Apple seems to be planning a all new strategy to bring to the market a slew of new functions that can offer improved usability and Ai assistance. As per recent Updates by Mark Gruman Apple would possibly be working together with Alibaba and Baidu to power its Ai In China. Alibaba Would Modify and censor the content on Apples on Device models To meet Chinese laws. Beyond that Mark Gruman Has also revealed that, Baidu Would be powering the new Visual Intelligence suite. The Full Picture of Apple’s mid – 2025 China Ai Plan.
Previous leaks – Apple joins hands with Chinese Manufacturer For the New Foldable Phone
As per the new leaks its has been confirmed that the Ultra Thin Glass would be placed on top of the folding panel.
The Chinese manufacturer Lens Technology would secure about 70% of Apple’s UTG orders. Corning would probably be supplying the raw materials necessary for the production as per the recent report. Lens Technology was recently chosen by Apple thanks to its favorable position as a mass market proprietary manufacturer. Beyond their presence in the market their financial resources for UTG manufacturing has become the reason behind Apple choosing them as their manufacturer.
Lens Technology
It has become apparent that the manufacturer is especially good in glass etching, strengthening and minimizing side cracks after cutting. The Supplier would soon expand its UTG production line later this year, in advance before the starting of the new production spree for the new Apple phone.
As per the new leaks it has become apparent that Apple wants a screen that is thinner in the middle. This would allow the phone to fold seamlessly without any creases. Beyond the Chinese manufacturer Apple has approached Dowoo Insys and UTI are alleged to be the potential secondary suppliers for Apple. The former had already received a patent in October 2024, related to the manufacturing of similar screen glasses that were thinning in the central part of the UTG.
The folding display would most probably be supplied by Samsung Display, which would become the exclusive partner for Apple.
