Sources from MacRumors said that Apple has researched and tested many folding screen devices since 2016. These prototypes use many screen panels from different partners. , including a device using a Samsung screen.
However, the above prototype is said to have broken just a few days after Apple’s rigorous internal testing process. That has forced Apple to suspend the entire project for the foreseeable future at least until this screen can meet its strict standards.
The problem is currently unknown. How does this affect Apple’s folding screen iPad development process?
Previously, The Information page revealed that Apple is developing two other folding screen iPhone prototypes. together. This source said that both folding screen iPhone prototypes have a clamshell design.
Currently these devices are in the early stages of development and are not planned for production. series of the company in 2024 or 2025. Therefore, the earliest time this device could launch is in 2026.
CEO Tim Cook first mentioned to engineers and developers The company’s design of a folding screen iPhone in 2018. Up to now, the company still considers technical issues as well as the high price of the product.
The company’s design team company wants to build a folding phone that isn’t too thick compared to current iPhone models. However, limitations in battery and screen technology have become barriers in the development process.
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