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Samsung has lifted the lid on two new affordable products in its Galaxy range of devices and gear, the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite and Galaxy Buds3 FE. The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is an affordable tablet with a 10.9-inch display with a 600-nit peak brightness. It also features an upgraded processor, a large 8000mAh battery with Super-Fast Charging, and comes with an S-Pen.

The inclusion of the S Pen alongside creative tools and AI features makes the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite a device that can support creators, students, and designers, and also serves as a portable entertainment hub. On the productivity side, users will be able to mark up and edit PDFs without the need to switch apps.

One of the tablet's Intelligent Features highlighted by Samsung is called Circle to Search, which lets you use the S-Pen to circle objects on the screen and then leverage Google to discover more or even translate text. Naturally, as a new Samsung Android tablet, it also comes equipped with a wide range of Galaxy apps and tools.

Google has announced its new Pixel 10 family of smartphones, including the new Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL handsets, along with a new flagship foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold, all powered by its new in-house Tensor G5 processor fabbed at TSMC on its leading 3nm process node.

The new Pixel 10 smartphones and Tensor G5 processor weren't the only product announcements, but also a new Pixelsnap magnetic technology, Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Buds 2a, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Moonstone with new features coming soon.

Google's new Tensor G5 processor has been a long time in the making, designed for the Gemini AI era, ready to go on the new Pixel 10 smartphones. The new Tensor G5 chip enables a new feature dubbed "Magic Cue" which Google explains that it turns Gemini AI into a more proactive assistant, where it will provide information to you before you even ask it. If you've called the hotel you're staying at, Magic Cue will provide relevant details about your stay.

Apple will reportedly not release a regular iPhone 18 in 2026, rather the company will launch the normal iPhone 18 in 2027, with the change in release schedule being a result of the foldable iPhone launching next year.

In a new article from Korean media outlet ETnews picked up by @Jukanrosleve on X, we're hearing from industry sources that Apple plans to release both the budget e-series iPhone and the regular iPhone in the first half of the year moving forward, while unveiling four models including the foldable iPhone in the second half. Only next year's regular iPhone 18 will be affected, and not the iPhone 19, iPhone 20, etc.

The changes to the release schedule are because of the foldable iPhone coming in 2026, as the foldable iPhone -- rumored as the iPhone Ultra -- will be one of the four major releases in 2026.

Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro smartphone will reportedly start at $1049, an increase of $50 over the iPhone 16 Pro, but it will have double the base storage.

The new iPhone 17 Pro will start with 256GB of storage for $1049, versus the 128GB starting point at $999 for the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro Max starts with 256GB of storage at $1199, while both the Pro models sport up to 1TB of storage if you want to splash the cash.

The new 256GB base model of the iPhone 17 Pro ups the game, where pricing it at $1049 will replace the 128GB model at $999. Instead of a $50 price increase, consumers might see Apple's new pricing as a good proposition -- a faster iPhone with a newer chip, better cooling, double the base storage for just $50 more.

Apple's upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air smartphone won't just be the thinnest iPhone ever, it'll also have a binned A19 Pro chip inside, the same SoC inside the iPhone 17 Pro, but with less GPU cores.

In new leaks from Weibo-based tipster "Fixed Focus Digital", the new iPhone 17 Air is indeed powered by Apple's new in-house A19 Pro chip, but in "binned form". Binned chips are ones that have just barely missed silicon perfection, so they get cut down and used in different products down the stack. Intel, AMD, NVIDIA and many other chipmakers do this with their GPUs and CPUs during production.

This means that the A19 Pro destined for the iPhone 17 Air will feature a 5-core GPU, which is one less GPU core than the iPhone 17 Pro will house with the same A19 Pro chip. One less GPU core won't result in too much gaming performance lost on the iPhone 17 Air, but it will make it just slower than the slightly higher-end iPhone 17 Pro.

Apple's next-generation iPhone 18 will feature the company's next-gen in-house A20 processor, which is reportedly shifting from InFO to WMCM (Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module) packaging.

The use of WMCM advanced packaging for the A20 chip will be done by TSMC, with WMCM using MUF (Molding Underfill) which integrates underfill and molding processes, reducing material consumption and process steps to improve yield and efficiency, explains insider Ming-Chi Kuo.

Eternal has "outcompeted" Japanese rivals Namics and Nagase to secure its first-ever contract as an advanced packaging materials supplier to TSMC, with mass production of the new A20 chips kicking off in 2026. This is an important step for Eternal, as meeting TSMC's stringent qualifications is no easy feat.

Apple is reportedly planning to unleash its next-gen iPhone 17 family of smartphones, including the new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, on September 9.

The company traditionally launches its new range of iPhones in September, with MacRumors reporting that this year will be no different for the iPhone 17. We are to expect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air, and flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max to be unveiled on September 9.

Apple will then open up pre-orders for the iPhone 17 on September 12, which will see Apple fans waiting around a week for pre-ordered iPhone 17 smartphones to reach them and get in-store. We should expect major markets like the US, Europe, China, Australia, and other countries to be included in that first week of iPhone 17 sales.

Samsung's upcoming tri-fold smartphone is no surprise, but now the company has confirmed it will be unveiling its new tri-fold smartphone, as well as its new XR headset in October 2025.

We've had a flood of rumors regarding the tri-fold handset from Samsung which will reportedly be called the Galaxy G Fold, which will join the company's successful foldable family of smartphones that has recently seen the launch of the latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphones.

Tri-fold smartphones aren't completely new, with Chinese smartphone maker Huawei already on the market with its own tri-fold Mate XT smartphone, but Samsung will be the first to have an internationally-available tri-fold smartphone, versus Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT which is only available in China.

Apple's foldable iPhone is expected to launch in September 2026, with a price of $1999 and said to create a $65 billion market opportunity for the company.

In a new market research note to investors, banking firm JPMorgan supported recent rumors that Apple would be launching a new device in 2026, with Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 family of smartphones to offer a few different upgrades across the board, and the introduction of the iPhone 17 Slim, which has resulted in investors shifting their focus to Apple's 2026 product launches.

Apple's 2026 product launches will include the next-generation iPhone 18 family of smartphones, as well as the introduction of the company's first foldable iPhone.

Samsung is the foldable smartphone leader but Apple will have its foldable iPhone out next year and we can expect a lot of "magical" and "revolutionary" claims when it hits, underscored by recent rumors.

In a new report from TrendForce, we're hearing that Apple is moving into the foldable smartphone business and it is putting an extra emphasis on durability and the elimination of the crease on the display. Apple engineers are reportedly experimenting with advanced technologies including laser-drilled metal plates under the display to minimize creasing, which is an issue on all foldable smartphones.

Apple doesn't want to release a foldable iPhone without making it near-perfect, which is why we've been hearing rumors and reports about the company all but eliminating the crease on the foldable display. As for the specs, we should expect the foldable iPhone to be dubbed the iPhone Ultra, packing a 5.5-inch outer display that is good for those quick, one-handed operations like calls, text messaging, and checking your notifications.

Apple has announced a new option that consumers can take to get umbrella AppleCare coverage for multiple devices.

It's called AppleCare One and for a fee of $19.99 monthly, subscribers can have three Apple gadgets covered. If you want more than three pieces of hardware protected, you can elect to pay $5.99 per month for each extra device.

From today, you can sign up for AppleCare One on your Mac, iPhone or iPad, or get the plan from an Apple Store. It doesn't matter what devices you enroll in the scheme, the cost is the same.

Samsung expects to ship 2.4 million units of its flagship Galaxy Z Fold 7 and 2.3 million units of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 this year.

In a new report from TheElec, the total foldable smartphone production plan for Samsung was recently shared with its component partners for 2025 is 6.1 million units, the same goal for foldable production in 2024. The production plan model includes 2.4 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, 2.3 million units of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, 700,000 units of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 SE, 100,000 units of its upcoming tri-fold phone, and 600,000 units of its legacy foldables.

Samsung has experienced double-digit global pre-orders for its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldables compared to the same period as last year, which is promising for the foldable phone leader.

Samsung has just launched its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a more premium build and thinner design with a newly-designed titanium backplate, but rumor has it that its next-gen Galaxy Z Fold 8 will ditch it.

The new Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a premium OLED panel and hinge that Samsung has recently tested, reporting that it can handle over 100 folds per day for 10 years, thanks to its titanium backplate. Samsung's next-gen foldable smartphone should be cheaper, with the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumored to ditch the hinge and cut costs.

New rumors suggest that Samsung would use a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) backplate instead of the titanium backplate, with The Elec reporting that the new titanium backplate is harder to source than CFRP ones, and that the trade war between the US and China has had an effect on the supply chain for companies like Samsung, making it harder to acquire the titanium for its backplate.

Samsung Display has announced that its new foldable OLED panel inside of its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable smartphone remained fully functional after a huge 500,000-fold durability test, with it capable of handling over 100 folds per day for over 10 years.

The new Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable test can has been proven to last over 10 years of folding for regular users, or over 6 years for heavy users who fold their handset over 200 times a day "without durability concerns". Samsung says that advancements in shock resistance further widen Samsung Display's technological lead in the foldable OLED display market.

The foldable panel was tested and verified by the global testing, inspection, and certification company Bureau Veritas, with Samsung Display raising its internal durability testing standard from 200,000 folds to 500,000 folds, which is 2.5x its previous benchmark, with the company explaining that this underscores its confidence in the panel's long-term resilience. The panel in question is from the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable smartphone.

Google has officially teased its next-gen Pixel 10 smartphone, with a reveal of the new handset on its website ahead of its August 20 reveal.

The next-gen Pixel 10 family of smartphones will be powered by its in-house Tensor G5 processor, with the new Pixel 10 tease on Google's website showing us the Pixel camera bar before zooming out to show us the entire phone. Google hasn't said whether this is the Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro smartphone, but from recent render leaks it looks like the higher-end Pixel 10 Pro.

Google's new regular Pixel 10 smartphone is meant to have a few differences inside and out, with a new telephoto camera for the Pixel 10, meaning the new Pixel 10 has a downgraded camera system from the Pixel 9, which is unfortunate. We will see Google unveil its new Pixel 10 smartphones on August 20, with all of the details and new products like the Pixel Watch 4, as well as the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphone.

Apple has been rumored for quite some time to be developing a foldable iPhone that is scheduled to be released in 2026, and with the launch of that product, the company will be deviating away from its traditional strategy.

The foldable iPhone is one of, if not the most exciting, product Apple is working on behind the scenes, as many are expecting the device to reshape what we currently know as a foldable smartphone. This assumption comes from Apple's prowess and self-description that when it enters a new product category, it, while it may be late, is typically the best.

That statement is true for the most part as Apple has reshaped many product categories and in many ways legitimized new ones. For example, the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods were all massive commercial successes that revamped the aforementioned categories.

Apple has reportedly been working on a foldable smartphone for quite some time, and it was only recently that estimated specifications surfaced outlining all of the juicy components within the new device. However, one spec was left out, the battery.

The battery of a foldable device naturally poses a difficult engineering challenge as smartphone manufacturers want the device to be as thin as possible, but have a battery that is capable of running three displays for an appropriate length of time.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 has recently been released, and that has leveled up the design of foldable smartphones as the device measures at just 4.2mm thick unfolded, and features a 4,400mAh battery. Notably, the Z Fold 7 features an 8-inch inner screen and a 6.5-inch cover screen, while Apple's rumored device is pegged to have a 7.8-inch inner screen and a 5.5-inch cover screen.

Google has just announced its upcoming Made by Google 2025 event, which takes place on August 20. We should be introduced to the new Pixel 10 family of smartphones, next-gen Tensor G5 processor, and more.

Normally, we have Apple hosting its iPhone unveiling event in September and Google unveiling its new Pixel smartphones in October, but the US search giant is leaping Apple this year with its Made by Google event in August, getting ahead of the new iPhone 17 family announcement.

Google is also moving its event from Mountain View to New York City, where hand-picked media will be invited to the event, where we'll see the introduction of the new Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphones unveiled. It won't just be smartphones, but their new Tensor G5 processor for the Pixel 10 family, and the new Pixel Watch 4 wearable.

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is still over a year away, but we've got some spec comparisons between other flagship foldable smartphones, including Samsung's just-launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphone.

In a new report from analyst firm UBS spotted by insider @Jukanrosleve on X, we have Apple's new foldable iPhone launching with Apple's new in-house A20 Pro chip made on TSMC's new 2nm process node, as well as Apple's new C2 5G modem.

We're to expect the foldable iPhone to launch with 12GB of RAM and have 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, while the inner screen is expected to span 7.8 inches, while the cover screen will be 5.5 inches. When folded, the foldable iPhone is expected to measure in at between 9.0 and 9.5mm, while when unfolded we are to expect 4.5 to 4.8mm thickness.

Apple's foldable iPhone, which is expected to debut later in 2026, is apparently set to be cheaper than some were predicting, at least according to one report - though there's another nugget from the grapevine that appears to contradict this idea somewhat.

The former suggestion comes from UBS, as highlighted by Fortune (via TechRadar), which concluded that based on a teardown and cost analysis of Samsung's Z Fold SE, the foldable iPhone could come in around 4% cheaper to make.

UBS believes this could mean Apple can price the device at between $1,800 to $2,000 in the US, which is a good deal lower than the rumored (up to) $2,400 price tag which has been floating around previously.