I love foldables, and I’ve made this pretty obvious over the past few years. During that time, I’ve also been adopted into the Apple ecosystem, so any news about an Apple foldable has me smiling ear-to-ear.
According to The Information, Apple has made two clamshell-style foldable iPhone prototypes; however, according to the leak, the Cupertino tech giant is still in the early stages of development. If Apple were to launch a foldable iPhone, it likely wouldn’t come out until 2026.
However, according to the report, Apple engineers are having some technical issues with foldable devices. Additionally, Apple’s app designers report that they’re finding it difficult to create features that make a foldable phone more compelling than a standard handset. This is worth noting since an Apple iPhone would be quite expensive.
Another problem is that Apple engineers would like to make each side of the handset half as thin as a regular iPhone so would be the same thickness when folded. However, technology isn’t quite there yet, especially considering the size of the battery.
The leak suggests that Apple might release a foldable iPad before launching a foldable iPhone. Thickness would be less of a concern there; it wouldn’t need to survive drop tests as well as an iPhone, and it would carry less risk than developing a foldable iPhone. The report indicates that Apple has been working on a foldable iPad since 2020.
However, Apple engineers are still struggling with concerns with developing the foldable iPad. Reportedly, engineers are trying to find a solution for the crease that appears on the display and are trying to ensure that there is no bump in the middle when the display is completely flat.
On second thought, a foldable iPad might be exactly what I want. I love the iPad mini, but it’d be even better if it could fold easily into my pocket. It’s unclear when Apple will launch a foldable iPad.
Source: The Information Via: Engadget
