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Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo reportedly cancelled their iPhone Air competitors

The iPhone Air didn’t really sell that well.

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Copying features is a trademark of the smartphone business. When one feature takes off for one brand, another brand will likely make its own version. It’s quite a bit telling, then, why there’s a lack of thin phones following the launch of the iPhone Air. Apparently, there is a reason for that.

Via DigiTimes, China’s major phone makers have all cancelled their competitors to the iPhone Air because of the latter’s poor sales. Despite launching with relatively high fanfare, the thin-sized iPhone has reportedly failed to meet expectations, especially when compared to the iPhone 17 series. Though there were plans previously, Chinese brands are now moving away from thinner form factors.

Of course, that’s not to say that no one’s ever tried. Both Huawei and HONOR have recently launched their own Air competitors through the Mate 70 Air and the HONOR 500, respectively. However, if the report is true, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO are no longer prioritizing the segment for themselves.

For their part, Apple has reportedly shelved the iPhone Air series indefinitely. When the thin model was first launched, the company initially planned for a sequel as early as next year. Now, it’s unknown when or if the Air is getting another model.

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Sony launches breakthrough True RGB display technology

Coming to BRAVIA TVs launching this spring

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Sony has introduced a proprietary breakthrough True RGB display technology that shall power their upcoming televisions. This sets a new benchmark for RGB LED picture performance in TVs.

Unlike conventional approaches, Sony’s True RGB uses independently controlled red, green, and blue right sources. This delivers purer color, greater brightness, and the largest color volume ever achieved in Sony’s home TV history.

For viewers, the result is picture that looks more natural, dimensional, and accurate in real-world viewing environments — from bright living rooms to cinematic dark scenes.

At the core of Sony’s True RGB is a proprietary optical structure and precision backlight control. This is driven by a new Sony RGB backlight driver for faithful color reproduction from wider viewing angles. Creator-intended detail and contrast are also preserved.

True RGB represents the culmination of more than 20 years of Sony’s innovation in LED control. Those two decades included introducing the QUALIA 005 from way back in 2004, as well as debuting the flagship Backlight Master Drive technology back in 2016.

By combining the precision of individual RGB LEDs with the strengths of both Mini LED and OLED, Sony is able to deliver even better picture quality, defined by pure color, high brightness, and consistent accuracy.

The company’s new BRAVIA TVs powered by True RGB technology will be launched this spring.

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Apple’s iPhone Fold reportedly hits engineering delays

But it’s still supposedly on track for a September launch.

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The foldable iPhone might be the most mythical device in technology today. Rumoured as far back as the launch of the very first Galaxy Fold, the so-called iPhone Fold has peeked in and out of the spotlight over the years but has yet to make its full debut. Sources today have speculated that Apple is readying its much awaited launch for this year; however, a few hitches might derail the expected unveiling.

According to Nikkei, Apple has pushed forward with the foldable iPhone’s test production phase, which marks an advanced stage in the device’s production. However, a source indicates that the device has encountered engineering issues, potentially pushing its launch back by an undisclosed amount of time. Apple is reportedly working on the issues now.

Opposite this report, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports that the iPhone Fold can still reach its projected launch later this September. As any fan of the iPhone can attest to, September is the usual ground zero for the latest generation of iPhones. Should Apple meet its September launch, the iPhone Fold will launch alongside the iPhone 18 series. This also makes it possible to be Apple’s “one more thing” for September’s event.

There’s a lot riding on Apple’s foldable phone. Fans have been clamoring for the iPhone Fold for a while now, especially since Samsung remains an undisputed cornerstone in the foldable market. Despite the demand, it might take a while for the foldable to truly take off. If Apple’s gingerly approach to foldables is any indication, the iPhone Fold will likely take a few iterations to match Samsung in terms of supply and market share.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 17e review

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PlayStation can now scan you and put you inside a game

The limited feature will be available for Gran Turismo 7 for now.

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A staple of sports simulation games like the NBA 2K series, one of the most interesting developments in gaming today is the ability to scan faces and import them into an avatar. The feature lets players fully live out the fantasy of being inside their favorite sport. It has since made its way to more genres, such as in Where Winds Meet. Now, PlayStation wants to add its own native face- and body-scanning technology — called The Playerbase — into its repertoire.

Announced today, The Playerbase will bring PlayStation’s dedicated fans into cyberspace. It’s more than just uploading a face into a game’s files, too. PlayStation will fully scan a fan and import their entire body into a game.

Being more rigorous than just a facial scan, The Playerbase’s uses are still very limited today. PlayStation will start by importing a selected fan into the world of Gran Turismo 7.

Interested fans from selected markets all over the globe can sign up starting today for a chance to be featured inside the racing game. Once selected, the lucky fan will participate in video interviews before being scanned into the game in Los Angeles.

The player’s avatar will be available in a limited-time basis, but their livery, which they will design, will be a permanent fixture in the game going forward.

Afterwards, PlayStation will look to add more of its studios into the initiative tailored for their specific worlds. As of now, it’s meant as a special thank you for its dedicated fans, rather than an easily available feature for all of their games.

SEE ALSO: PlayStation will stop releasing its games on PC

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