Subj : The first folding iPhone may follow the design of the Galaxy Z Fl
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Jul 24 2024 11:15:05

The first folding iPhone may follow the design of the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but 
don't expect it before 2026

Date:
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:01:31 +0000

Description:
A report suggests Apple might go for the clamshell form factor when it 
finally gets around to making a folding iPhone.

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It seems likely that a foldable iPhone (or a foldable iPad ) will make an 
appearance at some point, but when? A new report suggests that we're going to 
have to wait until 2026 for such a device, and that when it does arrive it'll 
be a clamshell foldable in the style of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 . 

This comes from sources speaking to The Information (via MacRumors ), and 
Apple is apparently now in touch with its supply chain partners to see who 
might be able to provide the necessary folding screens for an 'iPhone Flip'. 

It's not clear exactly why Apple would take this route instead of going for a 
book-style foldable like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 , but it's certainly the 
cheaper option. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will set you back from $1,899 / 1,799 / 
AU$2,749, compared with $1,099.99 / 1,049 / AU$1,799 for the Z Flip 6. 

The Information does note in its report that Apple's plans are subject to 
change, and Apple would need to be happy with the quality of the device 
before launching it. However, the foldable has apparently now been given a 
codename within Apple  V68  which is one of the key steps in the development 
of a product. A long time coming Samsung launched two new foldables in July 
(Image credit: Samsung) 

One of the rumors we've heard about the foldable iPhone is that Apple isn't 
happy with the crease effect in the foldable screens of the devices rival 
companies have launched so far. While the tech is improving year on year, you 
can definitely still see the crease in the displays of current folding 
handsets. 

There's also been talk that Apple could be working on self-healing folding 
screen technology, so any minor dents or scratches could repair themselves. 
However, this kind of display is likely to still be several years away. 

Apple hasn't yet confirmed that a folding iPhone is in the pipeline, but then 
it wouldn't until the product was actually being unveiled. There's no doubt 
that it'll be exploring the idea of making such a device though  and leaks 
have suggested that Apple might be working on folding laptop screens as well. 

The Information also notes that standard iPhones take 24 months to develop 
from start to finish, and a foldable version could take longer  so we might 
be waiting until 2027 or beyond for the iPhone to take on a new form factor. 
Meanwhile, Android manufacturers continue to launch foldables at a steady 
clip, and you can find out what we make of Samsung's latest folding flagship 
in our in-depth Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review . You might also like Hands-on 
with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Apple won't cancel the folding iPhone The best 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-first-folding-iphone-in-2026-may-f
ollow-the-design-of-the-galaxy-z-flip-6


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