Apple moves closer to a foldable iPhone thanks to a new patent.
According to PhoneArena, Apple has long been considered a slow brand in the foldable phone race, but recently, the tech giant has just been granted a new patent that could change the game. This patent describes a more durable foldable screen design, addressing Apple's biggest concern about the durability of this type of screen.
Apple granted patent for folding screen.
According to the patent, Apple proposes a solution to make the protective glass screen thinner in the bendable areas, while also thicker at the corners and edges to increase impact resistance. This is considered an important step in realizing the foldable iPhone screen.
Previously, there were rumors that Apple had paused the development of a foldable iPhone due to durability issues with the screens provided by Samsung . However, this new patent shows that Apple has not given up on its ambitions.
Some sources say that the foldable iPhone could launch in 2026, with a book-style folding design and an 8-inch inner screen. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will launch a 20-inch foldable MacBook in 2026, equipped with a powerful M5 chip.
Although there is no official information from Apple, this new patent along with recent rumors have raised hope for a not-too-distant future when users can experience a foldable iPhone.
