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Apple may split iPhone 18 launch into two phases, starting with Pro and foldable models
LG cracks the final code of ‘Dream OLED’ with blue phosphorescent panels
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Good morning, tech folks! ☀️ I hope you all had a good weekend.
Today’s news brings us some interesting strategy shifts and technical challenges.
We've got Apple potentially splitting their iPhone 18 launch into separate events, Samsung users facing battery drain after the latest update, and LG achieving a major OLED manufacturing breakthrough.
Meanwhile, gamers are processing GTA 6's delay, and Huawei is showcasing some seriously rugged portable storage.
Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:
Apple's potential staggered iPhone launch strategy
Samsung's One UI 7 battery drain issues
LG's "dream OLED" manufacturing milestone
GTA 6's delay silver lining
Huawei's truck-proof portable SSD
Additional reads about Xiaomi's tablet, Samsung's UI animations, and OnePlus's massive battery
Read on for all the details!

Apple will unveil its iPhone 17 series this September, but attention is already turning to 2026’s lineup. A significant change is coming to Apple’s iPhone release schedule, according to The Information.
The publication reports that Apple plans to stagger the iPhone 18 lineup launches in 2026 and 2027, breaking from its traditional all-at-once September unveilings.
Read on to find out more.
![]() Samsung’s One UI 7 rollout, based on Android 15, hit the Galaxy S23 series recently, but some users are reporting higher battery drain, sparking chatter on Reddit and Samsung forums. Samsung’s One UI 7, packed with a revamped UI and Galaxy AI features like Audio Eraser, initially faced a buggy rollout, paused briefly before resuming. Now, Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra owners are voicing concerns about battery life post-update. | ![]() LG Display has just pulled off something the display industry has been chasing for years. It’s the first company to mass-produce blue phosphorescent OLED panels. That’s a big deal because blue has always been the missing piece in what’s been dubbed the “dream OLED” a display that uses energy-efficient phosphorescence for red, green, and blue. |
![]() After years of speculation and anticipation, Rockstar Games had finally released a trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI. While there was no official launch date, many anticipated more details to emerge this month. But to many gamers’ disappointment, Rockstar announced the postponed launch of GTA 6. However, there is a silver lining here. | ![]() Huawei has introduced the Kunling eKitStor Shield 200, a high-performance portable SSD. It features USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connectivity via USB-C, enabling transfer speeds of up to 2000MB/s. The drive comes in 1TB and 2TB variants, priced at 769 yuan ($106) and 1,399 yuan ($192), respectively, while a 4TB model is also listed as coming soon. |
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