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technology2 days ago•9 min saved

Foldable iPhone Ultra Could Start Around $2,000, Gurman Says

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone, possibly named iPhone Ultra, could cross the $2,000 U.S. price threshold, with rumors suggesting a starting price near $1,999 and configurations as high as about $2,799 for 2TB storage; the device is expected to unfold to a 7.7-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch outer display, carry two rear cameras and a single front camera, and use a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, with crease-reducing tech rather than a crease-free inner screen.

via MacRumors|

#bloomberg #foldable-iphone #iphone-ultra

technology2 days ago•11 min saved

Apple set for spring 2027 debuts: iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18e alongside iPhone 18

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to unveil an updated iPhone Air 2 and a lower-end iPhone 18 together with the standard iPhone 18 in spring 2027 (likely March or April), with the Air 2 rumored to feature an A20 chip, a second rear camera, a larger battery, and vapor-chamber cooling, as part of Apple’s growing split-launch strategy for spring/fall releases.

via MacRumors|

#bloomberg #iphone-18 #iphone-18e

technology3 days ago•10 min saved

Apple Sets a Three-Year Roadmap to Reimagine the iPhone

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is pursuing a three-year plan to reinvent the iPhone: 2025 will bring redesigned iPhone 17 Pro models and a new ultra-thin iPhone Air; 2026 will introduce a foldable iPhone with iOS 27 features like multitasking; and 2027 will mark a 20th‑anniversary iPhone with a seamless, cutout-free design and under‑display front camera, a roadmap under hardware chief John Ternus aimed at sustaining iPhone momentum amid strong revenue.

via MacRumors|

#apple #bloomberg #foldable

technology12 days ago•16 min saved

Meta gears up prescription-friendly Ray‑Ban AI glasses in two styles

Bloomberg reports Meta is preparing two AI Ray‑Ban glasses tailored for prescription wearers—rectangular and rounded frames—sold through traditional eyewear channels. The devices aren’t a new Ray‑Ban Displays generation, but the first AI glasses designed specifically for people who wear prescription lenses, with FCC filings suggesting a near-term launch.

via Engadget|

#bloomberg #meta #prescription-lenses

technology12 days ago•8 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone Promises a Groundbreaking Redesign

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts Apple's first foldable iPhone will be a major redesign, opening like a book with a 7.7-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch outer screen, with iOS 27 optimized for side-by-side multitasking; rumors indicate two rear cameras, a Touch ID power button, and a September reveal alongside iPhone 18 Pro models, with a likely price starting at or above $1,999 and potentially shipping later than the Pro lineup.

via MacRumors|

#apple #bloomberg #foldable

business17 days ago•5 min saved

Nintendo pares Switch 2 production on cooling demand

Nintendo reportedly lowers Switch 2 production from 6 million to 4 million units as demand flags, with weak launch sales for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond contributing to a cautious year-two outlook.

via Eurogamer|

#bloomberg #business #demand

technology18 days ago•4 min saved

Nintendo trims Switch 2 production after softer holiday sales

Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production to four million units this quarter (down from six million) after weak holiday sales, especially in the US, with reductions expected to continue into April. The move sent shares lower, though Nintendo says it remains confident in the console's long-term prospects. Separately, a revised EU Switch 2 with a replaceable battery is planned to meet the 2027 EU rules.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#bloomberg #holiday-sales #nintendo

gaming18 days ago•50 min saved

Nintendo pares Switch 2 production as demand cools

Nintendo plans to produce four million Switch 2 units this quarter (down from six million) due to weakening US demand, but remains confident in hitting 19 million units for the fiscal year; the slowdown follows a record launch and comes with higher memory costs and potential price rises, while Bloomberg notes export delays could push production back up and a Europe-bound battery-replaceable variant is in the works.

via The Verge|

#bloomberg #demand #gaming

technology18 days ago•4 min saved

Budget iPad 12 together with A18-powered Apple Intelligence slated for this year

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the entry-level iPad 12 with an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence is ready and still coming this year, with no major redesign expected; Apple Intelligence already exists on other iPad models, and while Macworld has floated an A19 chip rumor, the report suggests the upcoming iPad 12 will align with the current design.

via MacRumors|

#a18-chip #apple #apple-intelligence

technology19 days ago•4 min saved

Apple Plans Grand 50th Birthday Bash at Apple Park

Apple is prepping an elaborate 50th-anniversary celebration at Apple Park, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman describing it as a grand party and signaling hardware chief John Ternus could be center stage; the event is expected around Apple’s April 1 birthday, with unclear visibility for the public and prior global celebrations including Alicia Keys performances.

via MacRumors|

#50th-anniversary #apple #apple-park

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Air OLED Delayed to 2028–2029 as Pro Models Lead Transition

Bloomberg reports Apple will introduce OLED to the MacBook Pro first (late 2026/early 2027) while an OLED MacBook Air isn’t expected until 2028 or 2029, due to the high cost and scaling challenges of large OLED panels. The company aims to move OLED across flagship Macs and iPads over time, but Air-sized OLEDs won’t arrive for several years. An interim mini-LED update isn’t currently supported by rumors.

via MacRumors|

#bloomberg #macbook-air #macbook-pro

business1 month ago•6 min saved

Pokémon Pokopia sparks Nintendo stock rally

Pokémon Pokopia's strong reception has analysts citing momentum for Nintendo's stock, which had fallen more than 40% since its November 2025 high of ¥14,105 and traded around ¥8,350 in mid-February; after Pokopia's launch, shares rose to ¥9,120, peaked near ¥10,075, and closed at ¥9,932, signaling a rally but still below its August 2025 peak of ¥14,795. Analysts warn that a memory shortage for Switch and a sparse 2026 lineup could limit upside.

via Eurogamer.net|

#bloomberg #business #nintendo

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Apple Signals 50th Anniversary Celebration, Details TBA

Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted at planned celebrations for the company’s 50th anniversary (April 1, 2026), telling employees to stay tuned and promising some form of public celebration, as Apple reflects on its history and remains financially strong after a record quarter.

via MacRumors|

#50th-anniversary #apple #bloomberg

gaming1 month ago•19 min saved

NetEase pulls funding from Yakuza creator's Nagoshi Studio, risking Gang of Dragon

Bloomberg reports NetEase will stop funding Nagoshi Studio in May after the studio reportedly needed about $44.4 million to finish Gang of Dragon, threatening the studio and its debut game. Nagoshi Studio is seeking new sponsors but has yet to secure any, and could continue but would have to pay NetEase to retain branding/assets. The project has been showcased at The Game Awards 2025, and NetEase’s move follows the 2024 shutdown of Ouka Studio.

via Engadget|

#bloomberg #gaming #gang-of-dragon

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Apple's 2026 iMac to Launch in Fresh Color Palette

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's upcoming 2026 iMac will be offered in a refreshed set of colors, potentially the first true color refresh in five years, with a launch expected after mid-2026 Mac Studio updates.

via MacRumors|

#apple #bloomberg #color-palette