Apple Stock News: Glass-Centric
Apple Stock News: Apple has not canceled the glass-centric iPhone redesign planned for the device’s 20th anniversary in 2027. The smartphone will feature a body with front and back glass wrapping around the edges and sandwiched by a thin metal band. A more ambitious version made entirely of glass was scrapped early in the development cycle. It is possible that analyst Edison Lee reported on this discarded prototype, mistakenly treating it as a recent project cancellation. Expectations for an all-new separate model are unconfirmed; rumors suggest this design will be limited to next year’s Pro and Pro Max models.
Advanced Manufacturing Center
Apple has opened its Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, Texas, at the same facility where it produces AI servers and will soon begin assembling the Mac mini. Small and medium-sized businesses can visit the 20,000-square-foot facility for free to learn about the innovative processes used to create Apple devices. Company experts will conduct sessions on final assembly and printed circuit board assembly, teaching participants how to adapt to production challenges in real time. In the future, the center will offer hands-on training to local college students. The AMC’s opening is part of Apple’s $600 billion commitment to US manufacturing, and interested parties can sign up for future sessions via the company’s website.
Asymmetric Corners
Leaker “Ice Universe” has shared screen protectors for Apple’s rumored foldable “iPhone Ultra,” confirming a design with square corners by the hinge and rounded ones on the opposite edge. While the accessory is asymmetrical, the actual display underneath is expected to feature symmetrical rounded corners, uniform bezels, and a shorter, wider aspect ratio. The single front-facing camera cutout is positioned on the right side instead of the center because the device will reportedly use Touch ID rather than Face ID. This information follows recent leaks regarding protective covers for the rear camera module in silver and dark blue finishes. Rumors point to 5.5-inch outer and 7.8-inch inner displays, an A20 Pro chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and a mid-September launch at a price of at least $2,000.
