TechCrunch cited a report by The Wall Street Journal. told That Apple is preparing to launch two foldable devices in the next few years. One of these could come in a 19-inch screen size, which could compete with desktop monitors. One model will be smaller, which could serve as a foldable iPhone, which will reportedly have a larger screen than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The report further notes that Apple has been developing both devices for years, with the foldable iPhone likely to be ready first. The company is reportedly planning a launch in 2026, but it may be pushed back a year.
At the same time, Bloomberg Report The large-sized foldable device has been described as a giant iPad. However, the company is reportedly also preparing a foldable iPhone.
This month, a report said that Apple has received a patent related to hinge mechanism for foldable devices. Apart from smartphones, this hinge can also be used in other foldable devices. Information about Apple’s new hinge design is available in a document published on the website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It is an electronic device connected with a hinge structure. It bends around an axis.
It has a flexible display which is divided into two parts. Apple said the new hinge mechanism has two sets of rotational synchronization gears. Their design is designed to control the way the device is folded.
