While smartphones today have completely changed our world, they have surely become very monotonous. Whether it's Apple or Samsung, all we get is a glass slab with a sharp display and camera that promises to click amazing photos. However, they all look almost the same.?
However, in the past few years, we¡¯ve been seeing foldable smartphones forming their very own category offering a better user experience and innovation in industrial design. Samsung, Motorola have showcased some really cool folding devices recently which are not the most perfect, but surely makes us hopeful for what future smartphones have in store for us.?
And now, Apple is joining the folding-phone bandwagon. A new report has revealed that it plans to unveil its very first folding smartphone in the year 2022. The Cupertino giant is in conversation with suppliers from Taiwan -- Hon Hai and Nippon Nippon to develop their very first folding smartphone.?
Reported first by Taiwanese media firm Money.udn.com, Apple has asked the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturers to test the bearing and screen of the folding iPhone. Report reveals that the display is being provided by Samsung, whereas the bearings for the hinge mechanism are to be manufactured by other parts suppliers. As per the report, New Nikkon will be the main supplier, whereas Hon Hai will assemble the folding phone.
As per the report, the hinges will be tested for more than 100,000 openings and closings. In case you didn¡¯t know, New Nikkon is the company responsible for the hinges seen on the MacBooks.?
Some time back, leaks Jon Prosser had shared patent filings by Apple for a folding phone that had a unique hinge mechanism. Unlike the Galaxy Fold which features a flimsy plastic screen, this one will feature two separate display panels that are connected by a hinge similar to Surface Duo. The allegedly foldable ??iPhone?? has rounded edges made of stainless steel as well as a tiny forehead to house FaceID tech, instead of an ugly forehead.
As always, take these leaks with a pinch of salt.?