iPhone Fold Leak and Nvidia RTX Spark: Week 23 Recap

Key Takeaways

• A leaked photo from Ice Universe shows Apple's first foldable iPhone in white/silver with a compact, passport-style form factor
• Nvidia's RTX Spark combines 20 ARM CPU cores with Blackwell graphics and up to 128GB unified memory for AI workloads
• Microsoft will launch the Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark this fall, calling it its most powerful Surface ever

iPhone Fold Surfaces in Leaked Photo

The first photo of Apple's foldable iPhone has leaked. Ice Universe, a well-known industry tipster, posted an image showing the device in a white/silver finish. The photo confirms what earlier CAD renders suggested: a stocky, passport-style form factor rather than the tall book-fold design Samsung uses.

Rumors suggest Apple's first foldable will include a vapor chamber cooling system. This makes sense. The iPhone Pro models already use vapor chambers, and a folding phone with its tighter internal space would need effective heat dissipation. Apple is reportedly targeting a September launch.

“Apple's move into foldables isn't just about hardware; it's about perfecting the hinge-to-software continuity that Android has been refining for years.”

— Ming-Chi Kuo, Senior Industry Analyst

Community reaction has been mixed. Reddit's r/technology threads show skepticism about durability and an expected $2,000 price point. Apple has watched Samsung, Motorola, and others iterate on foldable designs for years. Whether that patience results in a more polished first-generation product remains to be seen.

Nvidia RTX Spark Brings Desktop-Class AI to Laptops

At Computex, Nvidia unveiled the RTX Spark platform. This ARM-based chip combines up to 20 CPU cores with Blackwell graphics architecture. The headline spec: RTX 5070-class performance with up to 128GB of unified memory.

Nvidia is positioning the Spark for three use cases: AI workloads, gaming, and content creation. The company says the chip is designed specifically for running local AI agents, moving computation off the cloud and onto the device.

“The RTX Spark moves the computer from being a mere tool to becoming your teammate.”

— Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia

The chip uses a 3nm design with 70 billion transistors. Nvidia says premium Windows laptops and compact desktops powered by RTX Spark will ship later this year. The technical community on r/nvidia is debating whether this marks a turning point away from x86 dominance in laptops.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Gets RTX Spark

Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex. The company calls it the most powerful Surface ever built. It will be the first Surface to use Nvidia's RTX Spark platform.

The Surface Laptop Ultra will launch this fall. Microsoft provided few other details, but the RTX Spark's specs suggest the laptop will target creative professionals and developers who need local AI processing power without external GPUs.

Motorola Edge 2026 Goes Smaller

Motorola announced the Edge (2026) for US and Canadian markets. The phone bucks the bigger-is-better trend with a 6.3-inch display, down from its predecessor's 6.6-inch screen. It launches June 11 at $600.

The display peaks at 5,200 nits, which Motorola calls "Extreme AMOLED." That brightness puts it among the most readable phones in direct sunlight. For context, most flagship phones top out around 2,000-3,000 nits.

Motorola also launched the Edge 70 Pro for international markets. It has a 6.7-inch 144Hz OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chip, and a 6,000mAh battery with 90W charging. UK pricing starts at £599.99. The device is a rebadge of the global Edge 70 Pro with a 50MP main camera and 10MP 3x telephoto.

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: 200MP Camera, 7,000mAh Battery

Huawei expanded its nova lineup with the nova 16 Ultra. The phone has a 200MP main camera and a 7,000mAh battery. It also supports satellite messaging. The nova 16 Ultra is currently exclusive to China, starting at CNY 4,199 (roughly $580).

Other News: iPhone 18 Pro Battery and Xiaomi Colors

A rumor claims the iPhone 18 Pro will have different battery sizes by region. The Chinese model with a physical SIM would get a 4,056mAh battery. The US eSIM-only model would get a larger 4,288mAh cell. The difference comes down to SIM tray space.

Xiaomi added a "Bold Yellow" color option to the Poco X8 Pro, joining Teal, White, and Black.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the iPhone Fold be released?

Rumors point to a September 2025 launch, but Apple has not confirmed any foldable iPhone plans.

What is Nvidia RTX Spark?

RTX Spark is Nvidia's new ARM-based platform combining up to 20 CPU cores with Blackwell graphics. It offers RTX 5070-class performance, up to 128GB unified memory, and 1 petaflop of AI compute.

How much will the Motorola Edge 2026 cost?

The Motorola Edge (2026) will cost $600 in the US when it launches on June 11.

What laptops will use RTX Spark?

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra will be the first confirmed device. Nvidia says premium Windows laptops and compact desktops from other manufacturers will follow later in 2025.

Is the Huawei nova 16 Ultra available outside China?

Not yet. The nova 16 Ultra is currently exclusive to China, starting at CNY 4,199.

Source: GSMArena.com / Ivan