Now AlphaBiz reports, citing South Korean sources: Apple’s top officials set the launch of the foldable iPhone for the first quarter of 2027. Manufacturers, including display suppliers, must continue operating according to the original timeline. Necessary arrangements were made for the personnel and sent to the folding apparatus department..

Years pass and the foldable iPhone project continues to be delayed

At this point, it became clear that Apple was following the patent in which bending along the axis was minimized, and the obvious problem they were having was due to the final quality of the folding on the device. According to the supply chain, Apple will cover its inner surface with polymer materials, as well as making its texture rough and effective. To reduce light reflection. These materials will be silicone and acrylic.

Another problem they voiced in the supply chain that made the delay apparent was direct inconvenience in acquiring parts. The latest rumors indicate that two foldable devices are in development. Information indicates that they will be folded transversely as if they were a shell. The main device, which will be the foldable iPhone, will have an 8-inch main screen and a 6-inch external screen.

Device concept with foldable screen

Another Korean source, such as The Elec, raises the possibility that the proposed 8-inch device does not correspond to an iPhone, but rather is the definitive alternative to the 8.3-inch iPad mini. The second theory that will save the iPad mini may be that Apple manages to move the OLED project from the iPad Pro to its smallest device.

Apple is tempted by the possibility of abandoning the project (like Apple Car)

Analysts and leakers of these latest reports disagree on one thing: If engineers and designers cannot create the ideal prototype with existing folding technology, Apple may abandon the project in the short term..

What should a foldable iPhone be? Written by: AppleInsider

We recently informed you that development was temporarily halted due to Samsung’s displays failing initial quality tests.

The foldable iPhone project has been around since 2016, when it began testing rival folding devices as part of a rigorous research and development process. Finally, Elec points out that only Samsung Display can answer the mass production of future folding devices. Its production already has sufficient experience, taking into account the latest devices released by the South Korean brand.

Ultra-thin glass, foldable panel cover and hinge, which are the biggest challenges Apple will face in the coming years regarding the quality of the displays, continue to be discussed.