Sources: Apple has begun preliminary work on an iPhone model with a foldable screen, while testing an in-screen fingerprint reader for 2021

Apple Inc. has begun early work on an iPhone with a foldable screen, a potential rival to similar devices from Samsung Electronics Co. and others …

Bloomberg 2021-01-16 Mark Gurman

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@gogojira_ Gogojira on x
@Daniel_Rubino Is it? Still trying to understand its place in the market. iPhone user here and a foldable phone, Apple or not, seems stupid.
@dsccross Ross Young on x
(2) The thickness will determine the foldable radius. Thicker glass can be used with the seam laser processed (see LPKF) but it currently changes the appearance of the glass. Apple/Corning working on foldable glass isn't a surprise, but use of ceramic shield is a good update.
@rsgnl Joe Rossignol on x
There's a few scenarios where Face ID is subpar. One = masks, and another is when my iPhone is sitting flat on my desk. I feel like I always lean over the top of the phone in an exaggerated fashion to ensure that it actually unlocks. Having the option of Touch ID would be great.
@rsgnl Joe Rossignol on x
For an “S” year, there are two rumored “iPhone 13” features that I would really value: in-screen Touch ID as a supplementary option to Face ID, and ProMotion for a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz.
@dsccross Ross Young on x
@jon_prosser reported that Apple is working on a foldable version of chemically strengthened ceramic shield. Samsung's foldables already use chemically strengthened glass from SCHOTT. Will be interesting to see how thin ceramic shield glass can be made. (1)
@hodgesmr Matt Hodges on x
I stand by my belief that the only people in the world who want a foldable smartphone are tech bloggers so they can write scoops about them. https://twitter.com/...
@wongmjane Jane Manchun Wong on x
You can also fold your iPhone if you try hard enough https://twitter.com/...
@patrickmoorhead @patrickmoorhead on x
No one should be surprised. Consumers like fast, under-display sensors, and foldables are the future. Don't confuse this with Apple selling this in 2021. https://twitter.com/...
@daniel_rubino Daniel Rubino on x
@gogojira_ Try Galaxy Z Flip and you'll get it. 1. Less room/easier to fit in pocket (an issue many women face due to clothing design) 2. Screen is protected in transit 3. Can create smaller devices w/larger screens; or normal devices w less space Either way, Apple will do it. ht…
@technology @technology on x
NEW: Apple is considering launching a foldable iPhone while it tests an in-screen fingerprint scanner for this year's models and readies new iPads https://www.bloomberg.com/...
@markgurman Mark Gurman on x
New story: Apple has begun early work on foldable iPhone screens to rival Samsung. The next-gen iPhone is an “S” year model with an in-screen fingerprint scanner in testing. Also coming: new iPad Pro with MiniLED and thinner/lighter entry-level iPad. https://www.bloomberg.com/...
@daniel_rubino Daniel Rubino on x
I can't wait to hear from those who currently think devices with foldable/dual displays are dumb suddenly shift positions when this happens. I'll tee it up for you: “Yeah, but Apple did it right!” Sarcasm aside, this is the future of mobile tech. https://twitter.com/...

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