The 2028 iPhone display from Apple may seem implausible, yet Samsung and LG are racing to develop it.

      Android phones have featured curved displays for several years while accepting the resulting distortion as a trade-off for aesthetic appeal. In contrast, Apple is dedicating two years and billions in supplier investments to reject this compromise.

      Apple doesn't merely request its suppliers to produce components; it dictates the requirements, sets deadlines, and monitors significant financial flows across product lines and supply chains.

      Reportedly, Apple is urging Samsung and LG to develop a new OLED cathode material known as IZO (Indium Zinc Oxide) for a display that bends on all four sides, intended for iPhones launching in 2028 (according to ETnews).

      LG Display has responded by investing around $770 million in necessary infrastructure. Meanwhile, Samsung is still contemplating whether to commit resources to new dedicated manufacturing lines.

      However, Apple is not waiting for either company to make their decisions; it requires the display to be ready. Unlike the flat OLED panels that have been in iPhones since 2020, Apple desires a four-sided bending display that curves at all four edges simultaneously.

      This display is intended for the "all-screen" iPhone that has been rumored to be in development for years. A major challenge is the optical distortion occurring at the curved edges, which intensifies when all four sides curve together.

      Apple's solution is to use IZO cathodes, which are more transparent than the standard OLED panel cathodes found in conventional smartphones, allowing more light to pass through. A more transparent cathode would result in less distortion at the curved edges, improved image quality, and a display that appears less warped at the sides.

      The drawback, however, is that creating IZO cathodes necessitates specialized low-damage TCO sputtering equipment that current OLED production lines are not equipped to handle, especially at large scales. You might note that Samsung has previously used curved displays in its Galaxy S series, and several Android manufacturers also offer mildly curved displays on midrange devices.

      Nonetheless, Apple is not simply replicating that model. The push for IZO cathodes indicates that the company will not release a curved display until it has refined the technology, which is a known issue on midrange Android smartphones.

      What remains puzzling is that Apple is developing a four-sided bending display for the 2027 anniversary iPhone, but the IZO cathode technology is not expected to be ready until the 2028 model.

      Does this imply that the 20th anniversary iPhone will not feature the improved curved display? It seems likely, but it's essential to remember that Apple typically does not release a product unless it believes it has achieved perfection.

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      I tested the AI Image to Video 2.0 feature on the Honor 600 Pro, and I found it exceeded my expectations.

      Initially skeptical, I ended up being impressed. Before you dismiss the concept, consider that AI is ubiquitous, often in ways that an average user may not always notice. Nonetheless, amid the surge of AI integrations, there are a few pleasant innovations. Effortlessly converting still images into a brief video clip is one such feature, though I wish it didn’t require intrusive permissions or complex token systems.

      I discovered this functionality on my current device, the Honor 600 Pro, and the outcomes have been delightful. While it isn't a brand-new trick, what caught my attention is the polished execution by Honor. There are no sign-up complications, it's seamlessly integrated into the system gallery, and the conversion process is straightforward. There's even a dedicated button on the phone that allows instant access to this AI image transformation.

      A recent Qualcomm leak indicates we may be entering an era of exorbitant phone prices.

      Your next flagship Android device might become significantly more expensive due to one small chip.

      We’ve reached a stage where the processor in a flagship phone could cost as much as an entire budget Android device. While this sounds outrageous, it feels indicative of the direction premium phones are heading. Samsung has already increased the starting price of the Galaxy S26 by $100 compared to the Galaxy S25, and forthcoming Android flagships could see even higher price increases.

      According to a recent leak from tipster Abhishek Yadav, Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could exceed costs of $300, which would greatly elevate the overall materials cost for the next generation of Android flagships.

      Samsung is taking steps to block excessive push notifications filled with adware.

      Galaxy users might benefit from a cleaner notification experience.

      Push notifications can be beneficial until apps begin using them as free advertisement space. On Android, this becomes especially frustrating because promotional messages are often not clearly distinguished from critical notifications. Users frequently have to guess which settings manage ads, leading many to disable notifications entirely just to avoid the spam.

      Samsung seems to be tackling this problem with a new Device Care update that can identify and block apps generating an overload of promotional notifications.