The $700 Galaxy S26 FE brings Samsung's latest AI features to a cheaper phone with few hardware upgrades
Buyers get Android 17, an Exynos 2500 and seven years of updates
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Samsung's passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 design is winning over reviewers
The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is drawing early praise for ditching the tall, narrow foldable formula in favor of a shorter, wider "passport" shape that is easier to use one-handed when closed, and better suited to video watching when open. At 201g, Samsung says it's also the lightest Fold model yet.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra debut with Flex Titanium displays and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Samsung keeps refining foldables, but Apple's long anticipated iPhone Fold could get all the credit
Watch Samsung unveil the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 at Galaxy Unpacked
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could receive its biggest redesign in years
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs surface, Z Flip discontinuation rumors, Galaxy rollables may arrive in 2028
The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra will be unveiled on July 22
The Best Phones for Every Budget - 2026 Update
The best phone for you in 2026 isn't necessarily the most expensive one. Whether you're spending $199 or $1,199, there's a strong case to be made across every budget.
Google "Gemini Intelligence" shows off agentic Android 17 features that Apple has yet to deliver with Siri
Apple delayed its equivalent Siri upgrade to iOS 27 – due next month
Samsung phone division could post its first ever loss as AI drives memory costs higher
Even strong Galaxy sales may not offset surging RAM and storage costs that now rival displays and processors
Bottom line: Samsung's mobile division faces an unprecedented financial threat not from competition or weak sales, but from the AI industry's insatiable appetite for memory components. TM Roh, head of Samsung MX, has alerted company leadership that the division could post its first net loss in the division's history. The culprit is LPDDR5X memory and NAND storage, components now commanding premium prices.
Samsung may add a "Pro" model to Galaxy S lineup, matching Apple's strategy
Ultra flagship features without the S Pen?
Samsung could be developing a second-gen Galaxy Z TriFold and slidable handset
According to leak, engineers are refining the design while also exploring a 6.7-inch slideable handset
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold was a hit with buyers, but it's still shutting down after three months
The $2,900 triple-hinge phone sold out repeatedly, but high costs are forcing a very early exit
Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed: Better cameras, Privacy Display, same price
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung refining rather than reinventing its flagship formula. Reviewers are positive about the excellent cameras, a Snapdragon processor that benchmarks neck-and-neck with Apple's latest, and the standout Privacy Display. Faster charging, improved low-light photography, and Super Steady video round out an update that moves the needle without raising the price.
Samsung walks back S26 Ultra "10-bit" claim as privacy display raises brightness questions
Early briefings misstated color depth, and the company is now correcting the record
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's privacy screen is the most interesting upgrade this year
The rest of the lineup starts at $900 with modest hardware upgrades, plus more AI
Watch Samsung Unpacked 2026: Galaxy S26 reveal starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET
New Galaxy Buds are also expected, but will we see the Galaxy S26 Edge?
Samsung shows off Galaxy S26 Ultra privacy display in new teaser video
The panel narrows viewing angles to prevent shoulder surfing
Apple iPhone captured seven of the top 10 best-selling phones in 2025
Apple and Samsung's stranglehold on smartphones isn't going anywhere
Google is turning Android XR into a visionOS rival with PC streaming and 3D avatars
Android XR smart glasses coming next year, including a wired model
Samsung finally announces the Galaxy Z TriFold, coming soon to the US
Priced around $2,450 in Korea
Hackers used booby-trapped images to spy on Samsung phones, no clicks required
Stealth spyware "Landfall" used manipulated image files to infiltrate Galaxy phones
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets a $400 price cut for the holidays
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, the company's latest flagship, is now available for $899 in a major holiday discount. The device features a refined design with rounded corners, top-tier performance, outstanding cameras, and AI capabilities.
Samsung drops plans for Galaxy S26 Edge following weak S25 Edge sales
The S25 Edge is also being discontinued
Samsung Galaxy S25 Fan Edition shines in design, stumbles on value
The new $649 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE features a sharp OLED display, dependable cameras, a sleek design, and 7 years of updates. However, reviewers note that battery life could be better, and the price sits too close to the standard S25.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, the budget-friendly foldable, hits record low at $699
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE features a 6.7-inch 120 Hz foldable AMOLED display and is powered by the Exynos 2400 SoC with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Recently launched and reviewed, critics praise it for matching its pricier counterpart in camera and performance quality. Normally $899, it's now available at a record-low $699.
Google Pixel 10's 100x zoom often beats Samsung – but are the photos real?
Are smartphones running into the "zoom and enhance" problem?