Although everyone is talking about the foldable iPhone, a phone that we would have this year, there are rumors that Apple could also be working on a different model, a kind of Flip, that is, a square phone that folds.
It wouldn't be something super innovative, since Samsung already has a model like that, but on Apple's part, we have never seen anything like it, and not even rumors that it could exist, so this news gives hope to all those fans of this type of foldable.
iPhone Flip in 2027?
Apple has not yet launched its first foldable iPhone, but rumors are already circulating that the company would be trying to manufacture another different format, a “flip” type model, that is, a phone that folds vertically and becomes smaller when closed, something similar to the current ones Galaxy Z Flip or the new Motorola Razralthough it wouldn't have to be called Flip, and Apple could call it something different.
According to the rumors so far (offered by Mark Gurman in Bloomberg's), this model would not be the brand's first folding to hit the market. Before we would see a folding iPhone with a book design, which opens like a small tablet. The flip model would arrive later, designed for those looking for something more compact and easy to carry, without having to carry a large phone all the time, so it would not go on sale before 2027.
The idea behind this format is simple: When the phone is closed, it takes up less space and is easier on the pocket, but when opened it offers a normal-sized screen. Even so, the project seems to still be in an early stage, so there are no guarantees that it will end up becoming a real product, since other brands, such as Samsung, have not convinced enough, so it is not something that Apple is in a hurry to launch.
Apple has been researching folding screens and different ways to integrate them into its devices for years, but the company is often slow to enter new categories until it believes it can offer a more polished experience than the competition. For this reason, many analysts think that the company wants to make sure that the first model works well before betting on more versions. Once the Fold arrives, they will already have well-tested hinges and other components, which would make it more comfortable for them to launch other similar models, like this Flip, despite having a different orientation.
For now, everything remains part of rumors and internal evidencebut it's clear that Apple is taking a serious look at the foldable phone market and could end up offering more than one format in the future. This is something that, years ago, we saw as unthinkable on the part of the apple brand, but it seems that it will end up becoming a reality. And you, what do you think of all this? Are you one of those who would buy a phone like this, or do you prefer the same old one? Leave us a comment with your opinion, although everything will depend on the price, autonomy, storage, and other features, which will determine whether it is worth it or not.
