Apple has apparently started the development of an OLED panel that does not use a polarizer. In other words, it is possible that the company is working on its very first foldable iPhone that will use this display technology.
The news arrives from sources close to the matter who shared this information with TheElec. By removing the polarizer on the display, the panel will be even thinner, which means that it will also be optimal for foldable screen. For those unaware, the polarizers are used to allow only lights in certain directions to pass through. This improves the viability of the display. But, it also reduces the overall brightness of the panel as well.
Notably, Samsung Display was the first to make an OLED panel without a polarizer, which was used on the Galaxy Z Fold 3. This model was the company’s last foldable phone model. So, this means that it is possible that the Cupertino based giant is also possibly planning on building its very own foldable iPhone model as well. Although, it is still unclear if the brand is actually working on such a product at the moment.
We have reported on Apple patents regarding a foldable phone. Furthermore, analysts have also claimed that the company is planning on launching its first foldable sometime by 2025. So, the development of such an OLED panel a couple of years prior to its eventual release seems reasonable.
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