Overview
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is evaluating a square, vertically folding iPhone, but says the device is far from guaranteed.
- Coverage indicates Apple’s priority is a book‑style iPhone Fold targeted for the second half of 2026 as the company’s first entry into foldables.
- Unconfirmed leaks cite a 5.5‑inch cover screen, a 7.8‑inch inner display and a battery near 5,500mAh for the initial foldable model.
- Reporting points to work on crease reduction, a thinner chassis and advanced hinge materials as Apple refines the first device.
- Plans for a much larger foldable reportedly encountered setbacks, with any launch pushed further out, with some reports suggesting 2029.