With the huge popularity of foldable mobile phones, Apple fans await the debut of the “Folding” iPhone or “Flip” iPhone🇧🇷 I’m tired of waiting for Apple’s future flexible screen phone, Chinese youtuber Na Yan has created his own foldable iPhone🇧🇷
In a video posted on the channel Technical Aestheticsthe engineer showed 200+ day device development journey🇧🇷 The result was a technically functional smartphone running a modified version of iOS.
Yan tried to create “iPhone Flip” using as many original parts as possible. For example, original iPhone screen modified to make it flexible enough to bend and retain tactile functions.
For the hinge, the youtuber conducted the first tests with the most durable components of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Again, The mechanism of a Motorola Razr is used in the device, as it offers a less visible “wrinkle” on the screen.
Yan used reverse engineering to adapt the internal structure of the iPhoneleaving the processor in the upper half and adding 1,000mAh battery below. However, it did remove a speaker and MagSafe wireless charging parts.
While iOS and touchscreen functions worked in initial tests, the interface was unresponsive when the phone was bent. At that time, special software needed to be installed for functional use your device.
Watch the foldable iPhone development video with English subtitles:
When will the “original” foldable iPhone be released?
Despite the rise in popularity of foldable phones, Apple is in no hurry to enter the market. analysts, US brand shouldn’t announce iPhone with flexible display before 2025🇧🇷
However, according to rumors this Apple can use technology in notebooks in next years🇧🇷 The goal is to create a category. Devices with a 20-inch screen and 4K resolution🇧🇷
Source: Tec Mundo
