Last Update: January 23, 2023, 20:23 IST
The Foldable iPad Could Bring This New Patent
Apple continues to explore the foldable space with next-gen display technology and this patent could be part of its product strategy.
Apple has received a patent for an exciting technology that could be part of its foldable iPad Pro models in the coming years. The company now has the rights to the patent which allows the company to offer crack-resistant foldable displays on its devices.
Foldable display technology is in its infancy, with few brands having consumer-ready products, but the industry is keen to see Apple enter the segment with an iPad or iPhone model for the market. Having extra layers of durability can help consumers feel confident about the product, especially if they are going to spend big on the product.
The patent for this durable foldable display has been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week and interestingly, the listing suggests that Apple may be using this patent for its foldable, curved and flexible display panels. Could
Having said that, patent filing is part of any company’s strategy to ensure that its competitors are not able to work on products with the technology. So we are not even sure whether Apple will actually use the registered patent on its future products.
As per the details of the patent, Apple is entitled to make a crack-free display due to the high tensile strength and hardness, which ensures the display fractures due to any damage. But this is not just the durability part of this patent, Apple can also ensure that the panel is anti-reflective in nature and smudge-resistant as well.
Reports suggest that Apple is working on a new “20-inch foldable” display that could be a hybrid of the MacBook and iPad that could see some elements of this patent. The company is looking at the possibility of the device which may launch in 2026 as mentioned by. Ross Young, analyst at Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC).
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