A Apple may soon join the foldable smartphone bandwagon. A Chinese report suggests that foldable iPhones are being developed by the manufacturer. The launch is expected to take place in 2022. It is worth remembering that recently, rumors emerged about a iPhone 13 with flexible battery. Additionally, there is another source that says the iPad Mini would be discontinued when the Apple launched his Foldable iPhone.

Second a report from the Economic Daily, Foxconn and Nippon Nippon sent material samples to Apple perform tests. The results are important for the Cupertino giant to determine the resistance of the screens and hinges. In addition, the report also states that the company's netbook tests needed to guarantee between 20 and 30 thousand folds and up to 50 thousand in more advanced devices. For foldable iPhones, this number would be approximately 100 thousand.

Nippon points out that compared to laptop hinges, cellphone hinges need to withstand more openings because they are intended to be used more often. In addition, the screen material needs to ensure durability.

Folding screen

A Apple have not yet decided whether foldable iPhones will have a screen OLED or microLED. The screens microLED promise even higher levels of brightness, color saturation and energy efficiency. In any case, the company would not be in a hurry to launch the devices, given that the first version of Samsung's Galaxy Fold had several problems after its launch.

Furthermore, recent tests of the Surface Duo from Microsoft and Motorola Razr presented flaws in the folding of the equipment. Thus, the Apple is reportedly being extremely meticulous about the design and materials of its foldable iPhones to ensure that, when and if they are released, they are successful.

And the look? Well, two patents registered by the manufacturer show two different approaches that the device can take. In one of them, the model is formed by two completely separate screens that come together to form a larger cell phone. Another version is more similar to what we saw in the Fold line, in which the “tablet” can be closed in half.

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