Looking forward to Apple launching a foldable iPhone - what do you think?

Apple is expected to release an “iPhone Fold” with a flexible OLED display by 2024, and we have created exclusive renderings to show what it will look like.

Rumors and patents indicate that Apple has been working on a folding iPhone design for years. However, the technology required for such a device is still in its infancy, and it's unclear what form the device might take.

Picture to show how it looks.

Unlike Apple, Samsung has been developing its folding technology publicly with the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Samsung Galaxy Flip. Apple is testing two form factors for its first foldable product, but may be leaning towards a clamshell design.

Even as flagship Android devices pioneered folding technology, Apple was content to bide its time while the technology matured. Devices released to the public suffered from issues ranging from poor software optimization to display creases.

The "iPhone Fold" design can learn from the "iPhone 14"

patent display, and Apple hopes to overcome these problems through complex hinge and display technology. This site renders based on some of these patents and the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

As the “iPhone 14” may get a complete redesign in 2022, the renderings of the “iPhone Fold” feature these new elements. The flat sides combined with the punch-hole selfie camera and flush rear camera module form the basic elements of the device.

Display should not show creases when fully open

We want Apple’s foldable display to not show creases or seams in the display when opening and closing. Fully closed the device should be only slightly thicker than the current iPhone, while open it should be similar in size to the iPad mini.

It’s unclear how Apple will optimize iOS or iPadOS for foldable devices. If the monitor only works in the fully open position, little change is needed. There is also a possibility that Apple will allow gaming or chat apps to adopt three-quarter open or semi-open mode.

iOS or iPadOS available for Apple's Foldable

Some foldable Android devices have multiple operating positions and even an external monitor for use when the main display is closed. However, it's unclear whether Apple will adopt these more complex form factors.

For Apple’s first foldable product, we wanted it to be an iPhone that simply folded open and closed. Beyond that, Apple probably doesn't want to ruin the experience with experimental features or hardware additions.

Rumors suggest the “iPhone Fold” will launch sometime in 2023 or 2024.

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