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Samsung Hits Record Revenue in Q1 This Year, Expects Memory Shortage to Last Beyond 2027

Samsung Electronics posted record revenue for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, marking a 43 percent increase over the previous quarter. It reported a consolidated revenue of KRW 133.9 trillion (roughly Rs. 8,00,000 crore) for the Q1 and posted a record operating profit. However, earnings from the foundry business declined in the first quarter. During its Q1 earnings call, Samsung reportedly predicted that the ongoing memory shortage is unlikely to ease before 2027. The company expects the situation could become even more severe in the coming days. Samsung Electronics Posts Record Q1 Profit Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly profit for the January March period this year, with consolidated revenue reaching an all-time high of KRW 133.9 trillion and operating profit hitting an all-time high of KRW 57.2 trillion (roughly Rs. 3,00,000 crore). The growth was driven mainly by the brand's Device Solutions (DS) Division, especially the Memory Business, which benefited fro...
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Memory Component to Reportedly Account for 45 Percent Value of an iPhone Due to Supply Chain Issues

Apple is said to be heading into one of its most challenging supply chain phases. According to a report, global memory shortage threatens to increase the cost of future iPhones significantly. The primary culprit is likely to be the memory component, which, historically, accounted for a relatively small portion of smartphone manufacturing costs. However, it may reportedly account for nearly 45 percent of an iPhone's total value by 2027, as demand for AI data centres continues to rise. Memory Crisis Could Reshape iPhone Pricing According to a report, the ongoing memory crunch is fueled by soaring demand from AI infrastructure companies. It has reportedly pushed prices sharply higher. Traditionally, memory has accounted for roughly 10–15 percent of a smartphone's bill of materials (BoM), but analysts have warned that this figure could rise dramatically in the coming years. Some companies may struggle to absorb the rising costs, which could potentially lead to consolidation in the ...

Apple Reportedly Developing New AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple is said to be preparing a major overhaul of the photo editing features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to catch up and compete with its Android rivals. It is reportedly developing a new suite of tools for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 operating systems, which are likely to be previewed at WWDC 2026 before being publicly released later this Fall. New Apple Intelligence Tools According to a report by Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, the revamped Photos app will feature a dedicated Apple Intelligence Tools menu within the editing interface. This section is expected to include three new AI-powered options — Extend, Enhance, and Reframe. These features will reportedly enable users to make advanced edits in just a few seconds. To begin with, the Extend tool will allow users to expand an image beyond its original frame by generating additional visual content. It is expected to have similar f...

Apple Reportedly Plans to Launch Foldable iPhone, Touchscreen MacBook ‘Ultra’ This Year

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone later this year. The book-style foldable will reportedly be unveiled along with the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Recently, the schematics of the rumoured foldable surfaced online, revealing the phone's design. However, there is little clarity about the name of Apple's first foldable. Leaks in the past have suggested that it could either be called the iPhone Fold or the iPhone Ultra. Now, a report claims that the company will market the handset as the iPhone Ultra. Similarly, the tech giant is said to be gearing up to unveil a MacBook model with the ‘Ultra' branding. iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra: What We Know So Far Citing sources familiar with the matter, Macworld reports that the Cupertino-based tech giant will market its first book-style foldable smartphone as the iPhone Ultra, bringing the Ultra branding to its handsets for the first time. Moreover, the rumoured iPhone Ultra will be introduced as a s...

Vivo X Fold 6 Could Feature 200-Megapixel Camera, Large Battery; Xiaomi Mix Fold 6 Launch Timeline Tipped

The 2026 foldable cycle has already begun with the launch of the Honor Magic V6 and Oppo Find N6 in China. Samsung is expected to introduce its latest book-style foldable phone globally, along with a wide-folding model, later this year. A tipster has now shared key details about the foldable phones from Vivo and Xiaomi, which may debut as the Vivo X Fold 6 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 6, respectively. Vivo X Fold 6 Specifications (Expected) According to a Weibo post by tipster Bald Panda (translated from Chinese), the next major foldable from Vivo, likely to be called the Vivo X Fold 6, could focus heavily on battery and camera upgrades. The purported handset is tipped to feature one of the largest batteries ever seen on a foldable smartphone, along with a 200-megapixel primary rear camera. This aligns with a recent leak from tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese), who hinted towards the inclusion of a 7,000mAh cell on the X Fold 6. The handset, however, is still expected to...

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Battery, Camera and Chipset Details Leak; to Feature Dimensity 7500 SoC

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 15 series earlier this year. The lineup, which previously comprised the standard model, a Pro variant, and the Note 15 Pro+, was recently expanded with the introduction of the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G in India. Rumours about the lineup's purported successor have now begun surfacing. Fresh leaks suggest that the development of the next-generation model, particularly the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, is already underway. Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Details Surface Recent discoveries in HyperOS code changes have revealed references to the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. While the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro are also expected, current leaks appear to focus primarily on the Pro Max variant. According to tipster Kacper Skrzypek, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max may retain a similar camera setup to its predecessor. The handset's optics unit is said to be headlined by a 200-megapixel primary sensor, which could be the Samsung ISOCELL S5KHP5. It is likely to be accompanied by an 8-...

Vivo Y600 Pro China Launch Date Announced; Confirmed to Feature 1.5K Display, 10,200mAh Battery

Vivo has officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Vivo Y600 Pro in China for next week. It is expected to arrive as the successor to the Vivo Y500 Pro, which was introduced in November 2025. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has also revealed key details around its battery, durability, and display. The Y600 Pro is confirmed to have the largest battery capacity of any Vivo smartphone to date. It will run on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. Vivo Y600 Pro Launch Date, Availability The launch of the Vivo Y600 Pro in China is set for April 27, according to a Weibo post by Huang Tao (translated from Chinese), Vice President of Vivo China. Sales of the upcoming handset are expected to begin on April 30. It is teased to be available in multiple colour options, including Floating Gold, Bright Moon Black, Vast Blue, and Starry Purple (translated from Chinese). Vivo has confirmed that the Y600 Pro will feature a 10,200mAh battery, making it the largest battery ever on a Vivo ...