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[Alpha Biz=(Chicago) Reporter Kim Jisun] It is predicted that sales of Apple's foldable iPhones will be delayed somewhat.

A senior official, who is familiar with the internal situation at Apple, told Alpha Biz on the 18th, "We understand that we plan to start selling foldable iPhones a little later than expected after making full preparations for all matters, including the supply and demand of foldable displays."

The first foldable iPhone sales point mentioned by the official will be adjusted from the originally planned fourth quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2027.

However, the selection of major parts makers such as foldable display suppliers is expected to proceed as originally scheduled.

The US Patent and Trademark Office has allowed Apple to apply for a patent for a foldable display.

The patent is an electronic device technology that minimizes bending along the folding axis with a flexible display embedded in the main body.

Apple believes that the inner surface of the cover filled with polymer materials will be smooth and that the rough texture of the filler surface will be effective in reducing light reflection.

Polymers are made of flexible materials such as silicon and acrylic, which is expected to significantly reduce light reflection.

 

 

AlphaBIZ Reporter Kim Jisun(stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)