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Galaxy S26 Series Delays and Samsung's Immediate Camera Crisis
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We react to Samsung canceling the S26 Edge, unpack why slim phones fizzled, and weigh a simpler S26 lineup that leans on Ultra. We also share the Galaxy XR price, early One UI 8.5 wins, and first impressions of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
• S26 Edge cancellation reasons and timing
• Base vs Plus vs Ultra lineup clarity
• Camera performance lag and user impact
• Launch window logic and tax refund season
• Galaxy XR price, apps, and who it fits
• One UI 8.5 polish and cloud sync changes
• Android Auto support cutoff for old phones
• Qi2 pros and cons vs reverse charging
• Trifold timing, supply limits, and strategy
• Pixel 10 Pro Fold weight, hinge, and aspect trade-offs
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Galaxy S26 Lineup Recap And Confusion (00:03:58)
3. S26 Edge Canceled And Why It Failed (00:06:08)
4. Ultra-Only Strategy And Naming Debate (00:10:46)
5. Samsung’s Camera Crisis And Rivals (00:13:45)
6. Launch Timing: January, February, Or March (00:19:20)
7. Colors, Leaks, And Community Reactions (00:24:25)
8. Galaxy XR Event, Price Leak, And Perks (00:26:45)
9. One UI 8.5 Tweaks And Cloud Changes (00:33:25)
10. Android Auto Cutoff And Qi2 Tradeoffs (00:38:15)
11. Trifold Timing And Limited Supply (00:42:20)
12. Watch UI Improvements And Bezel Talk (00:45:05)
13. Pixel 10 Pro Fold Hands-On And Concerns (00:49:40)
14. Wrap-Up, Holiday Pace, And What’s Next (01:07:40)
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