Gadget
Samsung Galaxy Phones Make ‘No Profit’ as Samsung Slashes Production by 30%
A new report claims Samsung is cutting Galaxy smartphone production by up to 30% and making no profit at all on phone sales, as memory prices soar and the mobile division faces a huge quarterly loss.
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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 Android Support U-turn Leaves Pixel Owners Behind
Samsung has walked back broader Android support for the Galaxy SmartTag3. The tracker now works only with Galaxy devices and iPhones, leaving Pixel and other Android phone owners out in the cold.
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iPhone Duo Hinge Production Issues Could Leave UK Buyers Waiting After 16 October Pre-orders
Reports of hinge production difficulties and low factory yields suggest iPhone Duo stock could be tight when pre-orders open on 16 October ahead of the 23 October launch.
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Apple Opens App Store to iPhone Duo Apps Ahead of 23 October Foldable Launch
Apple is now accepting App Store submissions for iPhone Duo apps built with Xcode 27.1, ahead of the foldable's 23 October launch. Apps that are not optimised will show black borders on the inner display.
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Samsung October 2026 Security Update Goes Global: Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 First
Samsung's October 2026 security update is going global, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Flip 8. It patches 62 security flaws, and UK owners can install it now via Settings.
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Galaxy S26 FE UK Deal: Free £349 Galaxy Watch9 Bundle
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE contract deals in the UK still come with a free Galaxy Watch9 worth £349 and a double storage upgrade, from £31.99 a month.
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Galaxy S24 One UI 9 Update Rolls Out: What UK Owners Get
Samsung has started the stable One UI 9 rollout for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The Android 17 based update began in Korea and should reach UK owners soon.
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Galaxy SmartTag3 Works With iPhones, But There Is a Catch
Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag3 went on sale in Korea yesterday (7 October 2026) as the first SmartTag to work with iPhones, but Compass View, Left Behind Alert and network sightings stay Galaxy-only. No UK date or price yet.
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Samsung Galaxy A Series Prices Rise Again: Will UK Follow?
Samsung has quietly raised the prices of its Galaxy A17, A27, A37 and A57 in the US for the second time this year. UK prices are unchanged for now, but the same cost pressures apply.
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