The idea of a folding iPhone has circulated the web for quite a while now,given where we’re at with the smartphone market now,it seems inevitable that Apple will eventually launch a foldable iPhone.Now, new information from a trusted source suggests that it appears that the device is now another step closer to launching.
According to well-known tipster Yeux1122 (via @Jukanlosreve), Apple has recently entered the “formal development process with display manufacturers”. The leaker alleges this information came from a “supply chain source.”
In other words: Apple officially wants to make a foldable iPhone, if this leak is to be believed.That means that Apple is working with display makers to turn a conceptual product into a real one. It means that prototypes will be created, testing and refinement will take place and towards the latter half of the phase, prepping the device for release on the production line and marketing.
If Apple is only just entering a developmental phase for the foldable iPhone, the earliest we expect to see a new device is two to three years. This aligns with previous leaks suggesting that we might see an iPhone Flip in 2026 or 2027.
As for exactly what form this phone might take, your guess is as good as ours. Some have dubbed it the iPhone Flip, but there’s a chance it might more closely resemble the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold.