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Latest leak reveals the iPhone 12 Pro Max running a 120Hz display

Also confirms LiDAR Scanner and more Pro camera features

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In the past few weeks, there have been several reports that Apple might not ship the upcoming iPhone 12 series with the latest 120Hz displays. It was even revealed that it’s mainly because of supply issues in driver ICs that hinder the Cupertino-based tech giant from equipping the new iPhone lineup with fast and fluid displays.

Just recently, popular leaker Jon Prosser posted screenshots that reveal the iPhone 12 Pro Max running a native 120Hz display.

Other than the Adaptive Refresh Rate setting, there are also new camera features in tow. As previously listed in our rumor roundup, it also confirms that the Max variant is equipped with a LiDAR scanner that made its debut on the 2020 iPad Pro.


Prosser also tweeted a list of things we might expect on the mid-sized iPhone 12 Pro variant — including a slightly bumped up display with thinner bezels, flat sides, and even a larger rear camera module.

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Additional leaks surface with EverythingApplePro‘s tweets showing the new iPhone’s display settings in Dark Mode that were originally sourced from Max Winebach — who’s also popular in the world of Apple leaks.

Basing it from the photos, the notch size might be unchanged. But with the 12 Pro Max’s bigger screen size, it’s now able to display a complete 12-hour time indicator on the UI’s upper left side.

As an added supporting claim, he also posted clippings confirming that the iPhone 12 Pro Max will indeed have a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display — making it the biggest iPhone to date.

It’s also stated that the new iPhone will support 20W fast wired and wireless charging out of the box. We’re still not sure if Apple will scrap the power bricks (literally) out of the box, but this might also mean that the cancelled AirPower might be resurrected after all.

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Apple reportedly gives up on the Vision Pro

But Apple will continue to sell the current model.

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April 30, 2026

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When they unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023, Apple touted the wearable as the next big thing after the iPhone. Now, almost three years removed from the launch, the Vision Pro hasn’t really taken over the coveted spot occupied by the iPhone. Apple, according to a report, is allegedly canning the short-lived wearable.

According to MacRumors, Apple has reportedly given up on making the Vision Pro a thing. The team handling the wearable has supposedly been subsumed by other teams within Apple.

If true, the wearable’s end is unfortunate but not surprising. Despite being out for years, the Vision Pro has sold only a little more than half a million units with numerous returns from customers. Most recently, Apple updated the wearable with the M5 chip, but the move hasn’t revitalized the device’s status in Apple’s lineup.

Most of the complaints about the device stem from its exorbitant price or its cumbersome battery pack. Besides costing a whopping US$ 3,499, the Vision Pro is also difficult to move around with, especially because of its total weight and a battery pack that can get in the way.

To be clear, Apple has not officially discontinued the Vision Pro yet. The company continues to sell the version with the M5 chip. Apple can also restart development in the future.

However, the meantime retirement on future development does coincide with the recent restructuring inside the company. Tim Cook recently decided to step down as CEO with John Ternus as his replacement. Canning the Vision Pro might be Ternus’ first step in redefining Apple according to his plans.

SEE ALSO: Apple Vision Pro gets M5 chip upgrade

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YouTube makes picture-in-picture mode free for everyone globally

The update is rolling out globally now.

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Picture-in-picture (or PiP) mode is a godsend for multitaskers. The feature lets users watch videos in a tiny floating window while doing other tasks. However, the feature isn’t readily available for all users. Or wasn’t, at least. YouTube is now rolling out PiP mode for free globally.

Previously, PiP mode was exclusive to YouTube users who pay for Premium or Premium Lite. It was also exclusive to the United States.

Now, YouTube is making the feature completely free for users all over the globe. It will be available for both iOS and Android versions of the app.

There’s still a catch, though. The free version is available only for “longform, non-music content.” The same goes for Premium Lite subscribers. Music is still an exclusive feature for those who pay for the regular version of Premium. Basically, there is no change for paying users or users in the United States.

Using PiP mode is simple. All you need to do is load up a video you want to watch in the background. Then, just exit the YouTube app and go about your other tasks. The video will be inside a floating, resizable window while you look at other things.

There’s no timeline on when the update will reach your device. However, YouTube has promised that it will roll out globally within the coming months.

SEE ALSO: YouTube remains top PH video platform; advertisers urged to continue investing

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OnePlus has reportedly merged with realme

Both brands were previously rumored for restructuring early this year.

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OnePlus has a problem. For a while now, rumors have swirled about the company’s dissolution. For their part, the company has continued to deny the reports, citing business as usual. Likely to their dismay, the reports just keep coming. Today, sources have hinted that OnePlus has merged with realme.

Back in January, it was rumored that OnePlus would be closing up shop this year. Since the company very quickly denied the rumors, the report hardly made waves. However, a suspected merger with realme is more difficult to debunk.

For one, realme is itself in a very interesting position. Also back in January, realme was reportedly moving back into being a sub-brand of OPPO. Coupled together with the OnePlus debacle, all this internal restructuring seems par for the course.

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, OnePlus and realme have already concluded the merger. The two brands have reportedly united their Chinese and international operations under one roof. Likewise, their marketing will be the same. Pete Lau will still be the main head for this new division.

As with anything of this nature, take this with a grain of salt. OPPO, OnePlus, and realme have not issued any official statements concerning a merger or a shutdown for any brand.

SEE ALSO: realme is reportedly going back to being an OPPO sub-brand

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