Smartphone screen size has been increasing and it’s now almost impossible to find a flagship smartphone that is comparatively smaller in size. But now, amid rumors of a foldable smartphone from Google, it appears that the company is on track to launch a smaller phone.

As per the latest leak coming through Ross Young, the upcoming flagship smartphone from the Mountain View-based tech giant, the Google Pixel 8, will have a smaller display panel.

It is said that the Google Pixel 8 will feature a 6.16-inch display, which is smaller compared to the 6.7-inch display on the Pixel 8 Pro. With the 6.16-inch panel, we expect the company to market it and list it as a 6.2-inch panel.

Further, it is revealed that the display for the upcoming Pixel 8 lineup will be sourced from Samsung, which isn’t surprising given that company’s dominance in the market. It is said that the panel production could begin in the month of May, i.e. next month.

Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro flagship smartphones are expected to go official in October, but ahead of the official launch, we expect the company to showcase the devices at the Google I/O if the company continues to do what it did last year.

At the Google I/O, apart from teasing the Pixel 8 lineup, the search engine giant is also set to launch a few hardware products, including the Pixel 7a, the much-anticipated Pixel Fold foldable smartphone, and the Pixel Tablet.

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Apple fans may be disappointed to hear that the tech giant has decided to put the brakes on its rumored 27-inch external monitor with ProMotion and mini-LED backlighting. Ross Young previously predicted that the monitor would be released in 2022. However, it appears that Apple has decided to cancel the display, at least for now. Here ae the details…

Rumored Apple 27-Inch Display With ProMotion No Longer Planned

In his tweet shared exclusively with paying subscribers, Young mentioned that Apple had shipped some display panels for the monitor last year. However, the reason for the sudden cancellation remains unknown, leaving consumers and analysts wondering if Apple will ever revive the project or let it fade away. The anticipated display was rumored to support ProMotion technology, enabling refresh rates of up to 120Hz.

Given the 27-inch size, it could have been a next-gen version of the Studio Display or possibly a new model sandwiched between the Studio Display and the high-end Pro Display XDR. Apple’s current Studio Display, released in March 2022 alongside the Mac Studio, starts at $1,599 and boasts a 5K resolution but lacks ProMotion. The monitor has not seen any hardware updates since its launch.

Young has a solid reputation for accurately predicting display-related details about Apple products. In the past, he correctly reported that ProMotion would be featured in the iPhone 13 Pro, 14-inch, and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. He also accurately predicted the sixth-generation iPad mini’s 8.3-inch display upgrade and numerous other details.

As of now, Apple has not commented on the matter, leaving fans and industry watchers in the dark about the fate of the rumored 27-inch ProMotion display. We’ll be sure to keep our readers updated on any developments or official statements regarding this intriguing and potentially game-changing display technology. But as always, if there is a development, you can follow it on Gizmochina.

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It’s been some time since we heard rumors about Apple working on a larger MacBook Air, putting it on par with the Pro model when it comes to display panels. Now, it looks like Apple MacBook Air 15-inch model is all set to get launched in the coming months.

As per the latest report from Ross Young, the company has bumped up the production as per the plans. He adds that the panel production for the device started in February and increased in March, and now it has been increased again.

He expects the MacBook Air 15-inch model to go official in late April or early May. However, it appears a bit early, and we speculate the device to get announced during WWDC, and the market availability could be a couple of weeks or months after the announcement.

It appears that the company isn’t planning for a Spring event this time; otherwise, that was also an option to reveal this new laptop. Now, an announcement in the month of June during the Worldwide Developers Conference looks more likely.

As for the design, it is expected to be similar to the M2-powered Apple MacBook Air. The laptop is said to feature a 15.5-inch display panel, similar to the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro, which has now been discontinued. For the processor, the device is expected to be available in M2 and M2 Pro options. We expect to get more details in the coming weeks, ahead of the launch.

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Apple iPhones have been one of the best-selling smartphones in the world, and the company has been trying to add new features to the device with each iteration. However, the company still lags in some technologies and features compared to some flagship Android offerings.

While most of the premium Android smartphones come with under-display biometric authentication to unlock the device, Apple has still been unable to add such technology to its devices, and it appears that it isn’t happening anytime soon.

According to the latest report coming from Ross Young, Apple is unlikely to implement the under-display Face ID technology on its smartphones until 2025. So, if you have been waiting for iPhones without a display notch, you would have to wait a few more years as the Cupertino-based tech giant isn’t prepared to implement under-display technology anytime soon.

Earlier, it was reported that the Apple iPhone with under-display Face ID could be officially launched in 2024, but the timeframe appears to have been pushed back because of sensor-related issues. Going by the new timeframe suggested, the Apple iPhone 17 lineup could be the first to have Face ID components hidden under the display.

Even when Apple adds under-display Face ID technology to the iPhones, it is said that the phone will still have a hole for the front-facing camera sensors. While we expect major changes to the smartphone, it is too early to speculate what changes will happen to the iPhone’s design as the company implements new technologies.

For the upcoming iPhone 15 series, Apple will add Dynamic Island to all four models, which is currently limited to iPhone 14 Pro models only. We expect a few other major changes with the upcoming iPhone lineup, especially the adoption of a USB-C port instead of the company’s proprietary Lightning port. The company is also rumored to launch an Ultra model in the iPhone lineup, but it’s not yet clear if the device is getting launched this year or next year.

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Apple has been rumored to be working on a larger-screen MacBook Air for some time, and now it appears that the company is gearing up to launch the new device soon.

As per the new report from DSCC analyst Ross Young, the company has started panel production of the 15.5-inch MacBook Air this month, suggesting that the device may launch in early April.

Earlier, Ross Young, as well as Bloomberg, reported about the possibility of a 15-inch MacBook Air getting launched in Spring this year but the exact launch date remains unknown.

Although the device is expected to launch in “early April” as the panel production is now underway, there’s also a possibility that an announcement and pre-orders could happen sooner.

When launched, the 15-inch MacBook Air would be the largest ever screen size for the MacBook Air and would be presumably offered alongside the existing 13-inch model.

The most recent MacBook Air was launched in July last year, powered by the Apple M2 chipset and a starting price of $1,199. As of now, there’s no information available about the specifications of the upcoming laptop.

Apple has also started working on the next-generation chipset, Apple M3, which TSMC is manufacturing using a 3nm process. It is not yet known if the upcoming larger-screen MacBook Air will be powered by the M2 or the unannounced M3 chipset.

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Apple recently unveiled the flagship iPhone 14 lineup of smartphones, and now the rumors about the next-generation iPhone SE, which will be the fourth version in the series, have started surfacing online.

In the latest development, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) has revealed what the upcoming iPhone SE model would feature in terms of display.

According to Ross Young, the Apple iPhone SE 4 will come with a 6.1-inch LCD display and will have a notch on top of the screen. He says that he has revised his expectations from what he previously suggested.

Earlier, he indicated that the next-generation iPhone SE could come with a display between 5.7-inch and 6.1-inch and feature a punch-hole cutout on top of the screen for the front-facing camera sensors.

It is not yet known if the notch of the upcoming iPhone SE will contain TrueDepth camera array for Face ID feature similar to what other models in the lineup offer. There are some reports which indicate that Apple will stick with the Touch ID for SE model and not offer the Face ID feature.

There are also several reports which suggest that Apple is planning to add Touch ID Side button to the next-generation iPhone SE as there will not be much space on the front side of the device for a capacitive Touch ID Home button.

Since Apple has used design of the older iPhone models for the SE series phones, it appears that the iPhone SE 4 will be similar to the iPhone X in terms of design, which was launched around in five years ago.

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Apple recently launched the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro lineup of next-generation smartphones from the brand. The highlight of the smartphone is the new Dynamic Island, the replaces the notch on top of the screen in the Pro models.

For this generation of phones, the Dynamic Island feature is limited to the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Now, it is being claimed that all the models of iPhone next year will come with the Dynamic Island feature.

Ross Young says that he expects the Dynamic Island feature to be available on the standard iPhone 14 models next year. He adds that he is still not expecting the regular models to have an LTPO display.

If the report is to be believed, then the standard Apple iPhone 15 will have support for the Dynamic Island feature, but there won’t be support for the ProMotion display and an always-on display option, which will be limited to the Pro models.

Dynamic Island is a pill-shaped cutout area surrounding the Face ID sensors and front camera on the iPhone 14 Pro models. It is an interactive area that can display system alerts like incoming phone calls, and it will also work with Live Activities in third-party apps when iOS 16.1 gets released.

The new feature is tempting enough for the owners of the previous generation iPhones to consider buying the new models, which otherwise isn’t worth upgrading if the phone isn’t too old. If there are not many who plan to upgrade, then it affects Apple’s bottom line.

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The Galaxy S20 series did not sell well as a result of the global pandemic and higher price tags. Therefore, Samsung introduced a cheaper version in September called Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition). According to a report, the company may launch the Galaxy S21 series in January itself. Hence, the devices in the series have already started leaking in the form of renders. Now, their color options and production countries have also been tipped.

The Galaxy S21 series is said to include a total of three devices just like its predecessor Galaxy S20 series. The design of all these three phones has leaked already in the form of 3D CAD renders, courtesy of @OnLeaks and MySmartPrice.

Those renders revealed Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ to arrive with flat panels. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will feature a slightly curved display. However, all of them will come with a new camera array design.

That said yesterday, Ross Young of DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) tweeted that Galaxy S21 seris will be available in the following color options.

• Galaxy S21

  • Gray
  • Pink
  • Violet
  • White

• Galaxy S21+

  • Black
  • Silver

• Galaxy S21 Ultra

  • Black
  • Silver
  • Violet

In the same tweet, he also mentions that these smartphones will be manufactured in Brazil, Indonesia, Korea and Vietnam. Interestingly, Samsung’s largest smartphone manufacturing plant (also the world’s largest) located in India is still not capable of producing flagship Galaxy S series yet.

Having said that, the above-mentioned colors may not be the final list. Because Samsung has a habit of introducing new colors months after the initial launch.

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At the Time Flies event in September, Apple only unveiled new tablets (iPad Air 4th Generation & iPad 8th Generation) and smartwatches (Apple Watch Series 6 & Apple Watch SE). The Cupertino-based tech giant is yet to announce the iPhone 12 series. In fact, the company is yet to even reveal the date for its launch event. Ahead of it, a massive report on iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 has come up.

The information about the upcoming iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 was shared by Ross Young of DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) on Twitter. These details come from his company as well as Mizuho Securities.

Apple iPhone 13 Specifications

According to Ross’s tweets and a shared image, the iPhone 13 models will come with same-sized displays like the iPhone 12 devices. Also, all four phones in the forthcoming series will have integrated touch (Y-Octa) panels. The exact sizes of their panels are as listed below.

• iPhone 13 – 5.42-inch
• iPhone 13 – 6.06-inch
• iPhone 13 Pro – 6.06-inch
• iPhone 13 Pro Max – 6.67-inch

Though all the models will have OLED panels, their suppliers will be different. For instance, SDC (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.) will be supplying panels for Pro Max as well as the smaller model, which could be called as Mini.

Whereas, LGD (LG Display) will be providing panels for all the models except the top variant. Lastly, BOE will be supplying panels for the Pro and standard iPhone 13.

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Further, all of them will come with ProMotion technology (high refresh rate) but only the Pro Max model will feature LTPO for variable refresh rate like the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

As for cameras, the regular iPhone 13 models (5.4”/6.1”) will come equipped with a dual-camera setup. The 1.7µm primary sensor on these devices will be the same one that will be debuting in iPhone 12 Pro Max.

On the other hand, the two Pro models will be featuring a triple camera setup with an upgraded 1.9µm primary senor with SensorShift. These iPhones will also have ToF camera.

Lastly, all the four iPhone 13 series handsets will come with Face ID and therefore, we can also expect them to feature notch once again. Also, although all of them will be 5G-ready, only the Pro models will have support for mmWave.

Apple iPhone SE 3 Specifications

Apart from iPhone 13, the specs of iPhone SE 3 has also emerged. According to the report, this phone will be releasing in Spring 2022 and not next year.  It will sport a larger 6.06-inch in-cell LCD panel supplied by either Sharp or JDI, compared to the smaller 4.7-inch screen on the current-gen model.

Further, it will arrive with the same dual-camera setup as found on the iPhone 11. That means it will feature a 1.4µm primary sensor. Since it will be launching almost after one and a half years, it will include support for 5G but only sub-6GHz like the regular iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.

Most interestingly, it will come equipped with Touch ID (fingerprint sensor). We expect it to be either side or top mounted like the new iPad Air. Above all, it could be the first Apple iPhone with a full-screen display without a notch (speculation from our end).

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