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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Amazon will join Asus, Lenovo in race to develop foldable display laptops
Reportedly, the Amazon laptop with a foldable display will feature a large 18-inch screen in a form factor comparable to the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch New Delhi Amazon is reportedly preparing to enter the foldable laptop market, joining the ranks of Asus, Lenovo, and Huawei. Reportedly, the maiden foldable laptop from the ecommerce giant will feature an 18-inch display, designed to fold into a form factor similar to that of a 13-inch laptop. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Amazon's foldable laptop could make its market debut by late 2026 or early 2027. In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Kuo noted: 'If development progresses as planned, it (Amazon foldable laptop) is projected to enter mass production in late 2026 or 2027.' Several foldable laptops – such as the Samsung Display prototype, HP Spectre, Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED, and Huawei MateBook Fold – have already been introduced, with some models currently available for purchase but in select regions only. Reportedly, US-based tech giant Apple is also working on a laptop with a foldable display in its MacBook series. Amazon is reportedly preparing to join this evolving segment. Kuo estimates that Apple's foldable laptop may enter mass production by late 2027 or 2028. In contrast, Amazon is expected to move at a faster pace, targeting production as early as 2026 or 2027. Huawei MateBook Fold In related developments, Huawei has recently launched a foldable laptop, the MateBook Fold, in its home country. The device features a slim profile – measuring 7.3mm when fully opened and 14.9mm when folded – a ccording to the company's official specifications. It incorporates a flexible 18-inch OLED display within a chassis roughly the size of a conventional 13-inch laptop. Powered by HarmonyOS 5, the MateBook Fold includes 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. Huawei has priced the device at CNY 23,999 in China.
Tom's Guide
21-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Samsung OLED TVs are set to get even thinner — here's how
Just when you thought OLED TVs couldn't get any thinner, new developments in OLED engineering have made even thinner panels a distinct Display — display-makers of some of the best OLED TVs you can buy — recently showed off the UT One OLED display at Computex 2005, and its wafer-thin profile is turning heads. According to a report from FlatpanelsHD, the UT One OLED display measures in at just 0.6mm, which is almost as thin as most credit cards. To put this into TV terms, consider Samsung's latest flagship OLED, the Samsung S95F, whose panel is about 11mm at its thickest point. Beyond the fact that this type of display is futuristic and cool-looking, Samsung Display reports that its UT One OLED display is both 30% lighter and 30% more energy efficient than traditional OLED displays. UT One OLED display is reportedly 30% lighter and 30% more energy efficient than traditional OLED displays. Samsung Display says production of the UT One display will begin in 2026, but don't expect Samsung's 2026 OLED TV lineup to be a part of the wave of new displays. In all likelihood, smaller-sized devices (like laptops and tablets) will see UT One OLED integration first before it scales up to TVs. Nevertheless, with so many recent developments in OLED engineering, it's an exciting time to imagine the not-so-far-off future of OLED TVs. LG Display recently announced that it's entering the mass-production phase of blue PHOLED display technology, which has taken years to develop and promises better energy efficiency, too, among other benefits. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you squint, it's not hard to see an entirely different landscape for OLED TVs in just a few years time.
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Apple may split iPhone launch, shifting Korean supplier dynamics
Staggered iPhone release may offer Samsung, LG more balanced supply timeline, better margin control Apple is reportedly considering releasing new models twice annually, with significant impacts expected for the production and shipment schedules of Korean display and component suppliers closely tied to the US tech giant. According to industry sources Tuesday, Apple is likely to adopt a staggered launch timeline for the iPhone 18 series in 2026. Breaking from its long-standing tradition of unveiling all models simultaneously in September, the new approach would see lower-end models released in the first half of the year and higher-end models released in the second. The potential shift could alter the competitive landscape among display suppliers, particularly if the specifications between the two batches differ. Currently, Samsung Display supplies around half of the OLED panels used in iPhones, while LG Display covers 30 percent and China's BOE handles the remaining 20 percent, according to industry estimates. 'By spreading out the launch schedule, Apple gains greater flexibility in managing suppliers and adjusting order volumes,' said an industry source, who requested anonymity. 'It also opens the door for new suppliers and possible restructuring of the supply chain.' For Korean firms, the move could be both a risk and an opportunity, sources said. Samsung Display and LG Display would need to realign their production timelines and approval cycles, which could now be split by model type. However, some industry watchers say the change might help stabilize factory utilization rates and improve yield management throughout the year. The launch of Apple's rumored first foldable iPhone and a new slim model, expected in the latter half of 2026, is also seen as a positive sign for maintaining demand for premium OLED panels. 'Although there's concern over potential gaps in first-half volumes, high-end models such as foldable and the Pro series should help fill the void,' another anonymous source said. 'The key will be how the supply of LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) panels is allocated.' Analysts also say the change could help resolve the chronic 'weak performance first half, strong performance second half' pattern in the display sector, driven largely by seasonal demand peaks like Black Friday and Christmas. Spreading out iPhone shipments could result in more balanced quarterly earnings for firms like Samsung Display and LG Display. 'Apple is not cutting back on models — it's expanding its lineup and adjusting the launch schedule,' said an analyst at a local brokerage, who asked for anonymity. 'That could significantly reduce the earnings volatility caused by seasonality.' Other key suppliers, including LG Innotek and Samsung Electro-Mechanics, will also see ripple effects. LG Innotek, which generates roughly 80 percent of its revenue from Apple, provides camera modules, while Samsung Electro-Mechanics supplies high-performance MLCCs and FC-BGAs for iPhones. A biannual launch cycle would force these firms to overhaul their supply planning, production calendars and inventory strategies. They have concentrated production in the second quarter to meet Apple's September launch, with revenues typically recognized in the third quarter, creating a distinct backloaded earnings structure. 'If Apple follows through with this change, it will be more than a marketing decision. It will be a structural shift that affects the entire supply chain,' said another source familiar with the matter. 'The long-standing concentration of earnings in the third quarter may no longer hold starting next year.'
Android Authority
15-05-2025
- Android Authority
Samsung's Polygon foldable proves it could design a far more exciting Galaxy S26
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Wow, Samsung's Polygon foldable concept is quite the head-turner, right? Lamborghini Countach meets Galaxy Z Flip clamshell is certainly a look I can get behind. If it was actually on sale, it's cool enough that it might just tempt me to drop the practicalities of the classic glass slab for something far more stylish. Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that the Polygon is something different, at least. In today's world of increasingly carbon-copy smartphone designs, it's a breath of fresh air that shows that design innovation and intrigue are still possible. Sadly, no one, especially Samsung, seems willing to take such a risk on real commercial products. Samsung's design disconnect Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Of course, this wouldn't be the first really cool concept to come out of Samsung Display's design team over the years. Samsung's design lab has cranked out a parade of even wilder ideas — rollable phones, triple-folding booklets, and even recently a foldable Nintendo Switch clone. Some veer into science fiction, but the Polygon looks ready for shelves, which makes it all the more frustrating that we can't actually buy it. Compare this flare to retail smartphones, and it's hard not to feel a huge disconnect between what is and what could be. Samsung's Galaxy S series, for instance, has featured virtually the same design since the 2021 Galaxy S21. Besides some camera bar tweaks, it's exceedingly difficult to tell the S23, S24, and S25 series apart at a glance. Who's willing to bet next year's Galaxy S26 will reprise the same tired role? Talk about wasted potential when there's clearly so much more Samsung can do. While concepts show what could be, commercial designs are locked in a time loop. Samsung isn't alone in this monotonous design cycle, of course. Apple's iPhone is an even worse offender, desperately clinging to the success of 2019's iPhone 11 redesign, like a tired sitcom that refuses to end. Even China's latest and greatest have all pinched the same circle camera housing from one another. Perhaps there's a factory producing chassis on the cheap? No matter where you glance, today's phones don't just look the same — they feel frozen in time. Worse, we're well into the age when internal hardware barely moves the needle either. A phone from two years ago still takes brilliant photos, offers speedy data, and runs virtually as well as any of today's latest flagships, aside from some more extreme use cases. With even mid-range phones providing five to seven years of software support that keeps them fresh with new features, it feels increasingly pointless for manufacturers to keep producing essentially the same phones year in, year out. 'Don't fix what isn't broken' is all well and good, but it's become a crutch for stagnation. The Galaxy S26 doesn't have to be boring C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Taking a greater risk on the design front could be the golden ticket to better defining new generations and recapturing interest in increasingly stale product lines. Even if the internal hardware remains mostly the same, a fresh new look would give consumers new reasons to upgrade, or at the very least, keep fans interested in what's coming next. For Samsung in particular, it has the unique benefit of being a conglomerate that spans the core technologies that define how a smartphone looks and feels. Between the processor, camera, and display components, its various companies design and manufacture the key ingredients and could, nay should, work closer together to build more unique and interesting end products. If there's one brand that could spin smartphone design on its head, it's Samsung, and taking the brains behind its intriguing concepts and putting them to work on future Galaxy S and Z models would be a great place to start. The Polygon foldable proves Samsung still has plenty of design imagination. Now it just needs the nerve to bring that same boldness to store shelves, not just show floors.
GSM Arena
12-05-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Apple's 2027 device lineup includes foldable iPhone and smart glasses
Apple's 2027 device lineup will include new iPhone, iPad and Mac models as usual, but they will be joined by an all-new iPhone Pro model, a foldable iPhone, and smart glasses. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman shared the updated details in his latest Power On newsletter. The new iPhone Pro and Fold models will launch in time for the iPhone's 20-year anniversary. Gurman previously disclosed that the device would 'make extensive use of glass' on the iPhone 19 Pro, and we now get a few more details suggesting the device is said to feature a curved design. It will not feature any display cutouts, meaning Apple will finally offer an under-display Face ID solution. Apple's first foldable will feature a 'nearly invisible' display crease on its 7.8' main display thanks to its exclusive Samsung Display-made panel. This is a recurring rumor and one that will help differentiate the iPhone Fold from its competitors. But that's apparently not all that Apple has in store for 2027, as the new report also suggests we'll see the brand's first smart glasses. These will be more in line with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses and feature Apple Intelligence with multiple cameras providing Visual Intelligence features. Gurman also reiterated that Apple is looking to launch Apple Watch and AirPod models with built-in cameras for Visual Intelligence. Source (paywall)
