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 It's still quite early in the Galaxy S26 rumor cycle, so there are plenty of things we don't know about the upcoming lineup. But we have started hearing some murmurs about what to expect, which will only increase as we get closer to 2026. One noteworthy rumor suggests Samsung may revert back to releasing three phones instead of four, as it did with the Galaxy S25 — but which three? Here's what we know about the Samsung Galaxy S26 so fa r. 📅 Launch & Naming Strategy Samsung is rumored to discontinue the base S26 and Plus models, replacing them with a three‑model lineup: Galaxy S26 Pro, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra, based on firmware codenames M1, M2, and M3 . The Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut in January or February 2026, with a possible December 2025 pre-order push to align with holiday demand. 💰 Pricing Entry-level pricing is speculated to start around $799 / £799, though the shift to premium Pro and Edge models may result in a modest price hike ...

A truck was hijacked near London’s Heathrow Airport on August 4, 2025, carrying a shipment of approximately 12,000 Samsung devices, valued at around *$10.6 million (~₹90 crore)*. 📦 What Was Stolen 5,000 units of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and 5,000 units of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 (premium foldable models) 5,000 Galaxy smartwatches. Additionally, devices from the Galaxy S25 lineup and Galaxy A16 budget models were part of the cargo. 💰 Estimated Value Reported value: around 13.3 billion South Korean won (~$9.6–$10.6M USD)  UK retail prices: Flip 7 around £1,049 ($2,400). 🕵️ Investigation & Recovery British authorities located the stolen container quickly after the theft, but it’s still uncertain whether the actual Samsung devices were recovered. Samsung reportedly insured the cargo, so while the financial impact may be limited, inventories and distribution schedules could be disrupted. The company is believed to be coordinating with law enforcement to blacklis...

Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 achieved the highest number of pre‑orders ever for the Z Fold series in the United States, surpassing all prior models in U.S. history. Since its availability on July 25, 2025, pre-orders for the Fold 7 have been running nearly 50% ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold 6  . Pre-order Growth & Carrier Trends Combined pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are up more than 25% compared to last year’s Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 models in the U.S.. U.S. carrier channels reported a 60% surge in pre-orders for these two foldable models, thanks in part to strong trade-in deals, promotional discounts, and 0% APR payment plans.   What’s Driving the Surge? Samsung credits several key upgrades that resonated with consumers: 1. Slimmer, lighter design — making it the sleekest Galaxy Z Fold to date and enhancing portability. 2. Camera upgrade — a 200 MP main rear sensor also found on the S25 Ultra, elevating photo performance for foldables. 3....

The full iPhone 17 lineup is expected to launch in early September 2025, likely with a press event Sept 8–10, followed by a sales rollout around Sept 19. Four models are anticipated: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the new 17 Air. Base iPhone 17 models may come in six colors: Black, White, Steel Gray, Green, Purple, and Light Blue . iPhone 17 Air options include Black, White, Light Blue, and Light Gold . Pro and Pro Max get bold new shades like Dark Blue and Orange, plus classic tones . Only the Air model is expected to feature a titanium frame; the rest switch to aluminum, likely a cost-saving move .  Here’s a detailed global price breakdown for the Apple iPhone 17 family—covering base and Pro Max/Air models across multiple regions—based on the most recent leak reports (published July 2025) and industry estimates.  🌍 iPhone 17 Series: Worldwide Price Snapshot Leaked or rumored base-model pricing for the 128 GB / 256 GB variants, by region:  🇺🇸 Unit...

 Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 Air this fall, and a new leak claims that it will have an incredibly small battery. If accurate, this means that owners of the unconfirmed device can expect particularly poor battery life from their new iPhone. The report comes via leaker Instant Digital, who posted to their Weibo social network to confirm that the battery will have a capacity smaller than 3,000mAh. As MacRumors points out, the last time we saw an iPhone with such a small battery was when the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models launched. This leak also backed up a previous report by The Information that suggested the iPhone 17 Air would have worse battery life than the current iPhones that are on sale. If all of this comes to fruition, it seems most likely that the iPhone 17 Air’s thin design is to blame. It has previously been reported that the new model will be just 5.5mm thick, which means that the battery has to shrink as well. Smaller batteries, obviously, mean wors...