… He says that the iPhone Fold display panels, which will be provided by Samsung, are slated to begin mass production in May. This follows a prior post from Instant Digital last month saying that mass production for the complete iPhone Fold device is scheduled for July. …
… Apple’s first foldable device will feature self-healing glass, a seamless hinge design, and a dual-layer UTG/UFG glass architecture. In this configuration, the display panel is positioned between the two layers of glass, rather than in direct contact with the hinge. …
… These include the display being vulnerable to damage when dust gets trapped in the device when folded, and an ugly crease visible in the center of the screen when it is unfolded. Since Samsung is Apple’s primary display partner, that was a problem. …
… Like both Google and Samsung devices, the Razr Fold takes full advantage of Android’s tablet/foldable optimizations on that inner display. …
… That would certainly be a useful capability for Apple to have, but it would still leave the company entirely dependent on TSMC for its latest devices. …