Samsung may be experimenting with large batteries for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

      The Galaxy S27 Ultra might finally break free from Samsung's 5,000mAh limitation.

      Samsung has been rumored to be developing a larger battery for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, and leaked CAD designs indicate significant design alterations for the Ultra, particularly featuring a prominent new camera plateau.

      A recent leak offers insight into how ambitious Samsung might be with the battery. The leaker, Kro, claims the company is currently testing five prototypes with battery capacities between 5,700mAh and 6,000mAh. If the final product aligns closer to the higher end, it would represent a substantial upgrade over the 5,000mAh batteries that Samsung has utilized for several past generations.

      Silicon-carbon technology could enable Samsung to achieve 6,000mAh.

      Earlier leaks had suggested a Galaxy S27 Ultra battery capacity around 5,700mAh, and it is believed that Samsung is also investigating silicon-carbon technology for its next generation of devices.

      Recently, Samsung rolled out silicon-carbon batteries with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series. This technology facilitates packing more energy into the same physical space. While Samsung has not confirmed that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature this chemistry, a battery nearing 6,000mAh certainly makes the prospect more intriguing.

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      Even a 6,000mAh battery would still leave Samsung trailing behind some Chinese flagship models, which have pushed silicon-carbon batteries over 7,000mAh. Kro's leak suggests that Samsung has at least considered achieving that benchmark, although it might have necessitated a controversial design compromise.

      Samsung reportedly experimented with a 7,000mAh version lacking the S Pen.

      According to Kro, Samsung has tested a prototype of the Galaxy S27 Ultra without the integrated S Pen. By omitting the stylus and its housing, Samsung allegedly managed to increase the battery size to 7,000mAh.

      Such a model would bring Samsung closer to the battery capacities seen in some Chinese flagships, but removing the S Pen would be a significant decision. The Galaxy S22 Ultra was the first Galaxy S device to include an S Pen in 2022, effectively continuing a key feature from the discontinued Galaxy Note line. It has remained an essential element of Samsung's Ultra series ever since.

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      While a 7,000mAh battery is appealing, I suspect that Galaxy Ultra enthusiasts would have a lot to say if the S Pen had to be sacrificed for it. For now, the prototypes with capacities between 5,700mAh and 6,000mAh seem like a more practical path forward.

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      Apple may have unintentionally disclosed details about what's next for Apple TV and HomePod.

      Apple's significant AI initiative has extended to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but two notable devices have been left out of the discussion. The Apple TV and HomePod have mostly been sidelined, despite Siri playing a crucial role in user interaction. This could be set to change.

      With the public release of iOS 27 approaching, the latest beta appears to hint that Apple is gearing up to introduce Apple Intelligence functionalities to its living room devices. As spotted by Apple Home Authority, the Home app now has a new section titled “Apple Intelligence Report” for compatible Apple TV and HomePod devices using the beta software. While a menu hidden in a beta may not seem particularly thrilling, its presence raises intriguing questions, given that neither the Apple TV nor HomePod currently supports Apple Intelligence.

      Apple has scheduled a September 9 event to unveil new iPhones and more.

      Apple has officially announced the date for its upcoming Fall launch event, which will take place on September 9th. The event will begin at 10 am at the renowned Steve Jobs Theater at Apple, where a select group of media and creators will be invited to attend in person.

      What can we expect?

      The recent Galaxy S27 renders have leaked, revealing that Samsung is taking a very cautious approach.

      While Samsung may be gearing up for a significant redesign of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, those hoping for similar changes in the standard Galaxy S27 should manage their expectations. Android Headlines, collaborating with well-known leaker OnLeaks, has shared what it claims are official renders of the Galaxy S27, giving us an early glimpse of Samsung's upcoming compact flagship from multiple perspectives. Unlike the Ultra, which appears to be evolving in a distinctly different design direction, the standard S27 looks strikingly familiar.

      At first glance, it could easily be confused with the Galaxy S26. The phone seems to retain Samsung's signature clean, flat-sided design, featuring three vertical camera rings on the back. This also means the camera bump persists, so the phone will likely wobble slightly when used on a desk. The size is not changing