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  "id": 17244,
  "title": "Galaxy S27 Ultra price hike looks unavoidable as component prices continue to spiral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/galaxy-s27-ultra-price-hike-looks-unavoidable-as-component-prices",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-01T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/galaxy-s27-ultra-price-hike-looks-unavoidable-as-component-prices-continue-to-spiral/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Galaxy S27 Ultra series price is set to increase, according to a price hike rumor. The Galaxy S27 Ultra in South Korea could cost up to $104 more than its predecessor, which suggests a similar increase in other markets. Samsung has warned about rising component costs, particularly memory shortages and climbing NAND storage prices, as well as Qualcomm's upcoming chip price increase. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is an example of this, priced $100 higher than the Z Flip 7. The upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to have a larger battery, upgraded cameras, and potentially a dedicated 3x telephoto camera. If Samsung's plans are realized, the Ultra could have a starting price of $1,399.99 in the US, up from $1,299.99 for the S26 Ultra. However, this may still be lower than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, which is rumored to start at $1,899.",
  "summary": "A new rumor claims the Galaxy S27 Ultra could cost about $104 more in South Korea as memory, storage, and processor prices continue to rise.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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        "published": "2026-07-22T19:00:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Review: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ticks every box, but it’s the boring option now",
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        "title": "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: One is better in every way that matters",
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        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I wore the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and a $90 strap makes an upgrade almost pointless",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/i-wore-the-galaxy-watch-ultra-2-and-a-90-strap-makes-an-upgrade",
        "published": "2026-08-01T10:00:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Galaxy S26 FE may recycle the cameras buyers hoped Samsung would replace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/galaxy-s26-fe-may-recycle-the-cameras-buyers-hoped-samsung-would",
        "published": "2026-08-01T10:40:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 comes with a free $100 gift card this weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/the-samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-2-comes-with-a-free-100-gift-card-this",
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  "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."
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