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Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Foldable iPhone tipped to launch in 2026, priced around $2,000 with 7.8-inch display: Report
Apple may be preparing to enter the foldable smartphone segment, with fresh reports suggesting the company could launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026. While Apple has yet to confirm any official plans, media reports and analysts indicate that development is now well underway, with a release potentially slated for the second half of next year. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the foldable iPhone could debut alongside the iPhone 18 series. If accurate, this would mark Apple's most significant iPhone design shift since the iPhone X, and introduce a new form factor to the company's smartphone line-up. Leaked details suggest that the device will likely adopt a book-style design, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold range, featuring a 7.8-inch foldable inner display and a 5.5-inch external cover screen. The handset is expected to measure approximately 4.5mm in thickness when unfolded and around 9mm when closed, positioning it among the thinnest foldable smartphones on the market. Reportedly, the expected pricing places the foldable iPhone in the ultra-premium category, with projections hovering around $2,000, or roughly ₹ 1.72 lakh in India. Apple's approach to new product categories is known for its cautious nature. Rather than being first to market, the company typically waits for technologies to mature before entering with its own iteration. In the case of foldables, Android manufacturers such as Samsung have already introduced multiple hardware generations, addressing issues like hinge durability and screen creases, problems Apple is reportedly aiming to avoid with an improved hinge system and thinner display materials. The forthcoming device may also differ from recent iPhone models in other areas. Speculation suggests it could forgo FaceID in favour of a side-mounted TouchID sensor, possibly as a trade-off to maintain a slim profile. A new dual-lens rear camera system and a Meta Lens front camera are also said to be in development. On the software front, iOS 27 is reportedly being tailored for the foldable format, with features designed to take advantage of the larger screen. Enhancements in multitasking, split-screen use, and potential support for the Apple Pencil are all being explored. China is expected to be a key focus market for the foldable iPhone, given the growing popularity of foldable devices in the region. However, availability in other global markets remains uncertain, particularly for the first-generation model.
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Apple to launch its first foldable iPhone next year with Samsung Galaxy Fold 7-like design and Rs 1.75 lakh price
Apple may finally be ready to launch its first foldable iPhone next year, after years of rumours and internal testing. While the company hasn't officially confirmed anything yet, multiple reports suggest that development is now in full swing, and a 2026 release is looking increasingly likely. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is targeting the second half of the year, and the device could arrive alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. It will be Apple's first major iPhone redesign since the iPhone X, and by the looks of it, the foldable iPhone will follow a book-style design, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. That means we can expect a large inner display that opens like a tablet, along with a smaller cover screen for regular use. The expected price? Well, around $2,000, which is roughly Rs 1.72 lakh in reason for the delay is Apple's approach to new categories. The company has rarely been the first to venture into a new product category. Instead, the company often waits for the technology to mature and then tries to improve on it. With foldables, Samsung and other Android brands have already built the foundation, working through multiple generations of hardware and software. Reports suggest Apple sees this as an advantage, giving it the chance to avoid common pain points like screen creases and hinge durability. One of the key goals, apparently, is to reduce the visible crease when the display is unfolded. To achieve that, Apple is said to be experimenting with an advanced hinge mechanism and thinner far as the specs go, the foldable iPhone is tipped to feature a 7.8-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch cover screen. It is rumoured to measure just 4.5mm when open, and around 9mm when folded, which would make it one of the slimmest foldable phones on the market. There's also talk of Apple using a new dual-camera lens system at the rear, and possibly a Meta Lens front camera. It could also be one of the first iPhones in a long time to ditch FaceID in favour of a side-mounted TouchID sensor, possibly to save space and make up for the slim aesthetic. The software side of things is also expected to see changes. Reportedly, iOS 27 is being built with the foldable form-factor in mind, meaning the user experience could be different from regular bar-style iPhones. Features that take advantage of the larger screen, multitasking, and possibly Apple Pencil support are all being is said to be targeting China as one of the key markets for the foldable, as demand for foldable phones continues to rise in the region. However, it's unclear whether the first-gen model will be widely available across global markets at again, nothing is official for now, so we suggest taking this information with a heavy grain of salt. That said, if everything goes as planned, this will turn out to be one of the most exciting products Apple has launched in years. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest on the iPhone Fold.- Ends
NDTV
15-07-2025
- NDTV
Boost Your iPhone's Battery Life: Proven Tips You Need to Know
Apple users can adopt a few effective strategies that help extend the battery life of their iPhones to avoid the frustration of a dying battery at crucial moments. Apple, in a blog, explained the difference between "Battery life" and "Battery lifespan" and noted that users can maximise both and get the most out of their devices. battery life is the amount of time your device runs before it needs to be recharged. Meanwhile, battery lifespan is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced. Here Are Some Points To Remember: Screen brightness: The tech company wrote that users can lower the screen brightness or enable auto-brightness to adjust the screen brightness based on the environment. You can do this by swiping down from the top-right corner to access the Control Center and adjusting the brightness slider or going to Settings > Display & Brightness. Dark Mode: The users can enable Dark Mode, especially on OLED displays (iPhone X and later), to reduce light output and conserve battery life. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Dark. Power Mode: iPhone users can consider turning on Low Power Mode to reduce background activity like downloads, mail fetch and visual effects. Go to Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode or toggle it on in the Control Center. App Refresh: Disable Background App Refresh for apps that don't need constant updates. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh. Location: Disable location services for apps that don't require them. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services. Notifications: The users can also turn off notifications for apps that don't require constant updates. Go to Settings > Notifications. Notifications and Email Fetch: Adjust settings to reduce how often your phone checks for updates. Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data. Some Other Tips For Better Battery Life: The users must connect to Wi-Fi instead of using cellular data in order to reduce battery drain. The battery level should be kept between 20-80% charged if possible, and avoid extreme temperatures and remove cases during fast charging. Regularly update your iPhone's iOS to benefit from battery performance improvements and bug fixes. The users should keep checking battery usage. In Settings, identify power-hungry apps and manage their usage and enable reduce motion to conserve battery life. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion. The users can consider switching to the Airplane Mode when in areas with poor signal coverage to reduce battery drain.
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nothing Phone (3) review: A flagship smartphone for hipsters and geeks
In tech, one of the fundamental ways to become dominant is to make consumers submit to your vision and choose to live within that world. That's why companies like Apple and Nintendo remain so successful, despite releasing several not-so-well-received products over the years. It's not just one product that makes you popular, it's how people believe in the brand and become fans of it. I see a similar pattern with Carl Pei–led Nothing, which is seeking the kind of validation that made Apple and Nintendo household names – not by following a tried-and-tested formula, but by offering a distinctive take on everyday tech products. Its Phone (3), perhaps its first true high-end flagship, may tick all the boxes of what a premium smartphone should be, but at its core, it's a doorway to something more playful. It's an unusual experience, and sometimes it may or may not make sense, especially with the new Glyph Matrix interface. But that's exactly what Nothing wants to be: a company known for doing the unexpected and embracing the strange. In fact, if I am honest, it feels refreshing and welcoming. And it's okay if the Nothing Phone (3) isn't the most spec-heavy smartphone – it has Nothing's own quirkiness through and through. But this time, the ambitions are grand and so is the sticker price. The real question is: does the Phone (3), as baffling and fascinating as it might be, make sense to you? What: Nothing Phone (3)| Price: Rs 80,000 Pick any Nothing device, and there's a distinct dystopian aesthetic to it. I am glad the company is comfortable with its design choices and isn't afraid to express itself. The Phone (3) follows the same path though this time everything feels more polished. The see-through transparent glass back gives the device that signature Nothing feel. The back features a grid pattern, showcasing three printed circuit boards, along with visible screws, circles, and cutouts that give off the vibe of a tech product, not just another smartphone. The cameras, meanwhile, have a rather unusual layout. The three sensors are positioned within specific squares in a separated arrangement: two are lined up next to each other, while the third sits in a corner of the phone, not really aligned with anything else. It feels absolutely wild every time I see the Phone (3). There's something undeniably charming about the Phone (3), with its retro-chic aesthetic. The hipster-friendly, old-school design may be polarising to some, but I kind of enjoy the goofiness and the disturbingly weird vibe at the same time. And honestly, that's okay, as long as you are the right audience for it. The Phone (3) looks beautiful and feels great in the hand. I love holding it in a way I haven't since the iPhone X. It comes in black and white, and the white version, which I have for review, reminds me of the original iPod. The device features an aluminum and glass sandwich design and weighs 218 grams. The Phone (3) also supports the standard IP68 water and dust resistance. For me, the most eye-catching feature of the Phone (3) is a small dot-matrix screen on the top-right corner of the device that powers the Glyph Matrix interface; and it's a nifty experience. At times, it feels a bit gimmicky, but there's a certain thrill to it. And because it's a physical hardware feature (reminding me of the crank on the Playdate console), the interaction feels natural. With the Phone (3), Nothing has done away with the signature 'Glyph' LED strips on the back, the ones that used to light up in complex patterns for notifications, calls, timers, and charging, a staple of its earlier smartphones. In their place is the new Glyph Matrix interface. The idea remains the same: to notify users about things like messages and calls. But this time, since it's a real display, it's more functional. However, unlike many others who have tried (and failed) to integrate secondary displays, Nothing opted for a dot-matrix screen, the kind you often see on buses and at airports displaying important information. The matrix is made up of 489 LEDs and can display monochromatic images. Well, the Glyph Matrix showcases Glyph 'Toys,' as Nothing calls them. Right now, there are a handful of Glyph Toys. Some are simple widgets, like a battery level indicator or a stopwatch. But my favourites are still the games, like Spin the Bottle, Rock, Paper, Scissors, and the Magic 8 Ball. One Glyph Toy that felt silly but fun to me is the one that lets you take photos and turn them into Glyph patterns. It reminded me of how Nintendo made a camera for the Game Boy that let you take photos and convert them into monochrome images. I am hoping to see more Glyph Toys in the future, as Nothing is making it easy to make your own Glyph Toys via an SDK. I think the idea of a dot-matrix display is really fun, even if it may feel a bit silly at times. But that's exactly what makes the Phone (3) stand out from other smartphones. I also liked how you interact with the matrix through the Glyph button, which is built into the rear of the Phone (3). It's a single button that, when pressed, activates the Glyph Matrix, allowing you to cycle through different Toys, with a long press used to activate them. The interaction is simple and intuitive, though I do wish there was some form of tactile feedback. In the Settings menu, you can customise the Glyph Matrix to your liking. A standout feature of the dot-matrix display is how neatly it handles notifications. You can choose to be notified about specific alerts from select apps and even set custom display artwork to appear on the Glyph Matrix, making it easier to recognise what the notification is about at a glance. I also like this notification approach because I don't have to open the phone every time a notification comes in. It's a better way to avoid the madness and anxiety that constant notifications can cause, especially when you don't want to be glued to your phone. The Phone (3) has a 6.7-inch screen size; it's a large, fast OLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and reaches up to 1600 nits at maximum brightness, peaking at 4,500 nits with compatible HDR content, which looks really good. The Phone (3) is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, which is fast but not quite flagship-grade. Nothing is very clear that it's not chasing the spec game with the Phone (3), and I think that makes sense, the longevity of the chip matters most, especially since smartphones these days receive software updates for years. In my time testing the Phone (3), the device felt snappy, and apps opened quickly with no noticeable lag. My review unit is a premium unit with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. The battery life is great: the Phone (3) ships with a 5,150 mAh battery that lasts about two days between charges, even with a mix of 5G and Wi-Fi usage. A compatible 65W wired charger is supported. There's also 15W wireless charging, if you care about it. The Phone (3) runs Nothing's version of Android 15, which offers a relatively clean, fast, and unique experience, thanks to subtle design touches based around dot-matrix art. The design language Nothing has used for the user interface is interesting, and the wide range of customisation options makes the interaction a lot more fun. I particularly enjoyed the monochrome, distraction-free themes. As for updates, Nothing's software policy still doesn't match the likes of Google Pixel devices or Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but it's getting close, with the company promising five Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates. A major software addition to the Phone (3) is Nothing's Essential Space app, which leans heavily on AI. The app essentially collects and analyses various screenshots, text, and voice notes. A dedicated button on the side of the phone captures what's on screen, while pressing and holding it records a quick voice note to go along with it. The app then analyses the content to generate summaries, transcriptions, and possible actions such as reminders or to-do lists. Right now, the app is fairly basic, to say the least. Some features, like AI summaries, are hit-or-miss, but others, like Essential Search, show great potential. The Phone (3) has three cameras on the back: a 50MP main camera with an f/1.68 aperture, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 114-degree field of view, and a 50MP periscope lens offering up to 3x optical zoom, 6x digital zoom, and 60x AI Super Res Zoom. This will also serve as a macro camera, allowing for clearer close-up shots. The front-facing camera is also 50MP. Photos taken with the Phone (3)'s main camera look good, delivering fine detail and solid dynamic range. I think it performs well in most situations, though low-light performance isn't its strong suit. The ultrawide camera is reasonably good, while the 3x zoom camera is arguably the best of the three. I wouldn't say the Phone (3) beats the top smartphone cameras on the market, but it's remarkably good, especially the 3x zoom, which lets you get incredibly close to subjects while capturing plenty of detail. It's a great option if you enjoy taking macro-style shots. The Phone (3) has more power than I know what to do with. That's the premise Nothing is going for with its first and most expensive smartphone. It's right there, but not quite in the same league as the highest-end options from Apple, Samsung, or Google. In fact, it's the opposite, and that's refreshing. It's a smartphone that goes back to the basics, while still offering a sense of premiumness. The Phone (3) is a forward-looking device, and I admire it for its design and the unique dot-matrix display. At the same time, it's a fascinating puzzle… one that takes some time to figure out. On the surface, Nothing's new high-end smartphone feels deeply nostalgic, rooted in the idea of building a legacy in the way Apple and Nintendo have done. There's a far more interesting device hidden in here, an experience that, at its best, has a sense of humour, if you can understand and relate to it. Anuj Bhatia is a personal technology writer at who has been covering smartphones, personal computers, gaming, apps, and lifestyle tech actively since 2011. He specialises in writing longer-form feature articles and explainers on trending tech topics. His unique interests encompass delving into vintage tech, retro gaming and composing in-depth narratives on the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. He covers major international tech conferences and product launches from the world's biggest and most valuable tech brands including Apple, Google and others. At the same time, he also extensively covers indie, home-grown tech startups. Prior to joining The Indian Express in late 2016, he served as a senior tech writer at My Mobile magazine and previously held roles as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. Anuj holds a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. Email: ... Read More
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Hans India
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max Leaks Hint at Thicker, Battery-Centric Design Shift
Apple may be rewriting the rules of premium smartphone design with its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to recent leaks, the tech giant is moving away from its obsession with thinness — a signature feature for over a decade — and embracing a bolder, battery-first design. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to feature a body thickness of 8.725mm, a notable increase from the 8.25mm thickness of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. While this may seem like a minor physical change, the implication is major: more room for a larger battery, and with it, significantly improved endurance. This marks the first Pro Max model since the iPhone X era to actively prioritize battery capacity over aesthetic minimalism. Apple's shift reflects a growing consumer preference for longer battery life over sleek profiles. The regular iPhone 17 Pro, however, will reportedly retain the same size and battery as its predecessor, making the Max variant stand out not just for its screen size or price — but now, for power and practicality. Currently, the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers up to 33 hours of video playback and 105 hours of audio. With the increased chassis size, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could push those limits even further, potentially becoming Apple's longest-lasting iPhone ever — and a serious contender across the premium smartphone market. Interestingly, this year's leaks do not indicate any major camera exclusives for the Pro Max — a departure from previous years where zoom capabilities and stabilization features set it apart. In 2025, Apple appears to be betting big on battery life as the headline feature. If these reports hold true, Apple is ushering in a subtle yet significant design shift — one that trades featherlight finesse for functional longevity. In a market crowded with ultra-thin, power-hungry devices, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may redefine what a flagship smartphone should be: powerful, practical, and built to last.
