Forget iPhone Fold, report says Apple is thinking about an iPhone Flip
Apple may finally be ready to enter the foldable smartphone race, and it could be doing so with more than one device.According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is not only preparing to launch its first foldable phone, widely referred to as the iPhone Fold, but is also internally discussing a second foldable model that could take the form of a clamshell-style “iPhone Flip”. The iPhone Fold, which is expected to debut as early as this fall, is believed to be Apple’s first serious step into foldable hardware.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.But it wouldn't be the first, as competitors like Samsung and Honour are well-established in the foldables market. While the official name has yet to be confirmed, multiple reports suggest the device will feature a book-style folding design, putting it in direct competition with devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.More interestingly, Gurman notes that Apple is also contemplating a smaller, clamshell foldable phone — similar in concept to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or Motorola Razr. This potential iPhone Flip would reportedly fold into a compact square shape, offering a more pocket-friendly alternative to larger foldable phones.However, Gurman cautions that this device is still in the early discussion phase and is “far from guaranteed” to ever reach the market.No specific details about the iPhone Flip’s specs, display size, or launch timeline were shared. Instead, the key takeaway is Apple’s broader strategy.The company appears to be betting that the iPhone Fold will be successful enough to create demand for additional foldable devices in different form factors.But, as someone who's not a fan of foldables, I am more interested in how Apple works out a flip device.If that gamble pays off, Apple could eventually build an entire foldable ecosystem, potentially including larger book-style foldables that go beyond the size of the first iPhone Fold.This would mirror Apple’s existing strategy across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, offering multiple sizes and formats for different user needs.Remember, for now, none of this is official. Apple has yet to launch its first foldable device, and the iPhone Flip remains a concept rather than a confirmed product.Apple’s rumoured iPhone 17 Air to get a bold new look?Samsung Galaxy leak: Will the newest phone feature 'tri-fold' design?
Apple may finally be ready to enter the foldable smartphone race, and it could be doing so with more than one device.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is not only preparing to launch its first foldable phone, widely referred to as the iPhone Fold, but is also internally discussing a second foldable model that could take the form of a clamshell-style “iPhone Flip”.
The iPhone Fold, which is expected to debut as early as this fall, is believed to be Apple’s first serious step into foldable hardware.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
But it wouldn't be the first, as competitors like Samsung and Honour are well-established in the foldables market. While the official name has yet to be confirmed, multiple reports suggest the device will feature a book-style folding design, putting it in direct competition with devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.
More interestingly, Gurman notes that Apple is also contemplating a smaller, clamshell foldable phone — similar in concept to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or Motorola Razr. This potential iPhone Flip would reportedly fold into a compact square shape, offering a more pocket-friendly alternative to larger foldable phones.
However, Gurman cautions that this device is still in the early discussion phase and is “far from guaranteed” to ever reach the market.
No specific details about the iPhone Flip’s specs, display size, or launch timeline were shared. Instead, the key takeaway is Apple’s broader strategy.
The company appears to be betting that the iPhone Fold will be successful enough to create demand for additional foldable devices in different form factors.
But, as someone who's not a fan of foldables, I am more interested in how Apple works out a flip device.
If that gamble pays off, Apple could eventually build an entire foldable ecosystem, potentially including larger book-style foldables that go beyond the size of the first iPhone Fold.
This would mirror Apple’s existing strategy across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, offering multiple sizes and formats for different user needs.
Remember, for now, none of this is official. Apple has yet to launch its first foldable device, and the iPhone Flip remains a concept rather than a confirmed product.
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