Phones

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• Overseas rumors suggest Samsung's Exynos 2700 has entered the mass production stage.
• The chip is reportedly going to be applied to the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, and "S27 Pro;" however, decisions need to be made about the S27 Ultra.
• Recent rumors about the chip suggest Samsung is working on improving its heat generation/dissipation, as well as allegations about its increased performance.

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• Google has increased the Pixel 10a's U.S.

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• 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.

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• 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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• 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.

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• 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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