In the past two years, the smartphone market with foldable screens has witnessed remarkable growth. However, these devices face a significant challenge: the appearance of visible creases on the screen when folded. This detail has caused some strangeness among users, indicating a need for future improvements.
Unlike flat screens, which don't face this problem, folding screens can show creases due to their flexible nature. In response to this challenge, smartphone manufacturers have invested considerable effort in finding solutions.
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Recently, a patent listing from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was made available online, revealing that Apple has obtained a patent for a foldable phone. Should Samsung care about this? By the looks of it, yes, Apple may be about to release a foldable iPhone.
Apple considering a foldable iPhone for the near future
An important highlight of this patent is that it allows the crease region on the screen to recover automatically, offering a solution to the problem of visible creases. This innovation could be a compelling selling point for Apple's future foldable devices.
Reportedly, Apple is working on a new method for folding screen creases to can recover on their own through the use of heat, light, electric current, or other stimuli external. This promising technology has the potential to significantly reduce the risk of accidental damage to foldable screens.
Apple is also planning to add a layer of self-healing technology to the foldable phone's screen, to improve its appearance and reduce the risk of scratches and dents. This self-repairing fabric layer can be applied to the entire screen coverage or just to flexible areas. When would this release finally be?
The report published by TechRadar, announced in 2021, suggested that the foldable iPhone would be released before 2023. However, the possible launch could take place this year, as reported by reliable sources of Apple projects. Okay Apple, we are waiting patiently!
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