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Apple is Exploring an 'iPhone Flip'

Apple is "exploring" the idea of a foldable iPhone with a "square, clamshell-style" design, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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A so-called "iPhone Flip" — unlikely to be the real name — would compete with devices such as Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the modern-day Motorola Razr.

The clamshell iPhone would be released at some point after Apple's first foldable iPhone, which is expected to launch in September this year.

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The first foldable iPhone is expected to open up like a book, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. This design will provide users with a large 7.7-inch inner display for watching videos and gaming, and there will likely be multitasking functionality. A clamshell iPhone, on the other hand, would be more about portability and pocketability.

"Apple is betting that its first foldable iPhone will be successful enough to generate real demand for the category and that customers will want additional shapes and sizes, much as they have with traditional slab-style iPhones," said Gurman. Nevertheless, he said a clamshell iPhone is "far from guaranteed to reach the market."

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Top Rated Comments

18 weeks ago
This is the *one* I am waiting on. Not into the Fold format and size. If Apple does a clamshell right, it could be the new iPhone mini, actually pocket-friendly. If it ends up reasonably thick + durable, it’s a winner for me.


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Score: 62 Votes (Like | Disagree)
18 weeks ago
Would absolutely buy this over an iPhone fold.
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
xARx2 Avatar
18 weeks ago
I’ve always been more partial to the “flip” than the “fold”—the extra square real estate in the fold is useless. a smaller footprint is invaluable! bring on the flip
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Eric_WVGG Avatar
18 weeks ago
The best thing about an iPhone Flip is all us Mini fans finally shutting up 🤪
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
christarp Avatar
18 weeks ago

I like the idea of a normal sized iPhone when folded and then an iPad mini sized iPhone when unfolded. Would people want this type of fold?
I personally would, I don’t need a large screen on my phone, and I’d like to save room in my pockets as long as it’s not extremely thick. Also I know a lot of women like this form factor too for the same reasons
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Macbookey Avatar
18 weeks ago
A flip iPhone Air would be really nice. Definitely interested.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)