The first rumors that Apple would develop a foldable iPhone surfaced in late 2017. More recent reports suggest the device will finally be ready for the market next year, but a new report from the analytics firm EqualOcean postpones that until 2023.
Schematics of an Apple patent on the foldable phone design
Interestingly, the report also claims that the foldable iPhone will support a stylus. It’s unclear if that means the current Apple Pencil that’s used by some iPads (and iPhones are sometimes supposed to support) or if it will be a new design.
When unfolded, the screen will measure between 7.3 and 7.6 inches. This will be with a very high aspect ratio as the foldable iPhone would have a clamshell form factor – a vertical backrest like the Galaxy Z Flip (which has a 6.7 “22: 9 screen).
There has been no official confirmation from Apple that it is indeed developing a foldable phone. The company prefers to work in secrecy and is also reportedly involved in building anti-AR glasses and an autonomous car.
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