That same year, the news broke: Apple would have paralyzed the foldable iPhone. However, Huawei’s success – and the technological muscle to showcase it – in eclipsing the launch of the iPhone 16 with its triple-screen mobile phone may have led to a rethink within Cupertino. The latest rumors suggest that from Apple They are also heading towards this so-called terminal divided into three.
The patent, numbered 20240310942, refers to “Electronic devices with screen structures and touch sensors”. The United States Patent and Trademark Office registration leaves no doubt, since it refers to both smartphones and foldable tablets
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As we can see in the image published by Patently Apple, this prototype would have three folding points. The big change, of course, is determined by this triple fold which closes on itself thanks to a scissor mechanism like the Huawei Mate XT. In other words, we would be dealing with a device with three screens whose length, once deployed, would exceed 10 inches. What interests us, of course, is the pixel density and if they go for an OLED panel. For comparison, the Huawei Mate
The first time we heard of a foldable iPhone was seven years ago. Since then, screen protection systems and hinge technologies have improved greatly. This Apple device features a foldable case with three folding axes. It can also be read on a touch sensor but it is not included in the information if it is a double screen terminal – usable on both sides – or only one side, as is assumed .
Throughout the document, Apple describes how the system works. It is clear that a patent does not guarantee the presence of a new product, but it clearly shows that the Californian company at least has the idea in mind and that In their R&D departments, they are already working on a foldable iPhone.
It is not in vain that Samsung is years ahead with its Galaxy Z Flip and perhaps we face the challenge of the iPhone 18 of being a historic change in its family… or that we Let’s just meet for the first time with this MacBook Air with an unfolded 18.8-inch screen which would be the ideal convertible for many.
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