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  "id": 18607617,
  "title": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is under $1,000 for the first time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/the-samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-is-under-1-000-for-the-first-time",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-07T00:59:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-drops-to-950/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has dropped below the $1,000 price point for the very first time, according to recent reports. Now available for $950 on Amazon, this is the lowest price the device has ever seen, surpassing its previous low of $1,108 from August. Despite being a generation old, the S26 Ultra remains a top-tier smartphone, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor for smooth performance during daily tasks and gaming. Its 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a brightness of 2,600 nits. However, what sets this model apart is its emphasis on privacy and AI capabilities. The Privacy Display feature utilizes hardware-level filtering to obscure the screen from side angles, protecting sensitive information from prying eyes. Combined with AI tools such as Photo Assist and Now Nudge, the S26 Ultra streamlines many routine smartphone tasks. Under the hood, the device features 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a camera system led by a 200MP main sensor. The phone also supports Super Fast Charging 3.0 and comes with S Pen functionality. Constructed with durability in mind, the S26 Ultra's aluminum frame is lighter and slimmer than its titanium predecessor. For those looking to upgrade to a Samsung flagship, this is the ideal moment to do so, as the device is unlocked and compatible with any carrier, and it includes a standard one-year warranty.",
  "summary": "It's last generation, but still has top-tier specs.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/i-compared-googlebook-and-samsung-dex-galaxy-users-have-little-reason",
        "published": "2026-11-01T18:00:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "Samsung’s Privacy Display may be coming to more Galaxy phones – what we know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/samsungs-privacy-display-may-be-coming-to-more-galaxy-phones-what-we",
        "published": "2026-11-02T16:52:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Samsung's new earbuds sound like a revival of its Gear line of exercise wearables, following on from the recent Galaxy On.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/samsungs-new-earbuds-sound-like-a-revival-of-its-gear-line-of",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:56:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Block",
        "title": "Samsung Wallet launches USDC accounts on Solana for US Galaxy users",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/samsung-wallet-launches-usdc-accounts-on-solana-for-us-galaxy-users",
        "published": "2026-11-05T14:19:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "One UI 9 comes to Samsung’s rugged Galaxy XCover 7 Pro in the US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/one-ui-9-comes-to-samsungs-rugged-galaxy-xcover-7-pro-in-the-us",
        "published": "2026-11-05T18:50:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Galaxy SmartTag 3 hits Samsung online store as single tracker or four-pack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/galaxy-smarttag-3-hits-samsung-online-store-as-single-tracker-or-four",
        "published": "2026-11-06T15:38:29.000Z"
      }
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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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