Apple appears to be working hard to ensure it doesn’t repeat Samsung’s mistakes when it launches the iPhone Fold. A new report says the company is considering the use of a new built-in screen protector with exceptional surface hardness and scratch resistance. It follows an earlier report on another move Apple is said to be making in order to maximize the robustness of the upcoming model … more…

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Civilization VII arriving on Apple Arcade shows how far Apple's gaming ambitions have come, and how poorly the service fits games designed to evolve over years rather than ship once and stand still."Civilization VII Arcade Edition" on Apple ArcadeCivilization has always been about long, immersive play where you think across centuries. The game rewards long-term planning and punishes short-sighted decisions.Over the years, each game in the series has evolved through expansions, updates, and overhauls, making growth a key part of its identity. Players now view each release as a starting point rather than the end. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The European Union has decided not to add Apple Maps or Apple Ads to list of online services sufficiently large enough to come under the purview of the Digital Markets Act.EU probe concludes that Apple Maps does not qualify to come under the Digital Markets ActWhen the EU first announced a list of gatekeepers, they included six Big Tech firms, ranging from Apple to ByteDance, then the owner of TikTok. In November 2025, the European Commission began investigating Apple Maps and also Apple Ads, to see if they meet this criteria.Now according to Reuters, the regulator has decided against designating either service as a gatekeeper. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple is reportedly evaluating a tougher display film technology for its first foldable iPhone as it tests materials that could differentiate the durability and feel of the screen from rival devices. According to a new supply chain report from The Elec, Apple is evaluating transparent polyimide film as a protective layer that would sit on top of the ultra-thin glass used in the foldable display. The report says the company is currently testing two options for this outer film: polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and clear polyimide (CPI). Most of today's foldable displays use ultra-thin glass to improve clarity and rigidity, but the glass still requires a flexible polymer film on top to prevent scratches and damage. This is the layer that…

Spotify is about to allow premium subscribers in the US and UK to buy physical books through the app, in a move the company expects to drive revenue for both itself and indie bookstores. It’s an expansion of the company’s partnership with bookshop.org on audiobooks, but it’s hard to see how the move makes any kind of sense … more…