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Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra soon. According to a respected leaker, previous rumours about the trio's release schedule remain accurate. At the same time, Samsung's executives stress that consumer electronics from its smartphones to its Smart TVs are not immune to DRAM crisis-related price increases.

Qualcomm's CEO has been quoted confirming past rumours about an impending Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 refresh. Adopting Samsung Foundry's 2 nm manufacturing process, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is said to be powering just two foldables at present.

A known leaker has shared what seems to be the next generation foldable phone from Samsung. The display of the device has a very subtle crease, which could also be what Apple will be using in its first foldable.

Samsung and SK hynix factory workers are likely tired of seeing the same faces every day. Apple has reportedly kept executives stationed in hotels near the factories. The memory shortage may impact smartphone prices, prompting the company to lobby for long-term contracts.

Reports on the Galaxy S27 Ultra's cameras have been conflicting but the latest of them could excite fans of the lineup more than ever before, with the flagship phone said to be in line for massive upgrades to its camera system.

The R95H supports 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut and uses a Micro RGB backlight system with dedicated red, green, and blue LEDs. Samsung pairs the panel with AI-based image processing, HDR10+ Advanced support, and an integrated frame design with built-in audio. The TV will be showcased at CES 2026, with pricing and availability yet to be announced.

Govee has expanded its smart lighting portfolio with two updated devices and one new product with announcements at CES 2026. Availability details will be shared at a later date.

In Indonesia, a very early Samsung teaser for the upcoming Galaxy camera flagship has just been discovered on Instagram, revealing not only the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor in the international model but also the names of the four planned color options. Meanwhile, an eyewitness has confirmed the new and, in his opinion, improved camera design.

Samsung announced a much sharper-looking QD-OLED monitor for reading, editing documents, coding, or content creation thanks to a new vertical stripe matrix. Despite the V-Stripe subpixel arrangement, the monitor sports a high 360 Hz refresh rate, too.

Initiating a bank transfer on the subway without being disturbed or sharing private photos without nearby passengers seeing everything sounds like a very practical feature for prospective Galaxy S26 Ultra users. This feature has now been shown in action for the first time in the form of an official animation that was discovered in one of Samsung’s stock apps.

Facing stiff pricing pressure from the iPhone 17 series, Samsung is reportedly moving away from increasing the price of the Galaxy S26 series. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are also said to cost the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, respectively.

Samsung is reportedly developing its own custom CPU and GPU architectures for the Exynos 2800 chipset in a bid to secure full hardware independence from ARM and AMD. The Exynos 2800 will likely debut in the Galaxy S28 series in 2028.

There's always a color that manufacturers veer towards in a year, launching several of their products in the same or similar hue. For 2025, Blue seems to have been that color as several brands including Google, OnePlus, Motorola, Samsung, and Xiaomi launched at least one blue phone.

2026 is just around the corner, as is the official debut of Samsung’s new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 series will likely arrive a bit later compared to the Galaxy S25, but Samsung’s plans are not a secret anymore, for the most part. Nonetheless, new hands-on images and a video of two very detailed Galaxy S26 (Ultra) dummy units are arguably worth a look.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra camera probably won’t offer many exciting changes, but it could still be improved in some important areas, at least according to a usually reliable leaker. Based on his claims, Samsung is primarily focused on eliminating issues, especially regarding the optics.

Samsung's smart TVs will be the first to natively get Google Photos support. Users will not just be able to view photos on their TVs, but also modify them or turn them into short videos using AI.

Samsung has announced the Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 wireless speakers ahead of CES 2026, offering design-focused audio solutions for the home. The lineup features AI Dynamic Bass Control and SmartThings connectivity, with the premium Studio 7 adding Hi-Res Audio and Q-Symphony integration. While specific pricing remains unconfirmed, full details are expected when the expo begins in early January.

This phone is not built to last, at least not on the workbench of a well-known durability tester and teardown expert. The first Samsung foldable that fails to survive the JerryRigEverything bend test is simply too thin and made of too much plastic.

DDR4 memory is making a comeback, prompting Samsung to keep production of the chips alive. The company has committed to supplying a customer with the components at a fixed price. Even so, buyers seeking refuge from outrageous DDR5 RAM prices shouldn’t expect dramatic savings.

Known-leaker Ice Universe has revealed the screen sizes and aspect ratios of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Wide Fold. Both phones appear remarkably similar at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, a major design difference starts to appear between the two foldable phones.

Samsung will be mimicking the first foldable iPhone when it launches not one but two Galaxy Z Fold devices in 2026. It will also copy another feature of the iPhone Fold, or whatever Apple calls its first bendy device.

The new year is approaching quickly, which usually means that the launch of the next Samsung flagships is just around the corner. However, an increasing number of reports now point to significant delays regarding the launch and availability of the Galaxy S26 series, which might not become widely available until after the Mobile World Congress.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is slated to debut officially in China this week. The camera-focused flagship phone has now surfaced online, with multiple hands-on pictures showing it off in the flesh.

Samsung has revealed some details about a new refrigerator powered by AI. The Bespoke AI refrigerator will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI model.

Companies willing to cross ethical lines can still purchase memory at reasonable prices. A new report exposes Samsung workers who may have accepted kickbacks from anxious distributors. As the memory shortage escalates, AI data centers are depleting most of the DRAM supply.

A surge in AI demand is triggering a global memory-chip supply crisis, driving DRAM and HBM prices sharply higher and threatening everything from AI data centers to budget smartphones.

Samsung achieved a slim profile for its first tri-folding smartphone by using a custom Galaxy Z TriFold wireless charging module made by Witz. This module supports 15W induction charging and is Qi2 ready.

Samsung is preparing to unveil a new budget option in its Galaxy A smartphone series. Sitting beneath the Galaxy A17, the Galaxy A07 5G has now been exposed in early benchmark listings that confirm various details about the device ahead of time.

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.