Apple has begun developing a small foldable screen version of the iPhone: expected to be released in 2026

According to Digitimes reports on July 24, Apple is expected to launch its first foldable screen iPhone in 2026, officially entering the field of foldable screen mobile phones. According to reports, Apple has been developing a top-down folding screen smartphone since 2024, which will be similar in size to the existing iPhone when unfolded.

1. In recent years, Apple has been applying for patents related to foldable products.
2. In 2024, Apple began to develop foldable screen mobile phones and signed a panel supply contract with Samsung Display (SDC).
3. Considering that Apple usually takes two years to develop new products, this foldable iPhone is expected to be launched in 2026.

   

   An Apple executive previously revealed:
4. The folding screen iPhone is expected to be thinner and lighter than competing models.
5. Internal goals also include avoiding crease issues.

Apple has previously been exposed to a folding screen patent:

1. called "Electronic device with flexible display covering layer".
2. The screen is covered with a layer of "self-healing" material to reduce creases/scratches.

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