In recent months, rumors surrounding the anticipated iPhone Fold have surged, with expectations of a launch later this year. However, Apple is reportedly investigating a more compact option. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is considering a "square, clamshell-like iPhone" as part of its development efforts.
Gurman did not disclose further details or a potential launch date for the so-called iPhone Flip, emphasizing that there is no certainty it will reach the market. Apple will likely first gauge consumer reactions to its book-style iPhone Fold before proceeding.
Discussions of a flip-style folding iPhone have circulated for several years, with earlier reports indicating that Apple might have at least two prototypes in development. Initially, there were even expectations that a flip-style model could debut before its book-style counterpart.
Foldable iPhone DIY project from 2022 (Tech Aesthetics)
This DIY video, created over three years ago, illustrates what a flip-style folding iPhone prototype may look like.
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