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Samsung has reportedly increased the contract price of DDR5 memory by over 100%. Claiming that there is no stock, the Korean Giant has pushed the contract price of DDR5 DRAM near $20. OEMs are likely to pass this price hike on to the consumers in 2026.

A new leak has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be launching with faster charging capabilities than its predecessor. In the meantime, Samsung has already been spotted selling the new 60 W charging adapter ahead of the smartphone's full launch.

Importers have started selling the Galaxy Z TriFold globally. Available for over $4,000, Samsung's first tri-foldable builds on the Galaxy Z Fold7 with a 10-inch foldable display, a 5,600 mAh battery and built-in Samsung DeX mode.

Samsung has developed a sensor that uses a modified pixel structure and optical flow algorithms to achieve global shutter-level clarity. This technology embeds converters directly within the pixels to speed up capture times and could introduce distortion-free action photography to upcoming Galaxy models.

New reports indicate that Apple's aggressive iPhone 17 pricing has forced Samsung to downgrade the Galaxy S26 in more areas than previously expected. With a redesign and a major battery upgrade off the table, another set of proposed improvements from the Galaxy S25 are said to have been shelved for another generation, too.

Samsung's magnetic accessories for Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have leaked online ahead of time. Joined by new magnetic wireless chargers and a magnetic ring holder, the Galaxy S26 series should mark Samsung's expansion of support for the recent Qi2 wireless charging standard.

Certification documents of the Galaxy S26 Ultra reveal that the premium model of Samsung's next-gen flagship series will not be available with an Exynos chipset. However, the standard and plus models are reported to be available in Exynos and Snapdragon variants.

In a recent discussion on the Broken Silicon Podcast, veteran memory industry executive Dave Eggleston breaks down the key forces driving the current RAM supply crunch. He explains how the industry is reacting to massive memory procurement deals, how demand shifts are tightening DRAM availability, and what these pressures could mean for upcoming consumer hardware.

December has arrived, bringing with it the usual wave of year-end reviews. The smartphone industry hasn’t been this exciting in years. Recently, Europe has even been graced by flagship phones originally expected to launch in 2026, such as the Vivo X300 Pro, OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9 Pro. As in previous years, YouTuber MKBHD has unveiled his top smartphone picks for 2025 – though, naturally, not everyone will agree with his choices.

South Korea is expected to hit the $700 billion mark in total exports by the end of 2025. The unprecedented figure is driven by a semiconductor boom, while most other export segments decline.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatches, available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes, have dropped to their lowest prices ever on Amazon for the holidays. Both models arrived in July 2025 with brighter displays and thinner bodies compared to the Watch 7.

Rather bland render images of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have now appeared in a beta version of One UI 8.5. Additionally, Samsung is finally expected to catch up with Apple and Google by equipping the Galaxy S26 series with integrated magnets for full Qi2 compatibility.

A new Samsung magnetic wireless power bank has appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium database. Expected to debut alongside the Galaxy S26 series, the accessory magnetically attaches to compatible smartphones and supports up to 15W Qi2 wireless charging.

The market for foldable smartphones grew 14 percent year over year in Q3 2025. Figures shared by Counterpoint Research reveal that Samsung remained the leader of the segment.

Once again, 2026 will kick off very early with new tech highlights at CES 2026, where Samsung will offer an early look at new products. This may possibly include the double-folding Galaxy TriFold.

The Galaxy S25 series is likely to be the first to benefit from the advantages of the next major One UI version, at least in the form of a beta test that is expected to start soon, according to a complete changelog that has now been made available for the first time. While One UI 8 primarily introduced the Android 16 update, One UI 8.5 includes many new Samsung features.

A YouTuber has provided a close-up of the Galaxy Z TriFold before Samsung starts selling it in select markets. Sporting improved multitasking functionality, the Galaxy Z TriFold is said to feel relatively swelvte when opened despite its 309 g official weight.

Samsung has now confirmed its plans to launch the Exynos 2600 soon. The chipset will arrive as a successor to the lackluster Exynos 2500 but could be Samsung's first competitive flagship chipset in years, and is expected to feature on the Galaxy S26 series.

Apple is expected to finally enter the foldable market soon with the so-called iPhone Fold. While official confirmation is likely still almost a year away, Samsung's rumoured alternative has now appeared on GSMA databases with a mysterious 'H8' codename and a model number distinct from recent Galaxy Z Flip or Galaxy Z Fold generations.

The official wallpapers for the Galaxy S26 Ultra have apparently been spotted in One UI 8.5. These images share the possible color options of the upcoming Samsung flagship phone, and there could be six of them.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026, and the upcoming lineup is set to bring a few upgrades over the last-gen phones. A hidden code within One UI 8.5 has seemingly confirmed that faster wireless charging will be one of them.

Samsung is expected to earn up to $69 billion of operating profit in 2026, riding high on exorbitant AI and graphics memory chip prices. Its own consumer electronics departments, however, are suffering in the process.

Many details about the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Galaxy S26 Plus and compact Galaxy S26 are already known at this point, so it is time to compare them with their predecessors. A leaker is sending a clear message to Samsung fans around the world, because the upgrades will probably not be major in most cases.

Tim Cook as a Samsung fanboy? A viral clip shows the Apple CEO with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, mocking "BugOS". While a deepfake, the short video is nevertheless generating widespread laughs and amazement at ever-improving AI technology.

Nvidia may have to increase its AI chip and gaming card prices, as it will be paying Samsung and SK Hynix much more for their next-gen HBM4 and GDDR7 memory modules. Their specs have now leaked out, and Samsung managed to nearly triple the HBM4 bandwidth.

This year, Samsung launched two black versions of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to a renowned leaker, Samsung will finally make an all-black version of the Ultra available for general purchase next with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, removing the need to purchase from the company directly.

An early sighting of an unreleased Galaxy A series smartphone has appeared. Possibly the Galaxy A37, a benchmark leak indicates that Samsung plans to use an older Exynos chipset last seen almost two years ago.

For a long time, Samsung dominated the global smartphone market. But the winds appear to be shifting, as 2025 is set to be the year in which Samsung's monopoly finally crumbles. Market experts are certain that Apple will dethrone Samsung and claim the crown for itself.

Samsung Galaxy users waiting for the next major software update can mark their calendars. A fresh leak reveals the timeline for the One UI 8.5 beta program, which is expected to kick off in December in key markets. Take a look at the full schedule here.

According to a new report, Samsung is finally preparing to bring a long-awaited upgrade to its Galaxy S Ultra smartphones via the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Complemented by faster wired charging, the change would be the first of its kind for any of Samsung's Ultra-branded smartphones since the release of the Galaxy S20 Ultra in 2020.

Samsung has added LG affiliate LB Semicon to test its upcoming Exynos 2600, working alongside Doosan Tesna and Nepes to verify the new Samsung Galaxy S26 chip. This expanded supply chain supports a wider rollout for the processor, with the Exynos 2600 expected to power 25% of the Galaxy S26 series units while Snapdragon handles the rest.

Samsung seems ready to revive the Galaxy A7x line, as a surprising Galaxy A77 just surfaced on Geekbench. The listing confirms a new deca-core SoC packing the powerful Xclipse 940 GPU from the Exynos 2400 chip and more.

Samsung's Exynos 1680 chipset has been spotted inside the upcoming Galaxy A57. Paired with 12 GB of RAM, the Exynos 1680 chipset also contains an Xclipse 550 GPU. Early performance comparisons with the Exynos 1580 are not straightforward at this stage, though.

Inside the high-tech world of smartphone tracking: A real-world demonstration of how Google and Samsung’s location systems can help mobile users to claw back their stolen devices... and the essential features every phone owner should activate to protect their device and data.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has leaked so much that there is practically not a single aspect of the Galaxy S26 phones that we don't know about. Adding to this ever-increasing pile, Ice Universe has now leaked the Peak Brightness of the Galaxy S26 series, and it might disappoint some fans.

Oura is suing Samsung, Zepp Health, Noise, and Reebok, claiming they rely on patented smart ring designs that the company considers central to the category. Oura wants its rivals to pay ongoing royalties or risk import bans similar to earlier cases it already won.

A new leak has suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE may get a significant upgrade over the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. However, it is too early to tell and the difference between the two may just be iterative.

Samsung is not due to unleash One UI 8.5 for foldables for a while yet. In the meantime, a video showcasing the improvements on the table for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Samsung's other foldables has already been posted online.

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro could tackle those frustrating situations where you lose sight of your handset at home with a new "Find Your Phone" feature, relying on the physical button of the earbuds' charging case.

More details about the Samsung Galaxy A57 have surfaced online following prior evidence that it will be using an Exynos 1680 chipset with an Xclipse 550 iGPU. Now, it seems that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A56 refresh will beat the flagship Galaxy S26 when it comes to charging speeds, despite being a mid-range smartphone.

It seems the European versions of the Galaxy 26 and Galaxy S26+ will feature an Exynos chip, like their predecessors. However, this processor could prove more compelling than previous Exynos offerings when it debuts in 2026, especially given that Samsung may beat TSMC to launching the world’s first 2nm chip. Nonetheless, the performance and efficiency figures provided by Samsung appear remarkably humble at first glance.

New evidence suggests that Samsung could be bringing its first tri-foldable smartphone to North America after all. With test firmware for a US unlocked variant now being spotted on Samsung's servers, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold may not be exclusive to China, South Korea and Southeast Asia as previous rumours alleged.

A known leaker has shared the RAM and storage configurations for the Galaxy S26 series. The same leaker had previously shared that the new phones will come with faster RAM starting at 12 GB capacity.

Early evidence has emerged relating to another pair of forthcoming Galaxy A series smartphones. Tipped to launch alongside the Galaxy A57, the pair are anticipated to replace the Galaxy A26 and Galaxy A36 as direct successors.

Samsung’s 2 nm process shows incremental improvements but a sharp yield jump. Billion dollar contracts signal its intent to challenge TSMC.

The launch of Samsung's Galaxy Buds4 earbuds is likely still a few months off. Nonetheless, a reliable source has shared extensive details about the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro ahead of schedule. Contained within numerous leaked videos, the information suggests that the Galaxy Buds4 series will depart from Samsung's current Galaxy Buds3 earbuds.

A new Galaxy S26 leak by Ice Universe has revealed the exact weight and thickness of the Galaxy S26 phones and compared the numbers to the respective iPhone 17 models. It appears that all three Galaxy S26 phones will be lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17 series.

The Galaxy S26 series is expected to arrive in a couple of months. However, despite multiple reports of upgraded specs and features, a leak has revealed the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus will not receive a wired charging boost.

Samsung has hiked contract DRAM prices by up to 60%, with DDR5 among the hardest hit. Driven by the AI boom and soaring data center demand, the surge could soon spill into retail, leaving PC gamers and builders facing noticeably higher RAM costs.