Some iPhone 16 models will feature thinner bezels thanks to Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology, The Elec reports. BRS technology allows for a more compact and efficient layout of the screen’s underlying circuitry, enabling slimmer bezels without compromising on the display’s performance or the device’s overall form factor. This requires precise and advanced manufacturing techniques, […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy Z Fold series has arguably been the best overall book-style foldable phone lineup in the market so far, at least for day-to-day usage. However, there are a few things where Galaxy Z Fold phones fall short: weight and thickness. The Galaxy Z Fold phones usually weigh more and are thicker than rival foldable […]
Read MoreWhile Samsung was the best foldable phone maker for a few years, it is sad to see the company losing the race to its competitors from China, at least when it comes to technological breakthroughs. Rival smartphone brands from China are making foldable phones that are thinner, lighter, and they have better specifications than Samsung’s […]
Read MoreThe next-generation iPad Pro models will feature thinner bezels around the screen compared to previous models, according to a rumor shared today by a previously-accurate leaker known as “Instant Digital” on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The leaker claimed that the next 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models will have 7.12mm and 7.08mm bezels, respectively, […]
Read MoreA while back we saw 3D renders of the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, which added some context to earlier reports that Apple will increase the screen sizes to 6.27” and 6.85”, up from 6.1” and 6.7”. As a consequence, the phones will be larger, but not as large as they might have […]
Read MoreApple is planning to update the iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups as soon as March, and the new iPad Pro models will be significantly thinner according to dimensions shared by 9to5Mac. Citing sources with knowledge of Apple’s plans, the site claims that the larger version will be more than 1mm thinner. The current 12.9-inch […]
Read MoreAccording to a source familiar with the matter, Samsung is changing the aspect ratio of both displays of the Galaxy Z Fold6. The report also claims that the Z Flip6 is also getting some changes to its displays. Starting with the Z Fold6, the rumor suggests the handset will get displays with different aspect ratios. […]
Read MoreSmart ring startup Circular has returned with what it claims is the industry’s thinnest and lightest offering yet – the $275 / £225 Circular Ring Slim. The trimmed-down ring is the progression of the company’s Circular Ring Pro released last year, hitting the scales at just 2g and measuring 2.2mm thick. To put these specs […]
Read MoreiPhones will not adopt resin coated copper (RCC) foil for their printed circuit boards until 2025, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says that Apple will not adopt this technology in 2024 because of its “fragile characteristics” and “inability to pass drop tests.” If Apple and its supplier Ajinomoto can improve the RCC material […]
Read MoreApple will begin using a new material to make its printed circuit boards thinner starting next year, according to a source with a good track record. Apple will reportedly switch to using resin coated copper (RCC) foil as a new printed circuit board (PCB) material in 2024. The change will apparently allow Apple to make […]
Read MoreNow that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 are official, it’s time for some news about the Galaxy S24 series. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Samsung will launch Exynos versions of Galaxy S24 series phones in Europe and some Asian countries. Now, some important information about the screens […]
Read MoreThe iPhone 15 series is expected to bring in some noticeable changes compared to last year’s crop of devices and Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter has some details to fill us in ahead of the big launch which is expected to take place in September. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will feature new low-injection […]
Read MoreApple’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are rumored to feature thinner bezels around the display compared to the current models, but this change has reportedly led to a manufacturing issue ahead of the devices launching. iPhone 15 Pro Max replica (left) vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max (right) Below, we recap what […]
Read MoreAlthough Samsung retired the Galaxy Watch Classic design last year and replaced it with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro model, that was merely a temporary change in the smartwatch series. At least, according to reports. The same rumors say that the physical rotating bezel will make a comeback with the release of the Galaxy Watch […]
Read MoreApple is set to benefit from new OLED panel etching technology being developed by LG that will allow for slimmer devices while lowering production costs, according to Korea’s The Elec. The new hybrid technology reportedly combines rigid OLED glass substrates with flexible OLED thin-film encapsulation (TFE), making the panels thinner than rigid OLED panels. The […]
Read MoreThe iPhone 15 Pro Max will be thicker than its precedessor despite having a slightly reduced height and width, but it could offer a less protrusive camera rear array, according to newly shared CAD renders and dimensions. The leaker known as “Ice Universe,” who has divulged accurate information about Apple’s plans in the past, shared […]
Read MoreThe iPhone 15 Pro is expected to launch alongside the Pro Max and two other models this fall, most likely in September. And yet, here we are in mid-February and we already seem to have the first speculative renders of the upcoming phone. These are CAD-based, so they’re pretty rough around the edges, but still […]
Read MoreMultiple rumors have indicated that there are a handful of design changes that are coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and to demonstrate what we might see, Ian Zelbo has created a series of renders that were shared by 9to5Mac. With the iPhone 15 lineup, a USB-C port will be […]
Read MoreWhile we loved the width and height of the original Oppo Find N, we were less pleased with its thickness and especially its weight – it was chunkier than the larger Galaxy Z Fold4. Oppo has addressed these concerns with the second generation model while also improving the cover display. There are many more improvements […]
Read MoreNew bits of information concerning the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s exterior design emerged today, clarifying some of the finer details regarding the phone’s bezels, the active display area, and the shape of the phone’s corners. These small details may go unnoticed by most future Galaxy S23 Ultra customers, but here they are. According to the latest […]
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