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On October 20, 2026, Amazon reduces the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 32% to $945, saving shoppers $454 from the $1,399.99 retail price. The 2026 flagship features Galaxy AI, S Pen support, and a Privacy Display.
Leaker Sudhanshu Ambhore reveals unconfirmed Xiaomi 18 Pro prices for Europe, starting at €1,449. The 512 GB model costs €1,649, while the Max variant begins at €1,649. Launch is rumored for December 2026, with a Velvet Red color option included.
Leaks suggest Samsung may downgrade Galaxy S27 base models to 8GB of RAM due to rising memory costs. Other Android brands reportedly plan similar cuts, with entry-level devices returning to 4GB. This move follows reports that Samsung does not profit on Galaxy sales.
Samsung releases the stable One UI 9.0 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 globally on October 20th, 2026. The rollout began in Europe a week after the South Korean launch, bringing new AI tools and productivity improvements to these specific devices. Update weighs 2.4GB for Galaxy A36 5G. Initial availability covers Greece and Turkey.
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