Hopes for the imminent arrival of the first flexible iPhone are starting to fade. According to a new report from Nikkei Asia, Apple during the production testing phase, he encountered much bigger problems than he had originally expected. This critical phase of testing a completely new design is dragging on, threatening to push mass production of the Apple Jigsaw back to next year. Suppliers of componeThey have reportedly already been warned that the timetables will have to be adjusted again.
Sources directly from the supply chain indicate that the next few weeks will be absolutely crucial. The tests currently underway are to show whether it is Apple able to solve design challenges. In the worst-case scenario, the first deliveries will be delayed by months.
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The situation is further complicated by unresolved prices with production partners and constant hesitation over the choice of materials for the joint. Apple is reportedly deciding between liquid metal, which could eliminate the unsightly notch in the display, and 3D-printed titanium alloy. The final verdict is not expected until the summer.
The revolution is postponed
Although there was speculation that iPhone Fold could arrive shortly after the series premiere in September 18 Pro, new complications seem to be throwing a blanket over this plan. It seems to me that Apple does not want to commit any fiasco with cracking displays, which plagued the competition in the early days. However, the competition is already experienced in this regard and is churning out one more interesting puzzle after another. If the wait drags on until 2027, it will have to be iPhone Fold truly revolutionary.
