Seamless hinges for the iPhone Fold may be copied by rivals, and by Apple itself for an iPad Fold.
A new rumor claims that a version of Apple's method of making a seamless hinge for the iPhone Fold will be replicated by others, suggesting that it works the best. iPhone Fold will have a seamless hinge The idea seems to be that Apple will effectively train Chinese manufacturers on how to make the perfect hinge, and then may use the idea itself for an iPad Fold. Although most recent rumors have claimed that Apple has postponed working on a folding iPad , or may never release one , and opinions are divided over whether that's a shame or not. Now in an especially brief and easy-to-mistranslate posting on China's Weibo social media site, leaker Digital Chat Station says that Apple is leading the way with its seamless hinge solution. It appears to say that this, or a non-patented equivalent, will be adopted by rival smartphone manufacturers. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A new rumor claims that a version of Apple's method of making a seamless hinge for the iPhone Fold will be replicated by others, suggesting that it works the best. iPhone Fold will have a seamless hinge The idea seems to be that Apple will effectively train Chinese manufacturers on how to make the perfect hinge, and then may use the idea itself for an iPad Fold. Although most recent rumors have claimed that Apple has postponed working on a folding iPad , or may never release one , and opinions are divided over whether that's a shame or not. Now in an especially brief and easy-to-mistranslate posting on China's Weibo social media site, leaker Digital Chat Station says that Apple is leading the way with its seamless hinge solution. It appears to say that this, or a non-patented equivalent, will be adopted by rival smartphone manufacturers. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A new rumor claims that a version of Apple's method of making a seamless hinge for the iPhone Fold will be replicated by others, suggesting that it works the best.
iPhone Fold will have a seamless hinge The idea seems to be that Apple will effectively train Chinese manufacturers on how to make the perfect hinge, and then may use the idea itself for an iPad Fold.
Although most recent rumors have claimed that Apple has postponed working on a folding iPad , or may never release one , and opinions are divided over whether that's a shame or not.
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