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Leak claims the Galaxy S27 Ultra will ditch the horizontal camera bar in favor of a plateau-style module, a design reminiscent of Apple’s approach. CAD sketches and AI renders circulated after Ice Universe’s post, with rumors also suggesting magnet-friendly features for accessories ahead of the launch.
A known tech leaker hints that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will ditch the current horizontal camera bar in favor of a plate-style design reminiscent of Apple’s iPhone, with CADs and AI renders circulating and potential magnets for accessories noted ahead of a 2026 launch.
Rumors claim Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max will be the first iPhone to feature a variable-aperture camera, with a Sony IMX905 sensor, exclusive to the Pro Max per leaker Ice Universe. The smaller iPhone 18 Pro may not receive the same upgrade. If true, the Pro Max would gain more control over depth of field, while remaining specs otherwise similar to the Pro. Both models are expected to launch next month alongside the foldable iPhone Ultra, with the Pro Max reportedly being bigger and heavier.
A credible leaker posted what appears to be a screen protector for Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra, suggesting the device may feature asymmetric corners (flat on the hinge side, curved on the opposite) for a folding design. The protector image implies coverage of the full glass front and includes a top-right camera cutout, aligning with rumors of a September 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, though details remain uncertain and debated.
Ice Universe shared images and a hands-on video of screen protectors for Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, confirming asymmetric corners (square on the hinge side and rounded on the opposite edge) and a right-edge punch-hole camera. The protectors suggest a 5.5-inch outer cover display and a 7.8-inch inner display, with the actual screen expected to keep symmetrical rounded corners; the device is anticipated to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September, with a starting price around $2,000.
A leak from Ice Universe shows what’s claimed to be the iPhone Ultra’s front screen protector for a foldable model expected in September. The protector has an unusual shape that sits near the hinge, but the actual display is still believed to have symmetrical, rounded corners. The iPhone Ultra is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch external screen, a 7.8-inch inner display, an A20 Pro chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, a 48MP dual-rear camera, 18MP selfie cameras on both sides, and Touch ID.
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).