Folding screen mobile phones are a major innovation in the field of smartphones in recent years, and major mobile phone manufacturers are launching their own folding screen products, such as Huawei's Mate X series, Samsung's Galaxy Z series, Xiaomi's Mix Fold, etc. However, Apple, as the leader of smartphones, has not disclosed its folding screen plan, which has made many fans and industry insiders curious and expectant.
Recently, multiple sources revealed that Apple is secretly developing its own folding screen phone, and it may be officially released in 2024. According to Taiwan's Economic **, Apple's Chinese ** companies (including Foxconn and New JAL) have produced samples of folding screen phones for Apple and are testing them. In addition, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also ** that Apple's first folding screen iPhone will come out in 2023 or 2024 and will be equipped with an 8-inch flexible OLED display.
So, what will Apple's foldable phone look like?At present, there are two main forms of folding screen mobile phones on the market, one is the inward folding type, that is, the screen is folded inward, which can realize the conversion of mobile phones and tablets, such as Huawei's Mate X series and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series;The other is the outward folding type, that is, the screen is folded outward, which can realize the shrinking of the mobile phone, such as Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip series and Motorola's Razr series. According to tipster Jon Prosser, Apple is currently testing both looks, but may favor a fold-out clamshell design. This design can make the phone more portable and stylish, and it is also in line with Apple's usual simple and elegant style.
However, Apple's foldable screen phones will not simply copy the solutions of other manufacturers, but will add their own innovations and features. It is reported that Apple is evaluating which screen technology to use in folding screen phones: OLED or Micro LED. OLED screen is currently the mainstream flexible screen technology, which has the advantages of high contrast, low power consumption, and bendability, but also has disadvantages such as screen burn-in and short life. Micro LED is a new type of screen technology, which is brighter and more efficient than the existing OLED technology, but consumes less power and does not have the problem of screen burn-in. Apple has been developing Micro LED screens for a long time, and some manufacturers have already achieved mass production. If Apple can use a micro LED screen on a foldable phone, it will be a big breakthrough and highlight.
In addition, Apple's foldable screen phones will also be optimized and innovated in terms of hinges and cameras. According to the patent, Apple expects to use sophisticated hinge and display technology that will allow the screen to fold without creases or seams, while guaranteeing the reliability and stability of the opening and closing. In terms of cameras, Apple may cancel the notch screen and adopt a punch-hole** camera, and the rear camera is flush with the back panel, making the overall shape more concise and beautiful.
In short, although Apple's folding screen mobile phone has not yet been officially unveiled, it has attracted the attention and expectations of many people. I believe that Apple will bring us a folding screen mobile phone that is both practical and beautiful when the technology matures, bringing new changes and innovations to the field of smart phones. Apple's first foldable iPhone