Overview
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is exploring a square, clamshell-style foldable iPhone that is still early and far from guaranteed.
- Apple continues to prioritize a premium book-style foldable iPhone targeted for a late‑2026 launch, positioning it at the top of the lineup.
- Previous reporting said Apple built clamshell prototypes, and the company is also evaluating larger book-style devices and an iPad-scale foldable facing delays.
- Rumors point to the first foldable featuring about a 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.8-inch inner display, with supply-chain claims of crease-reduction and a refined hinge.
- Timelines for a potential clamshell vary in leaks, including suggestions of 2027–2028, and there has been no formal decision or release plan.