The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is free right now with T-Mobile — how to qualify for this promo
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Carrier promos that zero out a flagship like the S26+ are a reminder that high‑end hardware is increasingly subsidized in exchange for lock‑in and data. For app builders, this keeps the Android high‑spec base large—optimize for capabilities, not for the lowest common denominator device.
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