Apple has yet to enter the foldable smartphone market, but reports suggest that the company could introduce its first model, the iPhone Fold, by the end of 2026. Now, a new rumor claims that Apple will launch new form factors in 2027 and 2028.
The iPhone Fold will have a book-shaped design with an LTPO+ flexible OLED panel that will be roughly the size of an iPad mini. Rumor has it that it will use a glass mid-frame to minimize wrinkles.
Apple will then launch a bezel-free iPhone in 2027 that will use four-edge bending OLED. It will also get a ‘crater diffusion layer’ which is said to solve problems with brightness uniformity. The phone will also have an under-display solution for Face ID. This will also be the 20th anniversary of the iPhone.
According to the rumor, in 2028, Apple will unveil a clamshell foldable phone. The iPhone Flip (let’s call it that) will get a simple external display that will display basic information, AI shortcuts and notifications. It will have curved edges and will have a lightweight design.
We’re not sure how reliable the rumor is, so it’s best to take it all with a pinch of salt.
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