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Apple’s first foldable is eagerly awaited and it is likely to bring the platform with an intuitive OS and hardware features.
The first Apple foldable device will be thinner than Samsung’s Z Fold
The foldable smartphone market is expanding rapidly, with Samsung dominating as the global leader, holding a 56 percent market share. Rumours about Apple entering the foldable phone segment has been circulating for a while. Now, fresh leaks hint at a possible release window and key specifications for the anticipated debut.
According to report, Apple’s first foldable is said to be a book-style folding device, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and might have a 12-inch inner screen with two rear cameras. In terms of dimensions, it could come with 9.2mm in thickness when folded and 4.6mm when unfolded, which makes it notably slimmer than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 even the Fold 5.
As per the report, citing a tipster HaYaO (Shun HaYaO), the internal screen of the said device is comparable to two 6.1‑inch phones folded together, resulting in a total size of over 12-inch.
Samsung is rumoured to be developing the screen exclusively for Apples first foldable smartphone with UTG Lens technology. It’s most likely a variant of the ultra-thin glass (UTG) that Samsung utilises in its bendable goods.
Furthermore, Apple’s foldable is tipped to come with an aluminium alloy middle frame and a dual rear camera setup comprising a main camera and an ultra-wide angle sensor. As for the battery, it is expected to pack a 5,000 mAh battery, promising longer usage.
The tipster suggests that the Cupertino-based tech giant could introduce its debut foldable phone during their September event next year. Also, they are expected to bring a foldable iPad and a MacBook to the global market by 2027.
According to the report, currently, there is no progress in small folding mobile phones, including the said flip-style device. Large folding phones, which can open out like a book to become tablet-sized gadgets, are rumoured to be in the works.
