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Samsung says the RAM shortage could get even worse next year

2026-04-30T10:41:10-04:00

There may be a long wait before the end of the RAM shortage that's driving up prices on everything from phones to gaming handhelds. During an earnings call on Thursday, Samsung predicted that the severe memory shortage, driven by demand from AI data centers, will not only continue next year, but likely get worse, as reported by Reuters.

As Samsung memory chip business executive Kim Jaejune stated during the earnings call:

"Our supply falls far short of customer demand. Based solely on the demand currently received for 2027, the supply-to-demand gap for 2027 is set to widen even further than ⁠in 2026."

Samsung's prediction follows repor …

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Samsung’s first smart glasses have leaked

2026-04-27T12:25:51-04:00

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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Glasses look nearly identical to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses in leaked images from Android Headlines. The glasses, which could be announced at Google I/O next month, are code-named "Jinju" and will reportedly cost between $379 and $499, on par with the display-free Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2. They'll reportedly include a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 processor, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX681 camera, a 155mAh battery, and bone conduction speakers; however, this pair won't have a built-in display.

Samsung is reportedly saving a micro-LED display for a more premium pair of glasses, code-named "Haean," which it plans to launch in 20 …

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Is this Samsung’s upcoming wide foldable?

2026-04-27T08:02:38-04:00

The supposed “Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide” dummy unit can be seen in the middle. | Image by Sonny Dickson

The wide foldable phone that Samsung is reportedly developing is expected to arrive later this year, and now we may have some idea of what it will look like. Leaker and journalist Sonny Dickson has shared images online of what he says are dummy units of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy foldables, including the "Z Fold 8 Wide" - showing a passport-like design that's primed to take on Huawei's Pura X Max and Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone.

The leaked dummy unit suggests that Samsung's wide foldable will feature a dual-camera setup on the rear, down from three cameras on Samsung's other Z Fold phones. All three of the dummy units feature promin …

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The US gets the worst phones

2026-04-24T09:11:27-04:00

Apple and Samsung dominate the US phone market, and they've done so for years. Together with Google, they've shaped our sense of what a smartphone is and what it can do, pushing the boundaries of mobile photography, software, and processing power. But over the last few years, they've sat back, content to iterate rather than innovate - and in the interim, China's tech giants have plowed ahead. Now a gulf is growing between the phones on sale in the US and those available in the rest of the world. US phone buyers are missing out.

Some of the blame for that gap lies with Apple. Where it goes, the market follows, and in recent years it's gone s …

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The RAM shortage could get even worse if Samsung labor protests cut production

2026-04-24T13:17:02-04:00

Samsung employees in South Korea are protesting for more competitive wages. | Photo: Seong Joon Cho / Bloomberg via Getty Images

The RAM shortage caused by demand from AI datacenters is already driving up prices on phones, PS5s, and Raspberry Pis, but it could be about to get even worse. Samsung is facing employee protests over demands for wages that are more competitive with rival chip manufacturer SK Hynix, including removing Samsung's cap on bonus pay, allocating more money for bonuses, and raising base salaries. According to AP News, an estimated 40,000 union members attended a rally on Thursday outside Samsung's Pyeongtaek, South Korea chip manufacturing facility.

If the union and management can't come to an agreement, the union is planning an 18-day strike begi …

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Samsung is hiking the prices of its Galaxy phones and tablets

2026-04-14T09:34:06-04:00

Samsung is raising prices across Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy S25 FE, and Galaxy S25 Edge phones, as spotted earlier by Phone Arena. Though the base model of each phone is staying at the same price, devices with higher storage are now up to $80 more expensive:

Galaxy Z Flip 7 (512GB): $1,219.99 to $1,299.99
Galaxy S25 FE (256GB): $709.99 to $749.99
Galaxy S25 Edge (512GB) $1,219.99 to $1,299.99

Last week, Samsung also increased the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, bringing its 1TB model from $2,419 to $2,499, while the 512GB version jumped from $2,119 to $2,199. Samsung's price hikes don't just end with its phones, however, as Phone Aren …

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You can now turn 2D apps into 3D while using the Galaxy XR headset

2026-04-07T15:07:12-04:00

Android XR is getting a new feature that turns 2D apps, websites, images, and videos into "3D experiences." The feature, which Google calls "auto-spatialization," was initially announced last year, and it's launching on Tuesday as an experimental feature for Samsung Galaxy XR headsets.

Here's a video from Google that gives you an idea about how auto-spatialization might look in practice:

There are a few caveats to auto-spatialization: it supports content up to 1080p or lower at 30fps, it "uses slightly more battery power," and it only works "on the app window currently in focus," Google says. But if you have a Galaxy XR device, it could be …

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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is $200 off for the first time

2026-04-22T13:02:24-04:00

Privacy Display ensures that onlookers can’t see what’s on the screen. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge

My colleague Allison Johnson loved the Privacy Display in her review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display feature, which blocks onlookers from getting a peep at what’s on the screen when viewed from the side, is worth getting the S26 Ultra for if you are serious about privacy during your commute or elsewhere. And thankfully, it’s not as expensive to buy the only device in Samsung’s latest smartphone lineup that has the unique mode. The cost of an unlocked S26 Ultra with 256GB of storage has dropped to $1,099.99 at Amazon, Samsung, and Best Buy, which is $200 off its original price — and now just $100 more than the S26 Plus that has fewer features.

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In addition to Privacy Display, the S26 Ultra is Samsung’s biggest, most capable phone yet. It has a 6.9-inch 3120 x 1440 OLED screen that can go up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and its dual telephoto lenses offer various optical zoom levels to help you find the right crop without digital noise being added. Also of note, this is Samsung’s only S26 phone that supports (and includes) an S Pen stylus.

It’s a flagship Android 16 phone that isn’t missing many features, unless magnet-based recharging matters to you. Unlike Google’s latest Pixel 10 phones, Samsung is still skipping on magnets even though they’ve become a popular way to recharge. Despite lacking magnets, the S26 Ultra is no slouch when it comes to boasting the latest wireless charging standard, with Qi2 speeds peaking at 25W with the right charger, which is faster than other phones in the series. You can always get a magnet-equipped case for the phone, and you won’t miss out on much.

If you aren’t swayed by the Privacy Display, the other S26 models got cheaper, too. The smaller S26 debuted at $899.99, and is now $799.99 for the 256GB model at Amazon and Best Buy. The S26 Plus, which offers a bigger, higher resolution screen and a bigger battery (plus slightly faster wireless charging at 20W versus 15W in the S26), is $999.99 at Amazon and Best Buy, down from its original price of $1,099.99 where the S26 Ultra currently sits.

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 ‘Pro’ could squeeze in between the Ultra and Plus phones

2026-04-06T14:22:07-04:00

The S27 Pro will reportedly have the Privacy Display first seen on the S26 Ultra. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge

Samsung's S27 lineup, expected next year, might include a new member, the Galaxy S27 Pro, which would be a second premium option between Samsung's Ultra and Plus models, as first reported by ETNews.

The new Pro model reportedly won't support the S Pen but will feature Samsung's Privacy Display, which is currently only available on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Privacy Display allows users to limit the viewing angle on their phone so that the content on the screen is only visible when they're looking directly at it. According to ET News' sources, Samsung is aiming to launch two phones with this premium display tech in its next-gen lineup, which …

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Samsung announces 2026 Frame TVs and the Pro costs less than last year’s

2026-04-02T17:18:03-04:00

Samsung has announced some more details about The Frame and Frame Pro, and the most interesting news is that this year's Frame Pro will be a little less expensive across sizes. While last year's Frame Pro at release was $2,199 for the 65-inch model, $3,199 for the 75-inch, and $4,299 for the 85-inch, the 2026 series is $1,999.99, $2,799.99, and $3,999.99 for the same sizes, respectively. Samsung is adding a 55-inch size as well, although pricing is not yet available. The regular Frame (and its pricing) will be coming later this year with two new, larger sizes of 75 and 85 inches. There's no mention so far of the 98-inch model Samsung showed …

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