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Apple will reportedly launch its first horizontally folding smartphone with an LTPO+ flexible OLED display in 2026, a tipster revealed in a blog post. On top of this, the company will also unveil the iPhone 18 series next year. However, in the following year, 2027, Apple might unveil the iPhone 20 lineup instead of the iPhone 19 series, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. In 2028, the company might launch its first vertically folding handset, dubbed iPhone Flip.

Hong Kong has approved its first spot Solana ETF, becoming the first Asian market to do so ahead of the US. The ChinaAMC Solana ETF will trade in both Chinese yuan and US dollars, with a minimum investment of about $100 (roughly Rs. 8,800). This builds on prior approvals for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, expanding regulated crypto investment options for retail and institutional investors in the region.

Garmin has launched its new aviator smartwatches, the D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2, aimed at pilots and active users. The D2 Air X15 features a 45mm stainless steel and fibre-reinforced polymer case, while the D2 Mach 2 comes in 47mm and 51mm models with titanium or DLC-coated bezels. Both offer 1.4-inch AMOLED displays, PlaneSync and avionics connectivity, advanced flight data, GPS, health and fitness tracking, and voice commands. Battery life ranges from 10 to 26 days, and prices start at $649.99 (roughly Rs. 57,100).

Microsoft is set to unveil new Copilot upgrades on Thursday, promising a more personal and interactive AI assistant. Teasers hint at the arrival of avatars, likely featuring “Mico” from GroupMe, along with new agentic browsing features for Edge. The company could also debut Copilot Journeys, group chats, and improved memory tools, further expanding its AI ecosystem across Windows, Office, and the web.

Spotify users have been reporting issues with the app on Android devices in recent weeks. It resulted in the music streaming app frequently crashing or freezing under certain conditions for a sizable number of users, primarily on Samsung and Google Pixel devices, hampering the user experience. The company has now acknowledged the issue and said it is currently under investigation. Spotify says a fix for it is currently in the works.