The foldable iPhone has become something like a unicorn in leak land. We know it will come out eventually, but its launch date and specs have been the subject of numerous speculations. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with his latest report, which indicates that the first Apple foldable will launch in late 2026. We also got some more spec details, which is always a welcome addition. Keep in mind that all of this info is just speculation at this point, so it should be taken accordingly. Apple is going for a book-style foldable iPhone with a 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch OLED...
The foldable iPhone has become something like a unicorn in leak land. We know it will come out eventually, but its launch date and specs have been the subject of numerous speculations. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with his latest report, which indicates that the first Apple foldable will launch in late 2026. We also got some more spec details, which is always a welcome addition. Keep in mind that all of this info is just speculation at this point, so it should be taken accordingly. Apple is going for a book-style foldable iPhone with a 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch OLED...
WhatsApp is adding more AI. Baked into the latest WhatsApp beta release for Android is a way to have generative AI make your group chat icons. And strangely enough, this is only for group chat icons - you can't generate images to use for your profile picture on one-on-one chats. Perhaps that's coming later. For now, if you are in the WhatsApp for Android beta release channel, the latest update should enable the group chat icon generation function as seen in the shots below. This is of course powered by Meta AI, which is also available inside group chats to "help settle debates",...
vivo sub-brand iQOO is currently working on a new device that will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, just like the iQOO 13 which came out last year. The new device will have a 6.82-inch flat screen with "2K" resolution, according to a new rumor out of China today. It's expected to arrive in the first half of the year with a vivo-developed graphics chip and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. iQOO Neo10 Pro These are all the details outed so far. This is most likely going to be the iQOO Neo10S Pro+, and if history repeats itself then we should also see a Pro,...
Google was rumored to launch an exclusive “Pixie” smart assistant on the Pixel 9 series last year, though that never happened. According to a recent report, Google is ready to launch its Pixel Sense assistant powered by Gemini Nano with the Pixel 10 series later this year. This will be a completely new smart contextual assistant with access to other apps and can perform actions on behalf of the user. As per the report, Pixel Sense will have access to all of Google’s first-party apps, including Phone, Messages, Photos, Maps, Gmail, Docs, Chrome, Files, YouTube, Recorder and Keep...
There are surprisingly few companies making their own 5G modems – and as of last week, Apple is now one of them. Their first go is the Apple C1 found inside the iPhone 16e. While Apple touted its power efficiency, the C1 does have limitations that will prevent its adoption into the more premium iPhones. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple is working on a “refreshed C1” for next year, which will lift the most important limitation – the lack of mmWave support. The current C1 supports sub-6GHz 5G only. It consists of a 4nm or 5nm baseband, 7nm low-frequency transceivers, 7nm also for...
MWC 2025 ends today, and the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) announced its yearly winners. 33 prizes across 7 categories were awarded, and four of them were in the Device section: Best Smartphone: Google Pixel 9 Pro Breakthrough Device Innovation: Google Gemini Best Connected Consumer Device: Tecno Mega Mini Gaming G1 Best in Show: Xiaomi 15 Ultra The Pixel 9 Pro was selected for its "outstanding performance, innovation and leadership" on the market. It won against devices like iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Magic V3, and vivo X200 Pro in the smartphones category, launched...
Oppo introduced the Find N5 on February 20, and we believe it is one of the best foldables currently available. It features a flagship-grade chipset and an ultra-thin design, and today, Oppo announced that it is enhancing the overall experience for all owners of this foldable device. The company just launched Premium Service — a collection of services designed to provide peace of mind and quick access to support when needed. It is going to be available in 75 countries and regions worldwide. All Oppo Find N5 users receive international warranty, which includes an exclusive VIP...
Yesterday, we came across a leaked image of what was believed to be the upcoming Meizu 22 Pro. As it turns out, the device in the image is the Meizu 22, and we have confirmation that it will be launching in April. Meizu 21 Pro (left) next to Meizu 22 (right) The launch will take place in China first while the global expansion is yet to be confirmed. Meizu 22 will be the first device from the 22 series, and it may be joined by a Pro model later on. Apart from the leaked image showcasing the altered camera island design, we don’t have much else to work with regarding specs. Meizu...
Samsung said that it is rolling out One UI 7 Beta for Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 users in Korea, as well as India, the UK and the US. So, Z Fold and Z Flip users in Korea get a software update notification on their phones and... imagine their surprise when they see it’s just a security patch. The updates are versions F956NKSS2AYBD and F741NKSS2AYBD, respectively, and weigh in around 440MB. This is still One UI 6.1 software with the March security update. This update fixes 58 vulnerabilities, which is great, but it’s not what people were hoping to see. March security patch for the...