Apple is apparently working on foldable iPhones. A tipster has revealed that the company is working on a number of iterations of a foldable iPhone prototype. But don’t get your hopes up, as the brand is still unsure about the new breed of smartphones.
1/3 For those who are curious about a foldable iPhone, Apple is definitely working and testing multiple prototypes that contain foldable displays. Too many compromises still exist with foldable display technology though.
— Dylan (@dylandkt) January 6, 2022
The news arrives from known tipster Dylandkt who shared the information on Twitter. In a new thread, he revealed that the Cupertino based giant is working on multiple prototypes of iPhones with a foldable display. These prototypes are still being tested but Apple believes that there are too many ‘compromises’ with the foldable display technology. The issues don’t stop there, as the iPhone maker is also doubtful regarding the foldable phone market in general.
Apparently, the brand is concerned regarding whether the foldable handset segment is a market that will find its place in the industry, or eventually fall into “obsolescence.” In other words, Apple is unsure if foldable phones will stick around long enough and not just become a fad that dies out. So, the company is currently planning on carefully observing the market and avoid making the same mistakes that are were made by its rivals, as per Dylandkt.
Apple has been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone for a while now. We have already covered a number of patents (1,2) from the company as well, which detail some of the possible designs. At the moment, it seems like the company will continue to work on perfecting the technology to avoid launching what Dylan calls “beta” products like its rival. But its still unknown if the brand will eventually compete in this particular segment of the smartphone market.
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