Huawei launched the Pura X Max in China, making it the first wide-format foldable smartphone commercially available ahead of comparable devices expected from Apple and Samsung. The passport-style form factor, wider than conventional book-fold designs, has been anticipated from multiple manufacturers, but Huawei crossed the finish line first with today's preorder opening. Two configurations are offered: a standard model starting at 10,999 yuan (roughly $1,613) for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, or 11,999 yuan (about $1,800) for 512GB. A Collector's Edition tier starts at 12,999 yuan (approximately $1,905). The launch follows a design reveal from Huawei last week, compressing the gap between announcement and commercial availability. The strategic significance is clear: Huawei claims category-first status in a foldable segment that Apple and Samsung are both reportedly preparing to enter. For those two competitors, the Pura X Max sets an early pricing and specification benchmark that will shape consumer expectations before their own devices ship. How quickly Samsung and Apple respond, and at what price point, defines the near-term competitive dynamic in the premium foldable market.
Apple has raised MacBook and iPad prices in India by 20% to 42%, citing a sharp surge in memory chip costs driven by AI data centre demand. Micron, the leading memory supplier, reported 86% gross margins, confirming that supply pressures have fundamentally shifted component pricing across the consumer electronics
India's central government will take a 1-2% stake in AI unicorn Sarvam once its $300 million funding round closes, converting compute subsidies provided under the IndiaAI Mission into equity. The move sets a precedent for how the government accounts for public support given to homegrown AI startups.
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, featuring a redesigned Siri as a standalone app with chat history, apps launching up to 30 percent faster, and a refined Liquid Glass interface. A developer preview is live now, with public release expected around September 2026.
Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote unveiled a fully redesigned Siri and confirmed iOS 27 alongside updates for iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and macOS. The Siri overhaul is the most strategically significant move, targeting a competitive gap with Google and Microsoft in AI assistants.
