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Apple Planning Extensive iPhone Redesigns Over Next Three Years, Tipster Claims

Apple Planning Extensive iPhone Redesigns Over Next Three Years, Tipster Claims

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Apple’s iPhone 17 series of smartphones is expected to arrive later this year, and the company is expected to redesign the rear camera module on its upcoming handsets. These design changes have also been spotted in purported dummy models that have previously surfaced online. Now, a tipster claims that the successors to the iPhone 17 lineup will also arrive with various changes to their designs. Previous reports have suggested that Apple is working on a full-screen iPhone with an under-display camera, and a tipster has leaked Apple’s timeline for such a device. Apple’s iPhone Redesign Plans for Upcoming iPhone Models (Expected) The upcoming iPhone 17 models will arrive with a notable change to the rear camera module, according to a post by Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) on Weibo that cites sources in Apple’s supply chain. The triple rear camera module is said to be housed in a wide horizontal camera section — previous reports that also predict that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models will arrive with a redesigned …

Xbox Handheld Gaming Console to Arrive With Custom AMD Processor, Tipster Claims

Xbox Handheld Gaming Console to Arrive With Custom AMD Processor, Tipster Claims

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Microsoft is said to be developing an Xbox handheld gaming console, and details of the device’s specifications have surfaced online. While Asus is expected to launch an Xbox-branded handheld device with a dedicated Xbox key in the coming months, Microsoft’s device could be equipped with a low-powered processor developed by AMD, according to a leaker. Microsoft is also expected to launch its next-gen gaming console in 2027, which is expected to compete with the purported PlayStation 6. AMD to Develop Custom Chip for ‘Real’ Microsoft Handheld According to details shared by user KeplerL2 on the NeoGAF forums, Microsoft will use a custom low-power APU designed by AMD on its handheld gaming device. The leaker doesn’t provide additional details related to the power consumption or the architecture of the processor. The user claims that the custom APU designed by AMD will be used on the “real” Xbox handheld from Microsoft. Meanwhile, the Xbox branded handhelds that are produced by other OEMs like Asus, will be equipped with other processors like the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Intel’s Lunar …

Samsung Working On AI-Powered Image-to-Video Feature, Tipster Claims

Samsung Working On AI-Powered Image-to-Video Feature, Tipster Claims

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Samsung is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can turn images into videos. As per a tipster, the South Korean tech giant is developing an AI-powered image-to-video feature that can convert any photo in the user’s gallery into a “few-second-long” video. There are no other details about the feature available, but it is likely to be part of the company’s Galaxy AI suite of features, and could be introduced with the upcoming One UI 8.0 operating system (OS) update in the coming months. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), tipster PandaFlash claimed that Samsung is developing an image-to-video AI feature for future smartphones. The tipster also says that the feature can create a few-second-long video using a single image as a reference. No other details were shared. The information comes just days after the company announced that the Honor 400 series will feature an image-to-video tool that can generate up to five-second-long videos with images as input. TikTok has also announced a similar feature dubbed AI Alive.  It’s …

iPhone 17e to Enter Trial Production Soon, Could Debut in May 2026, Tipster Claims

iPhone 17e to Enter Trial Production Soon, Could Debut in May 2026, Tipster Claims

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Apple is already working on a new iPhone 17e model that is expected to succeed the recently launched iPhone 16e, according to a tipster. After the discontinuation of the iPhone SE (2022), the iPhone 16e is now the entry-level smartphone in the brand’s lineup. The iPhone 16e may have not fully impressed us in our review, but recent reports suggest it has outsold the iPhone SE (2022) model after it was launched. Meanwhile, details about the purported iPhone 17e continue to surface online, and the latest leak indicates that Apple will introduce the successor to the iPhone 16e as early as next year. According to a post on Weibo by tipster Fixed Focus Digital (translated from Chinese), Apple will have a yearly release schedule for its new ‘e’ series model. The post claims that trial production for the iPhone 17e is currently on Apple’s agenda. The tipster has also claimed that the remodelling of the iPhone 16e production lines is already underway. Meanwhile, the post reveals that the iPhone 17e will arrive next year, as …

iPhone 18 Price Hike Likely Due to ‘Significant’ Cost Increase From Adopting TSMC’s 2nm Process, Tipster Claims

iPhone 18 Price Hike Likely Due to ‘Significant’ Cost Increase From Adopting TSMC’s 2nm Process, Tipster Claims

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Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup could arrive next year with a price hike, according to a tipster, after years of the company launching its smartphones at the same price. While the Cupertino company is expected to launch new smartphones with a next generation 2nm ‘A20’ chipset, the cost of producing these chips could result in a rise in iPhone 18 prices. Apple is also expected to release its purported ‘M6’ chip in 2026, which is also said to be a 2nm chipset for the Mac and iPad. Apple Said to Adopt TSMC’s 2nm Process Technology in 2026 In a post on Weibo, user Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) claims that Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek will adopt TSMC’s advanced 2nm process technology in the future. Apple is expected to receive the first of TSMC’s new 2nm chips, and these are expected to arrive on the iPhone 18 series, which could debut in the second half of 2026. The tipster states that the cost of producing these 2nm chips is “expected to increase significantly” and suggests that …

Apple’s Foldable iPhone to Sport Display With Same Aspect Ratio as iPad Models, Tipster Claims

Apple’s Foldable iPhone to Sport Display With Same Aspect Ratio as iPad Models, Tipster Claims

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Apple is said to be working on a foldable iPhone, and details of the purported handset have been surfacing online over the past few months. A tipster has now shared details of the foldable iPhone’s display on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website. While the dimensions of Apple’s foldable phone were previously leaked online by the same user, the latest information suggests that an iPhone with a folding screen could offer support for apps designed to run on an iPad. Foldable iPhone Display Specifications (Expected) A Weibo post by Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) states that the Cupertino company’s foldable iPhone will sport a display with an “almost” 4:3 aspect ratio. Readers might recall that this is the same aspect ratio as the standard iPad model, the iPad Air, and the iPad Pro. The only exception is the iPad Mini, which has a smaller display. According to the tipster, Apple’s decision to equip the foldable iPhone with a display that has the same aspect ratio as the company’s iPad models, is to ensure software compatibility. …

Tipster Leaks Details of Upcoming Smartphone With Snapdragon 8s Elite Chip, May Debut as iQOO Z10 Turbo

Tipster Leaks Details of Upcoming Smartphone With Snapdragon 8s Elite Chip, May Debut as iQOO Z10 Turbo

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iQoo Z9 Turbo with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset was launched in April this year. Now, the Vivo sub-brand is said to be preparing to unveil a new iQOO Z10 Turbo. iQOO is yet to reveal a launch date for the phone, but a latest leak coming out of China suggests its potential specifications. The iQOO Z10 Turbo is expected to flaunt a 1.5K resolution display with 144Hz refresh rate. It could run on a Snapdragon 8s Elite SoC. Tipster Digital Chat Sttation (translated from Chinese) on Weibo leaked (via GizmoChina) the key details of the iQOO Z10 Turbo on Weibo. The post doesn’t include the name of the phone, but from the comments, it’s quite evident that the handset in question is the iQOO Z10 Turbo. The tipster says that the handset will be launched next year. It is said to run on the yet-to-be-announced Qualcomm SM8735 chip. This model number is likely to be a reference to the Snapdragon 8s Elite. The purported iQOO Z10 Turbo is tipped to come with a straight …

Smartphone Firms to Drop Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Chipmaker’s Affordable Alternative in 2025, Tipster Claims

Smartphone Firms to Drop Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Chipmaker’s Affordable Alternative in 2025, Tipster Claims

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Smartphone firms could move away from using flagship chipsets on their handsets and equip some models with a less powerful processor in 2025, according to a tipster. Instead of using the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite on their upcoming high-end smartphones, these companies are tipped to introduce certain models that are equipped with a less advanced chipset. The decision could help brands cut costs of the processor, which are expected to rise alongside chipmakers’ use of advanced fabrication technologies. Why Smartphone Makers Might Switch Away From the Purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 It has only been a few weeks since Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite as the company’s most powerful mobile processor to date, but tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) has already leaked details of next year’s flagship chipset. According to the leaker, who has a good track record when it comes to publishing details of unannounced smartphones, some high-end phones in 2025 may not feature the top-of-the-line processor. Photo Credit: Weibo/ Digital Chat Station   With the arrival of the …

Oppo Working on Three Smartphones With Up to 7,000mAh Batteries, Tipster Claims

Oppo Working on Three Smartphones With Up to 7,000mAh Batteries, Tipster Claims

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Oppo is working on three smartphone models that could be equipped with considerably large batteries — at least by today’s standards. While we’ve started to see handsets with 6,000mAh batteries in 2024 alongside a shift towards using silicon carbon batteries, a tipster claims that the Chinese phone maker is already developing two smartphones that could pack up to 7,000mAh batteries. Meanwhile, recent reports suggest that another company could launch a phone with a 7,000mAh battery as soon as next month. Oppo’s Smartphones Could Pack Large Batteries With Support for 80W Charging  According to details shared by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) on Weibo, Oppo’s “next high performance new phone” will be equipped with large batteries. The user leaked information about three handsets that are in development, and all three models are equipped with batteries with higher capacities than its current flagship lineup. Photo Credit: Screenshot/ Weibo   The first of the three smartphones listed by the tipster could be equipped with a 6,285mAh battery (or 6,400mAh typical). Meanwhile, the company is said to be …

Honor 300 Design, Colour Options Revealed; Tipster Leaks Key Specifications Ahead of Launch

Honor 300 Design, Colour Options Revealed; Tipster Leaks Key Specifications Ahead of Launch

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Honor 300 series is expected to launch in China soon. Details about the handsets in the purported lineup have surfaced online over the past few days. Previously several key specifications of the Honor 300 and Honor 300 Pro have been tipped. Leaked live images of the expected base variant had hinted at the design. Now the company has revealed the colour options and the complete design of the Honor 300 ahead of its imminent launch. Meanwhile, a tipster has suggested some of the upcoming handset’s key features as well as probable RAM and storage configurations. Honor 300 Design, Colour Options The upcoming Honor 300 design was revealed in a Weibo post by the company on Thursday. Another post by the company reveals that the phone will come in “Lu Yanzi”, “Yulongxue”, “Tea Card Green”, and “Cangshan Ash” (translated from Chinese) colour options. The purple, blue and white variants are seen with a marble-like pattern on the rear panel. Honor 300 colour optionsPhoto Credit: Screenshot/ Weibo   An asymmetrical hexagonal module in the top left corner of …