Apple Reinvents the iPhone: A Foldable Phone Opens a New Chapter in the World of Smartphones

Apple is preparing to launch a significant shift in iPhone phones by developing the first foldable device, marking the end of years of similar designs and entering a completely new phase for the iPhone.
Leaks suggest a design that folds like a book, allowing for a large screen when opened, along with an external interface for quick use.

This step does not seem like just a technical update, but a comprehensive redefinition of the iPhone experience, after changes in recent years remained within a limited framework.
Analysts believe this device could represent the biggest shift since the launch of hinge models that changed the shape of the smartphone.

The device is expected to come with specifications that place it between a phone and a tablet:
A wide internal screen approaching 7.7 inches
An external screen for daily use
Technical improvements to reduce folding effects
It will also support running two applications simultaneously, enhancing the multitasking experience.

Some leaks indicate the possibility of reintroducing fingerprint recognition within the power button, in a move that may bring back one of the options preferred by users previously, alongside developing interaction methods with the device.

Apple is working on adapting the iOS system to fit this transition, with flexible user interfaces that take advantage of the foldable screen and provide an experience closer to tablets.

The phone is likely to be unveiled in the fall of 2026, with a price that could exceed $2000, placing it in the highest price range in the smartphone market.