New information has leaked about the foldable iPhone. Apple’s first foldable phone could hit the market within two years, according to sources from The Information. The iPhone Fold’s design is said to be similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Flip.
Insiders say the information Apple has reportedly been in touch with suppliers in recent months to produce parts for the foldable iPhone. According to the sources, the phone will fold horizontally. This means the screen is folded widthwise, with the top and bottom folded together, similar to older foldable phones and the Samsung Galaxy Flip.
Samsung makes screens
In May, it was also revealed that Apple has signed a contract with Samsung Display to supply it with foldable displays. This collaboration will be around “developing a foldable device.”
Rumors have been circulating for some time that Apple is working on a foldable iPhone. The company has been exploring the possibility since 2018. However, the Cupertino company didn’t build two prototypes until this year.
Some more challenges
The fact that there are prototypes doesn’t immediately mean that foldable iPhones will go into production. But according to the information, Apple eventually wants to do just that. The foldable iPhone has been internally codenamed V68, indicating the company’s desire to continue the project.
However, it cannot be said with certainty that Apple will launch a foldable iPhone. After all, the company has very high standards. For example, according to the information, it was very difficult to avoid the visible crease in the center of the screen. However, sources say that Apple believes that it is able to solve this problem.
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