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In this issue, you'll find:
- Foldable iPhone Could Pack the Biggest Battery Ever
- iPhone Air: The Test Lab for Apple's Foldable Future
- Everything New and Updated in iOS 26.2 Beta 3
- iPhone 17's N1 Chip Delivers 40% Faster Wi-Fi
- Tim Cook May Step Down as Apple CEO in 2026
- Wallpapers of the Week
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Foldable iPhone Could Pack the Biggest Battery Ever
Apple's first foldable iPhone is reportedly testing battery capacities between 5,400–5,800 mAh—potentially the largest battery in any iPhone. This would eclipse even the iPhone 17 Pro Max's 5,088 mAh and outpace current foldable rivals like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Power Efficiency Meets Big Capacity: The massive battery won't compromise the slim profile. Apple's combining high-density cells with smaller internal components and improved power management to maintain a sleek foldable design while delivering all-day battery life.
Expected Hardware Reports: suggest a 7.8-inch inner display, 5.5-inch cover screen, side-mounted Touch ID (no Face ID), four-camera setup, C2 cellular modem, and no physical SIM slot. Touch ID replaces Face ID due to space constraints in the folding mechanism.
Timeline & Reality Check: Bloomberg's Mark Gurman targets Fall 2026 alongside iPhone 18 Pro models. While battery specs are still being tested and could shift, multiple sources align on core features, suggesting development is advancing.
Bottom Line: If Apple delivers a foldable with 5,800 mAh capacity and smart efficiency, it could set a new battery benchmark for foldables—but 2026 is still far enough away for specs to evolve.
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iPhone Air: The Test Lab for Apple's Foldable Future
The iPhone Air isn't getting yearly updates—and that's by design. Apple's treating this ultra-thin model as a strategic testbed for breakthrough tech destined for its foldable iPhone, with the next generation targeting a 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
2nm A20 Chip Takes Center Stage: The next iPhone Air will debut Apple's 2nm A20 processor using TSMC's N2 process, delivering major efficiency and battery life gains. This silicon leap is the core focus, not incremental hardware tweaks.
No Second Camera: Coming Despite earlier rumors, Apple's scrapping plans for a dual rear camera. The current design is too crowded, and the second lens would be the least-used feature for the Air's niche audience.
Foldable Tech in Training: The Air serves as Apple's testing ground for materials, compact components, and battery innovations critical for the foldable iPhone. Expect 6-8% of iPhone sales—similar to the iPhone 16 Plus—but outsized impact on future products.
Bottom Line: The iPhone Air isn't a volume play—it's Apple's R&D lab disguised as a product, paving the way for foldables while pushing chip and design boundaries.
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Everything New and Updated in iOS 26.2 Beta 3
Apple's third beta for iOS 26.2 brings practical upgrades focused on sharing, health monitoring, and accessibility. The standout addition is AirDrop codes—a smarter way to share files without exchanging contact details.
AirDrop Codes Go Live: Generate a 30-day AirDrop code to share files with anyone outside your contacts. No need to save numbers or expose personal info—just share the code and transfer files instantly through Settings → General → AirDrop.
Health Apps Get Hypertension Alerts: Third-party medical apps can now access Apple Watch hypertension notifications through the Health app, enabling faster medical follow-ups when high blood pressure is detected.
Japan Tests Assistant: Switching Users with Japan-based Apple IDs can soon reassign the Side button from Siri to alternatives like Gemini or Alexa—a first for iOS customization.
Bottom Line iOS 26.2 beta 3 adds thoughtful features like AirDrop codes and health integration while testing region-specific customization. Final release edges closer with each iteration.
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iPhone 17's N1 Chip Delivers 40% Faster Wi-Fi
Ookla's real-world Speedtest data confirms the iPhone 17 lineup crushes the iPhone 16 in Wi-Fi performance. Apple's custom N1 chip delivers up to 40% faster speeds and better stability in crowded networks across every tested country.
U.S. Speeds Jump 17%: The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air hit 409 Mbps median downloads in the U.S., compared to 350 Mbps on iPhone 16—a significant real-world improvement for streaming, gaming, and large file transfers.
Wi-Fi 7 Bandwidth Trade-Off: The N1 chip supports 160 MHz channels instead of Wi-Fi 7's full 320 MHz capability, but Ookla confirms this doesn't impact everyday performance for most home and office networks.
Pixel 10 Pro Edges: Ahead Google's Pixel 10 Pro averages 335 Mbps globally versus iPhone 17's 329 Mbps—essentially a tie with router setup and location being bigger factors than hardware.
Bottom Line: The N1 chip makes the iPhone 17 a meaningful upgrade for Wi-Fi performance, delivering faster speeds and rock-solid reliability in challenging network conditions.
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Tim Cook May Step Down as Apple CEO in 2026
Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO by 2026, with the board actively advancing succession plans for the first time in years. Hardware chief John Ternus leads the race to become Apple's first hardware-focused CEO since Steve Jobs.
Ternus Takes the Lead: As SVP of Hardware Engineering overseeing iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Ternus represents Apple's commitment to internal promotion. His elevation would signal a renewed focus on product innovation after Cook's operations-driven era.
Leadership Reshuffles Underway: Jeff Williams' recent retirement as COO triggered broader changes: Eddy Cue expands Services oversight, Craig Federighi takes on more software duties, and Ternus assumes a more central leadership role—distributing Cook's responsibilities across top executives.
Cook's 14-Year Legacy: Cook, 65, transformed Apple through scaled manufacturing and global expansion, achieving record growth while building a stable foundation for his hardware-focused successor.
Bottom Line: If the 2026 timeline holds, Apple faces its biggest leadership shift since 2011. Ternus as CEO would likely double down on hardware innovation and product development.
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Wallpapers of the Week
Stranger Things Wallpaper​
With Season 5 approaching, refresh your iPhone with cinematic Stranger Things vibes. This collection features 20 aesthetic 4K wallpapers—from eerie Upside Down scenes to iconic character moments. Browse, tap Download, and transform your screen with dark, retro nostalgia for free.
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