It is a known bet that Apple is working on foldable devices. The company’s first device in this field was expected to be the iPad. Although details about foldable iPads emerged in the middle, there was not much information about the foldable iPhones that everyone was curious about.
However, an assertion shared by The Information today allowed us to obtain comprehensive new information about foldable iPhones. According to information obtained from people close to the subject, Apple is working on at least two foldable screen iPhone prototypes.
Foldable iPhones, which are claimed to not arrive before 2026, may have a design similar to the Galaxy Z Flip
According to The Information, Apple has developed two foldable iPhones that are still in their very early stages. According to the information received, these phones are vertically foldable devices. So they are similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip phones. It should be noted that the company is talking to at least one manufacturer in Asia about foldable devices with different screen sizes.
The claim also emphasizes that the foldable iPhone will not arrive anytime soon. According to the report, these devices are not included in Apple’s 2024 and 2025 production plans. So, unless there is a change of plan, we will see them come out in 2026 at the earliest.
Apple wants foldable iPhones to also have a screen on the outside. However, sources claim that engineers had difficulty with the design because the screen broke easily. It is also claimed that the devices were intended to be made as “thin” as the current iPhone models, but the battery and screen components make this difficult.
There is a possibility that the foldable iPhone will be canceled if Apple does not get what it wants
When we look at all these leaks, we see that it is still not possible to say anything definitive about foldable iPhones. As The Information states, Apple may cancel foldable iPhones altogether if they do not achieve what they expect. We have at least two years to see what will happen.
Work continues on the foldable iPad
We said that Apple’s first foldable device is likely to be an iPad. According to The Information, the company continues to work on this long-awaited device. Allegedly, the foldable iPad may come with a screen around 8 inches, similar to the iPad Mini. We are likely to see a technology on the device that will reduce the wrinkle in the middle of the screen.
It is not clear when we will see the first foldable Apple device. A few days ago, a report from The Elec suggested that the company would release a 7 or 8-inch foldable device in 2026 or 2027. The information released today strengthens the possibility that this device is an iPad.