Apple’s Foldable iPhone Plans: Multiple Models in Development, Report Says

Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone could reshape mobile design

Industry analysts cite a Reuters briefing that Apple is prototyping at least two distinct foldable iPhone form factors, one with a vertical hinge and another with a horizontal flip.

Sources claim the devices would run iOS 18, preserving the ecosystem while offering a tablet‑like canvas when unfolded, a move that could challenge Samsung’s dominance in the segment.

“If Apple brings a foldable iPhone to market, it will redefine consumer expectations overnight,” said a senior analyst at Bloomberg.

The push comes as Apple ramps up its R&D spending, which rose ↑ 5% year‑over‑year, signaling confidence despite lingering supply‑chain concerns that have lingered since the pandemic.

While pricing remains speculative, insiders warn that the premium nature of a foldable iPhone could trigger a ↓ 3% dip in early adoption rates, forcing the company to balance cost against innovation.

Dispatch from Julian Reed (Consumer Electronics Expert).