2024-02-02 13:16:52
News Korean website information The Elec realize that the Apple would you be considering launching your first folding device in between 2026 e 2027. According to the vehicle, this device may have a 7 to 8 inches and would arrive to replace the iPad Miniwhich currently has an 8.3″ display.
The vehicle recalled, however, that Apple is also developing a version of the iPad mini with an OLED screen 1Organic light-emitting diodeor organic light-emitting diode. more traditional — which, according to rumors, could also be launched in 2026. The preference for this option, in fact, would have made the company postpone the arrival of its foldable devices, as we commented here.
In other words, this means that Apple still needs to decide which path it will follow, since there is also the possibility that this device is, in fact, a foldable iPhone — and not an iPad. In addition, it would also be developing a foldable device 20,5″ which, in turn, should be released a little later than this 7-8″.
O The Elec also said that the Samsung Display it’s at LG Display have been sending samples of foldable displays to Maçã since last year, with the first being more active in development than the second. This, in fact, should make Samsung Display assume the role of main supplier if this product is actually launched.
Furthermore, the two Korean manufacturers would also have “different ideas” about the material of this display and its hinge structure — by far the most critical component of a foldable device. Apparently, companies are having trouble finding a balance between reliability and durability.
Finally, if Apple chooses to continue producing this device, Samsung Display is expected to create screens for it using sixth-generation A3 or A4 OLED technology (the same as the most recent iPhones). Let’s follow…
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