Apple’s upcoming Foldable iPhone patents leaked, prototypes pass Foxconn’s durability test

For the past couple of months, news has been roaming out in the market that Apple may launch its first foldable iPhone in 2022. It is not the first time we are hearing such kind of news. Earlier, we also got a similar kind of news regarding the foldable segment of Apple. But, Apple has not confirmed anything yet as it is currently working on the foldable technology. As per reports, the company is already getting iPhone testing samples from a Taiwanese factory.

ezgif 3 510142eeb152 Apple's upcoming Foldable iPhone patents leaked, prototypes pass Foxconn’s durability test

Now, a recent report says that Apple has passed its two upcoming foldable iPhones through its durability test showing that both the variants look quite unique and the bending mechanism is quite similar to the Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold or Z Flip. One of those Apple devices folds horizontally whereas the other one folds vertically. As of now, any of those is not fully functional as only the chassis and display components have been tested.

Apart from it, a couple of patent images has been leaked showing the expected mechanical designs of the upcoming foldable iPhones. The patent name is “Folding Electronic Devices With Geared Hinges.” This patent was filed by the iPhone-makers explaining the usabilities of advanced hinges and gears of a foldable device. Let’s how it will work.

The patent states that the “first and second portions of an electronic device housing for the [foldable] device may be joined using a hinge”. Additionally, the hinge is expected to contain “toothed members such as gears and a rack member” by which the user can fold the device in both directions.

a1 Apple's upcoming Foldable iPhone patents leaked, prototypes pass Foxconn’s durability test

The patent reads, “The rack member may have a surface with curved portions. The gears may include rotating gears that walk along the curved portions of the rack member as the electronic device is folded and unfolded. The hinge may include gears that are fixedly attached to the first and second housing portions and that engage the rotating gears. Linkage members may hold together gears and the rack member.”

ezgif 3 9a46fcac2858 Apple's upcoming Foldable iPhone patents leaked, prototypes pass Foxconn’s durability test

The patent added more, saying, “The display may be an organic light-emitting diode display, a micro-light-emitting diode display formed from an array of crystalline semiconductor light-emitting diode dies, and/or maybe any other suitable display,”

As of now, Apple has not confirmed anything about the time in which it will launch its very-first foldable device. But it doesn’t look like it can make its entry in 2021, so we have to wait for another year, possibly in 2022, we might expect Apple to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone.

source 1 | source 2

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More like this

Apple Watch SE Refresh: A Plastic Chassis Sparks Controversy Among Apple’s Design Team

Apple Watch SE Refresh: A Plastic Chassis Sparks Controversy...

Apple is known for its premium materials, but a major shift could be on the horizon. Reports...
M5 MacBook Air: Apple’s Next-Gen Laptop Already in Development

M5 MacBook Air: Apple’s Next-Gen Laptop Already in Development

Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is already in development despite recent M4 launch. Discover release timeline, expected specs,...
Apple Watch With a Camera? Here’s What to Expect by 2027

Apple Watch With a Camera? Here’s What to Expect...

Apple is set to revolutionize the wearable tech industry once again. Reports suggest that by 2027, we...
Apple's Next-Gen AirPods May Feature Tiny Infrared Cameras

Apple’s Next-Gen AirPods May Feature Tiny Infrared Cameras

Apple is reportedly working on a groundbreaking upgrade for future AirPods—integrating tiny infrared cameras to enhance spatial...
iPhone 18 to Feature Breakthrough 2nm A20 Chip: What This Means for Performance

iPhone 18 to Feature Breakthrough 2nm A20 Chip: What...

Apple is gearing up to make history with the iPhone 18, as renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo confirms...

LATEST NEWS

Top 6 Korean Male Actors Serving Major Fashion Inspo: From Park Bo Gum to Cha Eun Woo

Hey there, fashion enthusiasts and K-drama lovers! 👋 Are you ready to level up your style game? Because we're about to dive into the...

Katrina Kaif Eid 2025 Look: A Royal Affair in Pista Green That Won’t Break the Bank!

Hey there, fashion enthusiasts! 👋 Ready to dive into some serious style inspo? Because Katrina Kaif just dropped an Eid look that's got us...

Amazon Nova Act: The Dawn of Web-Native AI Agents That Actually Get Things Done

Hey there, tech enthusiasts and AI aficionados! 👋 Ready to dive into the future of AI agents? Buckle up, because Amazon's just dropped a...

Ghibli-fied or Terrified? The Truth About Uploading Your Photos to AI Art Generators

Hey there, tech enthusiasts and Studio Ghibli fans! 👋 Ready to dive into the magical world of AI-generated Ghibli-style portraits? Well, buckle up, because...

Featured