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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
iPhone 18 next year may have a 200-megapixel main camera
Amid the growing speculation about the upcoming iPhone 17 series, a new rumour has surfaced that Apple is working on a massive camera update. The tech giant is known to take it slow when it comes to new and emerging trends. The iPhone Fold is a perfect example of the same. Now, while every other big player has already played around with the high-resolution camera specs, it looks like Apple has finally decided to take the step. advertisementApple may finally be exploring ultra-high-resolution smartphone photography, with reports suggesting the tech giant is testing a 200-megapixel camera sensor for future iPhone models, according to a tipster Digital Chat Station on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. Upcoming iPhones to feature 200-megapixel cameraWhile the post did not reveal specifics about the sensor or its manufacturer, the move signals that Apple could be preparing to significantly raise the stakes in mobile photography — though not in the immediate future. Industry speculation suggests that the new 200-megapixel sensor will be used as the primary rear camera on an upcoming Pro-level iPhone. advertisement This would mark a major jump from Apple's current flagship imaging standards. The iPhone 14 Pro and 15 Pro models, for instance, introduced a 48-megapixel main sensor, a substantial leap from the previous 12-megapixel cameras used for years. However, Apple has historically been cautious in adopting new tech, often opting to wait until innovations are mature and refined before rolling them into its contrast, rival manufacturer Samsung debuted its first 200MP camera with the Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2023, a feature that has since continued with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the latest S25 Ultra as well. Launched this year, the Vivo X200 Pro also features a 200-megapixel telephoto camera. iPhone 18 could be the first to feature 200-megapixelA 200-megapixel sensor would enhance not only the detail and sharpness of photographs, but also enable greater possibilities in post-processing, such as advanced zoom, high-resolution prints, and more dynamic cropping. However, with Apple's current roadmap, such a feature is unlikely to debut in the near to ongoing rumours, the iPhone 17 Pro models, expected to launch in 2025, are set to feature an all-48-megapixel camera system, indicating that a 200-megapixel sensor is not yet part of Apple's immediate camera strategy. Moreover, there has been no substantial mention of such a sensor being prepared for the iPhone 18 Pro either. But, there are chances that this new upgrade may come as soon as the iPhone 18 Pro models, which are speculated to launch in 2026. However, we suggest you take it with a pinch of salt and wait for the official notification. For now, the testing serves as a strong indication that Apple is seriously considering entering the high-megapixel race — but as always, on its own In
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The iPhone Fold is apparently being tested with a feature we've been waiting years for
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The foldable iPhone is again rumored to have an under-display camera We're also hearing that it won't have Face ID Its screens could also be smaller than previously rumored While the world learned to live with the iPhone's notch, and matters improved when Apple switched to a Dynamic Island, ultimately, we'd wager that most people would prefer a smaller cut-out in the screen. Well, with the iPhone Fold – also known as the foldable iPhone – we might finally get that, and in fact, there might be no camera cut-out at all in one of the displays. This is according to leaker yeux1122, posting on South Korean site Naver (via GSMArena). According to them, Apple's current foldable iPhone prototype has a punch-hole camera on the cover screen and an under-display camera for the foldable screen. Being under the display means it shouldn't cause a visible interruption to the screen, and it's something we've already seen on some phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, but never on an iPhone. This isn't the first time we've heard talk of the foldable iPhone having an under-display camera, but hearing it again increases the likelihood that it will happen, and that could bode well for other iPhones too, as it might mean the days of a massive screen cut-out are numbered. That said, Face ID apparently won't be under the display. In fact, according to this source, Face ID won't be present at all, with the foldable iPhone instead said to have a Touch ID sensor on the side. This, too, is something we've heard before. Beyond that, yeux1122 claims that the screen size on this prototype is slightly smaller than on the previous prototype. They don't specify what size it is here, but a fairly recent leak pointed to a 7.74-inch foldable display and a 5.49-inch cover screen. Apparently, though, the resolutions haven't changed, despite a decrease in size, and yeux1122 adds that the foldable screen's aspect ratio for this prototype is 14.6:1, while the cover screen's is 14.1:1. Of course, even if these details are correct, it's possible that things will change again in future prototypes, as with Apple not expected to launch the foldable iPhone until late 2026 at the earliest, the company quite possibly hasn't yet finalized the design. iPhone Fold tipped to be an annual release and take flagship baton from Pro Max – with a price tag to match The iPhone 17 series could cost more than the iPhone 16 – and not just because of Trump's tariffs Apple's foldable iPhone tipped to have world-first display that eclipses the Galaxy Z Fold
Phone Arena
19-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Prolific leaker posts specs that differentiate iPhone Fold from its main rivals in the U.S.
If you want to be the first on your block with an iPhone Fold , you might want to start combing through your couch for loose change now. The first foldable to run iOS could be available late next year or early in 2027, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said today in his weekly PowerOn newsletter that he expects the device to carry a price in the $2,000 range. While not a perfect comparison because it is available now and the iPhone Fold is not, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is priced at $1,900 for the 256GB model. Additionally, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, also currently available, costs $1,800 for the unit with the same amount of storage. Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see Apple demand a premium price for its first foldable iPhone model. Prolific Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station has posted the latest rumored specs for the iPhone Fold, which include purported dimensions for the handset's internal and external displays. He says that the internal screen will feature an aspect ratio of 14.1:10, while the external display's aspect ratio will be 14.6:10. If these numbers are legit, the iPhone Fold 's internal display will be shorter and wider compared to the tablet-sized internal screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 , which carries an aspect ratio of 20.9:18. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold 's perfectly square tablet-sized display (which carries a 1:1 aspect ratio) means that its internal display is narrower than the one inside the iPhone Fold , but is taller. Weibo post and translated version from leaker Digital Chat Station. | Image credit-Weibo The leaker says that the iPhone Fold will sport an under-display camera for the foldable tablet-sized display. The cover display will use a punch-hole camera according to Digital Chat Station's Weibo post. There will be a side-mounted Touch ID fingerprint sensor replacing Face ID. Previously, Digital Chat Station said that the iPhone Fold external screen will weigh in at 5.49 inches and feature a 1422 x 2088 resolution. The internal screen will use a 7.76-inch foldable display with a 1920 x 2713 resolution. The foldable phone market has been waiting for an entry from Apple for a long time, with some analysts saying that the segment would remain niche until Apple was ready to throw a foldable iPhone into the ring. More and more, it is looking as though this will be a certainty in the next year or two. Apple is also expected to introduce a new hinge that helps eliminate the scourge of foldable phones, the crease found on the internal display.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
iPhone Fold tipped to be an annual release and take flagship baton from Pro Max – with a price tag to match
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The iPhone Fold might be an annual release, starting in 2026 This should see it take the Pro Max's place as the top yearly iPhone release Apple is apparently looking to make it stand out from other foldable phones It seems Apple might be betting big on the rumored iPhone Fold – also known as the foldable iPhone – because rather than this just being a one-off experiment, or an occasional release like Apple's SE models, a new report says there will be a new one every year. According to South Korean site ET News (via Phone Arena), the first foldable iPhone – which this site claims will land in 2026 – will be the first of many, with the new handset type likely taking the Pro Max's place at the top of the iPhone line. As well as pitching it as the most high-end iPhone, Apple is also reportedly looking to differentiate the foldable iPhone from rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. This report repeats earlier rumors in saying this might be achieved through a smaller display crease and a better hinge. Of course, foldable phones are expensive, and if Apple does position the foldable iPhone above the iPhone 16 Pro Max – as is likely – then it could have an extremely high price. Indeed, a recent leak suggested the foldable iPhone could cost between $2,100 and $2,500 (roughly £1,580-£1,730 / AU$3,300-AU$3,630). So even though this phone probably won't land before 2026 (and possibly later, with some reports pointing to 2027), you might want to get saving now – especially since this might become an annual release, meaning you could end up shelling out on a semi-regular basis if you want your Apple hardware to stay up to date. The iPhone 17 series could cost more than the iPhone 16 – and not just because of Trump's tariffs Apple's foldable iPhone tipped to have world-first display that eclipses the Galaxy Z Fold The iPhone 17 could miss out on a long-awaited display upgrade – here's why Apple fans are upset
GSM Arena
17-05-2025
- GSM Arena
The iPhone Fold is now being tested with an under-display camera
Apple's first foldable iPhone is due to make its debut in late 2026 or 2027, and today a new rumor from Korea purports to spill the beans on the current state of the engineering prototypes. Thus, the iPhone Fold is said to have a cover display with a hole-punch selfie camera. The inner, folding screen, on the other hand, interestingly, has an under-display selfie camera, like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6. Apple's foldable also sports a side-mounted Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and there's no support for Face ID. The screen sizes have shrunk ever so slightly compared to the previous prototype, but their resolutions and aspect ratios have remained the same. Undoubtedly, Apple still has a lot of time to nail the exact specifications it wants for the iPhone Fold, so a lot of this can (and probably will) change in the future. But it's interesting to see the company going the under-display camera route nevertheless. A previous rumor told us that Apple is focusing on minimizing the folding screen's crease, as well as equipping the iPhone Fold with a much higher-quality hinge than any of its competitors. Source (in Korean)
