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Phone Arena
12 hours ago
- Phone Arena
With iPhone 18, Apple will continue its streak of losing its identity
For as long as I can remember, the iPhone has remained a very recognizable device across the globe. Apple enjoys enviable fame, and whether you love it or hate it, any publicity is good publicity for the iPhone. And yet, with the iPhone 18, I feel that Apple will continue a trend that it's looking to start this year with the upcoming iPhone 17 series. Render of what the iPhone 17 Air will likely look like. | Image credit — Fpt. If you've been keeping up with the smartphone industry, you probably know that it's all but confirmed that the iPhone 17 Pro will feature an overhauled exterior. Both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Pro models will come with a much larger camera island on the rear. It's expected that Apple will argue that this improves photography by moving the flash away from the sensors. Doesn't that design sound a little familiar? You only need to turn to the iPhone 17 Air to wonder whether that's an iPhone or a Google Pixel 9 instead. Yep, the iPhone 17 will forgo its enviable fame, settling instead for a new look that has seen mixed reception online since its initial leak.I've been on the fence about this change. On one hand, it's about time that the iPhone wore a new outfit. But on the other hand, this design will not nearly be as recognizable from a distance as the old one. The iPhone 17 will resemble the Pixel phones so closely that Apple is basically wasting the recognition it has it's continuing that trend with the iPhone 18 in 2026. The Dynamic Island will be no more on iPhone. | Image credit — PhoneArena We've had multiple reports in the past that the iPhone 18 will have a punch hole design for its displays. Now, a very reliable insider who's in touch with the supply chain has confirmed that this is true. The iPhone 18 will see Face ID moved under the display, and the front camera will be housed behind a punch hole. This is in preparation for the iPhone 20 — Apple will likely skip an iPhone 19 — for 2027, which will be the 20th anniversary of this iconic product. For that iPhone, the company reportedly wants to introduce an entirely new Pro model that is all glass on the front and sides. There will be no bezels and there will be no cutouts on the screen, as everything (including the camera) will be shifted under the as much as I cannot wait for that, the iPhone 18 is going to be a hard pass for anyone who cares about having a recognizable phone. The distinction between the iPhone and Pixel may not be so clear in 2026. | Image credit — PhoneArena The iPhone 18 will be a completely unrecognizable device from the front, and a confusing one on the back. If reports of a punch hole that is on one side of the screen are accurate, then the iPhone 18 will look like an outdated budget Android phone. Say what you will about the Dynamic Island, it was instantly recognizable. I, personally, really like what Apple did with it. As someone who's always hated notches and punch holes, the Dynamic Island took an annoying aspect of modern smartphones and did something clever with it. To revert to an outdated formula that does nothing special is…a a shame, too, because by the time the iPhone 18 comes out, Apple Intelligence may be a decent suite of AI tools. The iPhone 18 will also be the first Apple phone to use a 2 nm processor: the A20 chip. But with such an identity crisis going for it, I would much rather wait for its successor. Instead, if everything goes according to plan, then the mythical foldable iPhone will launch in 2026 as well. And that, to me, sounds like a much more unique purchase than the iPhone 18. If it doesn't cost both my kidneys, of course. 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
14 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Leakster: the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max confirmed for under-display Face ID modules
The iPhone 17 generation – the Pro Max model, at least – is rumored to have a smaller Dynamic Island thanks to some metalens tech. However, the Dynamic Island will remain visible this year. Next year, however, with the iPhone 18 Pro series, things will start to change, reports the regular Weibo leakster account Digital Chat Station from China. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have 6.27' and 6.86' OLED displays, respectively. Those will be LTPO panels with 1.5K resolution and will utilize HIAA technology for the selfie camera and an under-display Face ID system. HIAA or 'Hole-in-Active-Area' is the familiar punch hole design where part of the pixel matrix of the display is removed to give a camera lens below a clear view. Face ID as introduced with the iPhone X This is well established at this point, but the technology to move Face ID is not. Face ID is a combination of a projector (which beams a pattern of infrared light), a flood illuminator (also working in infrared) and a camera (to see the infrared light). This might or might not work with current under display camera tech since that is optimized for visible light, not infrared. However Apple solved this issue, it is allegedly already testing prototypes. Such a move has been rumored for a long time now – as far back as the iPhone 15 generation. There were similar reports for subsequent models, including the iPhone 17 generation, but it's not happening until next year. That is assuming no unexpected issues crop up, of course. Source (in Chinese) | Via
Phone Arena
19 hours ago
- Phone Arena
iPhone 18 might be the first iPhone that won't look dated next to Android phones
AI-generated iPhone 18 concept Apple's next flagship series, the iPhone 17 , is reportedly on track to be released in September this year. While thewill be an important upgrade in its own right, it won't exactly be a dramatic upgrade. Next year is when things may get a lot more interesting with the release of the iPhone to revered leaker Digital Chat Station who posts on Chinese social media website Weibo, Apple's 2026 Pro models will have a new front leaker has revealed that the display sizes will remain almost unchanged from 6.27-inch for the iPhone 18 Pro and 6.86-inch for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. They also said that the screens will have a resolution of 1.5K without going into have echoed a rumor from other sources , according to which Apple will finally embrace punch-hole displays like the maker of top Android phones , who ditched notches long ago. Receive the latest iOS news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy iPhone 17 The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have a singular hole cutout, according to today's leak. The cutout will reportedly be for the front-facing camera, while Face ID, proximity, and light sensors will be housed below the screen. According to an earlier report, the cutout will be small and it will be in the top-left corner of the new design will increase the screen-to-body ratio as hole cutouts take up less space than notches and Dynamic Island. Apple is playing it safe by not putting the front camera under the display too, as this could impact image quality. The company is expected to introduce its first phone with an under-panel front camera in everyone might be a fan of the new design, but there will also be other things to look forward to. The iPhone 18 Pro will reportedly be powered by a chip based on the 2nm manufacturing technology . This will be a full node jump or a major advancement in chip-making technology and should lead to faster performance, improved efficiency, and longer battery the iPhone 18 more than a year away right now, Apple still has plenty of time to change its plans. For now, all eyes are on theseries, which could see Apple introduce the first back design change in years.
India Today
21 hours ago
- India Today
iPhone Fold: Everything we know about Apple's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival so far
A latest development has surfaced about the rumoured iPhone Fold. While Apple hasn't officially confirmed anything, multiple leaks and analyst reports suggest that a foldable iPhone is very much in the works. What's known until now is that the iPhone Fold will be Apple's first foldable, expected to launch sometime in 2026, probably alongside the iPhone 18 series. This would be Apple's first entirely new iPhone form factor since the original iPhone X, and expectations are naturally sky-high. After all, Apple has had plenty of time to study the market, especially Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series, which has evolved rapidly over the last few years. advertisementAccording to trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is targeting the second half of 2026 to begin mass production of the iPhone Fold. Assembly partner Foxconn is said to kick off the project in late Q3 or early Q4 of 2025. However, as of now, many component specifications — including the hinge design — are still being finalised. Source: Ming-Chi Kuo/ X (formerly Twitter) Interestingly, the display is one of the few components that's reportedly locked in. Samsung Display is expected to produce around 7–8 million foldable panels per year for Apple. That doesn't mean Apple will ship that many units right away, though. Analysts believe the company is planning for a 2–3 year product lifecycle, with total shipments of 15–20 million units spread across that period. Other than this, several leaks have suggested that the iPhone Fold will have a book-style fold, much like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series, and will likely include a 7.8-inch internal display paired with a 5.5-inch outer screen. One of the key highlights could be its slim profile — reportedly measuring just 4.5mm when unfolded and around 9mm when folded. advertisementTo achieve this slimness, Apple may drop Face ID and bring back a physical side-mounted Touch ID sensor. The company could also use a titanium frame, similar to the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro models, to keep the device both strong and lightweight. However, will they, considering the company is expected to revert to aluminium in the iPhone 17 series, including the Pro models?Moving on, the front-facing camera on the iPhone Fold is rumoured to use a hole-punch design instead of Apple's usual Dynamic Island. This change could also appear on the iPhone 18 Pro models, thanks to Face ID components reportedly being moved under the display. If this happens, the iPhone Fold may match the top-left cutout placement seen on the rest of Apple's 2026 lineup, leaving only the iPhone 18 Air to retain the Dynamic expected features include dual rear cameras, cameras on both the inner and outer screens, and possibly a hinge made from liquid metal — a material known for its durability and previously used in Apple's SIM ejector tools. If true, this could help reduce the crease along the folding area, one of the most common pain points in current said, until Apple makes anything official, it's best to treat all of this as speculation. But if the leaks so far are even halfway accurate, the iPhone Fold could be one of the most exciting products Apple has launched in tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest on the iPhone Fold.
Phone Arena
04-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
iPhone 18 Pro might debut Apple's boldest chip upgrade in years
Apple's next big chip leap might be closer than we think. A fresh rumor hints at some major behind-the-scenes changes for 2026's A20 chip – and if true, it could set the stage for some of Apple's most exciting devices yet. We are yet to see the iPhone 17 series and its reported dramatic redesign, but rumors and leaks about next year's iPhone 18 series are spreading like wildfire. We're hearing that the base iPhone 17 may come with the iPhone 16's chip, but the Pro models will get upgraded to a new one, albeit still built on a 3nm process. It seems the jump may be bigger with the A20 chip, the one that's supposed to power the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. According to GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, the Cupertino tech giant may launch the A20 processor with the Pro-branded iPhone 18 and the mysterious first foldable from the company. Pu says that the new chip will use the 2nm process. As I already mentioned, the A18 chip (the current one) is built on a second-gen 3nm process, known as N3E. The upcoming A19, which is likely to power the iPhone 17 Air, is said to use a third-gen, N3P, process, but still 3nm. The process the A20 may use is referred to as N2. It would be a first-gen process. Basically, what this could mean is that the A20 may be about 15% faster than the A19, and more efficient (about 30% less power used than its predecessor). The iPhone 16 Pro sports the A18 Pro chip. | Image Credit - Apple It's been months that the rumor about the iPhone 18 models sporting a 2nm has been going around. Earlier, Ming-Chi Kuo stated all iPhone 18 models would come with such a chip, only to change his opinion later – to indicate that only the iPhone 18 Pro models would come with this chip. But there's another aspect to this story worth mentioning. A physical redesign of the chip is also rumored. Yes, a reduction in chip fabrication size is always beneficial, but a new design could bring even more advantages. Pu believes Apple will use TSMC's new Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module, or WMCM. This new packaging process reportedly puts the memory straight onto the chip wafer. This means the memory will reside closer to the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine. Thus, memory bandwidth should increase, as well as performance. Such a design, featuring shorter transits, will also help the hardware run cooler and even provide better battery life to the device. There were previous rumors about such a design originating in the Chinese social media website Weibo. However, Pu's notes are giving credibility to this rumor now. The iPhone 18 series is still shrouded in mystery, expected in 2026. Before these phones, we have the iPhone 17 phones to look forward to, coming in the fall of this year. There may be a new design to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and also a new model may come to replace the 'Plus' – an iPhone 17 Air . The Air is expected to be a super-thin rival to the newly-announced Galaxy S25 Edge. As for Apple's first foldable iPhone , this one is expected to be a book-style foldable, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold models. A massive leak earlier this year revealed quite a lot of what we might expect from this phone, but so far, everything is unconfirmed and speculative. Meanwhile, Samsung is about to unveil (in early July) its next-gen Galaxy Z Fold – the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is said to sport the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, the chip in the Galaxy S25 series. Although it's very early to know for certain anything when it comes to the iPhone 18 (and 17, if I may add), this leak paints an exciting picture nonetheless. What draws me in especially when it comes to these improvements isn't the speed, per se, as for me, flagship processors are fast already, but the improvements in battery life. For me, battery life as a key aspect of the experience with a phone is of utmost importance, and any upgrades here are always welcome.
