Samsung Galaxy S26 sales surge as Apple trims iPhone 17 output; Trump Phone draws criticism

Samsung reported a sharp increase in sales of its Galaxy S26 series, driven by a promotional campaign that saw sales triple and the S26 Ultra become its top‑selling model worldwide. The company raised its July sales target to 1.5 million units to meet the heightened demand.

In contrast, Apple announced it will reduce production forecasts for the upcoming iPhone 17, citing rising costs for storage and memory chips used heavily in data‑center AI workloads. The cut signals pressure on the device’s supply chain and may lead to higher prices for future models such as the iPhone 18.

Separately, the politically branded “Trump Phone” has been criticized for weak specifications, reliance on a low‑cost white‑label design, and potential security vulnerabilities. Experts say the device offers no real technological innovation and serves primarily as a merchandising vehicle tied to a public figure.