New rumors have just reached us concerning the technical sheet of a possible folding iPhone from Apple. The future mobile in question could thus be equipped with a 6 inch or 8 inch screen unfolded, according to information just published on the social network According to specialists on the subject, this is a much more economical system than the strips that can today be found under the hood of the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro. With, as a result, a significant reduction in costs for the American manufacturer. We know that Samsung is already developing such solutions, but it is difficult to know if it is indeed this subcontractor that Cupertino will choose for its competitor Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and other hinged devices. In any case, the Korean has already been selected to equip the iPad screens.
We can’t really know more right now, as neither Samsung nor Apple have confirmed the filing. However, we can assume that the folding iPhone will see the light of day in less than three years, because that is the release date corresponding to the year 2026 which is specified by our source of the day. However, in general, major announcements from Cupertino are published around September – except perhaps when it is the Vision Pro mixed reality headset which was unveiled to the general public. We should therefore count on this agenda, for the potential future flip tablet from the Apple firm. Or even on that of 2027, since as we can see in the timeline below, this is when an iPad of this type would see the light of day…
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With its folding iPhone, Apple would also like to present to us a potential sensor under the screen. This would be primarily dedicated to Face ID biometric unlocking technology, which uses the TrueDepth lens hidden today behind the Dynamic Island or the notch. But ultimately, the front camera, today still limited to only twelve megapixels of definition, could also be covered by a transparent panel. To be sure, however, you will have to wait. Indeed, Cupertino does not reveal this kind of details in advance. Only leaks allow us to know more. Let us also point out that the informant behind the data we share today remains difficult to trust. It is therefore possible that its indices are not verified: caution.
The source also specifies that these rumors emanate directly from the quarters of Samsung Securities, in other words the venture capital division of the chaebol. Except that we don’t remember having already relayed this support. On the other hand, know that for particularly reliable rumors, you can always turn to the regular reports from Ming-Chi Kuo or the American Mark Gurman.
Two iPads on the way for the current year?
Finally, let us also mention the case of two models ofiPad Pro which could very soon be revealed by Apple. These 12.9-inch and 11-inch editions could be announced in March, in a dozen days at most. We not only expect a display OLED with better contrasts for users, but also a slimmer format than ever. We could even reach an unrivaled record here for the Californian tablet range. But again, this remains to be verified in the coming days.
- Apple could unveil a folding iPhone in 2026
- OLED iPad Pros would also see the light of day in March 2024
- Folding iPhone could have an under-screen camera
- This information should be considered with caution.
By: Keleops AG