We may not have a concrete release date for the first foldable iPhonebut Apple may already be studying a smaller device that will succeed it. According to BloombergAccording to Mark Gurman, Apple is exploring a “square foldable flip phone”, with the caveat that this potential device is “far from guaranteed to reach the market” and only “under study” at the moment.
If this ultimately results in a smaller foldable iPhone, it means Apple believes it can compete with existing options on the market, including Samsung’s latest model. Galaxy Z Flip 7 and revamped Motorola Foldable Razr. Gurman’s report also signals that Apple could be very optimistic about the success of its first Foldable iPhoneslated for release later this year, and wants to have follow-up plans ready to capitalize on the potential demand generated.
This is not the first time we have heard of a Foldable clamshell iPhonesince a previous report of The information revealed that Apple had created prototypes in this format. At the other end of the spectrum, Gurman’s To light up The newsletter mentions that Apple is considering a larger foldable that opens like a book. Previously, Gurman said Apple was considering a foldable that’s more like the size of an iPad. However, the company has encountered problems developing such a large device and could delay a potential launch until 2029, according to Gurman.
