Rumors have repeatedly appeared on the Internet that Apple, following other manufacturers, is preparing its own
What is known
Sources say the company is testingAt the Foxconn plant in Shenzhen (China), there are two prototypes of devices with a flexible display. One is similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, that is, it has a book form factor, the other is a “clamshell” like the Galaxy Z Flip.
At the same time, it was not finished smartphones that were tested, but primarily their cases and displays. That is, the purpose of the tests is to check the strength of the hinge mechanism and the protective coating of the screen.
According to sources, both prototypes have been tested successfully. But as a result, Apple will abandon one of them and focus on the second. On what exactly is still unknown.
It is also unclear when production of such a gadget will begin. But it was previously reported that Apple’s foldable smartphone will hit the market no earlier than 2022.
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