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Samsung has just given us a preview of the creaseless iPhone Ultra display

Samsung has just given us a preview of the creaseless iPhone Ultra display | Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra shown

One of the reported reasons for Apple taking such a long time to introduce a folding iPhone is that the company was unhappy with the very visible crease and vulnerability of earlier generations of flexible screens.

Display partner Samsung finally solved this to Apple’s satisfaction, and the launch of the Korean company’s latest folding smartphone has now provided a preview of what we can expect from the iPhone Ultra display …

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Do we need to worry about burn-in as Macs transition to OLED screens?

Do we need to worry about burn-in as Macs transition to OLED screens? | Render shown of upcoming MacBook Pro

Apple devices were long known for having some of the highest-quality LCD screens in the business, and that remains the case for today’s MacBooks. The company upped the ante first through retina displays and then mini-LED backlighting. This is the reason Apple has been in no great hurry to adopt OLED technology.

It has, however, been making a phased transition to OLED. Apple first introduced the display tech with the Apple Watch, followed up with iPhone and iPad models, and the MacBook Pro is next in line for the upgrade …

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iOS 27 public beta 2 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more

iOS 27 public beta

The second iOS 27 public beta is now available for iPhone. It gives users an early chance to try Apple’s biggest software update of the year.

Siri AI is the headline feature. The release also includes a redesigned Screen Time experience, Liquid Glass refinements, performance upgrades, and dozens of quality-of-life changes.

Here’s how to install the beta, what’s new, and which features you should try first.

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Deals: AirTag 2, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $400 off, iPhone 17 Pro $220 off, AirPods Pro 3, Find My EDC gear, more

Alongside the $50 off AirPods Pro 3 this week, as well as $100 off all AirPods Max 2 and the return all-time lows on AirTag 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by more than a few notable MacBook Pro deals M5 up to $320 off, M5 Pro $400 off, and more. We also have a particularly notable deal on this Titanium Apple Watch Series 11 cell model at $169 off (likely won’t last long) joined by iPhone 17 Pro deals up to $220 off (Amazon Renewed Premium), and a series of notable Satetchi accessory discounts – metal/tempered glass Find My Wallet Card, Find My Keychain, its OntheGo Magnetic 7-in-1 USB-C Hub, and its gorgeous Space Black metal 25W 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station at its best price ever. Scope it all out down below. 

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