Samsung's rumored foldable phone is generating buzz, leaving some scratching their heads about the potential for Apple to join the club.
Samsung's Secret Collaboration with Apple
Laugh all you want, Samsung, but it seems like karma's got a joke up its sleeve. Hints of a foldable iPhone and foldable iPad have been circulating for years, and now, rumors are heating up with some suggesting a 2023 release. The twist? Samsung might be the one providing the magical tech for a standout foldable device.
You see, Apple's late to the foldable phone party, so they need a special feature to make their entrance memorable. And what's more unique than a creaseless screen? Guess who's stepping up to the plate? You got it – Samsung.
MacRumors reports that a source within Apple's supply chain, yeux1122 on Naver, claims Apple will use Samsung's new custom display process – never before seen on a foldable device – to deliver an iPhone Fold thinner and more efficient than any of Samsung's own foldables.
The new display will be thinner by integrating the touch sensor directly into the display panel, reducing thickness by 19% compared to Samsung's current Galaxy Z Fold, which uses a separate touch layer on top of the OLED panel.
Apple's iPhones already utilize in-cell touch, which integrates the touch layer into the TFT layer, but doing so on a foldable OLED is a steeper challenge due to mechanical stress and hinge durability.
The rumor mill suggests the folding iPhone will adopt a sleek 'bar-type' design, making it look like a standard iPhone when unfolded, reinforcing earlier whispers about an almost-invisible crease. The new display is also expected to boast improved color reproduction and both peak and typical brightness levels.
Samsung's no stranger to supplying Apple with iPhone displays, so it's nothing new for them to team up. However, the irony lies in the fact that after mocking Apple's lack of a foldable device, Samsung may be the one helping Apple deliver a superior gadget.
While the usefulness of foldable phones has always been a question mark for me, a creaseless design would certainly boost sales. Rumors point to a book-style design, featuring a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display, but whether it packs enough screen space for the price remains to be seen.
Rumors about the foldable iPhone's price range between $2,000 and $2,500, while the Samsung Z Fold 6 starts at $1,899 and often gets discounted. Whether it's an iPhone and an iPhone mini in one pocket remains to be seen, but the crease-free design might just seal the deal.
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- The upcoming foldable iPhone and foldable iPad are rumored to have a unique and innovative creaseless design, a technology that might be provided by Samsung.
- Apple may collaborate with Samsung to use the latter's newly developed custom display process for the foldable iPhone, resulting in a thinner and more efficient device than any of Samsung's own foldables.
- The new display on the foldable iPhone will integrate the touch sensor directly into the display panel, reducing its thickness by 19%.
- The foldable iPhone is expected to adopt a sleek 'bar-type' design, resembling a standard iPhone when unfolded, and boast improved color reproduction and brightness levels.
- The design and layout of the foldable iPhone poster could emphasize the unique features, such as the creaseless screen and sleek design, to attract potential buyers.
- The logo of the company that releases the foldable iPhone, be it Apple or a partnership between Apple and Samsung, should reflect the creativity and innovative technology that went into the device's design.
