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GSM Arena
15 hours ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well, insiders say
Samsung experimented with the Galaxy S25 Edge – the light, slender flagship could have changed the course of Galaxy S design. But it seems that Samsung has misread the market and insiders are reporting disappointing sales for the Edge. New phones are expected to have good sales during the first three months of availability, say the insiders. The Galaxy S25 Edge, which only launched at the end of May, has sold fewer units than expected and Samsung has reportedly lowered the production targets for it. There was talk that next year the Edge will replace the Plus in the Galaxy S26 series. The Plus has historically been the weakest seller of the trio – we saw it this year, last year and the year before that too. We can understand why Samsung would want to shake things up and find a better-selling model, but the Edge isn't it – at least not this generation. It's not yet clear whether Samsung will change course for 2026 or whether it will give the Edge design another shot. Before that decision is made, the company has to deal with its foldable line-up. Insiders speaking to The Elec claim that Samsung will front-load the production of Galaxy Z7 foldables for the US market – it will manufacture 600,000 units this month, up from the original plan of 400,000 units. This is to get ahead of tariffs that will affect the price of units sold in the US. This will eat into the production numbers for the global market, at least for this month – production will gradually increase in July. The original plan was to manufacture 1.34 million foldables, 630,000 of which would have been Galaxy Z Fold7 units. Source Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Forbes
3 days ago
- Forbes
Forget iPhone 17 Air: New Leak Says 2027 Model Will Have Upgrade Worth Waiting For
When Apple releases its 2025 range of iPhones — read exactly when that will be, here — there's one model which is drawing the most excitement. It's the super-slim iPhone which some are naming the iPhone 17 Air. But a new report suggests that it's the iPhone 19 Air, predicted for 2027, which could be the one to wait for. This fall, iPhone 17, but a better display may be two years off. The iPhone 17 Air, or whatever Apple's marketers decide to call it, looks like being a stylish phone, perhaps as thin as 5.5mm from front to back, not including the camera unit. And such a slim phone might make you ask what the battery life will be like. You wouldn't be the first and though there have been competing answers to that question, nobody seems to think the Air will have exceptional battery life. A new report on Korean website The Elec says that Apple seems to be looking into replacing the display technology with a different version of OLED that uses much less power. 'Apple is reviewing a plan to apply a new low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) organic light-emitting diode (OLED) to the iPhone series to be released in 2027 at the earliest. The core of the new LTPO OLED is whether to apply oxide (oxide) to the driving TFT. If the proportion of oxide increases, it can reduce power consumption,' the site says. All of which is good news, except the snag is it's not due to arrive until the iPhone 19 series in fall 2027. And the decision hasn't yet been made, though that's a shorter wait until it is, and it may not make it to every iPhone model even then. 'Whether Apple will install LTPO OLED with oxide applied to the driving TFT on the iPhone model scheduled to be released in 2027 is expected to be decided in the third quarter of this year. The industry expects that Apple is likely to apply the new LTPO OLED to the thin 'Air' model among the 2027 iPhone series. Because the air model is thin, technology that can reduce battery consumption is especially necessary. The top pro lineup (Pro·Promax) is thicker than the Air model, so the need to apply the new LTPO OLED is relatively small,' it goes on. Should you wait two years for a better screen on the Air? I don't think so, but it's good to know Apple's already working on improving it.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Hans India
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Hints at Slimmer Camera Module Design
Samsung appears to be working on a major design change for its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, with fresh leaks hinting at a significantly slimmer camera module. According to a report from The Elec, the next-generation flagship could finally address one of the most debated design aspects of Ultra models — the chunky rear camera bump. The tip-off points to Samsung Electro-Mechanics, the conglomerate's in-house component manufacturer, developing a new camera module design that takes a smarter approach to optics. Traditionally, smartphone camera systems rely on thin cover films between lenses to reduce visual artifacts such as ghosting and lens flare. However, Samsung is reportedly planning to replace these films with an inkjet-printed anti-reflective coating, a move that could substantially reduce the overall thickness of the camera stack. This innovation is expected to allow Samsung to build a more compact camera unit without sacrificing image quality — a notable feat given the company's focus on high-performance photography. It also paves the way for a sleeker overall design, addressing consumer feedback on how large camera modules make devices bulkier, harder to hold, or wobbly when placed flat on a surface. Interestingly, Samsung filed a patent for this optical construction technique back in 2018, and if this leak holds true, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be the first model to benefit from this long-awaited innovation. For fans of both cutting-edge tech and elegant design, this could be a win-win. As for the camera specifications themselves, details remain mixed. An earlier leak suggested that the Galaxy S26 Ultra might scale back to a triple-lens setup, possibly including a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and another 200MP sensor dedicated to 4x optical zoom. However, more recent information contradicts this, claiming that Samsung will retain its quad-lens format, albeit with improved components. This rumoured configuration includes a 200MP main camera with a variable aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0, along with three 50MP sensors covering ultra-wide, standard telephoto, and periscope zoom functionalities. If accurate, this setup would make the S26 Ultra a serious contender in smartphone photography once again. While the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to debut until early 2026, the leak offers early insight into Samsung's possible direction: combining premium imaging power with refined aesthetics. If the company manages to streamline its camera module while boosting camera performance, the S26 Ultra could set a new benchmark for flagship smartphone design. Though Samsung has not officially confirmed any of these features, the reported updates indicate that the brand continues to push for meaningful hardware improvements, not just on paper, but in day-to-day usability. That's a development that users and their pockets will welcome.
India Today
28-05-2025
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera leak hints at slimmer module design
Samsung may be gearing up to shake things up with its next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra — and no, it's not just about megapixels this time. A new leak suggests the upcoming device could feature a reimagined camera module that finally trims down the bulky bump we've all grown used to. The latest report comes from The Elec, which claims Samsung Electro-Mechanics, the conglomerate's own components arm, is working on a new type of camera module aimed at making the Galaxy S26 series slimmer and more refined. The trick? A fresh approach to how camera optics are Galaxy S26 Ultra camera moduleTraditionally, smartphone camera modules use thin cover films between lenses to combat unwanted effects like ghosting and light flares. Samsung now reportedly plans to swap these out for an inkjet-printed anti-reflective layer. This innovation allows for a tighter optical stack, shrinking the overall size of the module without compromising image potentially big news for Ultra models like the S26, where the rear camera bump has been both a technical necessity and a design complaint. Thinning it down could lead to a noticeably sleeker device — not just in appearance but also in how it feels in-hand or sits flat on a table. Interestingly, Samsung filed a patent for this camera construction method back in 2018, and it now appears the concept is inching closer to production. This means the company could be about to deliver one of its most significant design improvements in years — all while preparing to upgrade its imaging Galaxy S26 Ultra camera specs leakadvertisementAnd what of those capabilities? Leaks have been somewhat contradictory. A report from March claimed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra might sport just three cameras: a 200-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a second 200-megapixel sensor for 4x optical zoom. This would be a departure from the quad-lens system seen on recent Ultra a more recent leak argued that Samsung will keep the four-lens layout, just with better specs. These may include a 200-megapixel main sensor with variable aperture (ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0), along with a trio of 50-megapixel shooters covering ultra-wide, telephoto, and periscope zoom the Galaxy S26 Ultra unlikely to debut before Q1 2026, there's still plenty of time for plans to change. But between the push for slimmer hardware and a continued focus on premium photography, Samsung appears poised to balance design elegance with imaging power. And if they finally solve the camera bump problem while they're at it? That's a win for pockets everywhere.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Samsung is cranking out more Galaxy S25s to dodge possible Trump tariffs
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Samsung is fast-tracking Galaxy S25 production, adding 800,000 more units this May, mostly the Ultra model. There are 1.5 million units planned for the S25 Ultra, with the regular S25 and Plus at 1.3 million and 500,000, respectively. Samsung is racing to ship these units before the Trump administration could impose tariffs on smartphones, though the government hasn't confirmed this. Samsung isn't waiting around to see what Washington cooks up next. The company is firing up production lines to crank out an extra 800,000 Galaxy S25s this month, with a big focus on the top-tier S25 Ultra. Korean outlet The Elec reports that Samsung is hitting the gas on smartphone production (via Android Authority). The company has reportedly told suppliers that it is aiming to build 15.8 million smartphones, including 3.3 million Galaxy S25 units, up from 2.5 million last month. For May's Galaxy S25 lineup, Samsung is putting the spotlight on the Ultra, with 1.5 million units in the pipeline. The regular S25 follows with 1.3 million, and the Plus rounds things out with 500,000. Lately, talk around tariffs and trade rules has been heating up, indicating major shifts in how imports are handled in the U.S. In response, companies are raising prices, moving production around, and rushing shipments to beat any new deadlines. At the moment, there's a 90-day window giving companies a breather from these tariffs, and Samsung is wasting no time. The company is clearly trying to get as much out the door as possible before the break ends and the costs kick in. The real headache with the whole tariff mess is how unpredictable it is. After months of trade tension bubbling over, we've seen some serious tariffs hit, especially targeting Asian countries that do a lot of the world's manufacturing. Some of these charges are light-ish at 10%, but others skyrocket up to a wild 145% on certain Chinese goods. That kind of rollercoaster makes it nearly impossible for companies to plan ahead. When the rules keep shifting with no warning, it's less about smart strategy and more about staying on your toes. Samsung's current scramble to pump out and ship devices while the coast is clear is a classic example. Right now, Samsung devices are still in the clear. But with trade rules changing at the drop of a hat, playing it safe makes a lot of sense. According to The Elec, Samsung is aiming to roll out a hefty 16.2 million smartphones and tablets this May alone. 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
