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The Apple, developer of the iPhones, considered today the most popular cell phones in the world, is working on models with foldable screens. This at least is what the site “The Information” claims.
Beloved by many, the iPhone may gain a “sibling” in the future. This is because, according to the site “The Information”, employees of the American company claim that Apple is working on creating at least two models of cell phones capable of having their screens folded.
According to the site, employees of the tech giant stated that the company continues its project aiming to develop a flexible prototype. However, there is information that there are no signs the company will launch a foldable phone in the near future.
Currently, there are already foldable models, as companies like Motorola and Samsung have already entered the flexible smartphone market by launching the Galaxy Flip and the Razr.
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What Is Known So Far
According to the site, Apple employees did not want to identify themselves because the project is confidential. However, they explained that the models would fold horizontally like the models from Motorola and Samsung.
Another piece of information they shared was that the flexible model would be thinner than the iPhones currently manufactured by Apple. In this sense, they explained that the challenge has been to create a display that is both durable and compact.
This, in an attempt to ensure that other components, like the battery, have space in the phone. Not enough, these Apple employees say that the tech giant’s project is also testing models with an external display, still without information about the sizes of the phone when opened or closed.
However, the professionals from the American company state that there are difficulties in reaching a more consolidated version because, according to the employees, this option makes the phone more prone to breakage.
Apple Is Also Working on Creating a Foldable iPad
In addition to the “Foldable iPhone”, the company is also working on a foldable screen iPad model. According to the company’s employees, in this case, the idea would be to keep the model the same size as the iPad mini, at about 8 inches.
According to the company’s employees interviewed by the cited site, here, Apple’s challenge would be to make the crease mark of the screen imperceptible and for the device to be completely flat when used with the display open.
When Will the Foldable Models Be Available
Finally, the information is that Apple’s foldable products will not hit the market anytime soon. This is because, according to the employees, these innovations are not expected before 2026, as the idea is not in the company’s plans for the next two years. Despite the statements from these employees, Apple did not confirm or deny the development of the models mentioned in the article.
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