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According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple plans to launch more than 10 new smartphone models over the next three years. The rollout begins this week with the unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max featuring mechanical camera apertures, alongside Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra, priced above $2,000. Starting in 2027, the company intends to move away from its traditional September-only release cycle, spreading announcements throughout the year.
The roadmap includes the budget-friendly iPhone 18 and 18e in spring 2027, the ultra-thin iPhone Air 2, a redesigned anniversary Pro lineup in the fall, and a second-generation foldable model. By 2028, Apple aims to introduce a larger foldable iPhone with expanded inner and outer displays, along with updates to its standard smartphone portfolio.
On-the-Go Power: Japanese Engineers Develop Wireless In-Road Charging for Electric Vehicles
10 Oct. 08:10In a major leap for electric mobility, Honda R&D, alongside Taisei Corporation and Taisei Rotec, has unveiled an innovative dynamic wireless charging system that charges electric vehicles as they drive. By embedding compact energy-transmitting modules directly into the road surface, the system transfers power via a magnetic field to receivers mounted underneath moving vehicles. Designed to withstand heavy commercial transport up to 20 tons, real-world road testing is scheduled to begin in Japan in April 2027.
The technology eliminates the need for full road reconstruction, as modules can be integrated directly into milled asphalt layers. Aimed at boosting charging power up to 150 kW in future iterations, this infrastructure solution promise to significantly reduce grid pressure on traditional charging stations, particularly for logistics and commercial fleets.
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