We may not have a concrete release date for the first foldable iPhone, but Apple is already considering a smaller device that would follow it. according to bloombergAccording to Mark Gurman, Apple is exploring a “square, clamshell-style foldable phone”, with the caveat that this potential device is “far from guaranteed to reach the market” and is only “under consideration” for now.
If this ultimately leads to a smaller foldable iPhone, it means Apple believes it can compete against existing options on the market, including Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Motorola’s new Razr foldable. Gurman’s report also indicated that Apple may be too optimistic about the success of its first foldable iPhone, which is rumored to be released later this year, and may want to have follow-up plans ready to capitalize on the potential demand generated.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about a clamshell foldable iPhone since the previous report Information It turns out that Apple made prototypes in this form factor. At the other end of the spectrum, Gurman’s power on The newsletter mentions that Apple is considering a larger foldable that opens like a book. Earlier, Gurman had said that Apple was considering a foldable that would be similar in size to the iPad. However, according to Gurman, the company faced problems developing such a large device and the potential launch could be delayed until 2029.
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