Apple pauses foldable phone development due to screen testing issues: report

Apple halts foldable phone development

• According to a Weibo post by 定焦数码 (fixed-focus Digital), Apple has been purchasing several foldable smartphones available on the market.
  
• Apple is likely doing this to expedite the research and development process for a foldable smartphone by disassembling the screens on available foldables.

• As per the user, the development process has now been suspended as the display has not passed the testing standards.
  
• Do note that the Chinese text has been directly translated using Google Translate and other translation tools to get a clearer result.
  
• The news has not been confirmed, so it is advised that readers maintain discretion. 

Apple foldable smartphones: what we know so far

• As per a recent post, Apple is experimenting with two flip-style foldable iPhone prototypes and an iPad foldable. 
• The prototypes are still in early development, and it is unsure when the devices will come to market. 
• Apple also won a patent for a crack-resistant folding display with self-healing properties recently.
• According to a report by The Information, and industry experts like Ben Wood, a folding iPad could come out before a foldable iPhone.
• Apple's primary goal for a foldable smartphone is to create a negligible crease on the display. This could be done with a display that lays flat when opened.