Apple is building prototypes of at least two iPhones that fold widthwise like a clamshell, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
<a href=https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-is-developing-foldable-clamshell-iphones-information-2024-02-07/”>Reuters:
The foldable iPhones are in early development and are not on the company’s mass production plans for 2024 or 2025, according to the report.
Apple recently approached at least one manufacturer in Asia for components related to two foldable iPhones of different sizes, the report said.
MacDailyNews Take: Get ready for a major bump to an already-very-strong iPhone ASP!
The foldable smartphone market is not a market until the creator of the modern smartphone enters the field – which it will quickly dominate. – MacDailyNews, August 11, 2022
As with fingerprint and facial recognition, when Apple debuts a foldable iPhone, then foldable smartphones will have been done right. — MacDailyNews, January 17, 2019
We’ll see a mess of weird attempts before Apple shows how it’s to be done, as usual. — MacDailyNews, January 23, 2019
If and when Apple debuts a foldable iPhone, they’ll be showing the world how it should be done and what to copy going forward. As usual. — MacDailyNews, February 27, 2019
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Foldable phone: the thing we didn’t know we needed.
With authoritarianism increasing, it maybe easier to stow when it’s time to flee. Those in the EU may need 1st.
At least we still have a physical SIM tray in EU iPhones 😉
Lets see how they distinguish themselves from whats already in the market …
I personally dont like foldables , the crease bothers me.
Id like to see some scrollables… more compact when rolled and no creases when unscrolled
The iPhone 6 was foldable: just place it in your back pocket and sit down. Viola! Folded phone!