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  • Rumor: iPhone Fold reported to use “glass sandwich” approach to help reduce possible screen damage

    Rumor: iPhone Fold reported to use “glass sandwich” approach to help reduce possible screen damage

    When in doubt, go for the protective sandwich design.

    In its quest to prevent damage to the iPhone Fold display and avoid the same pitfalls as other hardware manufacturers have fallen into, Apple may be slated to go beyond using “self-healing glass” and a seamless hinge design and use a sandwich approach to the display panel of the upcoming device.

    In a Monday post to Chinese social media website Weibo, serial leaker Digital Chat Station has claimed that Apple may use a dual-layer UTG/UFG (Ultra-Thin Glass/Ultra-Thin Flexible Glass) structure. The actual display layer would be placed between two thin glass layers, with one above and one below.

    If so, this would help prevent the display from contacting the hinge mechanism directly. As the iPhone Fold flexes, the screen and hinge will move around, potentially making contact with each other. Another reason for this would be to reduce the mechanical stress induced by the act of folding. With glass layers on both sides, the glass elements will take most of the strain in the folding process, minimizing the stress on the display panel section.

    Back in December, Digital Chat Station claimed Apple was exploring the use of UFG for the display, and that there were still some “technical challenges” to overcome. However, previous reports said that Apple had solved its display design puzzle.

    Apple is thought to be shipping the iPhone fold later this year, with some rumors claiming the unit will feature a visible crease, while others have stated that the crease is barely observable to its users.

    Other additional features to the display could include advanced protection from scratches in the form of two film materials that Apple could put on top of the foldable glass to prevent damage to the screen itself. This technique has been used by Samsung Display, which is a major partner in Apple’s supply chain, and thus could be adding the element to the iPhone Fold.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via AppleInsider and Weibo

  • Apple announces WWDC 2026 details, conference will run from June 8th through June 12th

    Apple announces WWDC 2026 details, conference will run from June 8th through June 12th

    Apple just dropped the when and where of its Worldwide Developers Conference, which is set to begin on Monday, June 8 and end on Friday, June 12. Like last year’s conference, WWDC 2026 will primarily function as an online event open to all developers, with no associated cost.

    The company also announced that its keynote speech will take place on June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. During this speech, Apple will unveil iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.

    Apple has also announced that it will hold an in-person component for select developers and students on June 8 at the Apple Park Campus in Cupertino, California. Attendees will be invited to watch the keynote and State of the Union at ‌Apple Park‌, as well as meet with Apple employees and tour the campus. Current Apple Developer Program members, Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni, prior Swift Student Challenge winners, and current Apple Developer Enterprise Program members can enter to attend the June 8 Apple Park event, and Apple will choose participants through a random lottery. Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, March 30.

    Apple has also accepted submissions for its Swift Student Challenge in February, and winners will be announced soon. Entrants who are selected as Distinguished Winners will be invited to Cupertino for a multi-day experience.

    For the other attendees, WWDC 2026 will feature online sessions and labs, wherein Apple will explain how to incorporate forthcoming features into their apps. The keynote speech and online sessions will be available on the Apple Developer app, Apple website, and YouTube.

    Stay tuned for additional detail as they become available.

    Via MacRumors and Apple.com

  • Rumor: Apple’s twelfth-generation iPad, complete with an A19 processor, is “ready to go”

    Rumor: Apple’s twelfth-generation iPad, complete with an A19 processor, is “ready to go”

    Apple may have a twelfth-generation iPad, complete with an A19 chip with Apple Intelligence, ready to be released this year.

    Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the updated iPad is “ready to go” and “still coming this year.”

    No other major changes have been rumored so far for the iPad 12, and it’s expected that tablet will feature the same overall design as the current model.

    Apple Intelligence is already available on all other current-generation iPad models, including the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.

    Apple released the iPad 11 with an A16 chip in March 2025, with U.S. pricing starting at $349.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via MacRumors and Bloomberg

  • Nvidia’s Ultimate GeForce Now streaming tier allows for up to 120Hz refresh rates on Apple’s M5-based Vision Pro headset

    Nvidia’s Ultimate GeForce Now streaming tier allows for up to 120Hz refresh rates on Apple’s M5-based Vision Pro headset

    You may not own an Apple Vision Pro or have plans to snag one in the near future, but it appears that Nvidia and Apple are still working hand in hand to make it a nifty gaming device.

    Per 9to5Mac, Nvidia’s most expensive game streaming plan now supports 90 frames per second gameplay on Apple Vision Pro. GeForce Now also streams at a higher resolution for Vision Pro compared to other headsets.

    The new M5-based Apple Vision Pro now supports up to 120Hz refresh rates, while the original M2-based Apple Vision Pro offered up to 100MHz refresh rates.

    From Nvidia’s end, the streaming rate for its GeForce Now gaming application is streamed at 60Hz for its free and Performance ($10/month) tiers. However, the Ultimate ($20/month) tier increases the streaming rate to 90Hz. This allows Apple Vision Pro gamers to enjoy higher resolutions compared to Quest and Pico VR headset users.

    UploadVR offered the following comment on the difference:

    “…the $20/month Ultimate tier renders at up to 4K 240 FPS and now streams at 90FPS, with quadruple the vCPU and RAM of the free tier and an RTX 5080 equivalent GPU handling rendering for some titles, with an RTX 4080 for other less demanding ones.
    On the default Balanced quality mode, the Ultimate tier will stream to headsets at 1080p 90FPS by default. By switching to Custom mode, you can increase this to 1440p 90FPS on Quest and Pico, or 4K 90FPS on Apple Vision Pro headsets.”

    For flight simulation fans, X-Plane, the “world’s most advanced flight simulator”, will work with Apple Vision Pro, starting with visionOS 26.4, and iRacing will join.

    GeForce Now brings game streaming to Apple Vision Pro as well as the Mac for titles otherwise unavailable on either platform.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via 9to5Mac and UploadVR

  • Apple urges users running iOS 13 or iOS 14 to upgrade to iOS 15 or later, cites possible exploit issues

    Apple urges users running iOS 13 or iOS 14 to upgrade to iOS 15 or later, cites possible exploit issues

    If you don’t love upgrading your version of iOS, you may have to bite the bullet this time.

    Apple on Thursday urged iPhone users who are running iOS 13 or iOS 14 to upgrade to iOS 15 to protect themselves from being hacked through malicious web content.

    Via a support document, the company cited a series of iOS exploit kits known as “Coruna” and “DarkSword” that are in the wild which can take advantage of vulnerabilities in iOS 13 through iOS 17.2.1.

    “If your iPhone doesn’t have the latest software, update iOS to protect your data,” Apple noted.

    Apple has recently been more responsive with its security updates over the last several months, and users who have already upgraded to the latest versions of iOS available for their devices are generally safe from malicious websites and links. Apple has adviced that running iOS 15 through iOS 26 can be regarded as safe from these exploits.

    Apple released new iOS 15 and iOS 16 updates on March 11 to address the security issue, and Apple says that devices still on iOS 13 or iOS 14 need to upgrade to iOS 15 for protection from the hacking tool. iPhone users running an outdated version of iOS will get an additional alert to install a Critical Security Update in the next few days.

    Users who are unable to update their devices can alternatively turn on Lockdown Mode, which will offer protection from the attacks on out-of-date software. Lockdown Mode is available in iOS 16 or later, and it works by blocking hacking vectors like images in Messages and malicious websites.

    Apple’s Lockdown Mode is generally designed for users who are at risk of high-end, state-sponsored attacks, and this mode isn’t for the everyday iOS user. The exploits in question have been used in Ukraine, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Malaysia, and they are effective against anyone running an older version of iOS.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via MacRumors and support.apple.com