American tech giant Apple has been developing a new folding OLED screen that might eventually make its way into a folding iPhone or iPad.
According to ANI, the big breakthrough for Apple is the lack of a polarizer layer on their panel which is currently being used in some conventional folding displays.
Similar polarizer-less display technology is also being used in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold3 and its Eco2OLED display.
Apple is considering a similar approach for its folding device, ANI reported from Washington.
The removal of the polarizer layer allows for thinner folding displays though at the cost of visibility and peak brightness.
The makers have been forced to increase the display’s power consumption to crank up the brightness a result that hurts the longevity of folding panels so it will be interesting to see how Apple tackles these issues.