Hinge issues on the foldable iPhone have purportedly been resolved, according to a new report in The Elec.
From the article: The hinges of the foldable iPhone are supplied by Taiwan’s Shinjuxing and the American amphenol. They supply 3D printing hinge modules. The hinge determines the opening and closing feeling, folds, and durability when folding and unfolding the screen […]
It is said that there was a problem with hinges in the actual development process. A Taiwanese industry official said, “After millions of durability tests, there was a slight noise from the hinge,” and “In some assembly processes, the tolerance was greater than expected, and the defect rate increased somewhat.” He added, “Currently, most of these problems have been solved.”
The Elec says the foldable iPhone — expected to be dubbed either the “iPhone Ultra” or “iPhone Fold” — haas entered test production. The latest forecasts predict it will arrive in the September/October time frame. Here’s a round-up of rumors about the foldable iPhone:
° It will use a dual-layer, ultra-thin glass structure to reduce display crease visibility.
° The foldable smartphone will purportedly be offered in 236GB, 512GB, and 1TB options for US$2,320, $2,610, and $2,900, respectively.
° It will feature an interior foldable display roughly the size of an iPad mini. There also will be an external screen that’s about the size of the display on a small iPhone.
° The iPhone Fold/Ultra will have: a 7.8-inch inner display; a crease depth controlled to under 0.15 mm; and a crease angle under 2.5 degrees.
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