Do Son OpenAI is prepping "Gumdrop," an AI-integrated pen designed by Jony Ive. Launching in 2027, it promises zero-latency, "audio-first" companion intelligence.
Foxconn
Google is accelerating its new AI glasses project (Project Astra), setting up a supply chain (Foxconn/Samsung/Qualcomm) and targeting an ambitious Q4 2026 launch window.
Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the iPhone Fold's critical hinge mechanism cost has been reduced to $70-$80 per unit, improving profit margins and accelerating its mass production feasibility.
Apple's supply chain in India has created 350,000 jobs and grown to include 45 local partners. The entire iPhone 17 series is set to be fully assembled in India.
Apple is reportedly manufacturing all four iPhone 17 models in India for the first time, marking a major shift in its strategy to reduce reliance on China.