Summary of folding screen iPhone revelations: There are multiple screen forms

【CNMO Technology】Rumors about Apple’s foldable phone seem to have been around for a long time. Nowadays, Samsung's folding screen mobile phones have entered the fifth generation, and are about to release the latest Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, while Apple's folding screen mobile phones still have not seen any products. However, Apple rarely seems to be interested in being the first company to launch a new product. It prefers to launch products later but hopes to do them better, which is also Apple's consistent strategy on many products.

1. As manufacturers such as Samsung, Huawei, Google, OnePlus and Xiaomi have launched foldable screen mobile phones, Samsung’s competition in this field has become increasingly fierce.

2. As the world’s top-selling manufacturer, Apple has not yet launched a foldable screen mobile phone, which has triggered speculation.
3. There are signs that Apple is developing its own foldable phone.
4. According to an October 2018 report, Apple may be planning to launch a foldable iPad in late 2024 or early 2025, followed by a foldable iPhone.

   

   1. Samsung Display is strengthening its team to manufacture folding screens for foldable iPhones, hinting that the foldable iPhone may be released earlier than expected.
5. Apple has not yet made specific release plans for foldable devices, indicating that it will be a long time before related devices are released.
6. February 2024 report claimed that the foldable iPhone could be released in 2026 or 2027, with Samsung Display and LG Display sending screen samples to Apple.
7. Apple has not yet determined whether the first foldable device will be an iPad or an iPhone.
8. Reports from February suggested that the foldable iPhone is scheduled to be released in September 2026, possibly alongside the iPhone 18. Apple has moved most of its Vision Pro team into development and is targeting sales of 50 million units.
9. Leaked Apple product roadmap supports 2026 launch claim.
10. Recent news said that the foldable iPhone may be delayed from the end of 2026 to early 2027. TrendForce reports that Apple's strict requirements for creases and reliability make it unlikely to release a foldable phone before 2027.

    

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11. Development Uncertainty: There is news that foldable iPhone development has been suspended because Apple has not found a satisfactory screen.
12. Launch delay: The actual launch date is unclear, and some analysts believe the project may be cancelled.
13. High Price: The price is expected to be well over $1,000, with rumors suggesting it could go as high as $2,500.
14. Name guess: It may be called "iPhone Flip", hinting at the clamshell folding mode.
15. Screen design: There are two rumors about the screen design: one is a true foldable screen, and the other is two independent screens separated by hinges.
16. Patented Design: A 2019 patent disclosed multiple designs, including folding sections with single and double hinges.

    

    Other patents, like one discovered in March 2020, reveal that Apple may be working on a foldable device with two separate displays separated by a hinge. While the patented design suggests that Apple will try to reduce the crease between the screens as much as possible, it will still be more noticeable than a truly long folding screen.

Previously, a whistleblower said that Apple’s foldable iPhone design at the time had two independent display panels and a hinge. While it's just a "current prototype" and not a final design, it's described as having rounded edges similar to the iPhone 11, as opposed to the right-angled edges of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series. In addition, the front camera of the new phone does not have a notch, and the sensor used to detect Face ID will be placed on a "small forehead" on the external display.

This matches a later leak from Prosser, who suggested the iPhone Flip could feature a clamshell design — similar to the 2020 Motorola Razr or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. The same source also says that it will be sold in "interesting colors," which means you can expect some unique and bold colorways when the iPhone Flip becomes available.

We also saw images of what a foldable iPhone might look like in another patent, which shows a phone like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 that unfolds into a larger device, which could be called the iPhone Fold. It has a larger screen, so you can see your notifications on the side when it's folded closed.

1. According to leaks, the foldable iPhone may support Apple Pencil and have a 7.3-inch or 7.6-inch display.

2. Apple’s first foldable device may have a screen of about 7-8 inches and may be a large folding screen device.
3. Apple is testing an E Ink electronic paper display (EPD) as an external screen for foldable phones, a colorful e-reader-like screen that can be turned on for long periods of time without draining the battery.
4. Foldable iPhones may have a protective layer over the screen that prevents cracks and fills in existing micro-cracks to help avoid breakage.
5. Apple has applied for a patent for this technology, detailing a thin yet strong hinge that could be used on phones with flexible screens.
6. Apple already has two foldable iPhone designs that have passed durability tests, showing that Apple is on the right path.

   

   1. Equipped with touch-sensitive solid-state buttons

Apple’s recent patent details being equipped with touch-sensitive solid-state buttons, which would allow users to control the foldable iPhone using the edges instead of just the display.

2. Unofficial iPhone Flip

In addition to all the leaked information, we also saw an unofficial iPhone Flip made by a domestic team.

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