Since last year, there have been rumors that Apple has already tested several prototypes of foldable screen devices to see if they are suitable for use or not. With a foldable screen Apple wants to offer competitor devices to the Galaxy Fold, Find N, Mate X, X Fold and Magic V.
According to the latest tweets from leading analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is testing an e-ink panel that will be used on their foldable screen devices. This panel will be used on external screens and in tablet mode to reduce power consumption. Larger screens result in battery life Foldable screen devices on the market now do not have good battery life.
Color e-ink foldable screen panels have already been launched this year with a response time of around 1.5 seconds. This is extremely slow for web browsing but adequate for ebooks and displaying notifications on an external screen. Apple is expected to start offering foldable screen devices in 2024.
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