After the launch of the Vision Pro, Apple could be preparing for another big change in its product lineup with the launch of new foldable devices. While brands like Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus and Google are dabbling in foldable devices, Apple has so far stayed away from releasing a foldable iPhone, but that could change in the near future.
According to a report from The Information, Apple is currently building prototypes for two clamshell-style foldable iPhones, meaning the smartphone would be similar in design to the Galaxy Z Flip and have the ability to stand and take photos in a 90 degree angle. when expanded.
The report states that Tim Cook had approached Apple engineers about creating a foldable device as early as 2018, two years before the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip, but work on a foldable iPhone was halted in 2020, only to be revived recently to get going. Apple is reportedly trying to discover many attractive features for the new foldable devices.
The report also warns that a foldable iPhone won't hit the market anytime soon, as the device isn't in Apple's mass production plans for 2024 or 2025. Meanwhile, Apple has approached at least one manufacturer in Asia about purchasing parts related to the two iPhones of different sizes.
Apple would also reportedly like to build a foldable device that is as thin as current iPhone models, but the battery size and screen components make that a challenge. Moreover, the report states that while Apple is keen to build a foldable phone with displays on the outside, the engineers are struggling with the design of the smartphone as it can easily break.
The report also confirmed that Apple is still working on a foldable iPad with an 8-inch screen, similar to the current iPad Mini. The Apple engineers working on this project are currently aiming to develop a hinge that will allow the screen to lie flat when unfolded and reduce the crease in the center of the screen.
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Published: Feb 8, 2024 09:31 IST