Report: All-glass iPhone 19 Pro details emerge

A 2023 render showcasing a bezel-less iPhone resembling a sheet of glass. (Image source: Ice Universe, X)

New supply chain reports are shedding more light on Apple's rumoured all-glass iPhone 19 Pro, expected for the iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2027. Following earlier reports of a curved, notch-less design, ETNews details a "four-sided bending display" from Samsung Display and LG Display, creating a bezel-less look reminiscent of a past Xiaomi concept. This design could also feature an under-display camera. The report also suggests a significant battery upgrade with a solid-state battery and an all-silicon cathode. While exciting, these details remain unconfirmed.

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Apple CEO teases new 'Air' device launch this week

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Apple CEO Tim Cook ignited speculation about a new product launch, teasing "something in the air" in a recent post on X. The cryptic message, accompanied by a short video, indicates an announcement is expected this week.  

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Apple commits to minimum 5-year security updates for iPhones

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Apple has confirmed it will provide security updates for iPhones for at least five years, less than the seven years guaranteed by Samsung and Google. This is the first time Apple has committed to a minimum length of software support for iPhones. A new UK regulation requires companies to provide security updates for internet-connected devices for at least five years. This applies to iPhones, and Apple has confirmed they'll support iPhone 15 with security updates for at least five years from its launch in September 2023.

While Samsung and Google currently offer a longer guarantee, Apple has historically provided security updates for iPhones for over five years. So, iPhone users can likely expect to receive security updates for just as long, if not longer, than Samsung and Google devices.

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Apple can reportedly update iPhones in their packaging

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Apple might be able to update your iPhone even if they're still in their packaging and Apple's stores. Typically, when you buy new hardware, you would need to update the device when you first open it. But Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his newsletter that Apple has a system that can update the iPhone's operating system before they get sold. And they don't even have to be taken out of the box.

There will be a "pad-like device" in stores where employees can place unopened iPhone boxes to trigger an update. This pad will wirelessly turn on the iPhone, run the software update, and then turn it off again. This system might be in place before the year ends.

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