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Samsung plans to equip the Galaxy S26 Ultra with its own advanced M14 OLED display featuring COE technology, aiming to surpass Apple in display innovation before Apple adopts similar tech in its iPhone 19, marking a significant upgrade in display efficiency and design for Samsung's flagship series.
The iPhone 17 base model features significant upgrades including a larger 6.3-inch display with ProMotion and Always-On features, major camera enhancements with 48MP sensors, faster performance with the A19 chip, and improved battery life, making it a compelling choice without missing out on features traditionally reserved for Pro models.
OnePlus teases the upcoming OnePlus 15 with an 'ultra-high' refresh rate display, expected to be 165 Hz, marking a significant upgrade and potentially setting a new industry trend, alongside other enhancements like a new Snapdragon chip and a larger battery.
Apple is set to unveil the Watch Series 11 at its September 9 event, featuring a brighter display with peak brightness of 2,000 nits, along with updates to the Watch Ultra 3 and Watch SE, focusing on display improvements and new features.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to be announced on September 9 alongside the iPhone 17, featuring a new processor (S11), a larger and brighter display with thinner bezels, potential blood pressure monitoring, and possibly 5G and satellite connectivity, marking significant upgrades over previous models.
The upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to feature a larger display, improved performance with a new S11 chip, satellite and 5G connectivity, health tracking enhancements like blood pressure monitoring, and longer battery life, with a potential release around September 2025.
The upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to address previous discrepancies by featuring a larger display, new chip, and advanced display technology, making it a more competitive and clearly superior model in the Ultra line, with additional features like satellite messaging and 5G support.
The Pixel Watch 4 is set to feature a new M55 co-processor for improved AI performance and energy efficiency, a brighter display up to 3,000 nits, and enhanced battery life, with up to 48 hours on the 41mm model and 72 hours on the 45mm model, while retaining the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip and similar storage and RAM as before.
watchOS 26 for Apple Watch Series 10 enhances support for traditional analog watch faces with seconds hands in always-on mode, expanding the display capabilities of the upgraded hardware, though not all faces are supported yet. The update also organizes watch faces into new categories but does not introduce new faces at this time.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are rumored to feature larger displays than their predecessors, with the Z Fold 7 potentially offering an 8-inch main display and a 6.5-inch cover screen, while the Z Flip 7 could have a 6.85-inch foldable display and a 4-inch cover screen. This marks a significant shift for Samsung, which has maintained consistent display sizes in its foldable lineup until now. The changes suggest Samsung is finally embracing larger screens in its foldable devices, aligning with industry trends.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to feature a significant upgrade, adopting the larger 8-inch internal display from the limited-release Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE, according to display analyst Ross Young. This suggests that the Fold 6 SE served as a prototype for the upcoming model. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is anticipated to have a slightly larger internal display. These upgrades come as Samsung aims to maintain its lead in the foldable market, especially with Apple's potential entry in 2026.
Framework has announced the fourth round of updates for its Framework Laptop 13, featuring new Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra processors, lower prices for AMD Ryzen 7000 and 13th-gen Intel models, and a new 2880x1920 resolution display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The upgrades include new motherboards and pre-built laptops, with prices starting at $899 for pre-built models and $449 for motherboards. The new Core Ultra CPUs require DDR5 RAM, and the updated display has rounded corners due to being repurposed from another company. Additional updates include multicolor USB-C Expansion Cards, an English International keyboard, and a new 9.2-megapixel front-facing webcam module.
Valve's Steam Deck offers a powerful handheld experience but with a subpar screen, prompting users to consider upgrades like the DeckHD or the Steam Deck OLED. The DeckHD, a $99 display replacement, offers a higher resolution and better LCD panel, but comes with some drawbacks such as installation challenges and performance trade-offs. On the other hand, the Steam Deck OLED addresses the original display issues more comprehensively with improved contrast, brightness, HDR support, and performance, making it a superior choice for those seeking a higher quality display. While the DeckHD may appeal to some users, the OLED model is recommended for those looking for a significantly better Steam Deck experience.
The new Steam Deck OLED not only offers a better display and improved battery life but also delivers reduced input lag compared to the LCD model. Testing reveals that the OLED panel has a faster response time, resulting in a snappier and more responsive gaming experience. The OLED model's ability to reach a higher refresh rate of 90Hz further enhances its advantage in reducing input lag. The improvements in input latency contribute to a noticeable improvement in gameplay, especially when frame-rate caps are used. The new firmware update also brings some input lag improvements to the LCD model, narrowing the gap between the two versions.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to feature a brighter 2,500 nit display, surpassing the brightness of its predecessors and potentially becoming the brightest smartphone display available in the United States. The display's resolution is expected to change to 3120×1440, offering a slightly wider aspect ratio. Additionally, there are speculations that the Galaxy S24 Ultra might adopt a flat display design, departing from the curved glass design seen in previous models. The Galaxy S24 series is anticipated to debut in early 2024, with other improvements expected, such as a larger battery for the non-Ultra variants.