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Omar Sohail

Senior Editor, Mobile

Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.

Joined March 2015 13413 articles

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Samsung to employ an entirely new display process for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone

Apple’s Foldable iPhone To Feature A Samsung Display That Is Manufactured Only According To The Company’s Strict Standards; Has Not Been Used In The Galaxy Z Fold 7

Earlier this year, Apple was said to be in the middle of shortlisting candidates who would supply it the necessary components for the foldable iPhone so that the device could proceed with a launch in the second half of 2026. Given Samsung’s experience in this particular category, the Korean manufacturer would likely become the exclusive display supplier for Apple, but the latter does not want any ‘run of the mill’ panels for its book-style foldable, but something that has not been used before. In short, Samsung could switch to an entirely new production process for the foldable iPhone panel, and […]

3 min read May 9, 2025
Apple reportedly bringing metalens technology to all iPhone 16 models

Apple Reportedly Bringing ‘Metalens’ Technology To All iPhone 17 Models, Allowing It To Significantly Reduce The Face ID Sensor And Dynamic Island Size

The Dynamic Island was first introduced in 2022 and was exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, making it a step up from the notch when it came to utilizing less real estate. However, witnessing the exact ‘pill-shaped’ cutout has lost its appeal as there are little to no aesthetically discerning differences between the current-generation models and the lineup that launched before it. Fortunately, a new report states that Apple has been working on a technology called ‘metalens,’ which, when applied to the entire iPhone 17 series, will allow the Face ID sensor to be reduced […]

2 min read May 31, 2025
Samsung executive explains why the Galaxy S25 Edge has a smaller battery

Samsung Executive Explains That The Galaxy S25 Edge Does Not Use Silicon-Carbon Battery Because Agentic AI Helps To Improve The Device’s Efficiency, New Technology Is Being Explored

The sheer thinness of the Galaxy S25 Edge meant that Samsung’s engineers had to resort to some clever thinking, which was also accompanied by more than a few compromises. As you might have noticed, the sleek flagship does not ship with a telephoto camera and lacks a particularly large battery. Fortunately, a company executive has addressed this concern in the latest interview, stating that agentic AI helps to improve the smartphone’s efficiency to the point that silicon-carbon cells are not required. However, there is only so much Samsung can achieve with software, as beyond that, the hardware upgrades become necessary. […]

3 min read Jun 5, 2025

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Could Ditch The Titanium Backplate Present In The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Reducing Its Structural Rigidity But Also Giving Samsung More Freedom To Make Healthier Margins By Cutting Down Cost

Jul 21, 2025
SMIC's 5nm yields

SMIC’s Current 5nm Yields Rumored To Be In The 60-70 Percent Range, Making It An Exceptional Milestone To Pursue Sub-7nm Wafer Production, But Not Everyone Agrees With These Claims

Jul 21, 2025
Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini is now available for $150 off on Amazon

The Powerful M4 Pro Mac mini Becomes An Even More Attractive Prospective For Those Wanting To Elevate Their Gaming And Productivity Experience, Now $150 Off On Amazon, Available For $1,248.54

Jul 21, 2025
Anthropic co-founder on Meta's hiring tactics

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Jul 21, 2025
Apple to start iOS 27 development soon

Apple To Kick Off iOS 27 Development Soon, With Its New Update Laser-Focused On Delivering A Seamless UI Experience For The Company’s Upcoming Foldable iPhone

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Apple is bringing a new upgrade to the M5 iPad Pro series

Apple Is Not Just Bringing A Chipset Upgrade To The M5 iPad Pro Lineup, But Is Adding A Second Camera To The Front Side Of Its Flagship Tablet Family, Addressing Complaints Present In Current Models

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Apple's foldable iPhone to feature the biggest battery capacity of any of the company's devices

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Feature The Largest Battery Capacity Of Any Of The Company’s Devices, But The Latest Pricing Rumor Means That It Will Also Be The Most Expensive

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Jul 19, 2025
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Jul 19, 2025
Analysts detail what Apple needs to do to sell the iPhone 17 series better than the iPhone 16

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Andy Byron & Kristin Cabot have been put on leave, with Astronomer board launching a former investigation following the scandal

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Netflix Says It Used Generative AI In One Of Its TV Shows ‘El Eternauta’ For The First Time, Helping ‘Creators Make Films And Series Better’ While Also Saving On Costs

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Severance is being renewed for Season 3

Apple TV+ Head Of Programming Hints That The Third Season Of Severance Will Not Take Three Years Because ‘No One Wants’ It To Take This Long, But Production Date Is Currently Undecided

Jul 18, 2025
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and Dimensity 9500 prices might not increase by that much, claims new rumor

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 & Dimensity 9500 Prices Might Not Increase By Much, Allowing Various Smartphone Makers To Have Some Flexibility In Maintaining Their Flagships’ Margins

Jul 18, 2025
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Rapidus Has Reportedly Commenced 2nm GAA Wafer Trial Production In The Hopes Of Catching Up To TSMC & Samsung, Company Just Completed A Production Line Consisting Of 200 Units

Jul 18, 2025
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M3 Ultra Sporting An 80-Core GPU Can Easily Run Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition At The Absolute Maximum Settings With Path Tracing Enabled, 1440p Resolution, With Some Help From Frame Generation

Jul 18, 2025
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Macs will not have ray tracing enabled by default

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Jul 15, 2025
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Jul 15, 2025
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