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Apple Embarks on Small Foldable iPhone Development, Expected Launch in 2026
July 24, 2024 – According to a report by Digitimes, Apple is expected to enter the foldable phone market with the launch of its first foldable iPhone in 2026. The report states that Apple has been developing a top-to-bottom folding smartphone since 2024, which will unfold to a size similar to the current iPhones. Interestingly,…
![Apple’s iPhone 17 Won’t Use Space-Saving New Motherboard Material, Says Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo](https://www.itbear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-90-600x400.png)
Apple’s iPhone 17 Won’t Use Space-Saving New Motherboard Material, Says Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo
July 18, 2024 – According to the latest information from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has once again postponed the implementation of a new type of resin-coated copper foil (RCC) component in its iPhones. This space-saving component, originally slated for inclusion in the iPhone 16, was later deferred to the iPhone 17, and now faces…
![IDC Reports: Global Smartphone Shipments Reach 285.4 Million Units in Second Quarter, with Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO Leading the Pack](https://www.itbear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-75-600x400.png)
IDC Reports: Global Smartphone Shipments Reach 285.4 Million Units in Second Quarter, with Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO Leading the Pack
July 15, 2024 – The International Data Corporation (IDC) has unveiled its latest quarterly report on global smartphone shipments, revealing a robust 6.5% year-on-year growth for the second quarter of 2024, totaling 285.4 million units. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment increases, fueling optimism for the year’s anticipated recovery, albeit with lingering market…
![Apple’s India Revenue Skyrockets 33% to an All-Time High of Nearly $80 Billion](https://www.itbear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-74-600x400.png)
Apple’s India Revenue Skyrockets 33% to an All-Time High of Nearly $80 Billion
July 15, 2024 – Apple Inc. has achieved a remarkable milestone in India, with its annual sales soaring to a record-high of nearly $80 billion, underscoring the significance of this rapidly expanding market. The tech giant has intensified its presence in the country by assembling more devices locally and establishing two flagship stores, marking a…
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Apple iPhone 16 Series Rumored to Support 40W Fast Charging for Balanced Charging Times
July 10, 2024 – In a recent revelation, Li Nan, the founder of Angry Miao, has exclusively disclosed that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 series is poised to usher in a significant leap in charging capabilities, with the power output set to soar to an impressive 40W. This disclosure comes amidst a flurry of anticipation surrounding…
![Google Takes on Apple with Its New SoC Tensor G5 Now in Tape-Out Phase](https://www.itbear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-25-600x281.png)
Google Takes on Apple with Its New SoC Tensor G5 Now in Tape-Out Phase
July 05, 2024 – In the competitive mobile phone market, where leading players boast their own SoC (System on a Chip) technology, it was only natural for tech giant Google to forge its own path in chip manufacturing. Starting with the Pixel 6 series, Google’s Pixel models have been equipped with the company’s customized Tensor…
![Facing Sony CIS Capacity Constraints, Apple Tests Samsung CMOS as Secondary Supplier for iPhone 16 Series](https://www.itbear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-14-600x400.png)
Facing Sony CIS Capacity Constraints, Apple Tests Samsung CMOS as Secondary Supplier for iPhone 16 Series
July 03, 2024 – In a significant shift from its traditional reliance on Sony for CMOS Image Sensors (CIS), Apple is reportedly advancing plans to diversify its supply chain by incorporating Samsung Electronics as a secondary supplier. According to sources cited by TheElec, Samsung’s System LSI division is currently undergoing final quality assessments for its…
![Samsung’s M14 OLED Panels to Feature in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max and Google’s Pixel 9](https://www.itbear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-7-600x400.png)
Samsung’s M14 OLED Panels to Feature in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max and Google’s Pixel 9
July 02, 2024 – According to a report by ETNews, a Korean media outlet, both Apple and Google are set to adopt Samsung’s cutting-edge “M14” OLED display panels in their flagship devices launching later this year. The report states that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first to feature…
![North America No Longer Leading Global Smartphone Replacement Rates in 2024, According to TechInsights](https://www.itbear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-3-580x400.png)
North America No Longer Leading Global Smartphone Replacement Rates in 2024, According to TechInsights
July 01, 2024 – Since the advent of the iPhone in 2007, North America has led the world in smartphone replacement rates. However, a notable decline has been observed since 2012, with rates finally leveling off in 2019 to match those of other regions. According to recent research conducted by the TechInsights smartphone team, a…
![HMD’s Barbie-Themed Flip Phone Set for July 8 Release at 107.9 Euros, Retailer Reveals](https://www.itbear.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-145-600x400.png)
HMD’s Barbie-Themed Flip Phone Set for July 8 Release at 107.9 Euros, Retailer Reveals
July 01, 2024 – In an unexpected turn of events, HMD Global, the Finnish mobile device manufacturer, has sparked renewed interest in the functional phone market with its collaboration with toy giant Mattel. The partnership, first teased at MWC 2024 earlier this year, has now materialized into the announcement of a limited edition “Barbie”-themed flip…