Foldable iPhone may be coming soon

Samsung, a key Apple supplier, allegedly readies its A-team for OLED and foldable tech, possibly for an Apple foldable debut
The image shows an Apple store. — Unsplash
The image shows an Apple store. — Unsplash

For years, whispers of a foldable iPhone from Apple have fascinated tech enthusiasts. Yet, Cupertino has remained tight-lipped — until now. Amidst rivals storming the foldable market, Apple's steadfast focus on conventional iPhones seemed unshakable. But hold on, there's a twist.

Remember the foldable fiasco's early days? While others stumbled, Apple observed, ensuring a polished entry. Fast forward four years, and Motorola, Google, OnePlus, Oppo, and Huawei have leapt into foldable tech, leaving Apple admirably patient.

Enter a bombshell: a report from The Elec hints at an imminent shift. One display manufacturer, primed for a rush of orders, points directly at Apple.

Samsung, a key Apple supplier, allegedly readies its A-team for OLED and foldable tech, possibly for an Apple foldable debut. Sources reveal Samsung and LG secretly crafting foldable displays — iPhone Fold, or something larger, perhaps a foldable MacBook or iPad? Brace for innovation overload.

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Patent whispers and industry analysts paint a compelling picture. Ming-Chi Kuo forecasts a foldable iPhone/iPad hybrid by 2025. 

With Samsung's foldable prowess ramping up, a 2025 — or hey, even 2024 — debut for the iPhone Fold might just be in the cards. Apple might be about to flip the tech world once again.