{"id":51640,"date":"2025-02-12T15:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=51640"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:22:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:22:02","slug":"when-will-apple-bring-a-foldable-iphone-ipad-macbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/allgemein\/wann-bringt-apple-ein-faltbares-iphone-ipad-macbook","title":{"rendered":"When will Apple release a foldable iPhone, iPad & MacBook?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple has taken its time when it comes to foldable devices. While other manufacturers such as Samsung, Huawei and Google have already launched several generations of foldable smartphones, Apple has been reticent to make official announcements. However, numerous patents and insider reports indicate that foldable Apple products are not far off. Rumors speak of several possible devices: an iPhone Flip, an iPhone Fold or iPad Fold, and a MacBook Fold. These new formats could fundamentally change the Apple ecosystem. The challenge, however, is to develop a foldable device that meets Apple's high design and quality standards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea behind foldable displays is not new. For almost ten years, there have been smartphones and tablets that can be folded up to become either more compact or larger. In the past, Apple has often deliberately taken its time to perfect new technologies before integrating them into its own products. That could be the case here too. There are indications that Apple is actively researching foldable displays and testing corresponding prototypes. But before such a product comes to market, several problems must be solved. The thickness of the devices when closed and the durability of the displays are particularly crucial challenges. Let's take a closer look at the rumors surrounding foldable iPhones, iPads and Macs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iPhone Flip \u2013 A foldable clamshell phone from Apple?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the most likely variants for a foldable iPhone is the so-called iPhone Flip. This is a device that folds up in a similar way to the old flip phones - with a horizontal hinge in the middle. This concept would be comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, but would of course fit into the Apple design. When closed, the iPhone Flip would be compact and easy to transport, while when opened it offers a large display. Technically, the iPhone Flip should be comparable to Apple's current Pro models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will the iPhone 17 Air be the forerunner of a foldable iPhone?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is also conceivable that the upcoming iPhone 17 Air will serve as a kind of precursor to this new device, as Apple is reportedly working on ever thinner designs. A key question is how Apple plans to solve the problem of foldability. Foldable displays tend to develop creases or visible folds over time - a problem that Apple has consistently avoided with its devices so far. In addition, the iPhone Flip could have a second display on the outside. This would make it possible to see notifications or use basic functions without having to open the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n