Apple’s first foldable device remains highly anticipated, with new details continuing to surface. According to South Korean outlet The Elec, Apple is reviewing the use of transparent polyimide (PI) film as the protective layer placed on top of the ultra-thin glass (UTG) cover window for its debut ...

Could 7-inch large-screen smartphones make a comeback? According to Leikeji, sources say two handset makers are currently testing 7-inch large-screen phones. Although it remains unclear whether these devices will ultimately be launched, the move appears to tap into a segment of latent consumer deman...

Memory prices are soaring, and smartphone makers are starting to feel the pinch. After Xiaomi reportedly cut its 2026 shipment forecast, IT Home, citing a company announcement, reports that another Chinese brand, Transsion, expects its 2025 net profit to tumble over 50% YoY amid rising memory costs....

Amid surging memory prices, Chinese smartphone brands are emerging as some of the hardest hit. According to the South China Morning Post and Jiemian News, Xiaomi has trimmed its 2026 shipment forecast by over 20%, while OPPO, Transsion, and vivo have also scaled back their shipment projections. N...

Samsung is working to address one of the key pain points of foldable smartphones: visible screen creases. According to DealSite, Samsung Display showcased foldable OLED technology at CES 2026 in which creases are barely noticeable. The panel is said to be a strong candidate for adoption in Samsung E...