The iPhone can't be designed in curved screen. Don't believe such rumors.
Apple has explicitly informed its suppliers that it will not adopt curved screens, At most, it may feature a "visual curve" effect—similar to the edges of an Apple Watch display, where the panel remains flat with the signature softly squared-off borders, while the glass subtly curves downward at the edges. The curvature will be minimal, achieving an edge-to-edge visual experience.

The current challenge lies in thinning the TFE (thin-film encapsulation) and optimizing the side OCA (optical clear adhesive) application. If not executed properly, it could create a "magnifying glass" effect when viewed from the side, causing distorted visuals. This is the general direction Apple is pursuing—absolutely no quad-curved screens. A unibody quad-curved glass design might be possible, but only the glass would bend; the display itself would remain entirely flat, with zero curvature.

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iPhone X - Promo

Development Schedule:

1.Final specs will be locked in 2Q25, with the official project kickoff in 3Q25 and mass production slated for 4Q26.

2.The second-generation foldable iPhone is expected to begin mass production in 2H27.

Shipment Estimates:

1.The complexity of the first-generation foldable iPhone will cap volume production until 2027.

2.Shipments are projected at 3-5 million uniWith the second-generation model included, total foldable iPhone shipments could reach 20 million units in 2027.

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The game changer arrives in 2026:

Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Code-named V68, it looks like Samsung Electronics Co.’s book-style foldables that open into a small tablet.

It’s slated to feature four cameras (one on the front, one on the inside and two on the back) and — like the iPhone Air — will lack a SIM-card slot. It also will use Touch ID instead of Face ID, making it a bit of a throwback in that respect.

But I still think it will be hugely popular with Apple’s legion of consumers who are willing to spend whatever to get the latest and greatest.

Apple’s suppliers are already working on the new model and plan to ramp up production early next year for a fall release — and I’m thrilled.

I’ve been clamoring for a foldable iPhone for years, and Samsung has proven how valuable the category is for power users and video watchers.

I think once people try foldables, they’ll never want to go back.

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Apple recently made a change to the screen technology in its foldable iPhone.

The original plan was to rely on what are known as on-cell touch sensors, a different approach than current iPhones use.

But they can create air gaps between the screen and its cover — and make the unfolded display’s crease look more pronounced.

I’m told that Apple is now pivoting to an in-cell touch screen, something closer to what’s already in the iPhone.

That should help make the crease less obvious and improve touch accuracy.

Then comes 2027, when Apple celebrates its smartphone’s 20th birthday with a curved-glass “iPhone 20.”

This design will finally break from the squared-off slab we’ve lived with since 2020 and move to an approach with curved glass edges all around.

It should fit nicely with the new Liquid Glass-based interface for iOS and other operating systems due to be released next month.

The bottom line: 2025 won’t be a revolutionary year for the iPhone. But it will lay the foundation for major shifts in 2026 and 2027, making it an exciting time for iPhone fans.

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🇨🇳 China Makes AI Education Mandatory

Effective Date: 1 September 2025
Scope: All primary and secondary schools nationwide
Pilot City: Beijing (model for nationwide rollout)
Minimum Instruction Time: 8 hours per academic year per student

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📅 Timeline

- 2024–2025: Curriculum design, teacher training, infrastructure upgrades
- Sept 2025: Official launch in all schools
- Post-2025: Continuous updates to keep pace with AI advancements

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📚 Curriculum Framework

Primary (Ages 6–12) ::: Basic programming, robotics, sensory-based AI concepts ::: Games, interactive projects, storytelling

Middle School ::: AI in daily life, data analysis, problem-solving ::: Project-based learning, real-world case studies

High School ::: Advanced AI applications, innovation projects, AI ethics ::: Research labs, innovation challenges, debates

Integration Options:

- Standalone AI subject
- Embedded within science/IT courses
- After-school clubs & competitions

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⚙ Implementation Challenges

- Teacher Training: Large-scale upskilling in AI concepts
- Infrastructure Gaps: Ensuring rural schools have adequate tech resources
- Curriculum Development: Creating engaging, age-appropriate materials

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🌏 Global Significance

- UNESCO Insight: China is among the first countries to make AI literacy mandatory nationwide

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