Although Apple has not yet launched foldable smartphones, its competitors Samsung and Huawei have already launched such devices on the market, and judging from a large number of patents, Apple must be developing similar devices, but it is not ready to launch yet.

According to Appleinsider, Apple is building patents and technology reserves for the folding screen iPhone, and now a patent on the self-protection of the folding screen iPhone drop has been exposed.

Patent displayWhen the Apple folding screen iPhone detects a fall, it quickly folds the device before it hits the ground to minimize the impact on the screen.

The principle is that Apple adds a specific sensor to the folding screen iPhone, and when the sensor detects that the vertical acceleration exceeds the threshold set by Apple, the device quickly folds to prevent the fragile screen from hitting the ground.

From a patent point of view, Apple is likely to apply it to the folding screen iPhone. According to previous revelations, Apple will launch a folding screen iPad and then a folding screen iPhone in the future. It is reported that Apple is working with LG to develop a foldable OLED display panel for future Apple tablets and laptops, with ultra-thin cover glass.