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Apple is heavily rumoured to join the foldable smartphone race next year with its long-tipped iPhone Fold – and one of the most useful updates could be a near-secondary line on the inner display. If Apple can pull this off, the milestone would be an important advancement for foldable phones, particularly when even front-runners like Samsung haven’t completely done away with the visible crease yet. But according to a new report, Apple is still facing technical challenges working it out to bring this vision to life.

Fresh leaks suggest the company is toying with some new materials to help it find that balance between a durable yet flexible device. Though Apple has the time before launch, the obstacles underline how challenging it is to get foldable display technology right.

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Apple testing Ultra-Thin Flexible Glass for iPhone Fold

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing UFG (Ultra-Thin Flexible Glass) for the inner display of the iPhone Fold. The news comes courtesy of Wccftech. Apple is said to be testing several thicknesses of UFG in search of one that can bend with ease while also tolerating lengthy use.

Foldable displays are built from superthin layers of glass, which they say is much softer than the glass used on standard smartphones. This pliancy is part of what makes creases develop over time, particularly at the fold line. One of the biggest engineering hurdles in foldable devices is reducing or eliminating that crease while maintaining durability.

Launch timeline gives Apple room to refine the design.

The iPhone Fold won’t see the light of day until roughly September next year, according to the informant. With this longer timeline, Apple will be able to improve its materials, hinge design and screen structure. Apple has a history of delaying products until it believes the user experience is up to snuff and the foldable iPhone looks to be no exception.

The report also has an interesting nugget, claiming that two unknown brands are testing their foldables with the same UFG tech. Samsung has not, however, been reported in the context of this round of UFG testing.A

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iPhone Fold expected to reshape the foldable market

Despite the technical challenges, industry expectations around the iPhone Fold remain high. Earlier this month, IDC predicted that Apple’s first foldable iPhone could capture over 22 per cent of global foldable smartphone shipments in its debut year. In terms of value, it could account for nearly 34 per cent of the market.

Apple’s entry is expected to significantly boost consumer interest in foldable phones and push the category closer to mainstream adoption. Whether Apple can truly deliver a crease-free inner display remains to be seen, but even incremental improvements could raise the bar for the entire foldable smartphone industry.


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