Paul Bettany might replace Matt Smith as Prince Phillip in Netflix’s ‘The Crown’

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The next two seasons of The Crown will have new faces taking on the familiar roles. And one of those reportedly taking on the role of Prince Phillip is renowned British actor Paul Bettany. He’s reportedly in talks to replace Matt Smith. Other actors who they’re reportedly talking to include Helena Bonham Carter, who is expected to take on the role of Princess Margaret from Vanessa Kirby. Peter Morgan plans to recast the roles of the characters because they’re getting older. Morgan said, “You can’t ask someone to act middle-aged. Someone has to bring their own fatigue to it. The feelings we all have as 50-year-olds are different than the feelings we all have as 30-year-olds.”

The only confirmed cast member is Olivia Colman. She’s set to play Queen Elizabeth II and will take the role from Claire Foy. While the third and fourth season haven’t gotten the official greenlight yet, early production is reportedly underway.

Source: The Independent

CES 2018: Samsung reportedly showed off smartphones with foldable displays in closed door meetings

Report has it Samsung took advantage at being at one of the biggest trade shows in the world to see how its partners and other users would respond to what is being touted as the next big trend in tech: foldable displays. The South Korean tech company reportedly showed off its foldable mobile display concept in closed door meetings at CES 2018. As GSMArena reports, there have been hints on the show floor with regards to foldable panel technology but UX design might be pushing back production to next year.

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Lava Red version of the OnePlus 5T is reportedly coming to India on January 23

It looks like OnePlus isn’t done distributing the different versions of the OnePlus 5T. We’ve just seen the Sandstone White model but rumour has it one of its other limited edition models is coming to India. According to reports, OnePlus and partner Amazon have plans to release the Lava Red variant in the country on January 26. However, the latest report from Techook claims the release date is earlier and is set for January 23. But neither OnePlus nor Amazon has given any official comments on the matter. Right now we’re just going to have to wait and see.

Source: GSMArena

Jimmy Iovine rumoured to be leaving Apple Music in August

Rumour has it Apple Music is losing one of the key figures that has helped the service grow to over 30 million paying subscribers. It’s said Jimmy Iovine is set to leave Apple in August when his shares have fully vested. Iovine, the former Interscope CEO, joined Apple back in 2014 after he, together with Dr. Dre, sold Beats, both the electronics business and music service to Apple. But Iovine’s relationship with the company started back in 2003 when he first met Apple founder Steve Jobs and exec Eddy Cue. He’s considered a key proponent of Apple’s iTunes and iPod.

While neither Iovine nor Apple commented on the report, Billboard asked Iovine back in a September interview what he planned to do after Apple Music, he spoke about bringing music streaming up to speed. He disputes a report by Goldman Sachs that predicts subscription streaming would turn the global record business into a US$41 billion business by 2030. He says, “I’m 64 years old. I have no idea [what I’m doing next]. There’s just a problem here that needs some sort of solution, and I want to ­contribute to it. Goldman Sachs may think it’s solved, but I don’t. We’re not even close.”

Source: Billboard