Apple folding screen phone: will focus on solving problems such as screen creases

[Hispider Technology Comprehensive Report] According to U.S. media sources, Apple already has an internal prototype of a folding screen iPhone.

It is reported that Apple has applied for a number of foldable phone patents, but Tianfeng International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the first foldable iPhone should use and Galaxy Z Fold similar left and right folding design, and will use invisible hinge design, the middle will not have a screen bezel like Surface Duo.

Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo said, "If Apple can solve the key technology and mass production problems of folding devices in 2021, then Apple will launch a 7.5 to 8-inch folding iPhone in 2023."

Foreign media pointed out that the most criticized point of the folding screen phone now on the market is that the screen will appear more obvious creases when folded. In order to avoid this situation, Apple is likely to wait for its glass supplier Corning to manufacture some kind of bendable version.

It is reported that Corning is developing a chemically strengthened ceramic protective glass, which will not break in the state of bending, but also effectively reduce the crease, and further enhance the display and touch effect, greatly enhancing the use of folding screen phones, durability. But as of yet no launch date has been announced.

In addition, the price is also a folding screen phone on the market is a matter of great concern, most of these phones are priced at more than 10,000 yuan, Apple launched the device needs to be consistent with the current folding screen phone to have a strong competitive ability.