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In this issue, you'll find:

• iPhone Fold: Compact Yet Thicker Design Revealed
• Astronauts Use iPhone 17 Pro Max to Captures Earth From Space
• iPhone Dominates Q4 2025’s Top-Selling Smartphones
• WhatsApp Comes to Apple CarPlay With Calls & Messaging Support
• These Moon Wallpapers Made My iPhone Look Unreal

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iPhone Fold: Compact Yet Thicker Design Revealed

Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is finally taking shape. Newly surfaced dummy models give us a clearer look at how the device compares to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, revealing a noticeably different form factor that prioritizes an expansive unfolded experience.

Smaller Footprint, Thicker Build: The dummy units suggest the foldable iPhone will be more compact when closed, featuring a "passport-esque" shape. While it is expected to be incredibly thin when open, it will be thicker than current flagships when folded, measuring around 9.5mm compared to the 8.75mm of the iPhone 18 Pro.

Side-by-Side with iPhone 18 Pro Max: Compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, the foldable appears shorter and wider, adopting a form factor similar to the Pixel Fold. While the Pro Max features a 6.9-inch screen, the foldable is expected to offer a 7.8-inch inner display, effectively bridging the gap between a smartphone and an iPad mini.

Design Trade-offs and Innovations: The models highlight a major shift in biometrics, as the slim chassis reportedly forced Apple to swap Face ID for a side-mounted Touch ID sensor. Additionally, the dummy units appear to lack a traditional MagSafe ring, suggesting the extreme thinness required a new internal structure for charging.

Bottom Line: Apple’s foldable iPhone is a bold shift toward flexibility and tablet-like functionality. By prioritizing a wider inner screen and a nearly invisible crease, Apple is creating a device that carves out a new category in its ecosystem rather than just iterating on the classic iPhone slab.

Astronauts Use iPhone 17 Pro Max to Captures Earth From Space

Apple’s next-gen iPhone is reaching new heights—literally. During NASA’s Artemis II mission, which launched on April 1, 2026, astronauts used the iPhone 17 Pro Max to capture breathtaking images of Earth from the Orion spacecraft, marking the first time a personal smartphone has been approved for a crewed deep-space mission.

Shot in Space With Advanced Camera Tech: The iPhone 17 Pro Max proved its mettle beyond Earth, delivering crisp, detailed images of the "Blue Marble" from over 200,000 miles away. Captured by Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch, the photos highlight the device’s 48MP triple-lens system and its ability to handle the extreme lighting contrasts of deep space.

A Real Test of Durability: Beyond photography, the mission served as a rigorous durability test. To be flight-ready, the iPhones passed NASA’s strict four-step safety process, which included hazard checks for glass shattering and heat management in microgravity. The devices were kept in Airplane Mode to prevent signal interference with Orion’s navigation systems while documenting the journey around the Moon.

Apple and Space Exploration Cross Paths: This milestone bridges consumer tech and space exploration. While astronauts have long relied on professional DSLRs, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman pushed to qualify modern mobile hardware for spaceflight. This mission proves that smartphone sensors are now powerful enough to capture mission-grade imagery that inspires a global audience via social media.

Bottom Line: The iPhone 17 Pro Max isn’t just another upgrade - It’s a testament to how far smartphone technology has come. As the Artemis II crew prepares for their splashdown on April 10, 2026, these "Shot on iPhone" space photos remain a historic highlight of humanity's return to the Moon.

iPhone Dominates Q4 2025’s Top-Selling Smartphones

Apple once again demonstrated its market dominance as the iPhone 17 series swept the global sales charts for the final quarter of 2025. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, Apple secured the top four spots worldwide, reinforcing its grip on the premium smartphone segment.

iPhone Models Take Top Spots: The iPhone 17 Pro Max emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q4 2025, accounting for a massive 5% of all global sales. It was followed closely by the standard iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro. Remarkably, the older iPhone 16 maintained its appeal by taking the fourth spot, while the budget-friendly iPhone 16e also secured a position in the top ten.

The Rise of the iPhone 17 Air: A standout in this quarter’s data is the performance of the iPhone 17 Air, which replaced the "Plus" model in the lineup. While it did not break into the top 10 global list, network data from Ookla suggests it has been a significant success for Apple. The iPhone 17 Air reportedly captured double the share of active users compared to the iPhone 16 Plus during the same period last year, proving that consumers are willing to pay a premium for its ultra-slim titanium design and upgraded C1X modem.

Strong Global Demand: Apple’s success was driven by a "super-upgrade cycle" that led to shipping over 247 million units in 2025. The iPhone 17 series saw a significant increase in sales compared to its predecessor, thanks to meaningful hardware upgrades such as 120Hz ProMotion displays and increased base storage across the entire lineup. This performance allowed Apple to end the year as the world’s largest smartphone vendor by volume, surpassing Samsung.

Bottom Line: Q4 2025 reinforces Apple’s influence in the industry. By capturing half of the world's top ten best-selling models and successfully launching the new "Air" category, Apple has proven that its ecosystem loyalty and focus on premium design remain the benchmark for global success.

WhatsApp Comes to Apple CarPlay With Calls & Messaging Support

WhatsApp has officially stepped into the driver’s seat. The messaging giant now offers native support for Apple CarPlay, bringing structured communication features directly to your car’s infotainment system.

Native CarPlay Integration Arrives: This update moves beyond basic Siri commands to provide a dedicated visual interface on your dashboard. The app features a simplified layout that allows users to view a list of recent conversations and unread message indicators directly on the screen, removing the need to reach for an iPhone while driving.

Messaging and Calls Made Easy: The integration streamlines in-car communication by allowing you to view your call history and return missed calls with a single tap. While you cannot type messages on the screen, the interface includes a dedicated button to dictate new messages through Siri. The Favorites tab also syncs with your device, providing quick one-touch access to your most frequent contacts.

Focus on Safety and Convenience: To minimize driver distraction, the app prevents users from scrolling through long chat histories while the car is in motion. Instead, the interface is designed to read unread messages aloud and handle replies via voice dictation, ensuring eyes stay on the road while managing important conversations.

Bottom Line: WhatsApp’s native CarPlay support is a major win for daily commuters. By shifting from a Siri-only experience to a dedicated dashboard app with visual logs and favorites, WhatsApp has made staying connected in the car significantly more intuitive and safer.

Wallpapers of the Week

These Moon Wallpapers Made My iPhone Look Unreal

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