Samsung's rumored Galaxy S26 name change just got a whole lot riskier thanks to the iPhone 17 Pro

In the week of Apple's 'Awe Dropping' event, which saw the reveal of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone Air, the Cupertino tech giant has dominated the airwaves.

And why not? It seems like this year will go down as one of the big ones in iPhone history – the iPhone 17 gets a pro-level display and new ultra-wide camera, the iPhone Air reworks the iPhone 16 Plus into an entirely new thin and light concept, and the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max bring some serious camera, battery, and performance upgrades to the table.

With so many new features to dive into and discuss, it’s easy to skip over the wider impacts of the new iPhone 17 family on the plans and positions of other phone makers. Despite how brilliant the best Android ...