Overview
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is evaluating a square, clamshell-style foldable iPhone that is under consideration and far from guaranteed to ship.
- Apple’s first foldable is still expected to be a high-end book-style iPhone targeted for the second half of 2026, with suppliers reportedly preparing components.
- Coverage indicates any flip-style model would follow the initial device and is unlikely to arrive before 2027 if it proceeds.
- A larger, tablet-like foldable project has reportedly hit development hurdles, with a potential timeline pushed toward 2029.
- Unconfirmed leaks for the first foldable point to a 5.5-inch cover screen, a 7.8-inch inner display, and a roughly 5,500mAh battery, with an emphasis on crease reduction and hinge durability.