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Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
Apple's foldable iPhone moves closer to a 2026 launch with a production goal that might surprise you
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year or so, or you only follow the news on our little website here when the latest iPhone generation and iOS version are expected to drop, odds are that you already know a thing or two about Apple's ambitious foldable market-joining intentions. But unless you're more knowledgeable about what goes on behind Cupertino's closed doors a year ahead of a new product launch than the likes of Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo, you probably still have more questions than answers on the first-ever iPhone Fold (which may or may not be called that). That's because Kuo himself remains unable to make many firm predictions on things like specs, features, and prices in a new social media "update" rounding up some fresh information from the inside. That's probably the juiciest detail revealed by the almost always reliable rumormonger and tech industry analyst on his official X account this week, but the number isn't as impressive as some of you might think... or as low as others are likely to consider. That's because Apple doesn't reportedly expect to sell between 15 and 20 million units of its mysterious Galaxy Z Fold 7 alternative in a matter of weeks or months, instead setting this production target to cover an entire "2-3 year lifecycle." That would result in a very humble annual sales total compared to a conventional new iPhone while still looking likely to eclipse the combined figures of something like the Z Fold 7 , Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 9. It's too soon to know for sure, but the iPhone Fold is very likely to resemble the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The latter is arguably a more fair comparison than an analysis against the non- foldable iPhone 17 or iPhone 18, and in case you're wondering, last year's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is estimated to have sold in under 2.5 million copies during its first six months of availability. That makes a 15 to 20 million unit iPhone Fold goal pretty realistic for Apple, and not at all shameful or modest, especially considering its extravagant rumored price point. It remains to be seen, however, if Samsung will be able to actually manufacture the 15 to 20 million foldable screens required by Apple and in line with Apple's quality standards. That's right, the two arch-rivals are widely believed to be collaborating on this project, which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone the least bit familiar with the inner workings of today's mobile industry. If someone can pull off the "nearly invisible" crease Apple is insisting on for its rookie foldable effort, that's definitely Samsung. But even the makers of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 are only expected to manufacture around 7 or 8 million ultra-high-quality panels a year for the first-gen " iPhone Fold " starting in 2026, which means early supply might not be enough to handle your demand. That's probably the most disappointing thing Kuo could have said in closing of his latest forecast, and unfortunately, that means we can't be sure of, well, anything about Apple's first foldable iPhone just yet. Yes, a 2026 release in at least a few million units seems more and more likely by the day, but it's still not guaranteed. A price point of over $1,800 or even $2,000, meanwhile, is just about etched in stone, but not completely. The key specifications are even harder to pinpoint, although a number of credible (and semi-credible) rumors have hinted at a primary display size of close to 8 inches and a secondary screen of around 5.5 inches. One of Apple's main goals is apparently to eliminate the Galaxy Z Fold 6's crease entirely. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena The hinge (and the build quality in general) remains the department where Apple believes it can gain the biggest advantage over the competition, which explains why the company apparently expects to keep its first-gen Galaxy Z Fold rival around for two or three years. Of course, some recent gossip called for a "normal" yearly upgrade schedule, highlighting Kuo's main point today that Cupertino's plans have "yet to be finalized", remaining "subject to change prior to the official project kickoff." The kickoff time, by the way, could be "late" Q3 2025 or "early" Q4 2025 as far as product assembly is concerned, so you should probably expect a flood of new rumors (many of which might contradict existing speculation) at any point between September and November of this year. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
GSM Arena
a day ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Apple's foldable phone to launch in late 2026, Samsung panels already ordered
Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the most renowned Apple-related analysts, shared an interesting report regarding Apple's future foldable phone. We've heard many rumors about the device in the past, but according to the latest supply chain analysis, the Cupertino-based company is close to releasing a bendy. The first evidence comes from the assembly supplier for Apple, Foxconn. According to people familiar with the matter, the company is about to kick off the project in Q3 2025 or early Q4, while mass production will likely commence in the second half of 2026. Most of the components are not yet finalized, including the "liquidmetal hinge". The display, on the other hand, is one of the few components with finished specs. It's going to be sourced from Samsung Display. This alone might give us a pretty good idea of how the foldable iPhone will turn out. According to the report, Apple has ordered 7-8 million foldable panels, while the supposed production of foldable iPhones is anything between 15 and 20 million units. Ming-Chi Kuo suspects that the plan is to meet the cumulative demand over the product's lifecycle of around 2-3 years. It's unlikely that Apple will sell 15 million units in 2026 alone, given the premium price tag. Source
CNET
a day ago
- CNET
I Tried the Future of Smart Glasses at WWDC. They Weren't Made by Apple
On a bright sunny day in Cupertino, California, I crammed into my seat, unlocked my laptop, connected to Wi-Fi and checked in on Slack. Apple's WWDC keynote was about to begin. This time, however, I added a new step to my live event coverage routine. I plugged the Xreal One Pro glasses into my MacBook and activated the dimmer. They became my smart display-enabled sunglasses. For the next 2 hours, I covered Apple's announcements wearing Xreal's display glasses, and they worked better than I expected. The One Pros projected my laptop monitor clearly, removed glare that would have overwhelmed my laptop screen and allowed me to watch the stage presentation at the same time. And it got better: By activating Xreal's auto transparency mode, the glasses dimmed the world when I looked at my virtual screen, then became transparent again when I looked at the stage to follow the action. The future of truly useful everyday AR glasses isn't here yet, but wow, with things like the Xreal One Pro, it's getting close. The Xreal One Pros tether with USB-C, but can project a larger display than before. (Shown here with the separate Eye camera plugged in below the bridge.) Scott Stein/CNET A floating display on demand Xreal's glasses, like all glasses in this product category, use a USB-C cable to tether into whatever you're plugging into. Essentially, they're a tiny wearable monitor with speakers in glasses form. Whatever device supports USB-C video out will work with these glasses, either to mirror your screen or act as a second monitor. While I've used Xreal's glasses to watch movies on planes (really fun and portable) and do work on my laptop and iPad (helpful on planes too, since space can be cramped, and my laptop lid doesn't always open fully in economy), the idea of covering a whole live event where I needed to be fast, effective, multitasking and not screw up was a whole different story. I'm happy to say the experiment worked, largely because of the auto transparency mode I never realized existed before -- thank you, Norm Chan of Tested, who told me about it as we sat down at the keynote. Xreal's glasses have three dimmable lens settings that turn the outer glass either transparent semi-dark or close to opaque. It makes them instant sunglasses and also helps the display show up better in bright sunlight. However, these glasses won't block outside light completely -- light bleeds a bit through the dimmed lenses unless you're sitting in a completely dark place -- but the image is still extremely viewable, and looks good. The transparency mode really made looking at the stage and my own laptop keyboard (and my phone) easier. Xreal's glasses aren't like normal glasses: They have layers of lenses, including the prescription inserts I stacked on top. But they can be used to look around, check messages, even (as I did) shoot some on-the-fly social videos and share them with CNET's social team. Beyond transparency mode, other adjustments include screen size, projection distance, location of the screen and whether it's anchored or floating in my field of view. The Xreal One (left) next to the One Pro with Eye camera attached (right). They work and look nearly the same. Scott Stein/CNET One Pro vs. One: subtle differences I reviewed the non-Pro Xreal Ones earlier this year. Compared with previous Xreal display glasses, they have better built-in audio, and the ability to pin the really sharp 1080p microOLED display in space to anchor it, making them work a lot better as plug-in monitors for tablets, phones or laptops (or handheld game systems like Steam Deck). Xreal's Pro version of the One glasses cost $100 more ($599, going up to $649 after June 30) but have a few advantages. The microOLED projection system still projects down from the top of the glasses into thick angled lenses (called birdbath displays), but the One Pro's lenses are flatter, smaller, and reflect less light from my surroundings. The display area's a bit wider -- 57 degrees field of view, versus 50 for the Ones — but that really just makes the 1080p display feel a bit bigger, and more clearly visible at the edges of the large virtual screen. Prescription lens inserts like I use rest flat against the lenses: it's chunky but better than before. I don't think you need the Pros, but their slightly better performance could be worth the difference to avoid fatigue. The small Xreal Eye camera plugs under the bridge of the glasses. Scott Stein/CNET Optional camera isn't necessary I tried a tiny plug-in camera, too, called the Eye (sold separately for $99), that slots into the bridge of the One series glasses. They're designed for future use with AI apps, potentially, but right now they can capture photos and video clips on the glasses' small 2GB of storage. Images can be offloaded on the iPhone by going to a "transfer" mode in the glasses settings that turns the glasses into a USB camera, and the Photos app was able to just find the glasses and import the images. It's clunky, but it works, although you need to tether the glasses via USB-C like you do in regular display mode. These Xreal glasses don't work wirelessly on their own. Test photo out of the NJT train. Scott Stein/CNET The camera takes passable photos and videos, but not as good as Meta Ray-Bans. I think the camera's here to flex another feature: a full six degrees of freedom mode that can pin a display in space and then be there as you walk around the room. It's not necessary for most things I do, but it shows how these glasses could, in future versions, evolve into something more like 3D augmented reality. Xreal's work with Spacetop, a software suite that can float arrays of apps from laptops, shows where things could go. Xreal's future Android XR developer hardware, called Project Aura, may take things further next year. I'd skip the camera for now and just get the glasses, but I'm really curious where Xreal flexes these functions next. These glasses are coming with me on work trips. Scott Stein/CNET When they're good, they're great Like I said in my Xreal One review, these glasses and their microOLED displays are excellent for movie watching. They're surprisingly effective for doing work, too, since they can pin a display (or a semi-curved wide-angle monitor, thanks to an included setting) in place. I do notice the 1080p resolution limit a bit more now that these glasses can give an even larger display size, and it's something I expect future glasses to address in the next year or two with higher-resolution microOLED chips. At a show where Apple announced new Vision Pro software updates but no word on any glasses of its own, I couldn't help but think about the Xreals on my face. The future is arriving in bits and pieces, but lots of smart glasses are already here and changing fast. And, yes, they're actually useful. The year 2026 may be massive for new smart glasses and AR, and my WWDC 2025 experience with Xreal One Pros proves that the evolution is well underway. Now it's your turn, Apple.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Intero Agents and Teams Named to NAHREP's List of Top 250 Latino Agents for 2025
CUPERTINO, Calif., June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intero, a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., is pleased to announce eight agents and teams have been named in the annual Top 250 Latino Agents Report by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®). The Top 250 Latino Agents Report recognizes outstanding Latino real estate professionals from around the country. This year's report includes rankings of the top 250 agents and teams by transactions and volume, and the top agents and teams in their respective regions, representing a total of 43,833 transactions and $20.6 billion in combined sales volume in 2024. "We extend our heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to our honorees Erika Carrasco, Juan Barragan, Hugo de Hoyos, Teresa Navarro, Sonia Maiello, Danielle Cashen, Carlos Padilla and Todd Fernandes," said Terry Meyer, Co-Founder and President of Intero. "All of us at Team Intero are inspired by their ability to continue making homeownership a reality for many." "Real estate is more than a career—it's my calling," said Sonia Maiello, Intero Los Altos Agent. "I'm passionate about guiding clients to their dreams and proud to serve the Latino community; I'm grateful to NAHREP for recognizing what I love doing every single day!" "To our clients, thank you for trusting us with one of life's biggest moments: the American Dream of Homeownership," adds Danielle Cashen, Intero Los Gatos Agent. "We are deeply grateful; we also extend immense gratitude to Intero Real Estate Services for their continuous education and guidance, empowering us to deliver top-tier service to our clients." "The commitment of these agents to their clients is representative of all Intero agents," added Scott Chase, President of Intero. "As advocates for the communities they serve, they are not only dealing with change but also being highly successful despite market challenges." This year's report continues to recognize not only the hard work and dedication, but also the resilience of these agents leading them to close an outstanding number of transactions and increase the rate of sustainable Hispanic homeownership in communities across the country. The report also highlights that Latino agents are gaining market share as the industry slows, demonstrating their ability to grow their businesses even as existing home sales dropped 24 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. The listing of the Top 250 Latino Agents in America is compiled through broker affirmed self-nomination and recognizes the nation's most successful agents and brokers for their residential real estate transactions. The full report can be viewed here. About Intero Intero, a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America Inc., serves Northern California and Nevada with 16 offices throughout the greater Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Western Nevada, and the Greater Lake Tahoe Region. The Intero Franchise network comprises 25 affiliates located in California, Nevada, Tennessee, and Texas. The company is headquartered in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. Find more information about Intero at Find more information about HomeServices of America at View source version on Contacts Derek Overbey – Intero Real Estate Servicesdoverbey@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CNET
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CNET
iOS 26 Will Radically Reshape the Look and Feel of Apple CarPlay. Learn All the New Free Features Coming Soon
Originally called "iOS in the Car," Apple's CarPlay has come a long way in the last decade. It now supports iPhone connections for more than 800 different models of cars and motorcycles. It's also about to go through a massive redesign with a bevy of new features. Apple is updating the CarPlay experience with the newly revealed iOS 26. Apple announced the changes during its annual WWDC event in Cupertino, California, on June 9. Apple's iPhone-compatible automobile operating system is used more than 600 million times per day, according to the tech giant. The entire CarPlay system is getting a refresh, including icons in light and dark modes, widgets to give you "quick and glanceable ways to get information" while you're on the move and live activities like flight statuses. WWDC 2025: Everything Revealed in 10 Minutes WWDC 2025: Everything Revealed in 10 Minutes Click to unmute Video Player is loading. 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This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. WWDC 2025: Everything Revealed in 10 Minutes "We've also added new features to help keep you connected while driving, like a compact design when you get a call, so you can still see what's on the screen, like your upcoming directions, along with tap backs and pinned conversations in messages," Apple's Emily Schubert said during the WWDC keynote. There are also now vehicle controls in Apple CarPlay, including radio and climate controls. You can use Apple CarPlay to control the climate in your car. Screenshot by CNET Footage from Apple during the keynote also showed you can send emoji reactions to messages while on the go, without navigating away from your driving directions. You can also see things like calendar reminders and smart home controls in widgets on the side of the display. Apple launched CarPlay Ultra last month, bringing more customized features for automakers to include. "It provides information for all of the driver's screens, including real-time content and gauges in the instrument cluster, while reflecting the automaker's look and feel and offering drivers a customizable experience," Apple said in a blog post in May. All the new CarPlay features coming in iOS 26 Here's a roundup of the major new features that will be added to CarPlay with the launch of iOS 26. Liquid Glass design Just like an iPhone with iOS 26, CarPlay will get the same translucent design overhaul Apple is calling Liquid Glass, with buttons that add a feel of depth. CarPlay icons may not have the same moving effect as on your iPhone, but they'll have the same shiny, glass-like appearance. Compact view One of the most welcome new features of CarPlay with iOS 26 is a new view that doesn't interrupt your navigation when phone calls arrive. Instead of taking over the whole screen, incoming calls will now appear in a smaller windows at the bottom, so you'll be able to see turn-by-turn directions. During navigation, phone calls will now pop-up in a much smaller window at the bottom of the display. Apple/Screenshot by Joe Maldonado/CNET New features in Messages Messages on CarPlay with iOS 26 will add the ability to respond with tapbacks like thumbs up, thumbs down, a heart or exclamation marks. It will also let you pin messages to the top of the interface. New incidents to report in Maps Maps will soon add three new incident types to report in CarPlay. Along with the existing accidents, speed checks and hazards, the iOS 26 update will also include roadwork, road closures and traffic. Video streaming while parked The new CarPlay with iOS 26 will let your stream videos to your car's screen from your iPhone using AirPlay. As soon as your car starts moving, the feature should be disabled. Whether or not you'll be able to stream video may depend on your car model. Live Activities and widgets New Live Activities in CarPlay will provide real-time information while you drive. Apple/Screenshot by Joe Maldonado/CNET Using CarPlay with iOS 26, the same widgets you have on your iPhone should work in your car. Widgets are currently only availble via Apple's premium version of the service, CarPlay Ultra. You'll also soon be able to see real-time updates and info from Live Activities like flight trackers. Smart Display Zoom When this new feature is enabled in CarPlay with iOS 26, the CarPlay interface will be automatically resized to best use the available screen space, no matter its size. For example a smaller screen will reduce the size of the icons so that two rows of app icons can fit properly.
