That price hike could be due to the new software promises Samsung is making. Smartprix says that Samsung will offer seven years of Android updates and security patches when it launches the S24 FE. That matches Google’s new (ish) promise on updates and Apple’s unofficial seven-year policy.

When it comes to flagship smartphones, few names carry the weight that Apple and Samsung do. The latest in their iconic series, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 represent the pinnacle of mobile technology,

In comparison, the Galaxy Buds Pro 3 sport a stem design similar to the AirPods Pro and OnePlus Buds 3. But unlike them, the stem is triangular rather than rounded. The downside of this design is that Samsung's newest flagship earbuds do not look as discrete in your ears as the previous model.

Samsung’s budget alternative to the Galaxy S24 just made a surprise appearance. Pre-orders for the S24 FE appear to be at least momentarily open prematurely, starting at $650. Samsung’s formal launch of the phone has been expected for later this week.