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Fan Turns His Apple iPhone Into a Foldable Smartphone

Sean — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:38:37 +0000

Just recently, Samsung had mocked Apple for not having its own foldable iPhone. The latter hasn’t responded to this jab and appears to have no plans of releasing a foldable iPhone anytime soon. But, there’s a fan in China who managed to convert his iPhone into a foldable smartphone. So here’s a look at this interesting fan made model.

The fan made foldable iPhone device is dubbed as the iPhone V (not to be confused with the iPhone 5). Based on the end result of the DIY foldable iPhone fan project, this model features a clamshell foldable display. The fan made foldable iPhone was shown off in a video on BiliBili, a popular video sharing platform in China. The video showcases different parts of other foldable smartphones that also have a clamshell design, like the Galaxy Z Flip and Moto Razr. Following their design philosophy, the fan divided the internal components of the iPhone into two halves and connected them together.

The lower half houses the main motherboard with the SoC and memory, while the upper half houses the battery and the camera sensors for the rear and front. This fan’s project was a year long effort, but it is still just a prototype and won’t come close to an actual finished product from a major tech giant. But, the fan still managed to use a 3 printer to make a shell for this foldable iPhone. The end result shows a fully functioning iPhone that has a foldable screen, with the camera and other basic functions also working normally.

The fan even made a fake promotional video of this device, which shows that it features 5G connectivity and is powered by an A16 Bionic chipset. The front houses a 12 megapixel selfie camera, while the device’s display is a Super Retina XDR panel that can fold. It also offers a Pro series camera setup and features Ceramic Shield technology. Other keywords including improved battery life.

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Apple Foldable Phones & Tablets in the future may feature Color E-Ink display: Kuo

Sean — Tue, 17 May 2022 12:23:32 +0000

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a foldable smartphone. And now, the latest report has revealed some more details regarding the company’s future products and the new technology that they might feature.

Apple is testing E Ink's Electronic Paper Display (EPD) for future foldable device's cover screen & tablet-like applications. The color EPD has the potential to become a mainstream solution for foldable devices' must-have cover/second screen thanks to its excellent power-saving.

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) May 17, 2022

The news arrives from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who shared the information on Twitter. Kuo stated that the Cupertino based giant is planning on using color EPD panels (Electronic Paper Display) from E-Ink. This panel will apparently be used for the external secondary display in a foldable device. This also means that the primary display will feature a larger and more advanced display technology. The analyst adds that the EPD panel will be significantly more energy efficient than other forms of display technology.

Furthermore, since the color EPD is as form of e-ink technology, it could potentially also be used in a new model of Apple tablet devices as well. In other words, it has possible applications in both future foldable phones or even iPads. Based on our previous reports, the iPhone maker is planning on launching its first foldable device with a 9 inch display to sit between their smartphone and tablet offerings.

This foldable model will reportedly be releasing sometime around 2025. Kuo believes that the company’s foldable product roadmap will first focus on medium sized devices and then move onward to include gadgets with larger display panels. Then finally, it will eventually also include small devices like the iPhone as well.

Here’s what the rumored Apple iPhone Flip might look like

Sudhanshu — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:18:19 +0000

Apple has been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone for a while now. Industry tipsters have claimed that the brand already has a working prototype which is akin to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold devices. Recent rumors have also suggested that the foldable iPhones might debut in 2022-2023.

Now, Youtuber ardstudiodesign has created a concept render video of the alleged upcoming foldable iPhone showcasing potential design and stylistic profile for the device.

The device render is quite similar to a concept render revealed last year by Graphic designer Technizo and features a similar flip design to the Galaxy Z Flip3 devices. The phone is shown to have a triple-camera cluster on the left and a secondary screen on the right. The secondary screen is quite important in a flip smartphone to make checking notifications, incoming calls, or just the time an easier process.

Image via LetsGoDigital

The Youtuber also plays around with ideas like making the device waterproof by going portless and featuring a tightly sealed hinge. He also throws around the idea of the iPhone Flip featuring an M1 chip, which in concept sounds like a good idea, however, is quite impractical due to the heat produced by the M1 chip. It will be quite a challenge to keep the temperatures under control on such a small device. The idea of going portless, however, doesn’t appear to be as far-fetched due to Apple’s recent push for MagSafe charging as well its talks or the company getting rid of physical SIM card slots in their upcoming iPhone Models.

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Apple is working on foldable iPhones, but we may never see it

Sean — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:48:54 +0000

Apple is apparently working on foldable iPhones. A tipster has revealed that the company is working on a number of iterations of a foldable iPhone prototype. But don’t get your hopes up, as the brand is still unsure about the new breed of smartphones.

1/3 For those who are curious about a foldable iPhone, Apple is definitely working and testing multiple prototypes that contain foldable displays. Too many compromises still exist with foldable display technology though.

— Dylan (@dylandkt) January 6, 2022

The news arrives from known tipster Dylandkt who shared the information on Twitter. In a new thread, he revealed that the Cupertino based giant is working on multiple prototypes of iPhones with a foldable display. These prototypes are still being tested but Apple believes that there are too many ‘compromises’ with the foldable display technology. The issues don’t stop there, as the iPhone maker is also doubtful regarding the foldable phone market in general.

Apparently, the brand is concerned regarding whether the foldable handset segment is a market that will find its place in the industry, or eventually fall into “obsolescence.” In other words, Apple is unsure if foldable phones will stick around long enough and not just become a fad that dies out. So, the company is currently planning on carefully observing the market and avoid making the same mistakes that are were made by its rivals, as per Dylandkt.

Apple has been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone for a while now. We have already covered a number of patents (1,2) from the company as well, which detail some of the possible designs. At the moment, it seems like the company will continue to work on perfecting the technology to avoid launching what Dylan calls “beta” products like its rival. But its still unknown if the brand will eventually compete in this particular segment of the smartphone market.

Apple patents slim but sturdy hinge that could be for a foldable iPhone

Sean — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:12:14 +0000

Another Apple patent has just recently surfaced online. This time, the company has been granted a patent for a new hinge mechanism that could used on a MacBook or even an upcoming foldable iPhone.

According to a PatentlyApple report, the patent was titled “Electronic devices with fiber composite friction hinges.” The description reveals that the patent uses a fiber composite hinge that could be formed from a fiber composite material like carbon fiber composite materials. In simpler terms, it means that the Cupertino based giant is looking to build a flexible layer (could be a flexible display) that is housed above the hinge mechanism.

Furthermore, the materials imply that the new hinge would be slimmer but still be quite sturdy. Since the brand did not refer to a particular device, it could possibly even be used on a MacBook hinge, but it sounds more fitting to be a hinge on a foldable iPhone. The Apple patent also adds that an “electronic device may have a one or more hinges. For example, a folding device may have a first housing portion that is coupled to a second housing portion by a friction hinge. The friction hinge may include fiber-reinforced structures such as carbon fiber composite structures and other fiber composite structures. The use of fiber composite structures may help reduce hinge bulk while improving hinge performance.”

At the moment, we have no official news regarding a foldable iPhone from the company itself. Although, it is speculated to launch sometime within the next two to three years. Previously, we had covered certain patents regarding a foldable device, but these are still far from an official reveal. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

Apple foldable iPhone Concept design based on leaks adopts a flip design

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:50:25 +0000

Apple has been in the rumor mills as having a foldable phone which will debut in 2022. As a matter of fact, since Samsung and a couple of other OEMs including Motorola have released foldable models, it is natural that people look forward to Apple releasing its own. Graphic designer Technizo in conjunction with LetsGoDigital has now pieced together information from leaks and a few Apple patents to come up with a possible concept design of the long-awaited Apple flip foldable iPhone, which has been predicted to be released in 2022.

The concept design is based on the premise that the device will use a flexible display panel having an OLED screen. The product renders reflect speculations that the foldable iPhone will retain the notch from previous iPhones.

Technizo’s concept design also shows a similar camera system to the iPhone 12 Pro, although this projection looks shaky since the device is at least two years away from its potential launch. Obviously, by 2022, more advanced camera systems would have been deployed on newer iPhones. The graphic designer released a video of the concept design of the prototype flip foldable iPhone, revealing all the possible angles and sides of the device. Check out the video from down below.

The flip iPhone concept design also suggests that the smartphone will come with a small display at the rear panel although no information is available yet of the size of the display. Considering the size of the secondary display, we doubt if it will do anything other than show notifications. There have been rumors that indeed several tests had been carried out by Foxconn on the flip foldable smartphone to establish its durability.

Flip foldable smartphones hold some promise and several phone makers are pursuing active research in this area. There had been several patents popping up and these provide an inkling of the intensity of the race to overcome the several challenges and drawbacks inherent in the production especially of foldable displays.

We should also point out the resemblance of the design to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip which was unveiled in 2019 as well as the Motorola Razr flip phone.