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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to include a privacy display that uses screen tech and AI to obscure on-screen content from angled viewers. The feature reportedly caught Apple's attention, with claims that Apple may copy it for future products (potentially MacBooks by 2029 and eventually iPhones). The report, attributed to Ice Universe via Omdia, frames the tech as influential but not yet guaranteed for release.
Rumors suggest that Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone could potentially replace the iPad mini in its product lineup, with analysts speculating that the device will be similar in size to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Leaks have also hinted at the possibility of a foldable iPad and even a foldable MacBook from Apple. However, details remain uncertain, including the release date and the official name for the foldable device.
Research firm Omdia estimates that the components for Apple's Vision Pro headset cost around $1,542, with the micro-OLED displays being the most expensive at $456, accounting for over a third of the total cost. However, this bill of materials does not include manufacturing, shipping, marketing, or research and development costs, so it's inaccurate to assume Apple makes nearly $2,000 in profit on each $3,499 headset. Analysts anticipate some of these costs to decrease over time, but the actual profit margin for Apple remains unknown.
Research firm Omdia estimates that Apple's cost to build the Vision Pro headset is just over $1,500, with the most expensive component being the micro-OLED displays from Sony, costing $228 each. The M2 and the all-new R1 chips are the second most expensive components. It's important to consider that these cost estimates only cover materials and not other production costs, and Apple is expected to ship around 400,000 units in 2024.
Nintendo is set to release a new gaming console with an 8-inch LCD screen this year, according to Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase. The new device is expected to double shipments of amusement displays by 2024 and is anticipated to be launched during this year's holiday period. With competition intensifying in the console space, the introduction of a better hardware platform would help reinvigorate Nintendo's appeal and raise the quality of games it can produce.
A new report by Omdia predicts that Valve's Steam Deck will sell over 3 million units by 2023, with 1.6 million units sold in 2022. The report notes that the device's limited retail presence is a weakness, as it only reaches engaged Steam users. Despite this, Valve has plans beyond just selling hardware units.