iPhone Fold Manufacturing Line Nears Finalization Before Next Year’s Release, As per Report
An iPhone Fold manufacturing line is being established in preparation for the introduction of the inaugural folding iPhone next year, and a new supply-chain report indicates that it is nearly ready to commence production. This news follows a recent report highlighting that Apple is in the process of testing realistic prototypes of the device.
The facility is said to possess the capability to produce screens for approximately twice the number of devices that Apple actually anticipates selling.
### The Extended Journey to an iPhone Fold
Folding smartphones have existed since 2018, yet Apple chose its renowned “best, not first” strategy – waiting until they believed they could develop something truly worthwhile.
The merits of this strategy were underscored by Samsung’s unfortunate launch of the Galaxy Fold, with similar issues remaining for multiple generations.
In addition to ensuring that a folding phone would not be compromised by dust, one of Apple’s primary concerns was reportedly the prominently visible crease in the expanded screen. In fact, the company was said to be so displeased with initial samples that it instructed its suppliers to start from scratch.
Earlier this year, it was reported that display partner Samsung finally crafted something that met Apple’s standards, with compelling evidence supporting this claim. The screen developed for the iPhone Fold was suggested to be more advanced than those used in its own folding devices at the time, with Apple reportedly approving production.
### iPhone Fold Manufacturing Line Nearly Complete
A recent supply-chain report states that last year, Samsung commenced work on a specialized production line for iPhone Fold displays, which is now nearly finished, according to ET News.
> Samsung Display has begun preparations to manufacture organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) for foldable iPhones. It is understood that they are creating a production line specifically for Apple’s foldable display
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