Over the past few months, there have been several reports about Apple’s very first foldable phone. According to a recent report, Apple is working on its first foldable phone and it will arrive in early 2023. The latest report from Jon Prosser shows that Apple is ‘done’ with the form factor of the new foldable iPhone. What we have in the video is basically an “iPhone Flip”. In addition, the launch strategy of this device will be a surprise.
According to Prosser, Apple will not use the popular “phone-to-tablet” design for its first foldable phone. ‘[Apple] leans heavily in favor of a clamshell [iPhone design], … My sources are not exactly sure why, all they know is that the clamshell is now paying the most attention behind the scenes … [and] is raised behind the scenes in terms of a production timeline … One of the goals of this foldable iPhone is a sleek style to present it in different colors, such as fun colors, similar to iPhones of the base model … which we tell who this phone will be marketed to. ”
The colors that look small are probably one of the most interesting aspects of this latest leak. As for the price, there is a bit of a surprise. According to Jon Prosser, the foldable iPhone may cost $ 1,499. It is cheaper than some foldable smartphones in the market. However, this price is too good to be true. Since the iPhone 13 top model can cost up to $ 1500, this price is quite unlikely. Nevertheless, a ‘cheap’ foldable iPhone could be a game changer for Apple.
Could this be the reason why the company opted for the clamshell (flip) design? The size of the device can be the iPhone 12 mini and after the turn it gets bigger. Next, it could reveal the phone-to-tablet (obviously more expensive) foldable iPhone.
As for the launch date, Jon Prosser’s previous launch requirement for September 2022. However, he also believes that Apple’s plan could change.
For now, all reports claim that the first foldable iPhone will have a flexible OLED panel from Samsung. In addition, Apple will abandon the notch it introduced with the iPhone X in 2017. The entire front is completely free of any sensor. The rings on all four sides are also almost equal. However, it is important to note that this description does not come from the official image. The real issue can differ significantly.