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According to the latest foreign media reports, Apple has asked its partners to start testing the corresponding parts, and these will eventually be handed over to Foxconn to integrate, and finally make a test machine for the folding screen iPhone.
The report mentioned that Apple is currently testing key components such as the screen and bearing of the folding machine, while Samsung will still provide the panel for the screen. There are several suppliers for the bearing, and the Taiwanese factory uses Nissei as the main supplier.
According to industry sources, the hinge used in the first foldable iPhone will be developed by Taiwanese factories such as Xin Nikko. It is reported that New Nikko has the ability to mass-produce special hinges for folding machines and has sent samples to many brand customers.
Prior to this, there was news that Apple was building a perfect iPhone with bangs removed and a large enough screen. It is a folding screen version of the iPhone. It is expected to be released in 2022 and the price starts at $1499. , More than ten thousand yuan.
According to previous information, the company may have purchased a foldable screen from Samsung, most likely to test the quality first. It has not yet confirmed which display technology Apple intends to use on the foldable iPhone, but if everything goes according to plan, it may take three to four years to switch to micrOLED.
This may mean that the foldable iPhone may use a mini LED screen, because Apple intends to switch to this technology first, but there is no confirmation yet.