Phones

What you need to know

• A report states Samsung has raised prices for its Galaxy S26 series online.
• The S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra received a $100 price bump for the 256GB and 512GB variants.
• The S26 Ultra's 1TB saw the highest increase at $200. It now sits at $1,999.

Tough times continue in the phone market this week: Samsung is raising prices for its latest flagship Galaxy phones.

At a time when most devices are getting price increases, TCL has been releasing Android phones and tablets that are surprisingly affordable, fun to use, and perhaps most importantly, quite innovative.

What you need to know

• The iQOO 16 launches in China with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
• An enormous 8,400 mAh silicon-anode battery powers the device, backed by rapid 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.
• Its 6.85-inch 165Hz AMOLED panel offers up to 10,000 nits of localized peak brightness and 5,000Hz touch sampling.
• China pricing ranges from CNY 5,999 to CNY 8,499, depending on the configuration.

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What you need to know

• Camera rumors continue for the Galaxy S27 Ultra as another round surfaces on X, stating it could boast "noticeable" processing changes.
• The S27 Ultra could bring better "highlight control" for objects at a distance, ensuring exposure levels don't go out of whack.
• Elsewhere, the device might also reduce the noise when taking dark/night photos and switch its cool tones for warmer ones.

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Amazon's Big Deal Days sale kicks off next week (October 6-7), which means we're about to get a look at some of the season's best Samsung Galaxy deals. From S26 smartphones and wearables to tablets and laptops, it's no secret that Samsung produces some of the best tech on the planet.

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• BigMe announced that pre-orders have begun for the HiBreak Dual 3.
• The phone features a 6.1-inch E-Ink screen (color/B&W) and a "detachable magnetic" 5-inch LCD with MediaTek's Dimensity 8300.
• The HiBreak Dual 3 can be pre-ordered for $649 ahead of its "early-to-mid-November" launch window.

BigMe isn't done with the HiBreak Dual.

Amazon's Big Deal Days sale returns October 6-7, which means we're just days away from seeing some of the best Google Pixel deals of the year. Whether you're shopping for an AI-boosted Pixel 11 or a stylish Pixel Watch 5, Amazon's October Prime Day sale event is expected to slash prices on nearly all of Google's latest tech, along with a few iconic last-gen devices.

What you need to know

• Wide Motorola foldable rumors claim the device could feature a 6.9-inch OLED inner screen and a 4.9-inch cover display.
• The phone could come equipped with Qualcomm's 2025 midrange chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wireless charging.
• While the phone sounds smaller than the competition, its thickness could surpass that of others, as a mid-December launch is speculated.

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• Honor launched the Magic 9 Pro Max after briefly featuring the phone at the Venice Film Festival.
• The device features a 6.8-inch OLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, and an 8,800mAh battery with 100W wired charging.
• Its ARRI partnership continues with the phone, offering two 200MP lenses, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and strong ARRI Image Science, Cinema Mode, and Live Video.
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