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Apple may equip e-ink panels for folding iPhones

According to expert Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s folding screen phone could be called iPhone Fold or iFold.

“If I were Apple, I’d probably call it iFold or something. However, we’ve heard rumors about it with no actual evidence that we’ll see such a device, and when” – Ming-Chi Kuo shared.

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One of the concepts of a folding screen iPhone

It seems that Apple is thinking about using color e-ink panels for future products. This option would be especially well suited for a low-power second-screen experience on a foldable device.

Some rumors suggest that the Cupertino giant is also in the process of considering different designs for a folding screen iPad model. A few months ago, both Bloomberg screen analysts Ross Young and Mark Gurman talked about the 20-inch folding iPad, and both announced that the device was in development.

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the e-ink display can be used for an external display, but if Apple really decides to do this, it will be a noticeable difference compared to Android folding devices. on the market.

For example, the Galaxy Z Fold3 is equipped with an AMOLED screen that can be used normally when folded. Basically, users can experience the screen of Galaxy Z Fold3 similar to any other smartphone screen even though the phone is being folded. When opened, users will have a large 7.6-inch screen, providing an experience like a tablet. However, e-ink screens will not be suitable for this type of design.

According to 9to5Mac, the e-ink screen seems more likely to be integrated if Apple decides to opt for a folding design like the flip phones, similar to the design that the Galaxy Z Flip models show. In this case, there is a small 1.9-inch screen on the iPhone that can allow users to read notifications and check the time, but it does not provide a full-screen experience.

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Hinge concept for folding screen iPhone

For the purpose of displaying only notifications and some basic information, the e-ink secondary display will not consume too much power and thus prolongs battery life. The e-ink screen also has a much lower scan speed, however, given the small size, the scan speed really doesn’t matter.

According to Ross Young, Apple will probably enter the folding screen phone market in 2025. Therefore, users still have a lot of time to look forward to a folding iPhone or iPad in the future.

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