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Is this Samsung’s Exynos and Snapdragon plan for the Galaxy S26?

It’s looking increasingly likely that Exynos will take the lead on the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung appears to be in a strong position to produce the Exynos 2600 at a scale needed to deliver tens of millions of chips for the new handsets.

However, there is also an expectation that the latest Snapdragon chipset will be used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra—at least in some markets. A new rumor now claims to reveal Samsung’s plan for this chipset split, and it’s not much different from previous years.

The rumor, originating from the X (formerly Twitter) echo chamber, suggests there’s a high chance Samsung will go fully Exynos for the Galaxy S26 series in its home country of South Korea. This would mean even the Galaxy S26 Ultra offered in South Korea will feature Exynos exclusively.

Reports also indicate Samsung is planning to use Exynos in most regions outside the United States, China, and Japan. All three models—the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra—would thus be powered by Samsung’s own chipset in most markets, confirming the company intends Exynos to take the lead in its next flagship lineup. The Snapdragon is expected to be reserved for the Galaxy S26 Ultra only, and possibly only in select regions.

Based on the information available so far, both the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ will use the Exynos chipset exclusively across all global markets. There could be some disappointment among fans in regions where the Snapdragon Ultra isn’t offered, but Samsung has dealt with these preferences before, and it likely won’t have a major impact on sales.

Besides, early reports suggest the Exynos 2600 is shaping up to be a very capable chipset, potentially narrowing the gap between Exynos and Snapdragon performance for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.
https://www.sammobile.com/2025/11/10/is-this-samsungs-exynos-and-snapdragon-plan-for-the-galaxy-s26/

Boeing workers who make military aircraft and weapons reject latest offer, extending months-long strike

The strike by about 3,200 machinists at Boeing plants in Mascoutah, Illinois, and the Missouri cities of St. Louis and St. Charles is smaller in scale than last year’s walkout by 33,000 Boeing workers who assemble commercial jetliners. However, it threatens to complicate the aerospace company’s progress in regaining its financial footing.

“Boeing claimed they listened to their employees; the result of today’s vote proves they have not,” Brian Bryant, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, said in a statement.

Boeing responded by expressing disappointment over the vote’s outcome, noting that the result was close. The company stated it was increasingly hearing from workers “who want to cross the picket line” and “understand the value of our offer.”

“The union’s statement is misleading since the vote failed by the slimmest of margins, 51% to 49%,” the company’s statement read. “We are turning our focus to executing the next phase of our contingency plan in support of our customers.”

In contrast, the machinists’ union acknowledged the vote was close but emphasized in a message to members that “very few” workers have crossed the picket line. “Our solidarity remains strong, and the company’s claim otherwise is wrong,” the union said.

Union leaders report that talks have stalled over key issues such as wages and retirement benefits. Boeing has argued that workers’ demands exceed the cost of living adjustments appropriate for the Midwest.

Ahead of Sunday’s vote, the union advised members not to approve the company’s latest offer, citing a lack of “meaningful improvements” to retirement benefits and wage increases for more senior workers.

Negotiations escalated over the summer in the days leading up to the strike. Workers rejected an earlier proposed agreement that included a 20% wage hike over the life of the five-year contract.

Boeing quickly countered with a modified agreement that did not increase pay raises but removed a scheduling provision affecting workers’ ability to earn overtime pay. Workers rejected that offer as well and commenced the strike the following morning. They also voted against revised terms in September.

The company has stated it was prepared for a strike, with a contingency plan in place “to ensure our non-striking workforce can continue supporting our customers.”
https://fortune.com/2025/10/26/boeing-defense-workers-strike-military-aircraft-weapons-contract-vote/

MAGGIE PAGANO: Cash is still king, right? Wrong

If you have heard reports of a rather sweaty woman in gym gear running around the streets of Saffron Walden brandishing a crisp £50 note and cursing under her breath, that was me.

After the gym, I had stopped off at the health food shop to stock up on a few things, giving the assistant the £50 tucked into my leggings. The assistant refused my money.

“But surely it’s legal tender,” I cried, “you can’t refuse it!”

She didn’t budge, saying that head office had told them not to take £50 notes because of fakes.

Off I went to the butcher’s shop opposite, where I know the staff, asking if they could break the note. Same again—no £50 notes accepted. But they suggested I try a bank.

Not such a bad idea. However, my bank, Barclays, closed long ago and now there are only two banks left in town.

So, I ran to Nationwide, where there was a long queue. Explaining the problem, I asked the waiting customers if I could ask the cashier to change the note. They all said yes, of course.

One gentleman took one look at my Queen’s-headed note and said with great confidence that it wasn’t a fake. That felt like a small victory.

There was so much chatter that the cashier stepped out to take a look at the offending note. He agreed it was genuine. Yeah, another victory.

“But are you a Nationwide customer?” he asked.

It felt like a trick question — and it was. Nationwide does not change money if you are not a customer.

As you can imagine, by then I was ready to raise an Essex peasants’ revolt against shops that don’t take money and banks that don’t change banknotes.

As luck would have it, one of the kind ladies in the queue opened her wallet, checked her cash, and offered to change my £50.

My first call is to the Bank of England.

**Can vendors refuse to take cash?**

Yes, says the press officer, they can. Even though cash is legal tender, it’s a concept with a narrow technical definition in law related to contracts, and no one is obliged to accept it in exchange for goods.

But why is cash usage shrinking so fast?

Is it because vendors find cash messy to deal with? Are business owners being forced by payment giants to go digital so they can be charged more? Or do people simply prefer using cards or, increasingly, mobile payment apps?

Probably a bit of each — chicken and egg.

Whatever the reason, cash is under the kibosh.

It made up just 9 per cent of payments last year, compared to being used for half of all transactions a decade ago. It is predicted to fall to 4 per cent over the next ten years.

Yet here’s the thing: what happens in emergencies?

Imagine if a cyber hack or indeed cyber warfare brings down the banks? Or if there are blackouts, as happened in Spain and Portugal recently? Or other crises, such as another lockdown or war?

Being resilient is why countries such as Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands have warned their citizens to always keep cash in reserve. They are also introducing new legislation ensuring vendors must accept cash.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is also alert to the dangers.

All households have been advised by the ECB to store cash at home in case digital systems fail — because they will.

In contrast, the Bank of England does not have the mandate to give such warnings; that’s up to the Government.

Interesting, though, that its Governor, Andrew Bailey, told a recent Citizens’ Panel in Wolverhampton that he always carries cash with him in case of emergencies.

Does that include any £50 notes, I wonder?
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-15164391/MAGGIE-PAGANO-Cash-king-right-Wrong.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490