SEOUL - Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday preorders for its Galaxy S26 series smartphones in South Korea reached 1.35 million, setting a new record for the flagship S series.The figure surpassed about 1.3 million preorders placed for the Galaxy S25 lineup in 2025, the company said.Samsung said among the three models of the latest series -- the Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26+ and the Galaxy S26 Ultra -- the premium Ultra edition accounted for 70 percent of total preorders, reflecting strong demand for high-end smartphones.The company said white and black were the most popular options for th…READ FULL ARTICLE