Nearly a decade after Face ID debuted in the iPhone X, BASF is bringing a lawsuit against Apple for violating face authentication technology patents it holds. Apple must face yet another patent infringement lawsuit Many versions of the iPad and nearly every iPhone since the iPhone X has used Face ID. For whatever reason, BASF chose today to pursue a patent infringement lawsuit. According to a report from Reuters , the German-based BASF company has started a lawsuit against Apple. They allege patent infringement for their patents held on face authentication technology. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
We're less than a week away from the debut of Apple's first foldable iPhone, and rumors have been picking up as the event date approaches. Here's the latest. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. MagSafe - Even though foldable iPhone dummies we saw earlier this year didn't have a MagSafe ring , Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman claims all signs indicate MagSafe charging will be supported . Crease - Some of the early language about the foldable iPhone's crease suggested Apple might have found a way to make it invisible , but later rumors are more realistic. The crease is minimal , but Apple hasn't found a magic way to get rid of it. Touch ID - Touch ID is still expected for the foldable iPhone. Apple didn't have room for the Face ID hardware because the device is rumored to be just 4.5mm thick. There will be volume buttons at the top of the iPhone Ultra , with a ‌Touch ID‌ side button for unlocking. Software - iOS 27 makes it clear Apple is making sure apps will work with the foldable iPhone. There's a big push for app resizability and layout flexibility. The iPhone is expected to support multitasking, sidebars, and side-by-side app usage. Cameras - Camera rumors haven't changed. We're expecting a two-lens camera setup with Wide and Ultra Wide lenses. Chips - Early rumors said Apple would transition to the C2 and move away from Qualcomm, but it looks like Apple might still use Qualcomm modems in the United States . It hinges on whether the C2 supports mmWave 5G. The ‌iPhone Ultra‌ will also adopt Apple's A20 Pro chip, the same as the iPhone 18 Pro models. Colors - The foldable iPhone is expected in white/silver and dark blue. Apple Pencil - Apple tested an Apple Pencil with the foldable iPhone, but it's probably not going to launch. Launch Timing - Rumors on ‌iPhone Ultra‌ launch timing and production have been mixed, with some sources reporting delays. Gurman says he will be "very surprised" if the device doesn't launch at the same time as the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models or "very close to it." It's still possible supplies could be constrained, leading to long waits for those who don't pre-order early. Price - The ‌iPhone Ultra‌ is expected to cost over $2,000, possibly up to $2,500 depending on storage capacity. Apple will introduce the ‌iPhone Ultra‌ and the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models at its "Surprise and Shine" event that will be held on Wednesday, September 9. Related Roundup: iPhone Fold Tags: Foldable iPhone , iPhone Ultra This article, " Foldable iPhone Ultra: The Latest Rumors Before Apple's Event " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
A new report claims that Apple is launching a costly new iPhone Ultra at the same time that shortages are driving all prices up, and the result is that the new foldable may start at $2,099. iPhone Ultra will be the most costly iPhone ever made The first iPhone to cost more than $1,000 was the iPhone X, launched on the tenth anniversary of the device in 2017. Right now, a maxed-out iPhone 17 Pro Max is a dollar short of $2,000, but according to TrendForce, the iPhone Ultra must start north of that. Basing its calculations on the bills of materials for iPhone components, TrendForce predicts that all models will rise by between 10% and 20%. This is because it says that for one example, the cost of a 256GB module is now 400% higher than a year ago. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
