I'm worried about the Galaxy S26.

Описание: Despite its premium status, the Galaxy S26 is shaping up to offer mostly incremental changes. Rumored design refinements appear minimal, while notable omissions — such as native magnetic accessory support — raise questions about Samsung’s priorities. At the same time, competitors are pushing ahead with more aggressive innovation.

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Timestamps
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00:00 – Why the Galaxy S26 worries me
00:33 – Samsung’s flagship stagnation problem
01:31 – Design leaks & missing MagSafe/Qi2
02:35 – Performance, RAM & AI concerns
03:02 – Display upgrades that miss the mark
03:43 – One UI 8.5 & Apple-like design shift
05:06 – The fading value of the S Pen
06:28 – Camera hardware & shutter lag issues
07:43 – Competition is catching up fast
09:16 – Is there any reason to upgrade?
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