iPhone Fold' adopts new layered-glass design for durability and creases reduction.
Rumours persist that the first-ever foldable iPhone is set to feature an innovative "layered" or dual-layer ultra-thin glass structure designed specifically to minimize display curvature (crease). This specific engineering approach aims not only to reduce visual imperfections but also serves as a critical mechanism for preventing screen fractures upon folding.
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1Apple is rumored to use a dual-layer ultrathin glass structure in its upcoming 'iPhone Fold' specifically designed to reduce display crease visibility.
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2The device may incorporate additional protective features such as self-healing surfaces and sealed liquid metal hinges intended to prevent screen breakage.
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Apple is expected to use dual-layer ultrathin flexible display technology in its upcoming iPhone Fold.
— [Mar 24, 11:02] The 'iPhone Fold' may use a dual-layer, ultra-thin glass structure. (Appleworld.today)'Es vergeht kaum eine Woche, in der keine Gerücht zum iPhone Fold und damit zum ersten faltbaren iPhone auftauchen.'
— [Mar 23, 15:11] iPhone Fold: Apple setzt auf spezielles „Layered Glass', um Falten im Display zu reduzieren (Macerkopf.de)'Apple rüstet das iPhone Fold massiv gegen mechanische Defekte auf.'
— [Mar 23, 14:30] Neues Glas-Sandwich soll Display-Bruch beim iPhoneFold verhindern (Static.winfuture.de)Apple's first "Fold" smartphone will reportedly feature an interior display roughly iPad mini-sized with a dual-layer ultra-thin glass structure designed to reduce creasing and improve durability. The device is expected in three storage capacities priced between $2,320 and $2,900 USD alongside software updates for new app layouts that mimic the proportions of landscape mode but will not include an actual iPadOS windowing system or support full-sized mini displays on iPhone screens.
Gerüchte besagen, dass Apple ein faltbares Smartphone Ende dieses Jahres präsentieren wird und eine neue mehrschichtige Glasstruktur verwendet hat, um sichtbare Falten im Display zu reduzieren. Dieses Design isoliert das eingebettete Display mechanisch vom Scharnier durch zwei Schichten ultradunnen Glases (UTG/UFG), was die Haltbarkeit verbessern soll; zudem sollen ein 5,5-Zoll- und ein 7,8-Zöll-Außendisplay vorhanden sein.
Apple plans to launch its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, in September 2026 with advanced features like double glass and self-healing surfaces designed to prevent screen fractures. Due to this complex manufacturing process involving sealed liquid metal hinges, experts expect a retail price between $2,000 and $2,500 USD (approximately €1,850–€2,310).