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Apple is reportedly launching the first foldable iPhone in 2026
Currently in development with suppliers
It’s a good day to remind everyone what the smartphone market has in store for the future. One of the most recurring plans is a foldable iPhone. For a while now, Apple has toyed with the idea of a foldable behind the scenes. Now, a new report has a more definitive timeframe for the mythical device — 2026.
According to The Information, Apple is moving ahead with a potential launch for the first foldable iPhone in 2026. Codenamed the V68, the unannounced device has supposedly reached a significant phase in its development.
Prior reports have said that Apple was still debating between two design options for the device. Now, the company has reportedly decided on one. As such, the development has now moved to suppliers to actually build the device.
The report says that the final design follows a clamshell design. It might look similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series. Development will still be slow, though.
That said, the first foldable iPhone has been a long time coming. Rumors have persistently speculated on when Apple will finally join the burgeoning foldable market. Besides the iPhone, the company is reportedly working on other foldable form factors including a MacBook-like device.
In the meantime, Apple’s competitors continue to build their foldable lineups. Samsung, for example, recently hosted a huge Galaxy Unpacked for this year’s lineup.
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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November
Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year
Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.
The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.
Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.
The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.
It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.
Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
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Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut
Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones
Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.
As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.
Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.
That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.
To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.
Gaming
Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October
The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.
Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.
Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.
As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.
Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.
The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.
If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.
SEE ALSO: Ghost of Yotei review: A tale sharpened by vengeance
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