According to a Chinese blogger with 1.7 million followers, Apple’s foldable screen prototypes did not pass the tests set by the company.
According to the report, display suppliers Samsung and LG have been sending samples of foldable screens to Apple for consideration. The latest ones range in size from 7 to 8 inches.
It is unclear whether Apple is prioritizing a foldable iPhone or a foldable iPad, and whether they can be considered the same devices at all. In our survey, the majority of you opted for a device the size of the iPhone Pro that unfolds into an iPad mini-sized screen.
Another report states that Apple has at least two “active” prototypes that fold like a clamshell, but the company is concerned about visible creasing.
Apple is working on ways to reduce creasing in the middle of the screen, which occurs after multiple folds. The company wants the device to lie completely flat, allowing users to interact with the screen and freely draw on it using accessories like the Apple Pencil.
Prototypes do not pass tests, project temporarily suspended
Fixed Focus Digital, a Chinese blogger with nearly 1.7 million followers, claims that the project has been put on hold for now.
Apple is accelerating research and development of products with foldable screens and has purchased several devices sold by partners for teardown analysis. However, it is said that the project has temporarily been suspended because the display did not pass the tests.
Conclusion from 9to5Mac
The most cynical interpretation leaves us without any new developments. For years, Apple has been evaluating foldable displays from its suppliers, subjecting them to all kinds of tests, and it is currently not satisfied with what it has seen. The fact that the latest offers do not meet the company’s expectations is nothing new.
But a more generous reading suggests that Apple is unhappy with the creasing in existing prototypes and has asked its suppliers to go back to the drawing board and take a completely different approach to folding screens. This requires more commitment from Apple, which is waiting for new samples.
In any case, there is no world in which the idea of “suspending” the project by Apple makes sense, temporarily or permanently. Of course, at some point, Apple’s foldable devices will emerge, and the company will continue to work on them until it finds a solution that meets its standards.
FAQ:
1. What are Apple’s foldable screens?
Apple’s foldable screens are prototype display panels found in devices with a folding design, such as foldable iPhones and iPads.
2. What are the sizes of the latest foldable screen samples?
The latest foldable screen samples range in size from 7 to 8 inches.
3. Does Apple prioritize the foldable iPhone or the foldable iPad?
It is unclear whether Apple prioritizes the foldable iPhone or the foldable iPad. In the survey, the majority of users opted for a device the size of the iPhone Pro that unfolds into an iPad mini-sized screen.
4. What are the issues with Apple’s foldable screen prototypes?
Apple’s foldable screen prototypes have visible creasing that occurs after multiple folds. Apple is working on reducing creasing in the middle of the screen.
5. Did the foldable screen prototypes pass the tests?
No, Apple’s foldable screen prototypes did not pass the tests, and the project has been temporarily suspended.
Defined terms:
– Apple’s foldable screens: Prototype display panels used in devices with a folding design.
– iPhone Pro: A name suggesting a device with larger dimensions and capabilities than a standard iPhone.
– iPad mini: A version of the iPad with a smaller screen size, making it more portable.
Suggested related links:
– Apple Pencil
– Apple’s homepage
The source of the article is from the blog toumai.es