{
  "id": 11286572,
  "title": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE drops to $150 with this impressive carrier deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/the-samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-drops-to-150-with-this-impressive-carrier",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T21:32:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/the-samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-drops-to-150-with-this-carrier-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is currently available for $150 with a sign-up on Metro. This mid-range phone is designed to feel like a flagship, with careful consideration of included features. According to Android Police, it can be easily recommended at this price.\n\nThe Galaxy S26 FE's launch price was $699, which remains unchanged, although it is $50 more expensive than the S25 FE, as reported by Tom's Guide. In contrast, other models in the Galaxy S26 series have seen price increases, with the Galaxy S26 now starting at $999, up from $899, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra starting at $1,399, up from $1,299.\n\nSamsung has also announced other products, including the Galaxy Tab S12 series, which features upgraded performance, Galaxy AI, S Pen functionality, and long-lasting battery life, according to Starr FM. Additionally, the company is set to release its first truly open-ear Galaxy Buds, the Galaxy Buds On, which will debut in late October, with a price of over $200 USD, as reported by 9to5Google.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Here we go again: Samsung raises Galaxy S26 smartphone prices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/here-we-go-again-samsung-raises-galaxy-s26-smartphone-prices",
        "published": "2026-10-01T15:37:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "I turned my old Samsung Galaxy into a $200 smart home hub, and it replaced three separate devices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/i-turned-my-old-samsung-galaxy-into-a-200-smart-home-hub-and-it",
        "published": "2026-10-01T19:31:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}