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Mint Mobile Is Offering Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Phones for Up to $600 Off Right Now

Mint Mobile offers budget-friendly phone plans, and it’s now offering massive discounts on the latest Samsung Galaxy line of smartphones.

We’ve spotted a Mint Mobile deal that’ll get you a Samsung Galaxy S26 series smartphone for up to $600 off. The carrier specializes in budget-friendly phone plans, and this deal can help you save money on Samsung’s latest release if you meet Mint Mobile’s terms and conditions.

Mint Mobile is offering its available Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphones for $400 off with a 12-month Unlimited phone plan. The Unlimited phone plan must be paid for in full to get this discount, and it amounts to $180 for a year of service, or $15 per month.

Have an old device to trade in? Mint Mobile will give you up to an extra $200 off when you trade in an eligible device. This means you can save up to $600 off a brand-new Samsung Galaxy S26 with a trade-in device and a 12-month Unlimited plan from Mint Mobile.

This means you can grab a new Samsung Galaxy S26 for as little as $480 while also paying less for phone service. If you’d like another option, Mint Mobile is also offering a Google Pixel series phone for up to $500 off with an Unlimited plan. That brings a Google Pixel 10 down to just $479.

Not sure if this deal is for you? Check out our list of the best Samsung Galaxy phone deals so you can find the right place to grab a new Galaxy S26.

MOBILE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Get an iPhone 17 Pro Free With Trade-in and Qualifying Plan at T-Mobile
Google Pixel 10 Pro 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$749 (save $250)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 128GB Unlocked Phone (Awesome Black):

$298 (save $102)
Motorola Edge 256GB Unlocked Phone (2024 Model, Midnight Blue):

$241 (save $310)
Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$499 (save $300)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series officially launched on March 11. The phone typically costs $1,080. However, Mint Mobile’s offer brings it down to as low as $480 with a new Unlimited plan and trade-in. If you’ve been looking for a new Samsung Galaxy S26 and want to reduce your monthly phone bill, this is a great deal.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Come in 5G and 4G Cellular Models

If the rumor proves true, the 5G Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 that debuted last fall.

Samsung’s next high-end Galaxy Watch could support faster 5G speeds, but if this leak is true, it will depend on where you live. The rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might come in 5G and 4G cellular models, with availability for each smartwatch depending on the country.

According to the Dutch website Galaxy Club (and spotted by SamMobile), Samsung’s servers may have revealed a series of model numbers that point to 5G, 4G and Wi-Fi-enabled editions of the next Galaxy Watch Ultra, which would succeed the original model that debuted in 2024.

A representative for Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Galaxy Club website speculates that the 5G edition would be sold in the US and Korean markets, while the 4G edition would sell in the rest of the world. In the US, a 5G version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3, which debuted last fall. The 4G edition would have broader compatibility worldwide, since the earlier network is far more established.

It will likely be a few months until we hear anything official about the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung typically unveils its new watches in the summer alongside its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldable phones. Last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but otherwise left the prior 2024 Ultra in the lineup for those looking for a larger 47mm smartwatch.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 8, #1032

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 8, No. 1032.

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough. The purple category is a fun one, once you see the connection. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: In the group.

Green group hint: Appearance details.

Blue group hint: Often found in gyms.

Purple group hint: They help you see.