All articles tagged with #ice universe
A leaked image of an iPhone 18 Pro SIM tray suggests a dark cherry finish, reinforcing rumors of a deep red color alongside options like Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver. Macworld has connected Pantone colors to the finishes, and Ice Universe has said there will be no black version. The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to debut in September, potentially alongside Apple’s foldable iPhone.
A Weibo-based leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be 8.75mm thick, the same as the 17 Pro Max, per Ice Universe, though other rumors have suggested a thicker, heavier device. Additional spec chatter includes a potential 5,000+ mAh battery, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, LTPO+ display, and up to 2TB storage, with the folding iPhone Ultra largely stealing the spotlight. Overall, the release is expected to bring incremental upgrades rather than a revolution.
A leaked photo via Ice Universe on Weibo suggests Apple's inaugural foldable will adopt a wide-style design rather than a book-style, with unfolded dimensions around 120.6 mm tall by 167.6 mm wide, and a folded thickness of about 9.23 mm (13 mm including the camera island). It will be shown in Silver and Navy Blue, reportedly uses two camera modules with no third camera, is expected to launch in September, and may carry a $2,000 price with limited supply at launch.
A white, third-party dummy of the rumored iPhone Ultra (Fold) suggests a foldable design with an outer 5.3–5.5-inch display, an inner 7.6–7.8-inch screen, dual 48MP rear cameras and a front camera for each display; the model looks plasticky and is likely not an authentic prototype, though white is reportedly a confirmed color option.
Rumors from Ice Universe claim the first color for Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is white, with Indigo reportedly possible as a second option. The device is said to be in early mass production with a limited color lineup, echoes of Bloomberg’s Gurman about sticking to traditional finishes, and suggests color choices may be few due to production and cost constraints.
Chinese leaker Ice Universe says the iPhone 18 lineup will adopt a smaller Dynamic Island across all models, while bezels stay the same as the iPhone 17. Pro models are expected in fall—potentially alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone—with the regular iPhone 18 arriving early next year; while one leaker doubts a broader shrink, most reports support a smaller Dynamic Island.
Rumors from leakers suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker (8.8mm, up from 8.75mm) and weigh over 240g, potentially making it the heaviest iPhone yet. A larger battery of about 5,100–5,200 mAh is also anticipated, while the 6.9-inch display would stay the same. Other rumored changes include a smaller Dynamic Island, the C2 modem, and an upgraded main camera, with a launch expected later this year.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to include a privacy display that uses screen tech and AI to obscure on-screen content from angled viewers. The feature reportedly caught Apple's attention, with claims that Apple may copy it for future products (potentially MacBooks by 2029 and eventually iPhones). The report, attributed to Ice Universe via Omdia, frames the tech as influential but not yet guaranteed for release.
A leak from Ice Universe outlines the Galaxy S26 release timeline: Samsung is set to unveil the S26 at an Unpacked event on February 25, with a pre-sale February 26–March 4, official pre-orders March 5–10, and a market launch on March 11 (Korea timing typically mirrors the West).
A leaker claims the iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island will be about 13.5mm wide (roughly 35% narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro), with under-display Face ID moving only the flood illuminator so the pill-shaped cutout remains. Experts say the smaller Dynamic Island could persist through 2027, and Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September.
Ice Universe clarifies that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 5x telephoto, and 10MP 3x telephoto sensors, contradicting recent leaks about a 12 MP telephoto sensor. The device's design and hardware suggest only minor camera upgrades, maintaining its status as a top camera phone, with no significant changes in sensor resolution or battery capacity.
Samsung is reportedly developing a slimmer version of its Galaxy S25, known as the Galaxy S25 Slim, which is expected to feature a 200MP primary camera similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The device, identified by model number SM-S937U, was recently spotted in the IMEI database, suggesting it may have higher specifications than the Galaxy S25+. While the primary camera may match the Ultra's, other camera features are likely to align with the Galaxy S25+.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature the thinnest bezels ever seen on a smartphone, surpassing even the latest iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro will increase in size to 6.3 inches, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max to 6.9 inches, potentially making it Apple's largest iPhone. This bezel reduction may be achieved through the rumored use of Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology.
The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to be lighter and thinner than its predecessor, weighing 239 grams and measuring 5.6mm when unfolded. The cover screen is likely to be larger at 6.3 inches with a new 22:9 aspect ratio, and overall screen resolutions are expected to improve. Renders also suggest pointed corners, squared-off edges, and three rear cameras. However, the device may still feature 25W charging speeds.
Samsung's upcoming camera-focused update for the Galaxy S23 series, with version number WE9, will introduce a 2x zoom in portrait mode, refine HDR photos and night mode within the Samsung Camera app. The update is expected to be around 1.5 GB in size and will be available from next month. Samsung will also release a smaller update, WD3, which will add the option of transferring video calls between a smartphone and a tablet.