Apple has yet to enter the foldable smartphone market, but reports suggest the company could debut 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 feature a book-shaped design with an LTPO+ flexible OLED panel that will roughly be the size of the iPad mini. It will use a glass mid frame to minimize wrinkles, as per the rumor.
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’ that is said to solve issues with brightness uniformity. The phone will also feature an under-display solution for Face ID. This will also be the 20th anniversary iPhone.
In 2028, Apple will unveil a clamshell foldable phone, as per the rumor. The iPhone Flip (let’s call it that) will get a simple external display that’ll display basic information, offer AI shortcuts, and notifications. It will have curved edges and feature a lightweight design.
We’re not sure how reliable the rumor is, so it’s best to take all of this with a pinch of salt.
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