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Samsung's $500 Refurb Phones, Google Wallet Feed

Samsung launches sub‑$500 refurbished Galaxy phones on Amazon, Google adds a notifications feed to Wallet, and Fitbit Air’s sleep breathing feature remains pending.

Hardware

Samsung's foldable discounts clash with looming Z Fold 9 leaks

Best Buy slashes prices on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 while leaks hint at a complex Z Fold 9 lineup and a new slideable phone, all amid Samsung’s component delays.

Hardware

Samsung cuts Galaxy output 30% and admits zero profit

Samsung plans to trim Galaxy phone production by up to 30% through 2026, saying the line yields no profit, while aggressive promotions and a new headphone leak stir the market.

Hardware

Samsung to More Than Double HBM4 Production Next Year

Samsung plans to more than double output of its HBM4 and HBM4E DRAM chips, a move that could reshape high‑bandwidth memory supply for AI workloads.

Hardware

Samsung Cuts $250 Off Galaxy Z Fold 8, Bundles Buds for $25

A $250 discount on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a $25 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro bundle shake up the foldable market, prompting buyers to weigh price against performance.

Tech

Microsoft, Lyft, Samsung and Honor Shift Audience and Device Play

Microsoft pushes fan-community features, Lyft trains drivers to service Waymo fleets, Samsung advises Apple on foldables, and Honor’s robot phone sparks niche demand.

AI

Samsung's Shuffle: Edge Panel, Privacy Display, Foldables

Samsung makes Edge Panel standard, licenses privacy display to Huawei, sees Z Fold 8 hype iPhone Fold rumors, and retires Quick Measure and AR Doodle apps.

Software

Pixel 8 gets 7‑year support, Samsung extends Android updates

Google promises seven years of OS and security updates for Pixel 8, while Samsung now offers four years of security patches, reshaping the Android update race.

Gaming

Samsung pushes Ultra hardware while hiding data bloatware

Samsung rolls out a smaller Ultra phone and a 1,100 Hz gaming monitor, even as privacy‑busting AppCloud bloatware haunts its mid‑range devices in the MENA region.

Hardware

Samsung’s fragmented Galaxy lineup faces design split

Leaks reveal the S27’s broken design language, the budget‑friendly A33 specs, and Samsung’s admission that passwords linger in plaintext on its devices.

Software

Samsung's next moves: lockout, battery, XR glasses

Samsung's upcoming One UI update will lock phones after 13 failed attempts, the Galaxy S27 Ultra may get a near‑6000 mAh battery, and its Android XR glasses are priced as ‘reasonable’.

Gaming

Nintendo's $500 Switch 2 Bundle vs. Rivals' Low-Cost Add-ons

Nintendo bundles a game with a $500 Switch 2 as the console’s price jumps; iPadOS, Google Home, Samsung, and Valve roll out tweaks that shift the value balance.

AI

Samsung Shifts Galaxy Buds to Clip‑Style Open‑Ear Design

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds adopt a clip‑on form factor and on‑device AI translation, while safety concerns and market pressure shape the earbuds race.

Tech

Samsung workers plan massive May 21 strike

Nearly 48,000 Samsung union members in Korea will walk out on May 21 after talks stalled, raising fresh concerns for the tech supply chain.

Software

Google commits 7 years to Pixel 8 updates

Google pledges seven years of updates for Pixel 8, while Samsung offers four years of security patches across 130 models, reshaping Android's update landscape.

Hardware

Samsung's Recent Moves: A Shift in Strategy?

Samsung is making significant changes, from software updates to battery technology. What does this mean for the company and its customers?

Tech

Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra Camera Overhaul and Other Rumors

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra may feature a camera overhaul, ditching its 3x telephoto lens. Other rumors include new Galaxy Book laptops running Android and details on the Galaxy A27 and Z Flip 8.

Hardware

Samsung's New Galaxy Buds and Tablet Lineup

Samsung is working on new Galaxy Buds with an open-ear design and a budget-friendly tablet, the Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition.