Apple’s foldable iPhone to offer two big advantages over rivals

Apple patent application illustration of foldable device (USPTO)
In 2026, Apple is set to revolutionize its fall product launch with the debut of its first foldable iPhone, a highly anticipated addition to its iconic lineup. This innovative device is expected to blend Apple’s signature sleek design with cutting-edge foldable display technology, offering users a versatile form factor that seamlessly transitions between compact and expansive screens.
Industry insiders suggest the foldable iPhone will feature advanced materials, a refined hinge mechanism, perhaps constructed of Liquidmetal, and enhanced iOS optimizations to deliver a premium user experience. As Apple enters the foldable market, this launch is poised to redefine smartphone design and intensify competition in the tech industry.
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
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The company will position this device as a new higher-end model, rather than a niche alternative design (which it sees as the approach taken by Google and Samsung).
Apple looks to stand out from the competition by making the crease less noticeable when the phone is in the open position, to the point where it’s nearly invisible. The company also looks to offer a much higher-quality hinge.
One caveat: While work on this device is full steam ahead, some people involved in the project believe there is a slight chance that development could fall behind due to its complexity. That would make mass production in 2027 more likely.

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MacDailyNews Take: Hopefully, we’ll see it this year. iPhone could use an excitement injection.

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