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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 13420 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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Current-generation Apple Watch models are probably the only devices whose internals comprise of Intel’s modems, but it appears that this alliance will come to an end, with the California-based giant eyeing a future and prosperous partnership with Taiwanese fabless semiconductor manufacturer MediaTek. According to the latest report, the new tag-team will allow Apple to leverage the chipset maker’s 5G modems, bringing advanced wireless connectivity to its future smartwatch watches. MediaTek’s 5G modems designed for future Apple Watch models will not only deliver unrivaled wireless speeds, but mass produced on an improved lithography will result in improved efficiency All Apple Watch models, including the premium Apple Watch Ultra, are outfitted with Intel 4G modems, which is rather surprising to hear because devices like iPhones and iPads all ship with 5G baseband chips for years now. It is not like Apple’s wearable division is a low-priority business, because various watch models bring in billions of revenue for the company. However, a switch to 5G chips could improve the firm’s prospects, which is why Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that ditching Intel could become a necessity at this point. After all, all of Intel’s modems are capped at 4G LTE speeds, and as reported by MacRumors, MediaTek’s solutions support 5G Recap, which is a service that is specifically designed for connected devices and wearables that do not require standard 5G speeds. Additionally, looking at how MediaTek is now leveraging TSMC’s latest manufacturing processes to compete with Qualcomm and Apple with its Dimensity 9400 launch, its 5G modems could not only beat Intel’s offerings when comparing raw performance, but in power-efficiency too. The last attribute will allow future Apple Watch models to last longer, resulting in a major selling point for buyers who were discouraged by the runtime of current-generation smartwatches. Given that MediaTek can become a potential supplier, we are scratching our heads, thinking about why Apple does not opt to use the manufacturer to obtain 5G modems for future iPhones? Then again, we often have to remind ourselves that the technology titan has a penchant of having control of every little component. With the iPhone SE 4 supposedly featuring Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, it is only a matter of time before the company shrinks those baseband chips for use in future smartwatches, but that will be a discussion for another time.

Future Apple Watch Models Will Reportedly Ditch Intel Modems, And Transition To MediaTek’s Solutions, Which Will Make These Devices 5G-Ready

Dec 11, 2024
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