Over the past few months, there have been many reports about the world's first Apple phone. According to a recent report, Apple is working on its first foldable phone, which won't arrive until 2023 at the earliest. A recent report from John Prosser suggests that Apple is "done" with the form factor of the new foldable iPhone. In the video we see the "iPhone Flip". In addition, the launch strategy of this device will be a surprise.
According to Prosser, Apple will not use the popular "tablet phone" design for its first foldable phone. “[Apple] is leaning heavily in favor of the clamshell [iPhone design], … My sources aren't quite sure why, all they know is the clamshell now has most of the attention behind the scenes … [and] is behind the scenes from the point in terms of production timelines … One of the goals of this complex clamshell iPhone is to offer it in multiple colors, such as fun colors similar to the base iPhone models … which tells us who this phone will be sold to.”
The seemingly minor colors are probably one of the most interesting aspects of this latest leak. As for the price, there is a little surprise here. According to John Prosser, the foldable iPhone could cost $1499. It's cheaper than some of the sophisticated smartphones on the market. However, this price is too good to be true. Given that the top model iPhone 13 can cost up to $1500, such a price is unlikely. However, a "cheap" foldable iPhone could be a game-changer for Apple.
Could this be the reason why the company chose clamshell? The size of the device can be the same as the iPhone 12 mini, and after the flip it becomes larger. Eventually, he might envision a foldable iPhone to convert from a phone to a tablet (obviously more expensive).
As for the launch date, John Prosser's previous announcement for the launch was September 2022. However, he also believes that Apple's plan could change.
At this point, all reports say that the first foldable iPhone will feature Samsung's flexible OLED panel. Additionally, Apple will ditch the notch it introduced on the iPhone X in 2017. The entire front end is completely free of any sensors. In addition, the front panels on all four sides are practically the same. However, it is important to note that this description is not from the official image. The actual model may differ significantly.
