at premium to entry level price points. To learn more about Samsung’s full Galaxy PC lineup, including our latest Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Go 5G, and Galaxy Chromebook 2 devices, visit https://www.samsung.com/us/galaxybooks and Samsung Chromebooks: Ultra-Light Laptops | Samsung US. [table][tr]Galaxy Book Odyssey [/tr] [tr][td]OS[/td] [td]Windows 11 Home[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Display[/td] [td]15.6” LED FHD[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]CPU[/td] [td]Intel® Core™ i7-11600H Processor[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Storage/Memory[/td] [td]8GB/512GB 16GB/512GB 32GB/1TB[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Graphics[/td] [td]NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050Ti Max-Q Graphics[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Camera/Mic[/td] [td]720p HD / Dual Array Mic[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Audio[/td] [td]Stereo Speakers (2 W x 2), Dolby Atmos®[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Keyboard[/td] [td]Pro keyboard with Numeric key[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]WLAN[/td] [td]Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+), 802.11 ax[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Ports[/td] [td]2 USB Type-C, 3 USB 3.2, Headphone/Mic, MicroSD[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Battery[/td] [td]83Wh[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Material[/td] [td]Aluminum[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Color[/td] [td]Mystic Black[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Dimensions[/td] [td]14.04" x 9.02" x 0.70"[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Weight[/td] [td]4.08 lbs[/td] [/tr] [/table]
[table][tr]Galaxy Book [/tr] [tr][td]OS[/td] [td]Windows 11 Home[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Display[/td] [td]15.6” LED FHD touchscreen[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]CPU[/td] [td]Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor[/td] [td]Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 Processor[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Memory/Storage[/td] [td]8GB/256GB[/td] [td]16GB/512GB[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Graphics[/td] [td]Intel® Iris® Xe MAX graphics[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Camera/Mic[/td] [td]720p HD / Dual Array Digital Mic[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Audio[/td] [td]Stereo Speakers (2 W x 2), Dolby Atmos®[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]WLAN[/td] [td]Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Ports[/td] [td]2 USB Type-C, 2 USB3.2, Headphone/Mic, MicroSD, HDMI[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Battery[/td] [td]54Wh[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Material[/td] [td]Aluminum[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Color[/td] [td]Mystic Silver[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Dimensions[/td] [td]14.04" x 9.02" x 0.61"[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Weight[/td] [td]3.51 lbs[/td] [/tr] [/table]
[table][tr]Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G [/tr] [tr][td]OS[/td] [td]Windows 11 Home[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Display[/td] [td]13.3” AMOLED FHD touchscreen[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]CPU[/td] [td]Intel® Core™ i5-1130G7 Processor[/td] [td]Intel® Core™ i7-1160G7 Processor[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Memory/Storage[/td] [td]8GB/256GB[/td] [td]16GB/512GB[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Graphics[/td] [td]Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Camera/Mic[/td] [td]720p HD / Dual Array Digital Mic[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Audio[/td] [td]AKG Stereo Speakers (Max 4 W x 2), Dolby Atmos®[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Pen[/td] [td]S-Pen included[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Keyboard[/td] [td]Pro keyboard[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]WLAN[/td] [td]Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2x2 (Wi-Fi 6E Ready), 5G Sub6[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Ports[/td] [td]Thunderbolt™ 4 (1), USB Type-C (2), Headphone/Mic, MicroSD[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Battery[/td] [td]63Wh (Typical)[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Material[/td] [td]Aluminum[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Color[/td] [td]Mystic Silver[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Dimensions[/td] [td]11.91" x 7.95" x 0.45"[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Weight[/td] [td]2.43 lbs[/td] [/tr] [/table]
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Source: https://news.samsung.com/us/portabil...-powerful-pcs/

Brink · Apr 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM

New Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G

Samsung expands its PC lineup with fresh options to deliver the best mobility, LTE and 5G connectivity and the Galaxy ecosystem at an accessible price

Samsung Electronics today unveiled the Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G, new additions to the Galaxy Book lineup powered by the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ compute platforms. The Galaxy Book Go series provides more choices at accessible price to consumers looking to achieve more anytime, anywhere.

“PCs continue to enable our digital lives, helping us connect to our friends and family, work remotely, and find outlets for creativity and relaxation,” said Woncheol Chai, SVP and Head of Experience Planning Team, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy Book Go series is built for today’s mobile-first users who expect seamless communication, sustained productivity, and immersive entertainment—all in one device. With the new addition to the Galaxy Book, Samsung offers wider options to our consumers to choose a device that best fits their needs.”

With the Galaxy Book Go series, users can enjoy leading mobility with state-of-the-art PC productivity. They can further enjoy the Galaxy ecosystem experiences paired with their Galaxy smartphones, tablets and wearables. Building on our close collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, the Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G are bringing the best features of your smartphone and combining them with the PC performance and productivity you deserve. The Galaxy Book Go series is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 compute platform, with optional LTE connectivity,1 and the Galaxy Book Go 5G powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform delivers lightning-fast 5G connectivity speeds2 to take advantage of the latest network standards.

“Samsung and Qualcomm Technologies continue to collaborate across multiple generations of leading Samsung devices powered by Snapdragon compute platforms.” said Alex Katouzian, SVP & GM, Mobile, Compute, and Infrastructure, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Our shared vision for mobile computing inspires our companies to push the industry forward and provide a more connected, intelligent and productive experience for consumers. We are proud to enable the Galaxy Book Go series and expand the portfolio of 5G PCs that utilize our cutting-edge technology to deliver what users deserve – across multiple price points.”

Designed to Move With You Throughout Your Day

Answer emails over a latte at the coffee shop, browse social media channels during your commute or video call a loved one before a flight with Always On, Always Connected flexibility enabled by Snapdragon compute platforms. The Galaxy Book Go series builds on Windows 10 experiences with the benefit of instant boot speeds, allowing you to open it and immediately use your PC. And if you’re in need of more screen space to multitask, look no further: the Galaxy Book Go series boasts a large 14-inch display with a slim bezel, so you can stay productive during crunch time.

With thin and light designs featuring a 180-degree folding hinge and Dolby Atmos, providing rich soundscape, Galaxy Book Go series devices can adapt to the perfect angle for watching movies on the way to a weekend getaway or for reviewing work with a colleague during an onsite work visit. For students, its long-lasting battery makes it the ideal companion for every class, ensuring you always have access to the assignments and online resources you need—whether you’re taking notes at a lecture, or studying late at the library. Plus, its military-grade durability3 ensures that its thin and mobile design stands up to repeated daily use.

Your Galaxy Ecosystem at Your Fingertips

Galaxy devices are built to work together, eliminating everyday glitches with a seamless device ecosystem experience. Sync your smartphone to your Galaxy Book Go series device to answer texts, make calls and mirror Android apps with Link to Windows and Microsoft Your Phone,4 extend your screen to your Galaxy Tab S7 series for dual-screen productivity with Second screen,5 and easily connect your Galaxy Buds6 to your Galaxy Book Go series device with Easy Bluetooth connection. It is all possible thanks to seamless device integration in the Galaxy ecosystem, and it’s all available right on the new Galaxy Book Go series.

You can also use Galaxy Book Smart Switch7 to transfer files, photos, app lists and even settings from your existing PC to your Galaxy Book Go series device to get set up in a snap. Plus, Quick Share8 makes it easier than ever to share documents, photos and files between Galaxy devices–no internet connection required.

At home control the lighting or temperature with the SmartThings–or use SmartThings Find9 to track down your Galaxy smartphone left in another room. And when night falls, kick back and enjoy free TV from your favorite channels and media outlets with the embedded Samsung TV Plus icon conveniently located in the Windows menu.10

Availability

The Galaxy Book Go Wi-Fi version and LTE version will be available from June in select markets starting at $349.11 The Galaxy Book Go 5G will be available later this year. All models feature a subtle, yet sophisticated silver finish. Samsung Care+, a dedicated product support service covering accidental screen cracks, repairs and more, will be available for the Galaxy Book Go series in select markets.12 For more information on the product, visit www.samsung.com.

[table][tr][td]Galaxy Book Go Specifications13[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Dimensions14[/td] [td]323.9 x 224.8 x 14.9mm[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Weight15[/td] [td]1.38kg[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]OS16[/td] [td]Windows 10 Home / Pro[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Display[/td] [td]14-inch TFT FHD (1920 x 1080)[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]CPU[/td] [td]Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 7c Gen 2 compute platform[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Graphics[/td] [td]Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Connectivity[/td] [td]LTE,17 Wi-Fi 5,18 802.11 ac 2×2, Bluetooth v5.1[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Color[/td] [td]Silver[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Memory19[/td] [td]4GB, 8GB (LPDDR4X)[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Storage20[/td] [td]64GB, 128GB (eUFS)[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Camera / Mic[/td] [td]720p HD / Digital Mic[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Battery[/td] [td]42.3Wh (Typical21)[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Adapter[/td] [td]25W USB Type-C Fast Charger[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Speakers[/td] [td]Dolby Atmos®[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Port22[/td] [td]USB Type-C (2), USB 2.0 (1), 3.5pi Headphone/Mic, MicroSD, Nano SIM,23 Nano Security slot[/td] [/tr] [/table]

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Read more: Do More on the Move With Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G – Samsung Global Newsroom

Windows 10: Samsung Galaxy Connect App Expands to All Intel and AMD Windows 11 PCs, Not Just Galaxy Books

Samsung Galaxy Connect App Expands to All Intel and AMD Windows 11 PCs, Not Just Galaxy Books

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