- Apple will reportedly release a foldable iPhone with a clamshell design in 2026 at the earliest.
- The company’s biggest obstacle could be eliminating the crease that forms after folding the screen repeatedly.
- Apple’s designers may also be struggling to make the foldable iPhone compelling to customers.
Rumors about a foldable Apple device have been circulating online for years. Initially, it was believed that the company would first launch a foldable iPad to test the fresh format and collect customer feedback before adding a hinge to a new iPhone model. This, however, may no longer be the case, as Apple will reportedly release a foldable iPhone with a clamshell design in 2026 at the earliest.
According to The Information, Apple is moving forward with its foldable iPhone plans. The report states that the company has internally given the device a code name (V68), which signifies serious development. Typically, the tech giant takes around two years to produce new devices, hinting at a 2026 release. Though, given the foldable phone’s complexity, this process could exceptionally take longer than that.