The current trend in smartphones is the ability of flexible display and moveable sections. We’ve already seen Samsung unveil the Galaxy Fold and a new clamshell foldable device – Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is also on its way. Motorola has also unveiled its foldable Razr phone with a clamshell design. Recently Apple has filed a new patent that indicates the company is working on its new foldable device. The patent first spotted by Apple insider is titled “Electronic devices with flexible displays and hinges.”
A new patent from Apple discovered by Apple insider reveals that the new foldable device will feature a “unique hinge mechanism that allows the flaps to move, preventing the device screen from creasing or getting damaged when folding.” According to the Apple patent, the hinge is capable of providing separation between two halves of a display from the middle, allowing for the flap to converge when unfolded and separate when being in folded condition. The patent detailed that the upcoming Apple foldable phone could use glass instead of plastic. So far, we have only seen foldable smartphones that use plastic material, but this time it seems the Apple foldable device will be a game-changer for foldable smartphones.
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