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APPLE LEAK CLAIMS 20TH-ANNIVERSARY IPHONE WILL APE A DESIGN FORMULA FROM A DECADE AGO

Apple is reportedly testing a major display redesign for its rumored 20th-anniversary iPhone Pro models, featuring larger quad-curved, nearly borderless screens with a smaller display cutout. While the current iPhone 18 Pro focuses on internal upgrades, the 2027 models could deliver a more dramatic visual refresh—though the leak reflects early prototypes, and the design may still change.

NEW STANDARD.S GIVES CLIMATE JOURNALISM CRITIC BRANDMELDER AN IDENTITY

Brandmelder's new identity was designed to position the climate journalism watchdog as a credible, neutral media critic rather than an activist organization. Built around a customizable dot-grid system, restrained typography, and a subtle color palette inspired by climate stripes, the branding emphasizes consistency, objectivity, and ease of use while helping the project reach mainstream news audiences.

THE MASCOTS, DESIGN AND VISUAL HISTORY OF WIKIPEDIA, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA THAT PUTS FUNCTIONALITY ABOVE AESTHETICS

Wikipedia's enduring design is built around simplicity, accessibility, and trust, evolving only subtly while remaining highly customizable and supported by a passionate global community of volunteers. Beyond the encyclopedia itself, its visual identity extends through iconic branding like the puzzle globe, community-created mascots, creative projects, and campaigns that celebrate Wikipedia as a collaborative, human-powered ecosystem rather than just a website.

AI CAN BUILD YOUR UI. NOW FIGMA CAN TELL IT WHEN IT SCREWED UP

Applitools' integration lets a Figma frame URL serve as the visual baseline, matching the test viewport and flagging where an implementation drifts from the approved design. The same September 15 release expands its Eyes MCP Server so coding agents can inspect, review, and resolve visual tests from chat. Code that runs is not the same as code that matches the design, and Figma becomes the reference that settles it.

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