Overview
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is considering a square, clamshell-style foldable iPhone, but the concept is early and far from guaranteed.
- Apple’s first foldable is still expected in late 2026 as a book-style device with an outer display around 5.5 inches and an inner screen near 7.8 inches.
- If approved, a flip-style model would arrive after the initial foldable and target the pocketable segment occupied by Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola’s Razr, with some outlets suggesting 2027 at the earliest.
- Work on a very large foldable iPad has reportedly hit development snags, concentrating hinge and crease-reduction efforts on iPhone projects.
- Apple is betting that a successful debut foldable could create demand for multiple shapes and sizes, echoing its broader iPhone lineup strategy.