The iPhone Ultra news ramps up

We're getting close to Apple's big "surprise and shine" event. The company is expected to finally launch its first foldable iPhone, which could massively shake up the folding phone market.

As we approach the event, the rumors and news about the iPhone Ultra have continued to ramp up.

Here's a rundown of the recent iPhone Ultra stories covered on Tom's Guide:

• iPhone Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — here's the flagship foldable I'd recommend
• I've tested every major foldable phone this year, and the iPhone Ultra can beat them all with this one killer feature
• iPhone Ultra tested with Apple Pencil but not happening at launch — this is how it could work
• iPhone Ultra — 11 things you need to know about the foldable iPhone ahead of the Apple Event
• Expert predicts iPhone Ultra's $2,500 price tag won't deter die-hard fans — it could see 10 million units sold in the next year

Less creepy Meta glasses

Meta is constantly trying to get around attempts to prevent people from recording others without their permission.

One workaround lets you start recording and then cover the light, but Meta is rolling out a patch that'll stop recording as soon as the light is blocked, keeping others safe and secure.

These so-called "anti-pervert" features are great and necessary to ensure people feel safe around those wearing Meta Glasses. Will users figure out ways around the safety blocks? Probably, but at least we know Meta is ready to deal with any new workarounds that may emerge.

"We have an update coming to increase the reliability of the capture LED on our AI glasses. The camera won’t start recording if the LED is blocked, but some people try to bypass this by starting a recording and then covering it up. A fix for this is starting to roll out - the camera will now stop working if the light is covered during a recording

We're gearing up for IFA

Berlin is about to come the capital city of the world of tech next week, and our team is gearing up to head over and cover all the latest announcements — testing brand new tech to see whether it's worth your hard-earned money.

Here are our predictions for what to expect!