9to5Mac Daily Apple TV’s ‘vibrant’ rebrand, more
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Oct 14, 2025 Exciting updates from the world of Apple! Eddy Cue revealed that Apple TV has significantly more subscribers than rumored, sparking curiosity about its growing popularity. The rebranding of Apple TV+ to simply 'Apple TV' also caught attention, along with a vibrant new app logo. Meanwhile, an upcoming F1 movie now has a streaming date, and the Pro Display XDR 2 may feature a built-in ultrawide camera. Plus, there are promising developments in reducing the cost of key iPhone Fold components.
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Hinge Cost Cuts Foldable iPhone Price Pressure
- Ming-Chi Kuo reports the foldable iPhone hinge cost will be about $70–$80 after mass production.
- Design and assembly optimizations, not cheaper materials, drive the $20–$40 savings per unit.
Pro Display XDR Likely Gains Built-In Camera
- Code evidence suggests the next Pro Display XDR will include a built-in ultrawide camera.
- References to desk view and possible 12MP or 18MP sensors indicate Apple plans camera-first features for the display.
Speakers Still Unclear For New XDR
- It's unclear whether the new Pro Display XDR will add speakers alongside the camera.
- Apple originally omitted camera and speakers citing professional studio privacy and security constraints.
