[Gadgets] Apple is working on launching a folding screen device, and there will be a big surprise

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Definitely, the folding market is an option for almost all manufacturers (one of the last to confirm its arrival is Google with a phone). Meanwhile, Apple does not show signs of life in it, but this does not mean that the Cupertino company does not seriously consider taking the step of launching its own products . And, for this reason, there are rumors that little by little are being confirmed.

 

What is known to date is that Apple will launch its first foldable device in the form of a hybrid. That is to say, it will not launch a smartphone as is the case with the rest of the competition and what it has in mind is to put on sale a hybrid between the iPad and MacBook laptops . And when could this happen? Well, everything indicates that the chosen moment will be the year 2025.

 

Until today, the details about the device remain scarce, however, there is news that is based on the patents obtained by the North American company. In this way, hope is not lost that the firm of the bitten apple continues to work on this "folding laptop" that could be quite surprising.

 

information that has become known

According to Patently Apple , an application recently published by Apple in the United States Patent and Trademark Office has been found that shows the shape and the folding mechanism in a conceptual way of the device we are talking about and that it could be used in its first folding device.Apple's patent describes the foldable device as more of a "laptop" than a tablet . In addition, he explains that this product will have a flexible internal screen -of unknown size- that would extend from the upper section to the lower section. These sections would be connected via a hinge in the center. It is also mentioned that an external screen will be used , which would be a very useful addition if confirmed.

 

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In addition, the patent mentions a large touch sensor that will be used to access a keyboard that, obviously and due to the use of two screens, cannot be integrated in the traditional way. It is said that this element will also work in combination with the external screen.

 

It's important to mention that this patent application is just one of many steps in the patenting process for this particular foldable device, so no prediction is offered as to the exact time it will launch or even what the device will be called. . According to analyst Mark Gurman, this foldable Apple device could appear as early as 2025, possibly followed by an Apple iPhone with a foldable screen.

 

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