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Apple to Bring OLED Displays to Five Devices by 2029, DigiTimes Says
technology5 days ago

Apple to Bring OLED Displays to Five Devices by 2029, DigiTimes Says

DigiTimes reports Apple plans OLED displays for five devices between 2026 and 2029: iPad mini (2026), MacBook Pro (late 2026/early 2027), iPad Air (2027 with a single‑stack OLED and LTPS backplane at 60 Hz), iMac (2028–2029), and MacBook Air (2028–2029). The iPad Pro will continue to use Tandem OLED with up to 120 Hz ProMotion, Studio Display XDR may remain mini‑LED, and entry‑level iPad and MacBook Neo are expected to stay LCD.

iPhone Ultra Could Drive 20% Leap in Foldable Phone Shipments in 2026
technology20 days ago

iPhone Ultra Could Drive 20% Leap in Foldable Phone Shipments in 2026

Global foldable smartphone shipments are forecast to rise about 20% in 2026, led by Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone (the iPhone Ultra) and broader designs from various brands. DigiTimes cites Apple planning around 10 million foldable units this year, with Samsung still leading the category. The fourth quarter is viewed as the key growth period as launches from multiple brands hit the market, and demand is expected to hold steady even as upstream chip and memory prices stay tight.

Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Production Delays Ahead of September Debut
technology1 month ago

Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Production Delays Ahead of September Debut

A DigiTimes report says Apple’s foldable iPhone still faces production hurdles, with Foxconn leading the project from NPI through mass production but hinge and display-durability tests causing a 1–2 month delay. While Foxconn is cited as the partner most likely to hit targets, the device remains set to debut in September alongside iPhone 18 Pro, featuring a book-style design, about a 7.7–7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer screen, roughly 4.5 mm thickness, and a starting price above $2,000.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumored for Radical Redesign and Blood-Pressure Monitoring
technology3 months ago

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumored for Radical Redesign and Blood-Pressure Monitoring

DigiTimes claims the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will receive a full redesign with a major upgrade to sensing functions and a new blood-pressure notification feature that analyzes heartbeat responses via the rear optical heart-rate sensor, reportedly under FDA review; the report also hints at future noninvasive glucose monitoring, with a fall 2026 launch and potential 20–30% rise in Ultra shipments.

Foldable iPhone Faces Production Slump, Fall 2026 Debut Still Planned
technology4 months ago

Foldable iPhone Faces Production Slump, Fall 2026 Debut Still Planned

DigiTimes reports Apple’s first foldable iPhone is behind schedule, with mass production slipping from June to early August 2026. Apple has not signaled any launch delay to suppliers, and the device remains targeted for a fall 2026 debut (likely around the iPhone 18 Pro timing). The price is expected to be about $2,000–$2,500, with a 5.5-inch closed and 7.8-inch open display. Before mass production, the device will undergo Design Validation Testing and Production Validation Testing, and a delay in mass production could lead to supply shortages.