After Samsung launched the new generation of foldable screen phones, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, market rumors also revealed that Apple is preparing to launch its own foldable screen phone and has asked LG and Samsung to create foldable screen components without crease problems.
according toSouth Korea's The Elec reportIt is pointed out that Apple requires LG and Samsung to provide foldable OLED display panels with a hybrid material design, which uses a mixture of glass and plastic to ensure the flatness of the foldable screen when in use.
LG and Samsung have both launched new ultra-thin, foldable screens, some featuring a 2mm thickness, compared to their previous 5mm thickness, making them easier to bend and fold. However, these designs are still in the development stage and not yet commercially viable, so they don't yet meet Apple's requirements.
Apple has not disclosed whether it has invested in the research and development of foldable screen phones, but market rumors indicate that Apple is considering different ways to improve the design of foldable screen phones. In addition to the composite material design mentioned this time to improve the screen crease problem, it also includes the removal of the polarizing layer design to reduce the thickness of the screen panel, making the screen easier to fold.
