That rumored Apple foldable phone might not be as crease-free as once hoped. A tipster says they are still testing different grades of ultra-thin flexible glass for the inner screen, trying to balance durability with a clean look. The technical challenges mean they have not perfected it yet, with several months of work likely needed.
Other Chinese phone makers are also experimenting with the same glass tech for their own wider foldable displays. Samsung's approach remains unknown. Apple apparently has time to sort this out, as the iPhone Fold is not expected until next September at the earliest. Some analysts even think shipments will not really pick up until the following year. The company seems determined to fix these design hurdles before any launch.
Other Chinese phone makers are also experimenting with the same glass tech for their own wider foldable displays. Samsung's approach remains unknown. Apple apparently has time to sort this out, as the iPhone Fold is not expected until next September at the earliest. Some analysts even think shipments will not really pick up until the following year. The company seems determined to fix these design hurdles before any launch.
