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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 13427 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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