In addition to working with macOS on the hybrid iPad, Apple will also work with LG on a foldable Oled panel. While foldable technology is unlikely to appear on the next iPad or iPhone, Apple’s upcoming Oled screens will have key advantages.
- Apple will develop its foldable OLED screen
- Apple could include thinner display panels on its foldable devices
- A foldable iPhone or iPad may not be coming soon
A new report from electrician It hints that Apple is developing its own flexible foldable Oled screen. Like the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Apple’s new panels don’t use polarizers. With an Oled screen, the device has the advantage of being generally thinner in exchange for a lower peak brightness.
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Samsung has solved the problems of current foldable devices with its custom “Eco Square” technology. However, Apple could use a different approach. One possible scenario is to use an ultra-thin glass cover to replace the polyimide material on earlier foldable panels.
There are rumors that Apple will release a hybrid iPad tablet with Mac OS capabilities in the future. / © Patent Apple
Foldable iPads, iPhones and MacBooks might, but not yet
Apple has been filing patents for foldable and modular devices for some time. So it’s no surprise that these foldable screens will end up on future iPads or iPhones — but probably not before 2025.
At first, the Cupertino company may launch a foldable tablet that’s between the size of a MacBook and an iPad, according to reports electrician.
While Apple has made no secret of its plans to launch a foldable phone similar to the Vivo X Fold or Oppo Find N, the company is reportedly focusing on larger devices. In particular, I believe that Apple will release a full-screen iPhone without bangs first, and then bet on foldable devices. This advance would allow it to make more room for a more efficient battery at the same time.
Do you think Apple has fallen behind in the foldable segment, or do you think foldable phones are just a gimmick?