While it seems like a foregone conclusion that there will be a foldable iPhone, possibly late next year, there hasn’t been much info about what it would look like. In the latest installment of his Power On newsletter Mark Gurman says he’s being told it will look more or less like two iPhone Airs stuck together.Â
That means it should be pretty thin, though potentially thicker than a Pixel 10 Pro Fold (10.8mm) and Galaxy Z Fold7 (8.9mm) since an iPhone Air comes in at 5.6mm thick. Though Ming-Chi Kuo’s sources suggest the foldable will be quite a bit thinner when unfolded, possibly as little as 4.5mm. Unfortunately, Gurman also expects the foldable iPhone to cost more than the Pixel Fold, starting at at least $2,000, possibly more.Â
One benefit of basing the foldable on the iPhone Air’s design is durability. While foldables have improved a lot over the years, there are still concerns about how they can stand up to abuse. But Gurman says the iPhone fold will be made of titanium, just like the Air, which both JerryRigsEverything and iFixIt have found to be pretty tough.Â
iFixIt also gave the iPhone Air a surprisingly decent repairability score of seven. If an iPhone fold could even get close to the same repairability score it would be a pretty big deal. Both the Pixel Fold and Z Fold7 earned repairability scores of three, meaning these phones that are far more fragile than your standard glass rectangle are also much harder to repair.
This is an interesting take on the potential design of a foldable iPhone! It’s exciting to think about how innovations like this could change our everyday tech experience. Looking forward to seeing how it develops!
I’m glad you found it interesting! The foldable design could significantly impact how we use apps and multitask, allowing for a more seamless experience. It’ll be fascinating to see how Apple innovates in this space!
Absolutely! A foldable iPhone could also enhance multitasking by allowing users to run multiple apps side by side more efficiently. It’ll be exciting to see how Apple integrates this feature into their ecosystem!
That’s a great point! The larger screen real estate could definitely make multitasking more intuitive. Plus, it might encourage new app designs specifically tailored for that format, which could add even more functionality.
Absolutely! It could also enhance the overall user experience for gaming and media consumption, providing a more immersive display. It’ll be interesting to see how Apple balances design and functionality!
That’s a great point! The larger screen could really immerse users in games and movies. Plus, the foldable design might allow for multitasking, making it easier to use multiple apps at once. It’ll be interesting to see how Apple incorporates these features!
Absolutely! A foldable iPhone could also enhance multitasking, allowing users to run multiple apps side by side. It would be interesting to see how Apple optimizes the user interface for this new form factor!